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Which aspect of the oral environment primarily characterizes the etiology of periodontal disease?
Which aspect of the oral environment primarily characterizes the etiology of periodontal disease?
- The abundance of gram-positive aerobic bacteria.
- Elevated levels of salivary amylase.
- The complexity and diversity of subgingival biofilms, particularly gram-negative anaerobic species. (correct)
- The presence of supragingival calculus deposits.
In the progression of periodontal disease, what is the primary distinction between a gingival pocket and a periodontal pocket?
In the progression of periodontal disease, what is the primary distinction between a gingival pocket and a periodontal pocket?
- Gingival pockets are characterized by the absence of an inflammatory response.
- Periodontal pockets are distinguished by the presence of gram-positive bacteria.
- Gingival pockets are always suprabony, whereas periodontal pockets are infrabony.
- Periodontal pockets involve apical migration of the junctional epithelium, resulting in attachment loss. (correct)
A patient presents with a probing depth that extends beyond the mucogingival junction into the alveolar mucosa. Which of the following conditions is most likely present?
A patient presents with a probing depth that extends beyond the mucogingival junction into the alveolar mucosa. Which of the following conditions is most likely present?
- A mucogingival involvement. (correct)
- An exaggerated inflammatory response.
- A pseudopocket.
- Gingival hyperplasia.
Which statement accurately describes the established lesion in the development of gingival and periodontal infections?
Which statement accurately describes the established lesion in the development of gingival and periodontal infections?
What is the primary significance of identifying contributing factors in periodontal disease development?
What is the primary significance of identifying contributing factors in periodontal disease development?
Which of the following best explains the concept of 'pathogenesis' in the context of periodontal diseases?
Which of the following best explains the concept of 'pathogenesis' in the context of periodontal diseases?
What distinctive feature characterizes the 'advanced lesion' stage in the progression of gingival and periodontal infections?
What distinctive feature characterizes the 'advanced lesion' stage in the progression of gingival and periodontal infections?
In assessing a patient's risk for periodontal disease, which factor would be classified as a non-modifiable risk factor?
In assessing a patient's risk for periodontal disease, which factor would be classified as a non-modifiable risk factor?
The presence of tooth surface irregularities, such as deep pits and grooves, are considered what type of factor in the progression of periodontal disease?
The presence of tooth surface irregularities, such as deep pits and grooves, are considered what type of factor in the progression of periodontal disease?
Following a thorough periodontal examination, it is observed that a patient has inflammation within the supporting tissues of the teeth, progressive destruction of the periodontal ligament, and loss of supporting alveolar bone. This best describes which condition?
Following a thorough periodontal examination, it is observed that a patient has inflammation within the supporting tissues of the teeth, progressive destruction of the periodontal ligament, and loss of supporting alveolar bone. This best describes which condition?
Which statement elucidates the relationship between periodontal disease and systemic conditions?
Which statement elucidates the relationship between periodontal disease and systemic conditions?
In the context of risk assessment for periodontal diseases, what defines an etiologic factor?
In the context of risk assessment for periodontal diseases, what defines an etiologic factor?
What characteristic distinguishes the 'initial lesion' in the development of gingival and periodontal infections?
What characteristic distinguishes the 'initial lesion' in the development of gingival and periodontal infections?
Clinical observations reveal distinct categories of furcation involvement during a periodontal examination. Which of the following techniques facilitates the detection of the furcation?
Clinical observations reveal distinct categories of furcation involvement during a periodontal examination. Which of the following techniques facilitates the detection of the furcation?
What is the primary distinction between gingivitis and periodontitis in terms of pathogenesis?
What is the primary distinction between gingivitis and periodontitis in terms of pathogenesis?
If a patient presents with bleeding on probing, what does this indicate regarding the recognition of gingival and periodontal infections?
If a patient presents with bleeding on probing, what does this indicate regarding the recognition of gingival and periodontal infections?
Which of the following factors primarily renders a person susceptible to periodontal disease?
Which of the following factors primarily renders a person susceptible to periodontal disease?
If harmful bacteria enters the bloodstream through the gums, this can can localized and systemic inflammation. What is the bacterial cause of the inflammation?
If harmful bacteria enters the bloodstream through the gums, this can can localized and systemic inflammation. What is the bacterial cause of the inflammation?
Which risk factor is nonmodifiable?
