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What causes the bluish hue observed in localized gingival anoxemia?
What causes the bluish hue observed in localized gingival anoxemia?
- Constricted blood vessels due to inflammation
- Increased oxygen levels in the gingiva
- Engorged and congested blood vessels (correct)
- Rapid venous return
Which enzyme's activity is notably increased in inflamed gingival tissue?
Which enzyme's activity is notably increased in inflamed gingival tissue?
- Protease
- Amylase
- Lipase
- Collagenase (correct)
What is a consequence of the presence of acid hydrolases released by lysosomes?
What is a consequence of the presence of acid hydrolases released by lysosomes?
- Increased collagen production
- Decrease in plasma cell proliferation
- Destruction of tissue components (correct)
- Promotion of gingival regeneration
What histological change occurs in the junctional epithelium during chronic inflammation?
What histological change occurs in the junctional epithelium during chronic inflammation?
What is a notable change in the cellular composition of chronically inflamed gingiva?
What is a notable change in the cellular composition of chronically inflamed gingiva?
What occurs to collagen fibers in the connective tissue during chronic inflammation?
What occurs to collagen fibers in the connective tissue during chronic inflammation?
Which of the following enzymes is NOT typically elevated in chronically inflamed gingiva?
Which of the following enzymes is NOT typically elevated in chronically inflamed gingiva?
What description best characterizes the condition of the gingival tissue in localized gingival anoxemia?
What description best characterizes the condition of the gingival tissue in localized gingival anoxemia?
What color change is typically observed in the gingiva during acute inflammation?
What color change is typically observed in the gingiva during acute inflammation?
Which of the following systemic conditions is associated with melanin pigmentation in the oral mucosa?
Which of the following systemic conditions is associated with melanin pigmentation in the oral mucosa?
Which pigment can cause oral pigmentation as an endogenous factor?
Which pigment can cause oral pigmentation as an endogenous factor?
What color change might a patient with chronic inflammation of the gingiva exhibit?
What color change might a patient with chronic inflammation of the gingiva exhibit?
Which of the following diseases may result in increased melanin pigmentation?
Which of the following diseases may result in increased melanin pigmentation?
What external factors can lead to color changes in the gingiva?
What external factors can lead to color changes in the gingiva?
In relation to oral pigmentation, what is a characteristic effect of iron deposition in the oral mucosa?
In relation to oral pigmentation, what is a characteristic effect of iron deposition in the oral mucosa?
Which dietary component is least likely to cause color changes in the gingiva?
Which dietary component is least likely to cause color changes in the gingiva?
What is one of the procedures that can be performed for gingival depigmentation?
What is one of the procedures that can be performed for gingival depigmentation?
What type of papilla appears to be flat and does not fill the interproximal space?
What type of papilla appears to be flat and does not fill the interproximal space?
In cases of gingival enlargement, what is the normal contour of the gingiva?
In cases of gingival enlargement, what is the normal contour of the gingiva?
Which of the following describes McCall festoons?
Which of the following describes McCall festoons?
What appearance does stippling of gingiva resemble?
What appearance does stippling of gingiva resemble?
What causes localized bluish-black areas of pigmentation in the mucosa?
What causes localized bluish-black areas of pigmentation in the mucosa?
Which term describes papilla that appears to bulge out of the interproximal space?
Which term describes papilla that appears to bulge out of the interproximal space?
What is one cause of clefts in the gingiva according to some suggestions?
What is one cause of clefts in the gingiva according to some suggestions?
What is the primary characteristic change of the gingival tissue during Stage I Gingivitis?
What is the primary characteristic change of the gingival tissue during Stage I Gingivitis?
What effect does overzealous toothbrushing have on the gums?
What effect does overzealous toothbrushing have on the gums?
What clinical finding is associated with Stage II Gingivitis?
What clinical finding is associated with Stage II Gingivitis?
Which stage of gingivitis is characterized by the predominance of plasma cells in the gingival tissue?
Which stage of gingivitis is characterized by the predominance of plasma cells in the gingival tissue?
Which of the following is NOT an effect of tooth brushing on gingival tissue?
