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Which clinical manifestation may indicate periodontal breakdown in a diabetic patient?
Which clinical manifestation may indicate periodontal breakdown in a diabetic patient?
- Shortening of the periodontal ligament space
- Absence of teeth mobility
- Widening of the periodontal ligament space (correct)
- Decreased bone loss
What is the primary effect of drugs that induce xerostomia in patients with diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary effect of drugs that induce xerostomia in patients with diabetes mellitus?
- Improved periodontal health
- Decreased risk of plaque accumulation
- Enhanced salivary secretions
- Increased plaque and calculus accumulation (correct)
What underlying condition contributes to the difficulty in resolving periodontal disease in diabetic patients?
What underlying condition contributes to the difficulty in resolving periodontal disease in diabetic patients?
- Long-term diabetes mellitus (correct)
- Frequency of dental check-ups
- Effectiveness of scaling and root planning
- Insufficient oral hygiene practices
Which of the following drugs is NOT associated with inducing xerostomia?
Which of the following drugs is NOT associated with inducing xerostomia?
Which sign may indicate a complication due to xerostomia in individuals with diabetes mellitus?
Which sign may indicate a complication due to xerostomia in individuals with diabetes mellitus?
What primarily causes gingival inflammation in subgingival plaque?
What primarily causes gingival inflammation in subgingival plaque?
Where is subgingival plaque located?
Where is subgingival plaque located?
Which of these components is NOT typically found in subgingival plaque?
Which of these components is NOT typically found in subgingival plaque?
What is the characteristic structure of subgingival plaque?
What is the characteristic structure of subgingival plaque?
Which cellular component can be found in subgingival plaque?
Which cellular component can be found in subgingival plaque?
What technique can detect the presence of subgingival plaque?
What technique can detect the presence of subgingival plaque?
Which type of bacteria is associated with periodontal disease?
Which type of bacteria is associated with periodontal disease?
Which organism is not typically found in subgingival plaque?
Which organism is not typically found in subgingival plaque?
What is the primary function of the trigeminal nerve in relation to the periodontium?
What is the primary function of the trigeminal nerve in relation to the periodontium?
Which nerve is primarily responsible for innervating the gingiva in the maxillary arch?
Which nerve is primarily responsible for innervating the gingiva in the maxillary arch?
What type of connective tissue covers the outer surface of the bone?
What type of connective tissue covers the outer surface of the bone?
What role do the nerve receptors in the periodontium play?
What role do the nerve receptors in the periodontium play?
Which structure connects the periodontal ligament fibers to the alveolar bone?
Which structure connects the periodontal ligament fibers to the alveolar bone?
What is a primary consequence of trigeminal nerve injury concerning sensations in the teeth and gingiva?
What is a primary consequence of trigeminal nerve injury concerning sensations in the teeth and gingiva?
The blood vessels supplying the periodontium primarily function to:
The blood vessels supplying the periodontium primarily function to:
Which branches of the trigeminal nerve innervate the mandibular arch?
Which branches of the trigeminal nerve innervate the mandibular arch?
What kind of fibers compose the inner layer of the periodontal ligament?
What kind of fibers compose the inner layer of the periodontal ligament?
What effect does a thin gingival epithelium have on bacterial antigens in the oral cavity?
What effect does a thin gingival epithelium have on bacterial antigens in the oral cavity?
What happens to the junctional epithelium (JE) as the tooth erupts?
What happens to the junctional epithelium (JE) as the tooth erupts?
What occurs to the width of attached gingiva as a result of the coronal movement of the tooth?
What occurs to the width of attached gingiva as a result of the coronal movement of the tooth?
What is a possible reason for clinical gingival recession?
What is a possible reason for clinical gingival recession?
Which scenario describes decreased width of attached gingiva?
Which scenario describes decreased width of attached gingiva?
What is the primary source of tissue degradation in periodontal diseases?
What is the primary source of tissue degradation in periodontal diseases?
Which of the following acids produced by plaque bacteria are known to contribute to tissue damage?
Which of the following acids produced by plaque bacteria are known to contribute to tissue damage?
