15 Questions
What is periodontal health?
A state free from periodontal disease
What was the earliest known toothbrush made of?
Wood
What did Alfred C. Fones do to help improve oral health?
Established the first school for dental hygienists
What is the 2017 World Workshop definition of periodontal health?
A state free from inflammatory periodontal disease
What type of treatment was used to treat periodontal diseases before the 1920s?
Surgery
What are some possible consequences of periodontal disease?
Mental health problems
Who is credited with originating and publicly describing treatment for the cure of inflammation of the gums?
John Riggs
What is the periodontium?
The tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth
What are the benefits of being a dental hygienist?
Recognition of their skills
What is the classification of periodontitis based on?
The amount of plaque found in the sulcus
What type of periodontitis can be treated using a variety of methods?
Aggressive periodontitis
What is necessary to maintain periodontal health?
Good oral hygiene
What is the primary cause of periodontal disease?
Bacteria, plaque, and environmental factors
What is the most important factor in preventing periodontal disease?
Good oral hygiene
What is the best way to treat periodontitis?
A variety of different methods
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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