Periodontics Part 1 Flashcards
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The periodontium consists of:
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- Alveolar Bone
- PDL
- Cementum
- Gingiva
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Gingival Sulcus
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Aka: Gingival Crevice
* natural space b/w tooth and gingiva
PERIODONTAL POCKET: Pathologically Deepened
* > 3 mm
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Free Gingival Margin
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- Peak of gingiva
- Base periodontal Measurements off of
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Free Gingiva
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- unbound
- Keratinized
- b/w Free gingival margin and Free Gingival Groove
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Free Gingival Groove
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- Shallow, linear depression on gingival surface
- border b/w free gingival and attached gingiva
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Attached Gingiva
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- Bound (attached to bone)
- keratinized
- extends from gingival groove to mucogingival junction
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Mucogingival Junction
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- border b/w attached gingiva and alveolar mucosa
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Alveolar Mucosa
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- Unbound
- Non-Keratinized
- b/w mucogingival jxn and vestibular fold
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Vestibular Fold
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Transition b/w alveolar mucosa and labial/buccal mucosa
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Initiating Factor for Periodontal Disease
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Microbial Plaque
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Periodontal Health vs Gingivitis vs Periodontitis
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Periodontal Health:
* No inflammation + No PDL & Bone Destruction
Gingivitis:
* Inflammation + No PDL & Bone Destruction
Periodontitis:
* Inflammation + PDL & Bone Destruction (CAL)
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Periodontitis: Pathogenesis
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- subgingival plaque bacteria=Microbial Challenge (LPS, antigens)
- inflmmatory response (Cytokines, prostaglandins, MMPs)
- Tissue Destruction
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Erosion
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Caused by acidic foods/beverages or gastric acid
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Abrasion
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- Loss of tooth structure by mechanical wear
- ex: aggressive tooth brushing
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Attrition
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Occlusal wear due to functional contacts w/opposing teeth
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Hypersensitivity
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- due to exposed dentin tubules on root surface
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Periodontal Exam consists of:
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Objective:
* Probing Pocket Depth (PPD)
* Clinical Attachment Loss (CAL)
* Bleeding on Probing (BOP)
Additional:
* Gingival Recession
* Alveolar Bone Loss
* Suppuration
* Mobility
* Furcation
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Probing Pocket Depth (PPD)
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- from gingival margin to base of pocket
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Clinical Attachment Loss (CAL)
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- From CEJ to base of pocket
- CAL=PPD + Recession
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Bleeding on Probing (BOP)
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- Best measure of inflammation
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Gingival Recession
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- from CEJ to gingival margin
- apical shift of gingival margin
- exposes root surface
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Alveolar Bone Loss
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- Radiographic measure-not realiable
- BWs=Best
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Suppuration
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Pus
* Large number of neutrophils in pocket
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Q
Mobility is due to?
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Due to:
* loss of periodontal support
* traumatic occlusion
* Both
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Furcation vs Furcation involvement
Furcation:
* branching point of tooth root
Furcation involvement:
* area of bone loss at furcation
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Oral Exam consists of
Home Care:
* Plaque
* calculus
Inflammation:
* redness
* swelling
* BOP
Destruction of Periodontal tissues:
* PPD
* CAL
* Alveolar BOne Loss
* Mobility
* Furcation involvement
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Miller Classification (MOBILITY)
**Mobility**
Class 0:
* Normal physiologic mobility
Class 1:
* Slightly more than normal
Class 2:
* moderately more than normal ( 1mm) & Vertically depressable
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What are some factors that predispose a tooth to furcation involvement?
* Short root trunk
* Short Roots
* Narrow interradicular dimensions (B/w roots)
* Cervical enamel projections
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Hamp Classifiction:Furcation involvement
**Furcation**
Class 0:
* No furcation involvement
Class 1:
* Horizontal furcation involvement < 3mm
Class 2:
* Horizontal furcation involvement > 3mm
Class 3:
Through-and-through furcation invovlement
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Glickman Classification
**Furcation**
Class 1:
* Pocket formation into the FLUTE
* incipient furcation involvement
* one 1 FLUTE
Class 2:
* Pocket formation into the FURCA (Furcation area)
* cull-de-sac furcation involvement
Class 3:
* Through-and-Through furcation lesion
Class 4:
Throgh and-through furcation lesion THAT YOU CAN SEE THROUGH
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What is the normal distance b/w CEJ and Alveolar Crest?
