perio Flashcards
tissues of the periodontium
gingiva
cementum
PDL
alveolar bone
the gingiva is located ___ to CEJ of each tooth
coronal
Function of the gingiva
protects underlying tooth- supporting structures from oral environment
demacrations of gingiva include
free gingival groove
mucogingival junction
4 anatomical areas of gingiva
free gingiva
attached gingiva
interdental gingiva
gingival sulcus
free gingiva is also refered to as
unattached gingiva or marginal gingiva
surround tooth like a turtleneck- located coronal to CEJ
free gingiva
the free gingiva meets the tooth in a thin rounded edge called
gingival margin
attached gingiva is located ____ free gingiva and alveolar mucosa
between
attached gingiva is widest where?
incisor and molar regions
narrowest attached gingiva in what region
premolar
in health what may have a stippled appearance (like an orange peel) and may be pigmented dependant upon individials skin color
attached gingiva
purpose of attached gingiva
to withstand forces during chewing, speaking and toothbrushing
the interdental gingiva prevents
food from becoming packed between teeth during chewing
gingival col is a valley like depression that is
apical to the contact area of 2 adjacent teeth that connects facial and lingual papillae
will the col be present if there is a large space between 2 teeth or if there is notable ging recession
no
healthy sulcus measurment
1-3mm
base of gingival sulcus is formed by what
junctional epithelium
gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) seeps from underlying ___ into ___
connective tissue, into sulcular space
how much GCF is in a healthy sulcus?
little to none
5 functions of the periodontal ligament
Supportive
Sensory
Nutritive (provides nutrients to cementum and bone)
Formative (provides cementoblasts and osteoblasts)
Remodeling
root cementum primary function
periodontal ligament attachment
what are sharpeys fiber in relation or cementum and PDL
sharpeys fibers are terminal endings of PDL attached to cementum
what is alveolar bone
mineralized connective tissue that forms bones of upper and lower jaw
what does alveolar bone form that provides support to roots of the teeth
bony sockets
the existence of alveolar bone is dependant upon
the presence of teeth
alveolar bone proper is aka
cribriform plate
cortical bone is aka
compact bone
cancellous bone is aka ?
and it fills the interior protion of?
spongy bone
alveolar process (mostly in interproximal areas)
what is the periosteum of alveolar bone
layer of connective tissue that covers outer surface of bone
gel like substance (mesh-like) containing interwoven protein fibers surrounding most cells
extracellular matrix
epithelial cells secrete a thin mat of extracellular matrix called
basal lamina
is keratinized tissue very flexible?
no
the heaviest keratinized epithelium of the body is found on the
palms of hands and soles of feet
examples of non-keratinized tissue in the oral cavity
lining of cheeks
connective tissue is composed of
fibroblasts
macrophages
neutrophils
lymphocytes
enamel is derived from
epithelial tissue
which type of cell junction allows the cell to attach to the basal lamina
hemidesmosome
how would you describe the basal layers of the squamous stratified epithelium
cube shaped cells
the epithelial lining of the gingival sulcus is
thin and non keratinized
in health the junctional epithelium attaches to the tooth?
slightly coronal/above CEJ
known collectively as dentogingival unit
Junctional epithelium and gingival fibers
what supragingival fibers encircle the tooth in a collar like fashion?
circular
which fibers of the periodontal ligament are located around the tip of the root
apical fibers
Root cementum description
Thin layer of CT that covers the surface of the root
Attached to dentin
More resistant to resorption so can do ortho
Root cementum functions
PDL attachment
Seals open tubules
Compensates for attrition to maintain length
Keratinized epithelial cells are
Waterproof
Wavy boundary (epi/ct) describe deep extensions of
Epithelial ridges of epithelium that reach down into CT
(Rete ridges/rete pegs)
Wavy boundary (epi/ct) enhances adhesion of
Epi to ct by increasing surface area
The oral epithelium joins CT
Wavy interface with epithelial ridges
Oral epithelium consists of what 4 stratified squamous epithelial layers
Basal
Prickle
Granular
Keratinized
Dulcimer epithelium joins CT with
Smooth interface (no ridges)
Sulcular epithelium 3 layers
Basal
Prickle
Superficial
2 epithelium layers of Junctional epithelium
Basal
Prickle
Microscopic anatomy of the JE is smooth or wavy interface
Smooth
4 Supragingival fiber bundles function
Strengthens attachment of JE to tooth by bracing gingival margin against tooth
Provides rigidity to withstand chewing
Connects adjacent teeth together
Connects free ging with cementum and alveolar bone
Supragingival fibers bundles: alevogingival
Attach gingiva to bone
Supragingival fiber bundles: periosteogingival
Attach gingiva to bone
5 periodontal ligament fibers
Alveolar crest
Horizontal
Apical
Oblique
Interradicular
Periodontal ligament fibers main function
To provide support and sensing of pain and tactile pressure
Biologic component of mature cementum:
Growth factor molecules are produced during formation then stored in matrix to assist with PDL regeneration
3 types of cementum
Intermediate (located at CEJ)
Acellular (mainly sharpey fibers)
Cellular (apical and interradicular portions of root )
Three arrangements of cementum to enamel (OMG)
Cementum overlaps enamel for a short distance
Cementum meets enamel
Cementum leaves a gap between itself and enamel
Constantly undergoes periods of bone remodeling when teeth are subject to mechanical forces
Alveolar bone
Osteoblasts
Bone forming