Gingival Health and Defence Mechanisms

<p>The loss of connective tissue attachment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bacterial plaque (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The absence of oxygen in the pocket (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The removal of plaque (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased thickness of the gingival tissues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Formation of periodontal pockets (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>0.5 mm - 1.0 mm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Accumulation of bacterial plaque near the gingival margin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A hard, calcified deposit on teeth that can be removed with professional cleaning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease, while periodontitis is a more severe form that affects the supporting structures of the teeth. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tooth sensitivity to cold (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Active cardiovascular disease in the acute stage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To combat opportunistic infections that may thrive in the presence of antibiotics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Loss of taste sensation in the tongue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The tooth is infected and cannot be saved with root canal therapy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A tooth that is causing misalignment in the bite but can be treated with orthodontics. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Healthy gum tissue that is pink, firm, and stippled with papillae.

The part of the gum not attached to the tooth, including interdental papillae.

Gingiva firmly bound to the underlying teeth and bone, measuring 3mm-4mm.

Loosely attached gum tissue that refracts from the bone.

Includes saliva, crevicular fluid, leukocytes, and microorganisms that protect gums.

Flushing action that helps remove bacteria and maintains oral health.

Fluid that percolates through gum tissues, aiding in bacterial flushing.

First line of defense in gingival tissue against bacteria.

Related to plaque accumulation and inflammation; reversible if plaque is removed.

Inflammatory disease causing attachment loss, pocket formation, and bone loss.

A bacterial layer on teeth hard to see initially.

Hard, calcified deposits on teeth classified as supra or sub gingival.

An inflammatory lesion in the marginal gingiva due to plaque buildup.

Disease affecting the supporting structures of teeth including ligaments and bone.

Sudden onset gum inflammation with symptoms like redness and bleeding.

The process of removing a tooth from its socket.

Conditions that require careful management before tooth removal.

Potential problems following tooth removal like fractures and infections.

Chronic inflammation of the supporting structures of teeth, often from untreated gingivitis.

Practices to maintain oral health and control plaque.