pathogenesis 2 Flashcards
1
Q
what indicate gingivitis?
A
no loss of attachment
false pockets
reversible
build up of plaque in gingival sulcus
2
Q
what indicates periodontitis?
A
loss of attachment
true pockets
irresversible bone loss
plaque and calculus rupture JE
3
Q
what is the role of the host response?
A
protect against local microbial attack
prevent spread of micro organisms beyond target site
4
Q
what can the rate of progression of perio disease be increased by
A
genetics smoking uncontrolled diabetes immunodeficiency presence of virulent bacteria stress alcohol overhangs
5
Q
where is gingival crevicular fluid produced?
A
dentogingival plexus
flows into gingival crevice
6
Q
what does GCF contain
A
plasma proteins
defence cells - PMN, antibodies, complement
7
Q
in health what flow of GCF?
A
small flow
8
Q
what are pathogenic bacteria present in plaque?
A
porphoromona gingivalis prevotella intermedia tannerelle forsynthensis fusobacterium nucleatum aggregatorbacter actinomycetecomitans
