Gum disease

Question 1

gum disease

Answer 1

2 types
gingivitis
periodontal disease

mild form of disease: reversed by brushing

Question 2

gigivitis symptoms

Answer 2

red, swollen gums
tender gums that bleed easily
gums that pull away from the teeth
loose teeth
continuous bad breath, even after brushing

Question 3

gigivitis increased by

Answer 3

drugs causing swelling
vitamin deficincay
down's syndrome
poorly controlled diabetes mellitus
dieseases that lower tissue immune resistance

Question 4

periodontal disease

Answer 4

untreated gingivitis –> P.d–> pocket formation & tooth loss

1st phase:

1. periodontal ligament deataches at the margin
2. periodontal pocket, gap opens up at the tooth gingival interface
3. remains of peridontal membrane & inside of gingiva comes in contact w/ saliva & bacteria= inflammmed

2nd phase:
lack of loading at alveolar bone = bone resorption
periodontal membrane starts to retract
viscous circle is initiated - as more bone is lost and teeth become loose

Question 5

degree of periodontal disease

Answer 5

measure pocket depth
time for bleeding when probing w/ dental tools
count number of teeth affected