Perio Final Flashcards
1
Q
Secondary features of aggressive Perio
A
Relatively small amounts of plaque– disease severity that seems exaggerated.
- elevated AA, E2, interleukin 1
- lack of clinical signs of disease- tissue may appear normal
- poor response to therapy
2
Q
Localized aggressive Perio
A
Onset around puberty.
- tissue destruction around permanent first molars and/or incisors
NO more than 2 teeth other than molars and incisors.
3
Q
Generalized aggressive Perio
A
Generalized attachment loss affecting at least 3 perm teeth other than first molars and incisors
4
Q
How far between the CEJ and alveolar bone crest for primary and mixed dentition
A
2mm will cause clinician to suspect periodontitis
5
Q
Primary features of aggressive periodontitis
A
Rapid destruction of attachment and bone
No obvious sign or symptoms of systemic disease
Other family members with aggressive Perio
