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What determines whether the acute inflammatory response is beneficial or harmful to the periodontium?
What determines whether the acute inflammatory response is beneficial or harmful to the periodontium?
Which statement about the resolution of inflammation is true?
Which statement about the resolution of inflammation is true?
What is the term used to describe the return to a noninflammatory state after inflammation?
What is the term used to describe the return to a noninflammatory state after inflammation?
Which type of mediators are known to regulate the resolution of inflammation?
Which type of mediators are known to regulate the resolution of inflammation?
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Which of the following is true regarding unresolved inflammation?
Which of the following is true regarding unresolved inflammation?
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What is the primary consequence of overactivity of polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) during inflammation?
What is the primary consequence of overactivity of polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) during inflammation?
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Which of the following lipid mediators is NOT typically associated with inflammation?
Which of the following lipid mediators is NOT typically associated with inflammation?
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What is the role of catabasis in relation to inflammation?
What is the role of catabasis in relation to inflammation?
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What is one of the roles of cytokines in the context of periodontitis?
What is one of the roles of cytokines in the context of periodontitis?
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Which cytokines are specifically associated with the pathogenesis of periodontitis?
Which cytokines are specifically associated with the pathogenesis of periodontitis?
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What is the primary source of prostaglandin E (PGE) in inflamed periodontal tissues?
What is the primary source of prostaglandin E (PGE) in inflamed periodontal tissues?
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How do prostaglandins influence the work of osteoclasts in periodontal disease?
How do prostaglandins influence the work of osteoclasts in periodontal disease?
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What is the role of MMPs in maintaining periodontal health?
What is the role of MMPs in maintaining periodontal health?
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Which cells are primarily responsible for producing MMPs in the context of periodontitis?
Which cells are primarily responsible for producing MMPs in the context of periodontitis?
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What can the imbalance of the MMP-TIMP relationship lead to in periodontal health?
What can the imbalance of the MMP-TIMP relationship lead to in periodontal health?
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Which biological effects are associated with prostaglandins during inflammation?
Which biological effects are associated with prostaglandins during inflammation?
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What initiates the host immune response in the initial lesion of periodontal disease?
What initiates the host immune response in the initial lesion of periodontal disease?
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Which component plays a critical role in recruiting polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) to the site of bacterial infection?
Which component plays a critical role in recruiting polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) to the site of bacterial infection?
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What consequence results from the cytokines released by PMNs during the immune response?
What consequence results from the cytokines released by PMNs during the immune response?
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How does the inflammatory process evolve from gingivitis to periodontitis according to current theories?
How does the inflammatory process evolve from gingivitis to periodontitis according to current theories?
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What is the primary goal of PMNs infiltrating the gingival connective tissue during the initial lesion phase?
What is the primary goal of PMNs infiltrating the gingival connective tissue during the initial lesion phase?
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Which histologic stage of periodontal disease follows the early lesion stage?
Which histologic stage of periodontal disease follows the early lesion stage?
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Which of the following accurately describes a finding at the advanced lesion stage of periodontal disease?
Which of the following accurately describes a finding at the advanced lesion stage of periodontal disease?
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What role do mediators like PGE2 and MMPs play in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease?
What role do mediators like PGE2 and MMPs play in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease?
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What is the primary biochemical mediator responsible for recruiting additional immune cells to an infection site?
What is the primary biochemical mediator responsible for recruiting additional immune cells to an infection site?
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Which statement accurately describes a feature of the early lesion phase of gingivitis?
Which statement accurately describes a feature of the early lesion phase of gingivitis?
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What is the expected collagen loss at the tissue level during the early lesion of gingivitis?
What is the expected collagen loss at the tissue level during the early lesion of gingivitis?
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What role do plasma cells play in the established gingivitis stage?
What role do plasma cells play in the established gingivitis stage?
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What happens if the host immune response fails during the early lesion phase?
What happens if the host immune response fails during the early lesion phase?
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Which cellular feature predominates during the established lesion phase of gingivitis?
Which cellular feature predominates during the established lesion phase of gingivitis?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the gingival tissue during the early lesion phase?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the gingival tissue during the early lesion phase?
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What initiates the inflammatory changes observed in the early lesion of gingivitis?
What initiates the inflammatory changes observed in the early lesion of gingivitis?
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What is the primary role of MMPs in periodontal tissue destruction?
What is the primary role of MMPs in periodontal tissue destruction?
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What effect does PGE2 have in the context of periodontal disease?
What effect does PGE2 have in the context of periodontal disease?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the immune response in periodontitis?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the immune response in periodontitis?
