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Perio Lecture 4-1

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What happens to the gingiva in healthy individuals?

It has a uniform color

What color should the gingiva be in healthy individuals?

Pink

What is the cause of gingivitis?

An inflammatory response

What is the cause of gingivitis?

An inflammatory response Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common symptom of gingivitis?

Redness and swelling Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common symptom of gingivitis?

Bleeding Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the gingival margin in gingivitis?

It moves more coronally Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the gingiva when it is affected by gingivitis?

It becomes red and swollen Signup and view all the answers

What is the consistency of the gingiva in healthy individuals?

Firm and connected Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of gingiva?

Pink tissue around the teeth Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the gingival margin when gingivitis is present?

It moves more coronally Signup and view all the answers

What may happen to the gingiva in gingivitis?

It may become red, swollen, and shiny Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely result of gingivitis?

Bleeding of the gingiva Signup and view all the answers

What may happen when the gingiva is probed or instrumented?

It may bleed easily Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between gingivitis and bleeding?

Bleeding is a symptom of gingivitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of gingivitis?

An inflammation of the gingiva Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of the gingiva in healthy individuals?

Pink Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common color of the gingiva in healthy individuals?

Pink Signup and view all the answers

What is the consistency of the gingiva in gingivitis?

Flaccid Signup and view all the answers

What is the consistency of the gingiva in gingivitis?

Soft and movable Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Gingiva is pink and has a uniform color in healthy individuals.
Gingiva is firmly connected to the underlying cementum and bone.
Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gingiva, which may cause the tissue to become red and swollen, to bleed easily, and sometimes to become slightly tender.
Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gingiva.
The gingiva may appear red, swollen, and shiny.
The gingiva may bleed easily when probed or instrumented.
The gingiva may lose its firm consistency and appear flaccid (soft, movable).
The gingival margin may move more coronally in gingivitis.
Gingivitis is caused by an inflammatory response and is associated with bleeding.