Sweep 2 Flashcards
Gingival Disease Associated with Blood Dyscrasias
Leukemia-associated gingivitis
Leukemia-associated gingivitis
gingival lesions are primarily found in acute leukemia
reductions in dental plaque can limit the severity of lesion
Gingival Disease Modified by Nutrition
Ascorbic acid-deficiency gingivitis
Ascorbic acid-deficiency gingivitis
Malnourished individuals have a compromised host defense system which may make individuals susceptible to infectious diseases
Aggressive Periodontitis
secondary features
generally but may not be universally present
microbial deposits are inconsistent with the amount of periodontal destruction
elevated Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans and Porphyromonas gingivalis
-As well as phagocyte abnormalities
phagocyte abnormalities
hyper-responsive macrophage phenotype (e.g., elevated levels of PGE2 and IL-1b
progression may be self-arresting
Localized Aggressive Periodontitis ——— onset
circumpubertal
LAP: ———– response to infecting agents
Robust serum antibody
LAP: Localized ————- presentation
first molar/incisor
interproximal attachment loss on at least 2 permanent teeth
one of which is a molar
involving no more than 2 teeth other than first molars and incisors
Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis:
Usually affects persons under —– but patients may be older
30
GAP: ———– response to infecting agents
Poor serum antibody
GAP: Pronounced
episodic nature of destruction of attachment and bone
GAP: Generalized interproximal attachment loss affecting at least
3 permanent teeth other than first molars and incisors.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (types IV & VIII)
autosomal dominant hereditary disorder
aggressive periodontitis (primary and permanent dentitions); fragility of gingiva, excessive hemorrhage
NPD early signs
Necrotic lesion of the papilla initially then progressing to gingival margin.
Punched-out appearance
Spontaneous bleeding
Pain
Advanced Lesion
Lack of deep pockets
Merging of papillary and marginal involvement
Characteristic foetor
Central necrosis results in crater formation
Involvement of periodontal ligament and alveolar bone (NUG NUP)
Pericoronal
Localized, acute inflammation, vital pulp
Crown of partially erupted tooth
Ultrasonic perio probing
Ultrasonic periodontal probe uses a hollow tapered tip that is filled with water for coupling of the ultrasonic beam into the tissues (non-invasive)
Cone-beam Computed Tomography
CBCT is promising for periodontal applications, especially for intrabony defects, dehiscence and fenestration defects, periodontal cysts, furcation defects and thickness of palatal masticatory mucosa
Conventional radiographs (PA; Pano) are very
specific, but lack sensitivity
The sensitivity of a diagnostic test refers to the probability of the test being
positive when the disease is truly present
The specificity of a diagnostic test refers to the probability of the test being
negative when the disease is not present
Microbiologic testing:
Immunodiagnostic Methods
Use
Ab that targets specific
bacterial Ag
Direct and indirect
Immunodiagnostic methods:
immunofluorescent
microscopic assay (IFA)
Able to identify pathogens using a plaque smear Used mainly to detect Aa and Pg Comparable to bacterial culture Does not require viable bacterial cells