Perio Lecture 5

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What is a common sign and symptom of periodontitis?

Bone loss

Gingival swelling

Gingival bleeding (correct)

Tooth loss

What is periodontitis?

An infection of the teeth

An infection of the gums (correct)

A disease of the bones

A disease of the jaw

What is the most common age group that periodontitis is found in?

Children

Adolescents

Adults (correct)

Seniors

What is the most severe stage of periodontitis?

Stage III Signup and view all the answers

What is the complexity of periodontitis determined by?

The presence of furcation issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial stage of periodontitis associated with?

Loss of attachment between the teeth and the gums Signup and view all the answers

What are some risk factors that can lead to progression of periodontitis?

Smoking Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of periodontal therapy?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the Periodontitis Case Definition?

Facial or lingual clinical attachment loss of 3 mm or more with pocketing greater than 3 mm Signup and view all the answers

What type of treatment is typically recommended for patients in Stage I, II, and III of periodontitis?

Nonsurgical treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common association with periodontitis?

Probe depths of 4mm or greater Signup and view all the answers

What type of treatment may be necessary for patients in Stage IV of periodontitis?

Surgical treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the extent and progression of periodontitis dependent on?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is refractory periodontitis?

A condition where periodontitis has been treated unsuccessfully and the patient continues to experience tooth loss Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for progression of periodontitis?

Eating healthy foods Signup and view all the answers

What is the pathophysiology of periodontitis?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

How many stages of periodontitis are there?

Four Signup and view all the answers

What is the stage at presentation of a periodontitis case based on?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of treatment for periodontitis?

Physical therapy Signup and view all the answers

What are the treatments for refractory periodontitis?

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Study Notes

Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the gingiva, periodontium, and bone.
It is most commonly associated with probe depths of 4mm or greater.
Gingival bleeding is a common sign and symptom of periodontitis.
Periodontitis is associated with bone loss and loss of periodontal tissue support.
Clinical attachment loss (CAL) is a common sign and symptom of periodontitis.
Periodontitis is often painless.
Periodontitis is an infection of the gums that can lead to tooth loss.
The disease is most commonly found in adults, but can occur in children and adolescents.
Extent and progression of periodontitis depends on the location and severity of the disease.
Therapeutic goals of periodontal therapy include the elimination of bacteria and contributing factors, preservation of state health, function, and stability, and prevention of disease recurrence.
Refractory form of periodontitis is a condition where periodontitis has been treated unsuccessfully and the patient continues to experience tooth loss.
There are several treatments for refractory periodontitis, which include patient education, behavior changes, periodontal instrumentation, systemic antibiotics, and/or local antibiotics.
The Periodontitis Case Definition includes the presence of clinical attachment loss at two or more teeth, OR facial or lingual clinical attachment loss of 3 mm or more with pocketing greater than 3 mm.
Pathophysiology has shown us three distinct forms of periodontitis: necrotizing periodontitis, periodontitis as a direct manifestation of systemic diseases, and periodontitis.
The Stage at presentation of a periodontitis case is based on disease severity, extent of disease at presentation, and complexity of management of the case.