Which risk factor is nonmodifiable?
Tooth surface irregularities are considered a local factor. Which is an example of tooth surface irregularities?
Tooth surface irregularities are considered a local factor. Which is an example of tooth surface irregularities?
During which 'lesion' stage does biofilm become older and thicker?
During which 'lesion' stage does biofilm become older and thicker?
Which of the following phrases best describes the term 'diffuse'?
Which of the following phrases best describes the term 'diffuse'?
Which of the following is not a risk factor?
Which of the following is not a risk factor?
Calculus causes plaque and is considered disease. What is the other name for plaque?
Calculus causes plaque and is considered disease. What is the other name for plaque?
When complications arise from periodontal disease, what can be a result?
When complications arise from periodontal disease, what can be a result?
Which of the following is NOT a gingival factor of periodontal disease
Which of the following is NOT a gingival factor of periodontal disease
During the periodontitis development the alveolar mucosa can also be affected, what is this called?
During the periodontitis development the alveolar mucosa can also be affected, what is this called?
Microbiomes are primary etiologic agents of periodontal disease, so what are they made of?
Microbiomes are primary etiologic agents of periodontal disease, so what are they made of?
To recognize gingival and periodontal infections, what needs to be evaluated with radiographs?
To recognize gingival and periodontal infections, what needs to be evaluated with radiographs?
What is a pocket?
What is a pocket?
What continues during the Established Lesion?
What continues during the Established Lesion?
What type of pockets do NOT have apical migration of the junctional epithelium?
What type of pockets do NOT have apical migration of the junctional epithelium?
To measure a Muccogingival Defect, it is important to acknowledge what as it can affect the gingiva?
To measure a Muccogingival Defect, it is important to acknowledge what as it can affect the gingiva?
How are gingival and periodontal pockets distinguished?
How are gingival and periodontal pockets distinguished?
Which term describes the factors that lend assistance to, supplements or adds to the condidtion.
Which term describes the factors that lend assistance to, supplements or adds to the condidtion.
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Periodontal-Systemic Link?
Periodontal-Systemic Link?
Association between periodontal infections and systemic diseases exist.
Periodontitis Definition?
Periodontitis Definition?
Inflammation within the teeth's supporting tissues with progressive destruction of periodontal ligament and alveolar bone loss.
Pocket
A pocket is a diseased sulcus.
Diffuse Definition
Diffuse Definition
Spread out, dispersed; affects gingival margin, attached gingiva, and interdental papillae.
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Etiologic Factor
Etiologic Factor
The actual cause of a disease.
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Predisposing Factor
Predisposing Factor
Renders a person susceptible to a disease.
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Contributing Factor
Contributing Factor
Lends assistance to a condition; supplements or adds to it.
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Risk Factor
Risk Factor
Increases the probability that a disease will occur.
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Microbiomes
Microbiomes
Subgingival biofilms, primary etiologic agents, complexity increases in periodontitis
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Modifiable Risk Factors
Modifiable Risk Factors
Tobacco use, diabetes mellitus, obesity, alcohol consumption, diet, psychological factors and medications.
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Nonmodifiable Risk Factors
Nonmodifiable Risk Factors
Genetic predisposition, host response, osteoporosis and age.
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Dental (Local) Factors
Dental (Local) Factors
Tooth surface irregularities, tooth contour, tooth position, dental appliances and prostheses.
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Gingival (Local) Factors
Gingival (Local) Factors
Position, size and contour, and effect of mouth breathing.
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Other (Local) Factors
Other (Local) Factors
Personal oral self-care and Diet and eating habits.
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Pathogenesis Definition
Pathogenesis Definition
Process by which a disease develops and progresses.
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Periodontal Etiology
Periodontal Etiology
The primary etiology of periodontal disease is bacteria that initiate an inflammatory process.
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Initial Lesion
Initial Lesion
No clinical evidence or change/Inflammation response to dental biofilm.
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Early Lesion
Early Lesion
Biofilm becomes older and thicker.
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Established Lesion
Established Lesion
Proliferation of the JE and sulcus continues
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Advanced Lesion
Advanced Lesion
Diseased cementum contains a thin superficial layer of endotoxins from the bacterial breakdown/BOP.
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Pockets Definition
Pockets Definition
Have inner and outer walls, contain substances such as microorganisms, gingival crevicular fluid, and desquamated epithelial cells and divided into gingival and periodontal types.
