Perio sweep 1.2 Flashcards
Gingivitis around implants =
Peri-mucositis
Characteristics common to all gingival diseases:
1- Signs and symptoms limited to the gingiva.
2- The presence of dental plaque.
3- Clinical signs of inflammation.
4- Clinical signs and symptoms associated on a periodontium with no attachment loss or on a stable but reduced periodontium.
5- Reversibility of the disease by removing the etiology.
6- Possible role as a precursor to attachment loss.
Near Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy
Measure of oxygen saturation of the tissues
The wavelength region 500 to 600 nm is dominated by the absorption from oxygenated hemoglobin (HbO2) and deoxygenated hemoglobin (Hb)
Tissue oxygenation at periodontitis sites significantly ↓ as compared to gingivitis and healthy control sites
Saliva test:
Type and concentration of specific periodontal pathogens
- Apply DNA PCR – identify specific periodontal pathogens
Genetic susceptibility to periodontitis in individuals
- Test genetic variation: over-expression of IL-1α and IL-1β
These tests identify general risk factors for the development of periodontal diseases, but fail to determine when periodontal destruction will occur
NOT being able to specifically predict periods of disease activity
Salivary Occult Blood Test (SOBT) –
available in Japan
A poor periodontal status: Subjects having ≥15% of teeth with BOP or ≥ 1 tooth with PD ≥ 4mm
A paper strip containing gold-labeled anti-human hemoglobin monoclonal antibody was dipped into saliva sample (Positive: ≥ 2 μg/ml human hemoglobin)
Sensitivity:0.72; Specificity: 0.52
After swishing with three milliliters of distilled water for 10 seconds, the mixture is spit into a cup and the Perioscreen test strip is dipped into the saliva sample. The colloidal gold-labeled antibody dissolves in the salvia sample and if blood is present, an immune complex is formed and moves up the test strip by capillary action, resulting in a magenta line.
The SOBT may offer a simple screening method for periodontal status when a
thorough periodontal examination is not possible, although it is not sufficiently specific to be a reasonable substitute for a periodontal examination
Gingivitis associated with dental plaque only
w/o other local contributing factors
w/ other local contributing factors
> Gingival diseases modified by systemic factors
Associated w/ endocrine system -Puberty associated gingivitis -Menstrual cycle associated gingivitis -Pregnancy associated gingivitis -Diabetes mellitus associated gingivitis Associated w/ blood dyscrasias -Leukemia associated gingivitis
> Gingival diseases modified by medications
Gingival enlargements
Oral contraceptive associated gingivitis
> Gingival diseases modified by malnutrition
Ascorbic acid deficiency gingivitis
Normal gingival color:
“coral pink”+ pigmentation
[tissue’s vascularity and overlying epithelial layers]
Inflammed gingiva:
red
[increased vascularization and decreased epithelial keratinization]
Severly inflammed gingiva:
red and cyanotic
[vascular proliferation and reduction in keratinization +
venous stasis]
Changes start at
interdental papillae and gingival margin and spread to the attached gingiva.
Gingival bleeding: With increasing inflammation:
Dilation and engorgement of the capillaries
Thinning or ulceration of the sulcular epithelium
Chronic or recurrent bleeding,
provoked by trauma.
Spontaneous bleeding occurs in
acute/severe gingival disease and may be related to systemic health problems.
With inflammation:
- Increase in extracellular fluid and exudate,
- Degeneration of connective tissue and epithelium,
- Engorged connective tissue and thinning of epithelium.
Soft, swollen (edema), friable.
In severe gingival disease:
Sloughing with grayish flake-like debris (necrosis)
Chronic inflammation can induce
fibrosis and epithelial proliferation….
firm leathery consistency.
Healthy gingiva…
Dull surface texture with stippling present in some cases.
With inflammation:
loss of
stippling,
smooth and shiny …if
exudative changes occur,
firm and nodular …if
fibrotic changes occur.
shape healthy gingiva….
- Scalloped with gingiva filling interdental spaces ( presence of papilla).
Shape of gingiva With inflammation…
- Knife edge gingival adaptation or loose gingival margins
- In some cases, clefts (Stillman’s) or festoons (McCall’s) may develop
Perio Primary etiologic factor =
Bacterial plaque
Secondary etiological factors =
local factors
* Calculus * Marginal deficiencies in restorations and rough surfaces * Malocclusion * Tooth/root anomalies
Bio width
“A minimum dimension of 3 mm coronal to the alveolar crest … to permit healing and proper restoration.”
Bio width: “Intracrevicular restorative margins” at sites of
insufficient gingival (or marginal tissue) width and/or thickness ….