The inflammatory Periodontal Lesion Flashcards
(101 cards)
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- Plaque-induced
- Inflammation (edema + BOP)
- No destruction of PDL & bone
- No apical migration of epithelial attachment
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Gingivitis
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Epithelial attachment =
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junctional epithelium
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- Plaque-induced
- Inflammation (edema + BOP)
- Destruction of bone
- Apical migration of epithelial attachment
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Periodontitis
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What do we mean by saying periodontitis is host-related?
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Susceptibility of host plays role in progression of gingivitis to periodontitis
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What model of disease progression states that “continuous throughout life at same rate of loss” (i.e. everyone gets perio disease):
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Continuous model
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What model of disease progression states “progressive loss over time of some sites; no destruction in others; time of onset and extent vary among sites”:
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Progressive model
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Saying “periodontal disease affects mainly posterior teeth” would align with:
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progressive model
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What model of disease progression states “activity occurs at random at any site; some sites show no activity; some sites have one or more burst of activity; cumulative extent of destruction varies among sites”:
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random burst model
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Saying “periodontitis is different in various sites in the same individual and it is difficult to predict attachment loss” aligns with:
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Random burst model
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What model of disease progression states “several sites have one or more burst of activity during one period of life; prolonged period of inactivity = remission; cumulative extent of destruction varies among sites; some sites don’t develop attachment loss; bursts due to risk factors”:
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asynchronous multiple burst model
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What does asynchronous mean in the asynchronous multiple burst model:
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not occurring at same time
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Signs of inflammation:
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- rubor (redness)
- calor (heat)
- dolor (pain)
- tumor (swelling)
- functio laesa (loss of function)
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Inflammation is a ____ phenomenon
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vascular
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Inflammation includes what two components?
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- vasculitis
- leukocyte migration
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Describe the components of vasculitis: (3)
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- dilation
- venous stasis (congestion)
- increased permeability
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First defense= ______ immunity
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innate
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How does innate immunity work?
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Kills by phagocytosis
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What cells are involved in innate immunity?
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- PMNs
- Monocytes
- Macrophages
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Describe innate immunity:
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non-adaptive, genetic
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Second defense = ______ immunity
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adaptive
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How does adaptive immunity work?
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production of immunoglobulins by antibodies
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What cells are involved in adaptive immunity?
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- B cells
- T cells
- Plasma cells
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What are the plasma cells responsible for in adaptive immunity?
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Produce specific antibodies to individual antigens
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Activated B cells become:
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Plasma cells
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Plasma cells produce:
immunoglobulins
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T lymphocytes are developed in the:
thymus
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List the functions of T-lymphoctyes:
1. antigen presentation
2. help B cells divide
3. destroy virally infected cells
4. can down-regulate immune response
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T cells can differentiate into two major forms including:
1. CD4
2. CD8
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MHC class II molecules =
CD4 cells (helper T cells)
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MHC class I molecules =
CD8 cells (cytotoxic T cells)
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List the roles of helper T cells:
1. help B cells to divide
2. control leukocytes development
3. activate innate cell lining
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List the roles of cytotoxic T cells:
1. destroy virally infected target cells
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List cells that function in immunity: (4)
1. PMNs
2. Macrophages
3. B cells
4. T cells
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What immune cell is being described below?
-phagocytosis
-produce lysosomal enzymes
PMNs
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What immune cell is being described below?
-phagocytosis
-process antigens
-cytokine secretion
macrophages
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What immune cell is being described below?
-produce antibodies
B cells (plasma cells)
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What immune cell is being described below?
-helps B cells divide
Helper T cells (CD4)
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What immune cell is being described below?
-down-regulated T & B cells
Suppressor T cells (CD8 & CD25)
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What immune cell is being described below?
-kills virally-infected cells
Natural killer T cells (CD56)
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What immune cell is being described below?
-destroys infected cells
Cytotoxic T cells (CD8)
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What immune cell is being described below?
-kills infected cells
Killer T cell (CD28)
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What are the two main components of humoral immunity?
1. antibodies
2. complement
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Antibody that is the first responder & largest in size:
IgM
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Antibody that is the second responder, most abundant and can cross the placenta:
IgG
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Antibody that is abundant in saliva, and also a dimer:
IgA
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Antibody that is co-expressed with IgM, unsure of the role:
IgD
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Antibody on mast cells & involved in allergic reactions:
IgE
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Part of both the innate & adaptive immune systems; a biochemical cascade that helps clear pathogens by lysis, opsonization, binding and clearance of immune complexes:
Complement
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Portion of the immunoglobulin that is specific for antigen binding:
Fab
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Constant portion of the immunoglobulin:
Fc
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Antibody promotes phagocytosis:
opsonization
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Antibody prevents bacterial adherence:
neutralization
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Antibody activates complement enhancing opsonization & lysis:
Complement activation
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Also called T regulatory cells that function to down-regulate T & B cells and prevent autoimmune disease:
T suppressor cells
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Mononuclear cells that kill cells sensitized with antibody (via Fc receptors)"
Killer cells
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Kill virally infected and transformed target cells that have not been previously sensitized:
NK cells
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Activation in connective tissue; will become macrophages:
monocytes
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48 hour lifespan in the blood with migration to sites for phagocytosis:
neutrophils
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Cause damage by exocytosis (e.g. histamine release):
eosinophils
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Contain mediators of inflammation (histamine, prostaglandins, leukotrienes and cytokines); involved in allergic reaction:
mast cells
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Cells that are in some way functionally similar to mast cells:
basophils
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Soluble, locally active polypeptides; regulate cell growth, differentiation, & function; produced by cells of the immune system:
Cytokines
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Specific cytokines may have different biologic properties dependent on: (4)
1. their concentration
2. the cells that produce them
3. the cells being attracted & acted upon
4. presence & extent of ECM
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What cytokine is being described?
