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What is the definition of classification?
What is gingivitis?
Inflammation of the periodontium confined to the gingiva.
What is periodontitis?
An inflammatory disease of the supporting structures of the periodontium including the gingiva, periodontal ligament, bone, and cementum.
What does periodontal disease refer to?
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What organization initiated the current classification of periodontal diseases?
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What are plaque-induced gingival diseases?
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What are non-plaque-induced gingival lesions?
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What characterizes chronic gingivitis?
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What is chronic periodontitis?
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What defines aggressive periodontitis?
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What is periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease?
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What is necrotizing periodontal disease?
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What is tissue necrosis?
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What is a periodontal abscess?
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What is periodontitis associated with endodontic lesions?
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How are periodontal diseases classified?
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What are the purposes of classifying periodontal diseases?
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Which are the major diagnostic categories of periodontal disease?
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What does health mean in the context of periodontal diseases?
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Study Notes
Classification of Periodontal Diseases
- Systematic arrangement of diseases into groups based on common attributes is known as classification.
Types of Periodontal Diseases
- Gingivitis: Reversible inflammation confined to the gingiva; results in damage to gingival tissue.
- Periodontitis: Involves irreversible destruction of supporting structures like gingiva and bone; can lead to loss of attachment.
General Definitions
- Periodontal disease: Refers to inflammation affecting the periodontium.
- Plaque-induced gingival diseases: Gingival inflammation triggered by bacteria at the gingival margin.
Non-Plaque-Induced Conditions
- Non-plaque-induced gingival lesions: Do not stem from bacterial plaque biofilm and may worsen despite plaque removal.
Chronic Conditions
- Chronic gingivitis: Long-lasting condition that may not progress to periodontitis over years.
- Chronic periodontitis: Common form characterized by progressive tissue destruction and loss of tooth support.
Aggressive Forms
- Aggressive periodontitis: Features rapid tissue and bone loss, causing high tooth loss risk; often unresponsive to treatment.
- Periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease: Disease where systemic conditions are primary factors, with bacterial infection as secondary.
Unique Conditions
- Necrotizing periodontal disease: Involves tissue necrosis, presenting painful infections with ulceration and sloughing of tissue.
- Periodontal abscess: Localized pus collection in the periodontium, not related to tooth pulp infection.
Periodontal Disease Etiology
- Classification involves understanding specific bacterial causes, development, and clinical aspects of diseases.
Purposes of Classifying Periodontal Diseases
- Enhances communication of clinical findings to healthcare providers and insurance.
- Aids in patient education regarding their condition.
- Facilitates creation of tailored treatment plans.
- Predicts possible treatment outcomes.
Major Diagnostic Categories
- Two main categories: Gingivitis and Periodontitis.
Health Indicators
- Absence of clinical signs indicates good periodontal health.
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Explore the classification and types of periodontal diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis. Understand the differences between plaque-induced and non-plaque-induced conditions, and learn about chronic variations of these diseases. This quiz provides insights into the systematic arrangement of dental diseases.