Periodontal Disease

Question 1

Is made up of the structures that surround, support, and are attached to the teeth

Answer 1

The periodontium

Question 2

Are the leading cause of tooth loss in adult

Answer 2

Periodontal disease

Question 3

People with periodontal disease have a greater incidence of

Answer 3

Coronary heart disease
Greater risk for having babies with low birth weight
At greater risk for respiratory infections

Question 4

Is a soft mass of bacterial deposits that cover the tooth surface

Answer 4

Plaque

Question 5

The main cause of most periodontal disease is accumulation of bacterial plaque that causes an inflammation of the gingival tissue (T/F)

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Two basic types of periodontal disease includes

Answer 6

Gingivitis

Periodontitis

Question 7

Characteristics of gingivitis

Answer 7

Redness

Swelling and bleeding of the gingiva and gums

Question 8

Extends from the gingiva into the connective tissue and alveolar bone that supports the teeth

Answer 8

Periodontitis

Question 9

The severity can be determined by the amount of lost attachment and can be described as

Answer 9

Slight/eary
Moderate
Severe/Advanced

Question 10

Patients with periodontal disease may have any or all of the following signs and symptoms

Answer 10

Red, Swollen, or tender gingiva
Loose or separating teeth
-Pain or pressure when chewing
-Pus around the teeth or gingiva
-Bleeding gingiva while brushing or flossing

Question 11

The structure of the periodontium include

Answer 11

Alveolar bone

• Cementum
• Periodontal ligaments
• The gingiva is also a structure of the periodtium.