Exam 1 Flashcards
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Periodontium-what does it conist of? What are the 2 main functions?
Consists of: gingiva, periodontal ligament, alveolar bone proper, cementum
2 main functions: attach the tooth to the jaw bone and maintain the integrity of the surface of the masticatory mucosa of the oral cavity
Masticatory gingiva
gingiva and the covering of the hard palate
Specialized mucosa
covers the dorsum of the tongue
Lining mucosa (alveolar mucosa)
(the remaining part) loose, dark red
Gingiva/mucosa: coronal to apical
free gingiva: the part of the gingiva that surrounds the tooth and is not directly attached to the tooth surface
attached gingiva: the portion of the gingiva bound to the tooth and to the alveolar bone, extending apically to the mucogingival junction
mucogingival junction: the junction of the gingiva and the alveolar mucosa
alveoler mucosa: mucosa covering the basal part of the alveolar process and continuing without demarcation into the vestibular fornix and the floor of the mouth–> it is loosely attached to the periosteum and is movable
Periodontal health requirements
BoP < 10%
PD= 3mm for non-periodontics pt (in stable periodontitis pt: =4mm)
Gingivitis definition
inflammation of the gingiva caused by the interaction between dental plawue and the host immune response and is REVERSIBLE by reducing levels of dental plaque at and apical to the gingival margin
DENTAL PLAQUE INDUCED
radiographs cannot be used to diagnose
Gingivitis requirements
- BOP>/=10%
- localized: 10-30% BOP sites
- generalized: >30% BOP sites
- PD<3mm
- No radiographic bone loss!
Periodontitis definition
Inflammation of the supporting tissues of the teeeth–>usually a progressively destructive change leading to loss of bone and periodontal ligament
Periodontitis requirements
BOP>/= 10%
PD>3mm
varying degree of radiographic bone loss
clinical attachment loss
Periodontitis staging vs grading
staging-severity and complexity of an individual based on currently measurable extent of destroyed and damaged tissue attributable to periodontitis
grading-as an indicator of the rate of disease progression–>provides supplemental info. about the biological feature of teh diease, anticipated treatement response
3 main bacteria in periodontitis
porphyromonas gingivalis
tanerella forsythia
treponema denticola
Non-surgical periodontal treatments
- scaling and root planing
- scaling:instrumentation of the crown and root surfaces of teeth to remove plaque, calculus and stains from these surfaces
- root planing: a treatment procedure designed to remove cementum or surface dentin that is rough, impregnated wiht calculus or contaminated wiht toxins or microorganisms
- Chemotherapeutics
- adjunctive therapy the ScRP
- Systemic
- Abx (amoxicillin w/ or w/o metronidazole, azithromycin)
- local
- topical antimicrobials or antiseptics
- antimicrobial mouthrinse
- local drug delivery system
- Systemic
- adjunctive therapy the ScRP
- Perio maintenance–> procedures at selected time intervals (3 months)
- Oral prophylaxis (prophy) on pts with no history of periodontal disease
Surgical periodontal treatments
periodontal flap surgery
periodontal plastic surgery
regenerative surgery
implant therapy
What is the most common chronic childhood disease
Dental caries
Etiological factors of dental caries
cariogenic microflore, susceptible host tooth, carbohydrate-rich diet
…and time
Dental erosion versus dental caries
- dental caries-acids that result from the metabolism of dental plaque bacteria
- dental erosion-acids that come from the diet (lemon juice) or body (stomach acids)

Erosion

Erosion

Dental caries
Can minerals be lost from the tooth without the role of acids?
Yes-tooth wear

Abrasion
e.g. harsh tooth brushing
wearing away of dental hard tissue through abnormal mechanical processes involving foreign objects

Attrition
“tooth against tooth”

Abfraction
Abfraction is the loss of tooth structure where the tooth and gum come together. The damage is wedge-shaped or V-shaped and is unrelated to cavities, bacteria, or infection
wedge shaped defects at CEJ



























