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Question 1

Individuals with periodontal disease have a greater incidence of

Answer 1

Coronary heart disease

Question 2

Causes of periodontal disease

Answer 2

Dental plaque, Calculus, supragingival calculus, subgingival calculus

Question 3

Plaque

Answer 3

Is soft mass of bacterial deposits that cover tooth surfaces Yes it is not remove plaque will continue to build up and will appear as sticky white material

Question 4

Calculus

Answer 4

It is a hard stone like material that attaches to the tooth surface and is commonly called tartar

Question 5

Supragingival calculus

Answer 5

Found in clinical crowns of the teeth above margin of a gingiva it is readily visible as a yellowish white deposit that may darken overtime

Question 6

Subgingival calculus

Answer 6

It forms at the root surfaces below the gingival margin and can extend into periodontal pockets
it can be dark green or black the color is caused by staining from bleeding

Question 7

Periodontal disease include

Answer 7

Gingivitis and periodontists

Question 8

Risk factors for periodontal disease

Answer 8

Smoking
diabetes
Poor oral hygiene
Osteoporosis
Hiv/aids
Stress
Medications