Week 1 Flashcards
periodontology
the specialty of dentistry that studies supporting structures of teeth as well as diseases and contributions that affect them
what makes up the periodontium
Gingiva
Cementum
Periodontal ligament
Alveolar bone
FUNCTION OF THE PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT
Soft tissue casing to protect vessels and nerves from injury by mechanical forces
Transmission of occlusal forces to the bone
Attachment of the teeth to the bone
Maintenance of gingival tissue in proper relationship to the teeth
Resistance to the impact of occlusal forces
periodontitis
inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth caused by specific microorganisms resulting in progressive destruction of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone with pocket formation, recession, or both.
effects of poor periodontal health (7)
risk of tooth loss
heart disease
diabetes
stroke
resp disease
low birth weight babies
malnutrition
defining healthy periodontium
good amount of gingiva and attached
nice gingiva color and shape
dysbiosis
microbial imbalance
when healthy bacteria get out of balance with bad bacteria
periodontitis is a _________ disease
The pathogenesis of all chronic diseases is complex because the time frame allows for may varied ____________ responses
chronic
individual
plaque as a biofilm:
Biofilm has an ___________- structure
Response to biofilm may vary significantly due to:
Periodontal maintenance disrupts the biofilm, and evidence supports a ______ month period for complete reformation
organized
individual factors
3
gingival diseases modified by:
systemic factors
medications
malnutrition
different types of periodontitis
Necrotizing periodontal diseases
Periodontitis
Periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic diseases
Papillon-Lefevre syndrome (PLS) is an autosomal _________________ genetic disease
recessive
papillon lefevre syndrome caused by:
a mutation of the Cathepsin C gene that is associated with dysfunction of PMNs
aspects of periodontal assessment (6)
Medical history
Dental history
Intraoral radiographs
Oral examination
Examination of the teeth
Examination of the periodontium
rationale for periodontal debridement
Calculus is mineralized plaque covered with a living layer of plaque biofilm
Calculus plays a significant role in causing periodontal disease
It is difficult to prevent or control periodontal disease if calculus is present
