Module 8 Flashcards
What are the 2 major subdivisions of Gingival Disease?
Plaque induced
Non-plaque induced
What innitiates or aggravates the inflamation characteristic to gingival disease?
biofilm
A Sulcus becomes a __________________ in Gingivitis?
Where is the JE located in someone with Gingivitis?
At CEJ
What fibers are destroyed in Gingivitis?
Supragingival fibers
What is a “V” shaped fissure caused by tooth taruma or improper brushing?
Stillman’s Cleft
What is a “ring” shaped enlargement of the gingival margin that is associated with tooth trauma?
McCalls Festoon
What is the most common type of periodontal disease
Plaque induced gingivitis
Is inflammation more or less intense in children when compared to adults?
Less
Where does the gingival disease process start?
Gingival Margin
What are teh 3 subcategories of Gingival Disease tat is modified by medications?
Systemic Factors
Medications
Malnutrition
Puberty, Mensturation, pregnancy… These are all types of _____________ problems with the _______ system that can modify gingival disease?
Systemic Endocrine (hormones)
What is a localized mass called when it is associated with pregnancy and the gingiva?
Pregnancy-associated pyogenic granuloma
What COMMON systemic disease can modify gingiitis?
Poorly controlled Diabetes Mellitus
If you and your diabetic pt. can successfully reduce gingival inflmammation you might be able to reduce _____?
Amount of insulin needed
Blood Dyscrasias means?
abnormal function or number of blood cells
What is a common type of Blood Dyscrasias?
Leukemias
Leukemia modified gingivitis affects what tisses?
All- free, attached, and margin of gingiva
What are 3 common medications that cause gingival ENLARGEMENT contribution?
Anticonvulsants (seizures/bi-polar)
Calcium-Channel Blockers (HTN/angina pectoris)
Immunosuppressants ( transplant pt.)
How long after taking certain medications does the onset of gingival enlargement occur?
3 mo
What teeth are affected most often when taking mediations that can cause gingival enlargement?
Anterior (but irregular pattern)
What age groups are at risk of gingivitis modified by malnutrition?
infants and elderly
Alcoholics are at high risk of gingivitis modified by ________?
malnutrition
What vitamins/minerals can cause gingivitis if you are deficient in them?
Vit. C (ascorbic acid)
Vit. A
Vit. B complex
Bitamin A hleps keep the _____ epithelium healthy?
sulcular
__ vitamins help with healthy mucosal tissues?
B
What are 3 bacteria/viruses that DIRECTLY cause gingivitis with or without plaque interaction?
Gonorrhea
Treponema Pallidum
Strep Species NOT found in normal flora
Most individuals that come in contact with HSV-1 will have what outcome?
immunity develops
Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis affects what age group?
1-3 yr olds
HSV-1 is MOST contagious during which stage?
vessicular
LGE stands for? and what causes it?
Linear Gingival Erythema immunosuppressant use (HIV/AIDS)
LGE manifests clinically as?
red band limited to free gingiva
People with LGE will have _______ bleeding on probing?
lack of
What is the most comon mucocutaneous disease afecting the gingiva?
Lichen Planus
Erythema Multiforme (on mucous membranes) starts as a ______ then ________ and is often seen along with a ________, ____________ lip
blister
ulcers
swollen
crusty
What are 2 known flavor ingredients in tooth paste that can cause allergic reactions?
cinnamon
carvone
Allergic reactions in the mouth present clinically as _____ redness with or without ______?
diffuse
ulcers
