periodontitis and gingivitis
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What is the primary distinction between gingivitis and periodontitis?

  • Gingivitis is limited to the gingiva, whereas periodontitis affects all parts of the periodontium. (correct)
  • Gingivitis involves irreversible damage, while periodontitis is reversible.
  • Gingivitis presents with no symptoms, while periodontitis always shows significant symptoms.
  • Gingivitis is caused by orthodontic treatments, while periodontitis is caused by poor oral hygiene.
  • Which clinical feature is characteristic of gingivitis?

  • Painless swelling of the gingiva
  • Irreversible attachment loss
  • Bone loss detected on X-rays
  • Bleeding upon probing (correct)
  • What are the histological changes in gingivitis compared to healthy gingiva?

  • Increased collagen and decreased inflammation.
  • No differences in cellular composition.
  • Enhanced epithelial barrier with reduced immune response.
  • Decreased collagen and increased vascularity. (correct)
  • What does the term ‘true pocketing’ refer to in periodontal assessment?

    <p>Pocket depth due to attachment loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is most commonly associated with periodontitis?

    <p>Recurrent abscesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key element to monitor periodontal health effectively?

    <p>Patient compliance with oral hygiene instructions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an indicator of advancing periodontitis?

    <p>Clinical attachment loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical sign suggests that gingivitis has progressed to periodontitis?

    <p>Pockets greater than 4mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Learning Outcomes

    • Students should be able to describe the clinical features of healthy gingiva, gingivitis and periodontitis
    • Students should be able to explain the basic histological presentation of healthy gingiva, gingivitis and periodontitis
    • Students should be able to define the terms ‘false pocketing’, ‘true pocketing’ and ‘clinical attachment loss’
    • Students should be able to explain symptoms that the patient may experience with gingivitis and periodontitis
    • Students should be able to explain the differences between gingivitis and periodontitis

    Safe Practitioner Framework

    • Domain: Clinical Knowledge and Skills
    • Learning Outcome: C 2.6.1 Assess and manage the health of periodontal and soft tissues taking into account risk, lifestyle factors, plaque control/self-care and compliance/ response to advice
    • Domain: Clinical Knowledge and Skills
    • Learning Outcome: C 2.6.3 Monitor and record changes in periodontal health using appropriate methods

    Revision of Inflammation

    • "Itis" means inflammation
    • Classical signs of acute inflammation include redness, swelling, heat and pain
    • Acute inflammation occurs rapidly and has a short duration
    • Chronic inflammation occurs slowly and has a long duration
    • The four patterns of inflammation are serous, fibrinous, purulent and granulomatous

    Revision of Gingival Histology

    • Gingiva is comprised of epithelial tissue and underlying connective tissues
    • Epithelial tissues include:
      • Oral epithelium
      • Junctional epithelium
      • Sulcular epithelium

    Consideration of Health vs Disease

    • Clinical appearance is important in assessing gingiva health
    • Histological understanding provides a deeper insight into gingiva health
    • Patient symptoms are crucial for diagnosis and treatment

    Three Basic States of the Periodontium

    • Health, gingivitis and periodontitis are the three basic states of the periodontium
    • Periodontal diseases include gingivitis and periodontitis

    Gingivitis versus Periodontitis Definition

    • Gingivitis is a bacterial infection confined to the gingiva
    • Gingivitis is reversible
    • Periodontitis is a bacterial infection of all parts of the periodontium
    • Periodontitis is irreversible

    Clinical Appearance

    • Color: Observe changes in gingiva color in healthy, gingivitis and periodontitis
    • Margin: Examine the position of the gingival margin in healthy, gingivitis and periodontitis
    • Bleeding: Assess bleeding upon probing in healthy, gingivitis and periodontitis
    • Consistency: Analyze the texture of the gingiva in healthy, gingivitis and periodontitis
    • Texture: Identify changes in surface texture of the gingiva in healthy, gingivitis and periodontitis

    Bleeding – is it okay?

    • Bleeding upon probing is a key indicator of gingivitis and periodontitis
    • Bleeding on probing is not acceptable in healthy gingiva

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    Test your knowledge on the clinical features of healthy gingiva, gingivitis, and periodontitis. This quiz will cover histological presentations, definitions related to pocketing, and symptoms experienced by patients. Gain insights into the differences between gingivitis and periodontitis as part of your clinical skills in periodontal health.

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