2mm
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Alveolar Bone Loss
Radiographic Measure: not reliable
* BWs=Best
Normal: 2mm from CEJ to alveolar
* parallel to lines connecting CEJs of adjacent teeth
Horizontal Bone Loss: > 2mm; parallel
Vertical Bone Loss
* Aka Angular
* classified by number of bony walls
* Not Parallel
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Vertical Bone Loss/Infrabony defects: Classification
1 wall:
* hemiseptal (horizontal defect)
2 wall:
* Crater
* most common
3 Wall:
* trough
* best prognosis
4 wall:
* circumferential
* extraction socket
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Miller Classification (Recession)
Regain Root Coverage w/Connective Tissue Graft (CTG)
Class 1:
* recession does not extend to mucogingival junction
* no loss of interdental bone or soft tissue
* 100% to regain
Class 2:
* to or beyond mucogingival junction
* no loss of interdental bone or soft tissue
* 100% to regain
Class 3:
* to or beyond the mucogingival jxn
* Interproximal bone or soft tissue loss, or tooth malpositiioning
* Partial root coverage
Class 4:
* to or beyond the mucogingival jxn
* Severe interdental bone, soft tissue loss, or tooth malpositioning
* 0%
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Gingivitis:
3 C's:
Color
* Normal: Coral Pink
* Diseased: Red; Increased Blood Flow
Contour:
* inflammatory exudate and edema (swelling)
* Normal: Knife Edged
* Diseased: Blunted
Consistency:
* Chronic Gingivitis leads to fibrosis
* Normal=stippled
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Gingivitis:
3 C's:
Color
* Increased Blood Flow (redness)
* Normal: Coral Pink
* Diseased: Red
Contour:
* inflammatory exudate and edema (swelling)
* Normal: Knife Edged
* Diseased: Blunted
Consistency:
* Chronic Gingivitis leads to fibrosis
* Normal=stippled
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Plaque Induced Gingival Diseases
Most common
* due to plaque bacteria & inflammatory response
Modified By: (not caused by)
Systemic Factor
* Endocrine changes (Puberty, prgenancy, diabetes)
* Blood dyscrasias (leukemia)
Medications:
* Drug-induced gingival enlargement w/CCB (Calcium channel blockers-nifedipine), dilantin, and cyclosporine (**CDC**)
* oral contraceptives
Malnutrition:
* Vit C Deficiency (Scurvy)
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Non-Plaque-Induced Gingival Diseases
Less Common
Due to
* Infections
* allergy
* trauma
**Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis:**
* non-hemorrhagic and firm
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Periodontal Disease: Old Classification
1. Severity (Based on CAL)
* Slight: 1-2 mm CAL
* Moderate: 3-4mm CAL
* Severe: 5+ CAL
2. Distribution
* Localized: < 30%
* Generalized: >/= 30%
3. Type
* Chronic Periodontitis
* Aggressive Periodontitis
* Necrotizing (ANUG or ANUP-Acute NEcrotizing Ulcerative Periodontitis)
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Chronic vs Aggressive Periodontitis
Chronic
* common
* Clinically Not healthy
* Slow progressive bone loss
* Microbial depositss **consistent** w/extent of destruction
* Modified by systemic issues (Smoking, diabetes)
Aggressive:
* rare
* Clinically Healthy
* Rapid Bone loss
* Familial aggregation
* Microbial deposits NOT CONSISTENT w/extend of destruction
* **Localized version has first molar/incisor presentation**(deeper poickets only around molars and incisor)
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Necrotizing (ANUG, ANUP)
Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis/Periodontitis
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* Pseudomembrane
* Fetid Breath (Bad smalling)
* Blunted Papillae
* Fever**
Predisposing factors:
* stress
* smoking
* immunocompromised
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Supragingival vs Subgingival plaque bacteria species
Supragingival: Aerobic
* Tooth=Gram +
* Outer surface of plaque: Gram -
Subgingival: Anaerobic
* Tooth: G+ Coronal and G- apical
* Epithelium: G-
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Where is supragingival & subgingival components of plaque derived from
Supra gingival: Saliva
Sub gingival: GCF
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Steps in Dental Plaque Formation
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Plaque Composition: Organic vs Inorganic
Organic:
* polysaccharides
* proteins
* glycoproteins
* lipids
Inorganic:
* Calcium
* Phosphorus
* Sodium
* Potassium Fluoride