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What is a key characteristic of the advanced lesion phase of periodontal disease?
What is a key characteristic of the advanced lesion phase of periodontal disease?
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What primarily causes the migration of the junctional epithelium apically on the root surface?
What primarily causes the migration of the junctional epithelium apically on the root surface?
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Which factor does NOT contribute to the host's inability to control bacterial challenges in periodontal disease?
Which factor does NOT contribute to the host's inability to control bacterial challenges in periodontal disease?
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What is a common clinical feature associated with advanced periodontal disease?
What is a common clinical feature associated with advanced periodontal disease?
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What is the hallmark of periodontitis due to chronic infection?
What is the hallmark of periodontitis due to chronic infection?
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What is a consequence of increased permeability of blood vessels during an immune response in gingival tissue?
What is a consequence of increased permeability of blood vessels during an immune response in gingival tissue?
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How does the host response to bacterial infections affect tissue repair?
How does the host response to bacterial infections affect tissue repair?
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What role do cytokines play during the migration of PMNs in response to bacterial challenge?
What role do cytokines play during the migration of PMNs in response to bacterial challenge?
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What changes occur in the initial phase of gingivitis following plaque accumulation?
What changes occur in the initial phase of gingivitis following plaque accumulation?
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What happens to the junctional epithelium during the early gingivitis process?
What happens to the junctional epithelium during the early gingivitis process?
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What is the initial location of plaque biofilm in a healthy body?
What is the initial location of plaque biofilm in a healthy body?
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What is the role of macrophages during the early gingivitis process?
What is the role of macrophages during the early gingivitis process?
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What occurs when bacterial pathogens are not controlled during the gingival response?
What occurs when bacterial pathogens are not controlled during the gingival response?
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Study Notes
Host Immune Response to Plaque Biofilm
- Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection
- Bacteria, alone are not enough to cause periodontal disease, the host response is crucial
- Host response is the body's response to bacterial infection in the plaque biofilm, aiming to eliminate pathogens and limit infection spread
- Virulence factors enhance microbial challenge:
- Presence of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) from gram-negative bacteria
- Ability to invade host tissues
- Production of enzymes to degrade host proteins
Host Factors Affecting Immune Response
- Genetic factors: Contribute to periodontal disease susceptibility
- Environmental factors: Tobacco smoking negatively impacts immune/inflammatory system
- Acquired factors: Diabetes mellitus impacts the host response (reduced PMN function, increased inflammatory mediators)
Inflammation as a Protective Host Response
- Host responds to microbes by releasing biochemical mediators to fight bacteria
- Cells involved: PMNs, antigen-presenting cells (macrophages, Langerhans cells), T- and B-lymphocytes, fibroblasts, and epithelial cells
- Acute inflammation is protective, but must resolve efficiently
- Unresolved, chronic inflammation can cause damage, like in periodontitis
Inflammatory Biochemical Mediators
- Cytokines: Secreted by immune cells, influencing other cell behavior and potential tissue destruction
- Key ones: IL-1, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α
- Prostaglandins (primarily PGE2): Increase vascular permeability, impacting bone destruction by stimulating osteoclasts
- Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs): Enzymes that break down connective tissue matrix
- MMP overactivity is negatively regulated by TIMPs (tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases)
Histologic Stages of Periodontal Disease
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Bacterial Accumulation (Initial):
- Bacteria colonize the tooth surface, activating host immune response
- PMNs are recruited, tissue looks healthy clinically
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Early Gingivitis (Early Lesion):
- Increased bacterial challenge leads to heightened inflammation
- PMNs, macrophages, and other cells fight bacteria, also damaging healthy tissue
- Sulcular epithelium changes, leading to epithelial ridges
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Established Gingivitis (Established Lesion):
- Biofilm extends subgingivally
- Plasma cells (producing antibodies) and increased host response, leading to more tissue damage
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Periodontitis (Advanced Lesion):
- Chronic inflammation dominates, leading to periodontal pockets, alveolar bone loss, and tooth mobility
- Tissue and cellular damage becomes irreversible
Current Theory of Pathogenesis
- Periodontal disease development is complex, involving microbial challenge, host response, and modifying risk factors (e.g., genetics, environment, acquired factors)
- Imbalance between microbial challenge and host response leads to tissue destruction
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This quiz explores the intricate relationship between host immune responses and plaque biofilm in periodontal disease. It covers the mechanisms of host response, the role of genetic and environmental factors, and how inflammation acts as a protective measure against bacterial infections. Test your understanding of how these factors contribute to periodontal health.
