Dent. Anatmy: PERIODONTAL DISEASE Flashcards
1
Q
Main cuase of periodontal pocket?
A
Bacteriodes gingivalis (P gingivalis)
2
Q
Immunoglovin associated with periodontal disease?
A
IgG
3
Q
Periodontal disease pathogens are usually ?
A
anaerobic or capnophilic
4
Q
Most common bacteria in periodontitis:
A
prevotella intermedia (also in ANUG)
5
Q
What bacteria is likely to cause periodontitis & bleeding gums in a 19 yr old boy?
A
Actinomyces actinomycetemcomitans (Aa bacteria)
6
Q
Which pathogen is most likely involved in dental abscess of angle of mandible?
A
Actinomyces israelli (Lumpy Jaw)
7
Q
Actinomysosis causes lumpy jaw?
A
growing large abscess that grows on the head/neck
8
Q
Purulent discharge after extraction & has sulfur granules
A
Actinomyces
