Microbes in Oral Health

Question 1

marginal gingivitis

Answer 1

gingivitis affecting the marginal gingiva , can be localised or generalised

Question 2

hyperplastic gingivitis

Answer 2

enlarges, red gums

gums can grow over the teeth

Question 3

purulent infections

Answer 3

presence of pus e.g abscess

Question 4

subgingival plaque

Answer 4

plaque that is left and allowed to grow beneath gingiva - can lead to gingivitis

Question 5

supragingival plaque

Answer 5

plaque on top of gingiva

Question 6

haematogenous spread

Answer 6

spread via the bloodstream