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What is periodontal health?
What is periodontal health?
What was the earliest known toothbrush made of?
What was the earliest known toothbrush made of?
What did Alfred C. Fones do to help improve oral health?
What did Alfred C. Fones do to help improve oral health?
What is the 2017 World Workshop definition of periodontal health?
What is the 2017 World Workshop definition of periodontal health?
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What type of treatment was used to treat periodontal diseases before the 1920s?
What type of treatment was used to treat periodontal diseases before the 1920s?
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What are some possible consequences of periodontal disease?
What are some possible consequences of periodontal disease?
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Who is credited with originating and publicly describing treatment for the cure of inflammation of the gums?
Who is credited with originating and publicly describing treatment for the cure of inflammation of the gums?
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What is the periodontium?
What is the periodontium?
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What are the benefits of being a dental hygienist?
What are the benefits of being a dental hygienist?
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What is the classification of periodontitis based on?
What is the classification of periodontitis based on?
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What type of periodontitis can be treated using a variety of methods?
What type of periodontitis can be treated using a variety of methods?
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What is necessary to maintain periodontal health?
What is necessary to maintain periodontal health?
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What is the primary cause of periodontal disease?
What is the primary cause of periodontal disease?
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What is the most important factor in preventing periodontal disease?
What is the most important factor in preventing periodontal disease?
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What is the best way to treat periodontitis?
What is the best way to treat periodontitis?
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Study Notes
- Periodontal health is a state free from inflammatory periodontal disease.
- The 2017 World Workshop defines periodontal health as simply "a state free from inflammatory periodontal disease."
- Periodontal health is a desirable state for individuals to maintain.
- Periodontal health is a result of good oral hygiene and regular dental visits.
- Periodontal disease can have consequences, such as mental or physical health problems.
- Periodontitis is a disease that affects the periodontium, which is the tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth.
- The periodontium can be affected by a number of different factors, including bacteria, plaque, and environmental factors.
- The disease can be classified based on the amount of plaque found in the sulcus.
- Periodontitis can be chronic or aggressive, and can be treated using a variety of different methods.
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