Peridontal disease frf r Flashcards
study exam (29 cards)
What is gingivitis?
Inflammation of gums
How is gingivitis treated?
Scaling, polishing, and regular brushing.
What is periodontal disease?
Infection of tooth-supporting tissues, often following gingivitis.
How is periodontal disease treated?
Cleaning, antibiotics, and extractions.
What is tooth resorption?
Progressive breakdown of a tooth’s structure.
How is tooth resorption treated?
Crown amputation or extraction.
What is feline stomatitis?
Immune reaction to oral bacteria causing gum inflammation.
How is feline stomatitis treated?
Full mouth extractions; refractory cases may need immunosuppressives.
What is a fractured tooth?
A tooth broken by trauma or chewing hard items.
How are fractured teeth treated?
Extraction or root canal.
What is an oronasal fistula?
An opening between the oral and nasal cavity.
How is an oronasal fistula treated?
Surgical repair.
What is a salivary mucocele?
Accumulation of saliva in tissues from duct damage.
How is a salivary mucocele treated?
Drainage or gland removal.
What is Masticatory Muscle Myositis (MMM)?
Autoimmune disease attacking jaw muscles.
How is MMM treated?
Immunosuppressive therapy.
What is halitosis?
Foul-smelling breath, often a sign of dental disease.
What are common clinical signs of dental disease?
Dropping food, halitosis, pawing at the mouth, facial swelling, and sneezing after eating.
What are the stages of periodontal disease?
Stage I: Mild gingivitis, no bone loss.
Stage II: <25% attachment loss.
Stage III: 25%-50% attachment loss.
Stage IV: Severe, >50% attachment loss.
What is a scaler used for?
Removing supragingival plaque and calculus.
What is the difference between gingivitis and periodontitis?
Gingivitis is reversible gum inflammation; periodontitis involves deeper tissue damage and is not reversible.
What is the directional term for “toward the front of the head”?
Rostral
The most common benign soft tissue tumor of the oral cavity is
Epulide tumor
What is the name for a “baby” tooth that will fall out and be replaced by an adult tooth?
Deciduous tooth
