Oral Soft Tissues II Flashcards
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The normal periodontium has little to none Sulcular/Gingival Crevicular Fluid
True
How much Gingival Crevicular Fluid (sulcular fluid) is there without gingivitis?
0.42 - 1.56 microliters
What type of Antibodies are in sulcular fluid?
IgG
What are 3 defense mechanisms of the Gingiva?
Sulcular fluid
Leukocytes
Saliva
What antibodies are found in Sulcular Fluid?
IgG
T/F
Smoking increases Sulcular Fluid
True
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More than 90% of Leukocytes in the gingival sulcus are PMN’s
True
T/F
Glycoproteins and mucoids are serve as lubrication and physical protection in the saliva
True
What is the major antibody of the Saliva?
Of sulcular fluid?
IgA
IgG
What are 2 antibacterial components of Saliva?
Lysozyme
Lactoperoxidase (oxidize susceptible bacteria)
Gingival Inflammation:
How many days for Initial lesion?
Early lesion?
Established lesion?
2-4 Days
4-7 Days
14-21 Days
The initial lesion (2-4 days) sees a rise of what?
Increase in Gingival Cervicular Fluid
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Gingival Bleeding is Cell rich and Collagen poor and is defined by a sulcular ulceration
True
What are 3 types of Generalized gingivitis?
GM - gingival margin
AG - atached gingiva
Papillae
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Chronic inflammation of the Gingiva progresses from Papilla to Gingival Margin to Attached Gingiva
True
What can cause a local color change of the gingiva?
Systemic?
Amalgam
Heavy metals
T/F
The consistency of gingival tissue from health to chronic inflammation proceeds from Firm > Edematous > Fibrotic
True
T/F
Two types of Chronic Inflammation are Plaque associated and Mouth breathing
True
T/F
Two types of Acute Inflammation of the gingiva are Gingival Abscess and Periodontal Abscess
True
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Drug-induced Enlargement of the gingiva is a type of Hyperplasia
False
*just enlargement
Where does Drug-Induced enlargement of the gingiva begin?
Interdental papilla
*extends to facial/lingual margins
3 features of Pathogenesis of Anticonvulsant gingival enlargement:
Fibroblast proliferation
Collegenase deactivation
Plaque-induced inflammation
T/F
The dose of Anticonvulsant is responsible for amount of gingival enlargement
False
*dose response doesn’t seem to matter
What is more vascular in nature, an enlargement caused by Phynytoin (anticonvulsant), or one cause by Cycolsporine/Tacrolimus (immunosuppressants)>
Cyclosporine/Tacrolimus
*Also appears to be dose related
**Expressed in 20-70% of pts taking drug - wow
What has less overgrowth, Cyclosporine or Tacrolimus
(immunosuppressants)?
Tacrolimus
Name 3 Calcium channel blockers:
Nifedipine
Diltiazem
Verapamil
T/F
Kidney transplant pts can be on Verapamil + Cyclosporine (Ca blocker and immunosuppressant)
True
What are the 3 categories of gingival enlargements associated with systemic conditions?
Conditioned
Neoplastic
False
What are 3 types of Conditioned gingival enlargements?
Hormonal
Nutritional
Allergic
T/F
Pregnancy causes gingivitis
T/F
Prevotella intermedia has been associated with pregnancy
False
True
*only predisposes - accentuates response to plaque
**begins in 2nd-3rd month
The pregnancy tumor that needs to be treated is called what?
From whence does it come?
Pyogenic Granuloma
Interdental papilla
Name the 4 nutritional influences of Gingiva:
Ascorbic acid - (collagen production)
Folic acid
Vitamin B12
Protein Deficiency
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No nutritional deficiencies by themselves cause gingivitis or periodontitis
True
T/F
The Perio treatment phases consist of:
Phase 1 Initial (soft tissue)
Re-evaluation (4-6 weeks)
Phase 2 surgical (hard tissue)
Maintenance
True
Describe the 1st Phase of Perio treatment:
SRP - Scaling and Root Planing
OHI - Oral Hygiene Instruction
When is Scaling and Root planing done in Perio treatment?
Phase 1: Initial (soft tissue) therapy
Attached Gingiva =
Keratinized Gingiva - Probing Depth
or
Gingival Margin to MGJ minus Probing Depth
T/F
If the GM is above the CEJ, the value is negative
True
CAL =
GM to CEJ (+ or -) + Probing Depth
Name 3 cell types found in the gingiva:
Squamous Epithelium
Keratinocytes
Nonkeratinocytes
What are the 3 Nonkeratinocytes found in the gingiva?
Melanocytes
Langerhan’s cells (antigen presenting)
Merkel cells (free nerve endings)
5 Gingival Fibers:
Circular
Dentogingival
Dentoperiosteal
Alveologingival
Transseptal
5 Perio Fiber:
Alveolar Crest
Horizontal
Oblique (occlusal forces - largest group)
Apical
Interradicular
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The MGJ does not change throughout a lifetime
True
What is the line of demarcation of the MGJ?
Alveolar Mucosa
Attached gingiva
*keratinized to non-keratinized
What is the effect of smoking on the Gingival Crevicular Fluid?
Immediate transient increase in GCF
*smoking event = increase in crevicular fluid
Gingival Crevicular Fluid’s other name:
Sulcular fluid
T/F
Periotron analyzes sulcular/GCF after tested with filter paper (threads or micropipette)
True