Periodontics Part 1 Flashcards
The periodontium consists of:
- Alveolar Bone
- PDL
- Cementum
- Gingiva
Gingival Sulcus
Aka: Gingival Crevice
* natural space b/w tooth and gingiva
PERIODONTAL POCKET: Pathologically Deepened
* > 3 mm
Free Gingival Margin
- Peak of gingiva
- Base periodontal Measurements off of
Free Gingiva
- unbound
- Keratinized
- b/w Free gingival margin and Free Gingival Groove
Free Gingival Groove
- Shallow, linear depression on gingival surface
- border b/w free gingival and attached gingiva
Attached Gingiva
- Bound (attached to bone)
- keratinized
- extends from gingival groove to mucogingival junction
Mucogingival Junction
- border b/w attached gingiva and alveolar mucosa
Alveolar Mucosa
- Unbound
- Non-Keratinized
- b/w mucogingival jxn and vestibular fold
Vestibular Fold
Transition b/w alveolar mucosa and labial/buccal mucosa
Initiating Factor for Periodontal Disease
Microbial Plaque
Periodontal Health vs Gingivitis vs Periodontitis
Periodontal Health:
* No inflammation + No PDL & Bone Destruction
Gingivitis:
* Inflammation + No PDL & Bone Destruction
Periodontitis:
* Inflammation + PDL & Bone Destruction (CAL)
Periodontitis: Pathogenesis
- subgingival plaque bacteria=Microbial Challenge (LPS, antigens)
- inflmmatory response (Cytokines, prostaglandins, MMPs)
- Tissue Destruction
Erosion
Caused by acidic foods/beverages or gastric acid
Abrasion
- Loss of tooth structure by mechanical wear
- ex: aggressive tooth brushing
Attrition
Occlusal wear due to functional contacts w/opposing teeth
Hypersensitivity
- due to exposed dentin tubules on root surface
Periodontal Exam consists of:
Objective:
* Probing Pocket Depth (PPD)
* Clinical Attachment Loss (CAL)
* Bleeding on Probing (BOP)
Additional:
* Gingival Recession
* Alveolar Bone Loss
* Suppuration
* Mobility
* Furcation
Probing Pocket Depth (PPD)
- from gingival margin to base of pocket