- pro-inflammatory: stimulates osteoclasts, fibroblasts, macrophages
IL-1
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What cytokine is being described?
- pro-inflammatory: stimulates T & B cells
IL-6
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What cytokine is being described?
- pro-inflammatory: attracts & activates PMNs
IL-8
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What cytokine is being described?
- pro-inflammatory: activates osteoclasts
TNF
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What cytokine is being described?
- vasodilation
- pyrogenic
- releases mediator from mast cells
- cell-mediated cytotoxicity
PGE2
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What growth factor is being described below?
- stimulates epithelial cells & fibroblasts
TGF
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What growth factor is being described below?
- stimulates fibroblasts
PDGF or FGF
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What growth factor is being described below?
- stimulates epithelial cells
EGF
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Can we accurately predict which patients with gingivitis will develop periodontitis?
No- but we can assess risk factors such as habits and systemic disorders
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List some mechanical factors (plaque retention factors) that modify the inflammatory response: (5)
1. calculus
2. caries
3. restorations (defective)
4. prosthesis
5. tooth anatomical factors
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List some systemic factors that modify the inflammatory response: (4)
1. Diabetes
2. Hormonal (puberty & pregnancy)
3. HIV/AIDS
4. Medications
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List some genetic factors that modify the inflammatory response: (2)
1. Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency (LAD)
2. Hypophosphatasia
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The "initial lesion" develops in:
2-4 days
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With the "initial lesion" cells of _____ are present
acute inflammation
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What is increased with the "initial lesion":
GCF flow
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What starts to form with the initial lesion?
Pseudopocket
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What are considered "cells of acute inflammation" that are present within the initial lesion?
PMNs
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What are considered "cells of chronic inflammation"?
Lymphocytes & with increased chronicity we eventually see plasma cells
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What are the two types of virulence factors that are released into the periodontal tissues following the deposition of plaque?
1. stimulation of host defense systems
2. degredation of host tissues
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When bacteria from the plaque utilize virulence factors that function to stimulate the host defense systems, what is occurring?
-Cells are stimulated to release cytokines and chemoattractant factors (IL-8)
-Inflammatory cells are signaled in
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When bacteria from the plaque utilize virulence factors that function to degrade host tissues they use enzymes such as:
1. collagenase
2. trypsin-like enzymes
3. keratinase
4. phospholipase A
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The following are clinical features of the _______.
1. increased GCF flow
2. sulcus increases from 0 to 3mm by formation of a pseudopocket
3. alveolar bone is normal on the radiograph
initial lesion
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PMN diapedesis: _______ "slow" the PMNs and cause them to "roll". Cytokines activate ____ on the endothelial cells for PMN attachment.
Selectins; ICAM receptors
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Put the following steps in order:
-adherence
-chemotaxis
-phagocytosis
-diapedesis
-killing + digestion + aggregation
1. diapedesis
2. chemotaxis
3. adherence
4. phagocytosis
5. killing + digestion + aggregation
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The "early lesion" appears within:
4-7 days
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- Acute inflammation persist with the initial lesion
- Increased GCF
- Pseudopocket formation
- Cells of chronic inflammation appear & then dominate
Early lesion
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Do cells of chronic inflammation appear with the early lesion?
Yes
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What shift of cells do we see with the initial lesion to the early lesion?
Acute cells of inflammation (PMNs) to chronic cells of inflammation (T cells)
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In an early lesion _____ loss continues, and _____ activation begins
collagen; MMPs
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How is collagen lost with the early lesion?
Microbial factors (LPS & antigens) stimulate release of cytokines and ALSO activation and release of MMPs
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MMPS:
matrix, metalloproteinases
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Includes 28 metal-dependent endopeptidases (proteases) with activity against most, if not all extracellular matrix macromolecules (used for normal tissue remodeling):
MMPs
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Important sub-class of MMPs:
Interstitial collagenases
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With the early lesion, collagen loss is up to:
70%
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What causes collagen destruction in the early lesion?
1. PMNs products
2. Cytokines
3. MMPs
(so a combination of bacterial products & host's defense system)
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In what type of lesion do we see proliferation of JE rete pegs & the T-cell lesion?
Early lesion
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Is there bone loss with the early lesion?
no (but we do have loss of collagen)
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