What is the relationship between the dentogingival complex and the tooth during eruption?
What is the relationship between the dentogingival complex and the tooth during eruption?
How do periodontal pockets contribute to bacterial growth?
How do periodontal pockets contribute to bacterial growth?
How does gingival inflammation typically occur in relation to bacterial presence?
How does gingival inflammation typically occur in relation to bacterial presence?
What is the role of proteases produced by plaque bacteria in periodontal disease?
What is the role of proteases produced by plaque bacteria in periodontal disease?
During the eruption of a tooth, what primarily causes the migration of the junctional epithelium?
During the eruption of a tooth, what primarily causes the migration of the junctional epithelium?
What effect does leukotoxin have on the host's immune response?
What effect does leukotoxin have on the host's immune response?
What happens to the epithelium at the gingival margin during inflammation?
What happens to the epithelium at the gingival margin during inflammation?
Which of the following statements best describes the production of short-chained fatty acids by bacteria?
Which of the following statements best describes the production of short-chained fatty acids by bacteria?
What indicates a more severely advanced periodontal disease?
What indicates a more severely advanced periodontal disease?
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Study Notes
Periosteum and Periodontal Ligament
- Layer of connective tissue covering the outer surface of bone, connecting with blood vessels.
- Composed of an outer layer of collagenous tissue and an inner layer of elastic fibers.
- Periodontal ligament fibers attach to alveolar bone proper, anchoring the attached gingiva to the alveolar bone.
Trigeminal Nerve
- Responsible for sensory functions of the skin on the face, teeth, oral cavity, maxillary sinus, and nasal cavity.
- Plays a critical role in mastication through its motor functions.
- Innervates the periodontium mainly via branches of the trigeminal nerve.
Functions of Nerve Supply in Periodontium
- Contains sensory, motor, and intermediate roots that connect to the brain.
- Nerve receptors in gingiva, alveolar bone, and periodontal ligament detect pain, touch, and pressure.
- Nerves within the periodontal ligament provide feedback on tooth movement and position.
- Primarily, the trigeminal nerve enables pain perception for teeth, but not temperature sensations.
Innervation of Gingiva
Maxillary Arch
- Innervated by superior alveolar nerve (anterior, middle, posterior branches), infraorbital nerve, greater palatine, and nasopalatine nerve.
Mandibular Arch
- Innervated by branches of the trigeminal nerve including mental nerve, buccal nerve, lingual nerve, and inferior alveolar nerve.
- Inferior alveolar nerve branches into the mental nerve, supplying sensation to lower teeth.
Blood Supply to the Periodontium
- Complex system of blood vessels that provides oxygen and nutrients to periodontal tissues.
- Increased permeability of vessels may allow bacterial antigens to enter gingiva, leading to inflammation.
Junctional Epithelium
- Migrates apically alongside gingival recession as the tooth erupts.
Relationship of Gingiva with Crown and Root Surface
- Gingival margin moves coronally with the tooth, increasing the width of attached gingiva.
- Traumatic injuries or conditions can cause clinical gingival recession and reduced width of attached gingiva.
Subgingival Plaque Characteristics
- Composed predominantly of gram-negative and anaerobic bacteria, potentially leading to inflammation.
- Thin plaque is located below the gingival margin; its presence can be detected through probing.
Components of Plaque
- Colonized organisms, epithelial cells, white blood cells, erythrocytes, protozoa, food particles, and miscellaneous components.
Xerostomia and Plaque Accumulation
- Decreased salivary flow leads to plaque and calculus buildup; important in understanding periodontal health.
Bacterial Attachment and Tissue Damage
- Various bacteria produce metabolic waste contributing to tissue degradation.
- Bacteria in periodontal pockets can evade host immune responses, exacerbating periodontal disease.
Clinical Implications of Diabetes Mellitus
- Patients with diabetes are more prone to periodontal breakdown, featuring extensive bone loss and increased tooth mobility.
- Effective treatment of periodontal disease is challenging in diabetic individuals due to systemic factors.
Role of Cell Constituents
- Plaque bacteria secrete proteases that degrade vital structural proteins such as collagen and elastin, leading to further tissue damage.
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