Periodontics Flashcards
What does the periodontium consist of?
- Alveolar Bone
- PDL
- Cementum
- Gingiva
Gingival Sulcus
- Aka Gingival Crevice
- Natural space b/w the tooth and gingiva
Gingival Margin
- Aka Free Gingival Margin/ Gingival Crest
- Peak of the gingiva
- Used in Periodontal pocket depth (PPD) measurement
Free Gingival Groove
- Shallow linear depressino on the gingival surface
- border b/w free gingiva and attached gingiva
Mucogingival Junction
- Border b/w the attached gingiva and alveolar mucosa
Free Gingiva vs Attached Gingiva vs Alveolar Mucosa
Free Gingiva:
* Not bound
* Keratinized
Attached Gingiva:
* Bound
* Keratinized
Alveolar Mucosa:
* Not Bound
* Non-keratinized
What is the initiating factor for gingivitis and periodontitis?
- Microbial Plaque (BIofilm)
Biofilm
- Microbial plaque
- Thin layer of bacteria on the tooth surface
What are the 3 states of the periodontium? Describe each
Periodontal Health:
* No inflammation
* No PDL and Bone destruction
Gingivitis:
Inflammation
* No PDL and Bone Destruction
Periodontitis:
* Inflammation
* PDL and Bone Destruction (CAL)
What is the Pathogenesis of Periodontal Disease?
- Microbial challenge (LPS, antigens) subgingival plaque bacteria
- Upregulated host immune inflammatory response (Cytokines, prostaglandins, MMPs)=gingivitis (inflammation, no PDL or bone destruction)
- Tissue Destruction=Periodontitis (Inflammation w/PDL and bone destruction
Erosion
- caused by acidic foods/beverages or gastric acid
Abrasion
- Loss of tooth structure by mechanical wear
- ex: Aggressive w/Hard Bristled tooth brush
Attrition
- occlusal wear from functional contacts w/opposing teeth
- Bruxism and clenching
Abfraction
- Loss of tooth structure in cervical areas
- due to tooth flexure
Hypersensitivity
Result of exposed dentinal tubules in root surface
What are the 3 objective findings in a Periodontal Exam?
- Probing Pocket Depth (PPD)
- Clinical Attachment Loss (CAL)
- Bleeding on Probing (BOP)
How do you measure Probing Pocket Depth
- Gingival magin to base of pocket