Module 8

Question 1

What are the 2 major subdivisions of Gingival Disease?

Answer 1

Plaque induced

Non-plaque induced

Question 2

What innitiates or aggravates the inflamation characteristic to gingival disease?

Answer 2

biofilm

Question 3

A Sulcus becomes a __________________ in Gingivitis?

Answer 3

pocket

Question 4

Where is the JE located in someone with Gingivitis?

Answer 4

At CEJ

Question 5

What fibers are destroyed in Gingivitis?

Answer 5

Supragingival fibers

Question 6

What is a “V” shaped fissure caused by tooth taruma or improper brushing?

Answer 6

Stillman’s Cleft

Question 7

What is a “ring” shaped enlargement of the gingival margin that is associated with tooth trauma?

Answer 7

McCalls Festoon

Question 8

What is the most common type of periodontal disease

Answer 8

Plaque induced gingivitis

Question 9

Is inflammation more or less intense in children when compared to adults?

Answer 9

Less

Question 10

Where does the gingival disease process start?

Answer 10

Gingival Margin

Question 11

What are teh 3 subcategories of Gingival Disease tat is modified by medications?

Answer 11

Systemic Factors
Medications
Malnutrition

Question 12

Puberty, Mensturation, pregnancy… These are all types of _____________ problems with the _______ system that can modify gingival disease?

Answer 12

Systemic
Endocrine (hormones)

Question 13

What is a localized mass called when it is associated with pregnancy and the gingiva?

Answer 13

Pregnancy-associated pyogenic granuloma

Question 14

What COMMON systemic disease can modify gingiitis?

Answer 14

Poorly controlled Diabetes Mellitus

Question 15

If you and your diabetic pt. can successfully reduce gingival inflmammation you might be able to reduce _____?

Answer 15

Amount of insulin needed

Question 16

Blood Dyscrasias means?

Answer 16

abnormal function or number of blood cells

Question 17

What is a common type of Blood Dyscrasias?

Answer 17

Leukemias

Question 18

Leukemia modified gingivitis affects what tisses?

Answer 18

All- free, attached, and margin of gingiva

Question 19

What are 3 common medications that cause gingival ENLARGEMENT contribution?

Answer 19

Anticonvulsants (seizures/bi-polar)
Calcium-Channel Blockers (HTN/angina pectoris)
Immunosuppressants ( transplant pt.)

Question 20

How long after taking certain medications does the onset of gingival enlargement occur?

Answer 20

3 mo

Question 21

What teeth are affected most often when taking mediations that can cause gingival enlargement?

Answer 21

Anterior (but irregular pattern)

Question 22

What age groups are at risk of gingivitis modified by malnutrition?

Answer 22

infants and elderly

Question 23

Alcoholics are at high risk of gingivitis modified by ________?

Answer 23

malnutrition

Question 24

What vitamins/minerals can cause gingivitis if you are deficient in them?

Answer 24

Vit. C (ascorbic acid)
Vit. A
Vit. B complex

Question 25

Bitamin A hleps keep the _____ epithelium healthy?

Answer 25

sulcular

Question 26

__ vitamins help with healthy mucosal tissues?

Answer 26

B

Question 27

What are 3 bacteria/viruses that DIRECTLY cause gingivitis with or without plaque interaction?

Answer 27

Gonorrhea Treponema Pallidum Strep Species NOT found in normal flora

Question 28

Most individuals that come in contact with HSV-1 will have what outcome?

Answer 28

immunity develops

Question 29

Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis affects what age group?

Answer 29

1-3 yr olds

Question 30

HSV-1 is MOST contagious during which stage?

Answer 30

vessicular

Question 31

LGE stands for? and what causes it?

Answer 31

``` Linear Gingival Erythema immunosuppressant use (HIV/AIDS) ```

Question 32

LGE manifests clinically as?

Answer 32

red band limited to free gingiva

Question 33

People with LGE will have _______ bleeding on probing?

Answer 33

lack of

Question 34

What is the most comon mucocutaneous disease afecting the gingiva?

Answer 34

Lichen Planus

Question 35

Erythema Multiforme (on mucous membranes) starts as a ______ then ________ and is often seen along with a ________, ____________ lip

Answer 35

blister ulcers swollen crusty

Question 36

What are 2 known flavor ingredients in tooth paste that can cause allergic reactions?

Answer 36

cinnamon | carvone

Question 37

Allergic reactions in the mouth present clinically as _____ redness with or without ______?

Answer 37

diffuse | ulcers