Advantages And Disadvantages Of Periodontitis

Drugs might be utilized with treatment that incorporates scaling and root planing, yet they can't generally replace surgery. Contingent upon the seriousness of gum illness, the dental practitioner or periodontist may in any case recommend surgical treatment. Long haul studies will be expected to figure out if utilizing meds lessens the requirement for surgery and whether they are powerful over a drawn out stretch of time. At the point when gingivitis is not treated, it can progress to "periodontitis" (which signifies "aggravation around the tooth.") In periodontitis, gums pull far from the teeth and structure "pockets" that are tainted. The body's insusceptible framework battles the microscopic organisms as the plaque spreads and develops underneath the gum line. Bacterial poisons and the body's chemicals battling the disease really begin to separate the bone and connective tissue that hold teeth set up. If not treated, the bones, gums, and connective tissue that backing the teeth are devastated. The teeth may in the long run turn out to be free and must be

     Periodontal disease is more commonly known as gum disease or gingivitis. This infection is serious enough, that it can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. This chronic infection starts around the tooth and it affects the supporting bone and gums. Periodontal disease can affect anywhere from one tooth to all thirty-two teeth. The disease pathology starts with the plaque that builds up on your teeth everyday.

My job shadowing experience with Dr. D. Lance Taylor has helped me in learning about the quality of education and intensive clinical training conducted at the SIU School of Dental Medicine. In addition, the clinical certification course will aid in enhancing my knowledge and developing skills required to make a smooth transition into the class. More importantly, opportunities to serve at the Give Kids a Smile and Mission of Mercy clinics will help in continuing my passion for community service. Also, it will be a great opportunity to learn from the ongoing clinical research at the school and improve my critical thinking. I am particularly interested in the research of Dr. Nathalia Garcia about the role of biomarkers in the progression of periodontal

Treatment of periodontal disease can be broadly divided into two, non-surgical and surgical. Longitudinal comparison between non-surgical and surgical therapy had been studied extensively by groups of researchers, namely the Gothenburg, the Michigan, the Minnesota, the Nebraska, and the Arizona group. There are some heterogeneities between studies from different groups. Some studies focused on single rooted teeth, while others included molars. Majority of the studies are done in a university setting, while the Arizona study was done in private practices.

As stated by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, “Each year, more than 30,000 new cases of cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx are diagnosed and over 8,000 deaths due to oral cancer occur.” (CDC). Most adults are unaware that they have periodontal disease or gum disease, this occurs because they do not maintain routine checkups with their dentist. When we insert food and other bacteria into our mouths, it affects our teeth and gums. We need routine dental checkups and cleanings throughout our lives. Dental checkups usually involve x-rays, cleanings, and the examination of the mouth.

Some studies have been conducted but the World Workshop on Periodontics stated that controlled clinical trials that evaluated the role that occlusion had on the progression of periodontal disease in humans, was unethical. To avoid unethical situations, patient records from a private practice facility were collected and studied to see if there was a connection between occlusal discrepancies and the progression of periodontal disease. The records that were studied were from patients that had periodontal evaluations as well as occlusal assessments. All of the patients studied had periodontal disease but only some of them had occlusal decencies. After a twelve month period some patients returned and had another periodontal evaluation and occlusal assessment and the data was compared to the data that was collected twelve months prior. The data collected was compared. Patients without occlusal discrepancies and patients with occlusal discrepancies both had worsening periodontal disease after twelve months of no treatment but, the progression of periodontal disease and increased pocket probing depths

As if gingivitis alone did not cause enough problems, a serious gum disorder called periodontal disease develops deep within the gums. Capable of destroying the jawbone, periodontitis is a serious gum infection and disease. Left untreated it develops into chronic periodontitis.

Research shows that periodontitis might be connected with the development of cardiovascular disease. One theory is that the inflammatory proteins and the microorganisms in the periodontal tissue enter the circulatory system and cause different consequences for the cardiovascular system. Researchers know that inflammation leads to hardened arteries, called atherosclerosis. That is a condition that

Chronic periodontitis is a slowly progressive inflammatory disease that results in the destruction of periodontium (Armitage and Cullinan, 2010, Shaddox and Walker, 2010). It is characterized by clinical attachment greater than or equal to 5mm and radiographic evidence of alveolar bone loss (Cabanilla, Neely and Hernandez, 2008). Teeth with active periodontal

As individual’s age, one becomes more susceptible to several different types of ailments as the immune system becomes less able to fight infections. One of these ailments also includes periodontitis, which is inflammation of the gingival tissue caused by bacterial infection.

Based on our clinical findings and the patient’s complaint, I believe the patient has symptomatic apical periodontitis. The likely anatomical structures affected are the pulp of #31 (needing root canal therapy), the periodontium surrounding #31, possible involvement of the gingiva surrounding #30 (tooth directly anterior to #31). Depending on the path the infection has taken, it could have caused bone resorption and the infection could be cause nerve pain if allowed to progress. Infectious material courses through the path of least resistance, so it likely would have traveled from the apex of #31 into the surrounding gingiva, and up through the sulcus. The infection could also spread into the vestibule or floor of the mouth causing swelling

Inflammation that extends deep into the tissues and causes loss of supporting connective tissue and alveolar bone is known as periodontitis. Periodontitis results in the formation of soft tissue pockets or deepened crevices between the gingiva and tooth root. Severe periodontitis can result in loosening of teeth, occasional pain and discomfort, impaired mastication, and eventual tooth loss. Although prevalence estimates differ on the basis of how the disease is defined, the prevalence, severity, and rate of disease progression clearly varies worldwide.4,5. Periodontitis is generally more prevalent in developing countries,6 although disease may not necessarily be extensive or severe in indigenous populations 7.

Few would argue that diabetes mellitus is not a common disease that affects a large number of the World’s population. Shockingly, the World Health Organization reported that an estimated 347 million people globally have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes (Bossart et al., 2015). In the United States alone that number is 29 million (Wilkins, 2017). What most people do not understand is the distinct connection between diabetes and poor oral health. In fact, periodontal disease is considered to be a common complication of diabetes, proving that the connection between the two diseases is strong. Diabetes is one of the most common systemic diseases that has been studied with in-depth detail as it relates to periodontal disease. Gingivitis and periodontitis both fall under the umbrella of periodontal disease. Gingivitis is inflammation of just the gingival tissue. When gingivitis is left untreated it leads to periodontitis, which permanently damages the supporting tissue and bone.

Periodontitis is a condition that is usually caused by plaque build-up. It is pretty common in that it affects most people at some point in their life. Symptoms may include loose teeth, oral sensitivity, persistent bad breath, and swollen gums. If left untreated, this ailment could advance into a serious infection that causes the breakdown of connective tissue and bone, which ultimately leads to tooth loss.

There exists an intimate relationship between periodontal health and the restoration of teeth. The maintenance of gingival health has a direct impact on the longevity of the teeth and associated restorations. Therefore, a good clinician requires an adequate understanding of the relationship between periodontal tissues and restorative dentistry and its impact on the form, function, aesthetics, and comfort of the dentition.