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Gingival Pocket
Gingival Pocket
A pocket formed by gingival enlargement without apical migration of the junctional epithelium.
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Periodontal Pocket
Periodontal Pocket
A pocket formed because apical migration of the junctional epithelium along cementum.
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Furcation Involvement
Furcation Involvement
Detection (nabers probe) through Clinical observations.
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Mucogingival Involvement
Mucogingival Involvement
A pocket that extends to or beyond the mucogingival junction and into the alveolar mucosa.
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Recognition of Infections
Recognition of Infections
Gingival tissue changes, Mucogingival involvement, Probing depths, Clinical evaluations, Bleeding on probing.
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Periodontal-Systemic Disease Connection
- Research shows a strong association between periodontal infections and various systemic diseases and conditions.
- Periodontal disease has not been proven to cause systemic diseases.
- Early identification, treatment, and management of periodontal disease are crucial due to the association with systemic conditions.
Periodontal Disease Development
- Periodontitis is characterized by:
- Inflammation within the supporting tissues of the teeth
- Progressive destruction of the periodontal ligament
- Loss of supporting alveolar bone
- A pocket is a diseased sulcus.
- Diffuse inflammation spreads out and affects the:
- Gingival margin
- Attached gingiva
- Interdental papillae and may extend into alveolar mucosa.
Risk Assessment Factors
- Etiologic factor: actual cause of disease
- Predisposing factor: renders a person susceptible to disease (e.g., diabetes)
- Contributing factor: lends assistance to or supplements a condition (e.g., tobacco)
- Risk factor: increases the probability that a disease will occur
Etiology of Periodontal Disease: Microbiomes
- Microbiomes consist of subgingival biofilms.
- Primary etiologic agents are agents that cause periodontal disease
- Periodontitis has an increased complexity and diversity of microbiomes
- Microbiomes differ between gingivitis and periodontitis
- Organisms shift to gram-negative anaerobic species
Risk Factors for Periodontal Diseases
- Modifiable risk factors:
- Tobacco usage
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Obesity
- Alcohol consumption
- Diet
- Psychological factors
- Medications
- Nonmodifiable risk factors:
- Genetic predisposition
- Host response
- Osteoporosis
- Age
- Local dental factors:
- Tooth surface irregularities (pits, grooves, caries)
- Tooth contour
- Tooth position
- Dental appliances and prostheses
- Local Gingival Factors
- Position
- Size and contour
- Effect of mouth breathing
- Other factors
- Personal oral self-care (neglect)
- Diet and eating habits (masticatory deficiencies)
Pathogenesis of Periodontal Diseases
- Pathogenesis refers to the process by which a disease develops and progresses.
- The primary etiology of periodontal disease is bacteria, which initiates an inflammatory process.
Development of Gingival and Periodontal Infection
- Initial Lesion: There is no clinical evidence or change; Inflammation response to dental biofilm
- Early Lesion: Biofilm becomes older and thicker
- Established Lesion: Proliferation of the JE and sulcus continues
- Advanced Lesion: Diseased cementum contains a thin superficial layer of endotoxins from the bacterial breakdown/BOP
Gingival and Periodontal Pockets
- Pockets are distinguished by the presence or absence of infection
- Pockets:
- Have inner and outer walls.
- Contain substances such as microorganisms, gingival crevicular fluid, and desquamated epithelial cells.
- Are divided into gingival and periodontal types.
- Gingival Pocket or Pseudopocket: A pocket formed by gingival enlargement without apical migration of the junctional epithelium
- Periodontal Pocket: A pocket formed as a result of disease or degeneration causing apical migration of the junctional epithelium along the cementum
Complications Resulting from Periodontal Disease Progression
- Furcation Involvement
- Can be detected through clinical observations
- Nabers probe can be used for detection
- Mucogingival Involvement
- Refers to the significance of attached gingiva
- A pocket that extends to or beyond the mucogingival junction and into the alveolar mucosa
Recognition of Gingival and Periodontal Infections
- Clinical examination
- Gingival tissue changes
- Mucogingival involvement
- Probing depths
- Clinical attachment levels
- Bleeding on probing
- Exudate or suppuration
- Furcation involvement (class I,II,III,IV)
- Dental biofilm and calculus distribution
- Tooth mobility (class I,II,III)
- Radiographic evaluation
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