Other Periodontal Diseases - 10/22/15

Question 1

What are the 2 types of Necrotizing Periodontal diseases?

Answer 1

NUP

NUG

Question 2

Tell me about NUP/NUG….

Answer 2

• Confined to interdental papilla and marginal gingiva
• Characterized by rapid onset of gingiva pain, interdental gingival necrosis and bleeding.
• Affects young adults, associated with smoking and stress.

Question 3

What are the clinical signs of NUG?

Answer 3

Severe Pain is the Chief complainant of the Pt.
- Ulceration covered by a yellowish-white or grayish slough which is termed “Pseudo membrane”.
- Necrotic interdental papillae = Punched out appearance.
- Bleeding either spontaneous or upon gentle manipulation.
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