Which of the following is NOT an effect of tooth brushing on gingival tissue?
How long does it typically take for Stage II Gingivitis to appear after plaque accumulation?
How long does it typically take for Stage II Gingivitis to appear after plaque accumulation?
What clinical significance does gingival recession have?
What clinical significance does gingival recession have?
Which of the following changes indicates a healthy gingiva?
Which of the following changes indicates a healthy gingiva?
What is the significance of the bluish red color of the gingiva in gingivitis?
What is the significance of the bluish red color of the gingiva in gingivitis?
Which of the following statements is NOT true about Stage III Gingivitis?
Which of the following statements is NOT true about Stage III Gingivitis?
What is a potential consequence of using hard bristles when brushing teeth?
What is a potential consequence of using hard bristles when brushing teeth?
What is the initial clinical response in the gingival tissue during the early stage of gingivitis?
What is the initial clinical response in the gingival tissue during the early stage of gingivitis?
Which change is observed in the interdental papilla in a diseased state?
Which change is observed in the interdental papilla in a diseased state?
What would likely NOT be a sign of healthy gingiva?
What would likely NOT be a sign of healthy gingiva?
Which statement correctly describes the characteristics of Stage I Gingivitis?
Which statement correctly describes the characteristics of Stage I Gingivitis?
What effect does tooth brushing have on the consistency of gingiva?
What effect does tooth brushing have on the consistency of gingiva?
Study Notes
Gingival Anoxemia and Inflammation
- Localized gingival anoxemia results from engorged blood vessels, impaired venous return, and sluggish blood flow.
- A bluish hue appears on reddened gingiva due to anoxemia.
- Deepening color occurs due to erythrocyte extravasation and the breakdown of hemoglobin.
Collagenase and Tissue Changes
- Collagenase, produced by polymorphonuclear leucocytes (PMNs) and bacteria, is more active in inflamed gingival tissue.
- Increased collagenase activity leads to destruction of gingival connective tissue.
- High levels of enzymes, such as acid phosphatase and alkaline phosphatase, are found in chronically inflamed gingiva.
Histological Features
- Chronic inflammation is characterized by increased plasma cells and B lymphocytes.
- Junctional epithelium shows widened intercellular spaces filled with granular debris and lysosomes from disrupted immune cells.
- Acid hydrolases from lysosomes contribute to tissue destruction, while rete ridges extend into connective tissue.
- Collagen fibers within connective tissue are disrupted, surrounding infiltrates of immune cells.
Gingival Color Changes
- Acute inflammation leads to bright red gingival tissue due to increased blood flow.
- Chronic inflammation manifests as bluish-red or purplish-red gingival tissue from blood stagnation and erythrocyte rupture.
- Factors influencing gingival color include endogenous pigments (melanin, bilirubin, iron) and diseases like Addison's and Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.
Exogenous Factors and Pigmentation
- Environmental irritants, tobacco use, and amalgam implantation can cause pigmentation changes in gingiva.
- Gingival depigmentation procedures are available for aesthetic reasons, utilizing scalpels, chemicals, electrocautery, or lasers.
Changes in Tissue Contour
- Diseased gingiva exhibits thickened and rolled free gingiva due to edema.
- Papillae may be bulbous, blunted, or cratered, indicating varying degrees of inflammation.
- Normal gingival contour is scalloped, while inflammatory changes can lead to clefts, recession, or McCall festoons.
Surface Texture of Gingiva
- Healthy gingiva has a stippled appearance, akin to orange peel, due to small depressions and elevations.
- Stippling is typically present in interdental and attached gingiva.
Clinical Considerations
- Gingival recession can expose root cementum, leading to hypersensitivity.
- Overzealous toothbrushing, especially with hard bristles, may contribute to recession.
- Toothbrushing promotes keratinization and enhances capillary circulation in gingival tissue.
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Test your knowledge on the effects of localized gingival anoxemia and the role of collagenase in tissue changes. Explore the histological features of chronic inflammation and the specific enzymes involved in gingival tissue destruction. Understand the implications of these biological processes for dental health.
