Perio Final Flashcards
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Define systemic risk factors in regards to perio
Disorders, diseases or conditions that increase an individuals susceptibility to periodontal infection
Systemic risk factors can be (2)
Modifiable
Nonmodifiable
Modifiable risk factor
Smoking
Example of nonmodefiable risk factor
Genetic factors, age, gender
Characteristics of diabetes mellitus
Chronic, lifelong metabolic disorder in which body fails to produce sufficient amounts of insulin or use it properly
What is the primary purpose of the immune system
Defend the life of the individual by identifying foreign substances in the body and developing defense against them
What are the 2 subdivisions of the immune system
Innate and adaptive
Innate immune system is present at birth, is is NOT ____ specific.
And it does not?
Not antigen specific
Does not improve with repeated exposure to infectious agent
Adaptive immune system develops?
It is _____ specific ?
What develops that may provide lifelong immunity to reinfection
Throughout life
Antigen specific
Memory develops
The way an individuals body responds to the infection is known as the
Host response
How does host response work/ the body responds by?
Sending certain cells to the infection
Producing biochemical substances to counteract foreign invaders
Loss of immune function is
Deadly to the body
The immune system can become so intense in its response that it begins to
Harm the body that it is trying to protect
Components of the immune system that play an important role in combating periodontal diseases are
Cellular defenders
The complement system
Leukocytes act like independent single cell organisms. They can move
Through tissues and capture MO’s on their own
2 types of leukocytes important in periodontal diseases are
Polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs)
Monocytes/macrophages
Phagocytosis is the process by which leukocytes
Engulf and digest microorganisms
Polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) are also called
Neutrophils
PMNs are rapid responders that provide the _____
PMNs are ____ lived cells (hint die when they become engulfed w bacteria)
First line of dense
Short lived cells
PMNs are attracted to bacteria by a process called
Chemotaxis
Periodontal pathogens are most effectively destroyed by
PMNs
Called monocytes when?
Called macrophages when?
Called monocytes when in bloodstream
Called macrophages when in tissue
Macrophages/monocytes are slower to arrive at site of infection than PMNs. They are ____lived cells seen in chronic inflammation
Long lived cells
Lymphocytes are small leukocytes that help defend the body. What are the 2 main types
B lymphocytes (B cells)
T lymphocytes (T cells)