Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. It is thought that nearly 85% of adults have some stage of periodontal disease. With that being said it means periodontal disease is more common than heart disease and cancer. The good thing about this disease is that if it is caught in an early stage it can be reversible, but if it is left untreated it can become very dangerous leading to tooth loss and possibly surgery. Periodontal disease refers to a group of problems that arise
How to Fight Against Gum Disease 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. Even more worrying is the possibility of the pathogenic
Periodontal disease and manual dexterity in an aging population Periodontal disease is the fifth most common health problem in Australia (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [AIHW], 2015). Periodontal disease is associated with large costs to the health system and reduction in the quality of life, and wealth, of Australians (AHMAC Steering Committee for National Planning for Oral Health, 2001). The greatest contributor to the development of periodontal disease is the accumulation of plaque
The periodontal diseases are highly prevalent and can affect up to 90% of the worldwide population. Gingivitis ,the mildest form of periodontal disease, is caused by the bacterial biofilm (dental plaque) that accumulates on teeth adjacent to the gingiva (gums). However, gingivitis does not affect the underlying supporting structures of the teeth and is reversible. Gingivitis, the mildest form of periodontal disease ,is highly prevalent and readily reversible by simple
In my opinion, I believe that three most important social issues in dentistry today are the high rates of dental cavities and periodontal disease in which are major causes of tooth loss. Worldwide majority of school children and most adults have dental cavities. Dental cavities, also known as tooth decay, or caries are the result bacteria in your mouth that then turns into acids. The bacteria, acids, food and other debris combine to form plaque. The plaque sticks to the teeth and begins to dissolve
Introduction Periodontal disease is one of the most common chronic inflammatory diseases and is also the second most frequent cause of tooth loss among adults. The toxins produced by bacteria stimulate an inflammatory response in which the body turns upon itself and results in the supporting tissues of the teeth being progressively destroyed. Periodontal disease is multifactorial and susceptibility is dependent on the composition of individual’s microflora together with specific local and systemic
and/or progression of certain systemic inflammatory diseases.[3, 4] In current periodontal practice, detection and diagnosis of periodontal disease is mainly derived from a comprehensive clinical examination in combination with a review of patient medical and dental history. An accurate periodontal diagnosis is the first step in the development of a well-designed and suitable treatment plan for management of a patient with a periodontal disease. Based on the current classification provided by the
Periodontal diseases is a group of multifactorial biofilm-initiated oral diseases with common characteristic signs and symptoms including inflammation and progressive destruction of the periodontal apparatus of the teeth, namely the gingiva, cementum, periodontal ligaments and alveolar bone (Berezow & Darveau, 2011; Genco & Borgnakke, 2013; Jayaraman, Shendre, Gattani, & Rajput, 2013; Krayer, Leite, & Kirkwood, 2010; Wolf & Lamster, 2011). Broadly divided into gingivitis and periodontitis, The 1999
purpose of this review is to assess the links between rheumatoid arthritis and periodontal disease. Past narrative reviews have identified relationships such as cytokine profiles and inflammatory mediators, supporting the association that inflammation may be central to rheumatoid arthritis and periodontal disease. Studies to date provided evidence that the pathological process in rheumatoid arthritis and periodontal disease are similar. However the relationship between the extent and severity is to
Many people are diagnosis with heart disease or suffer from a heart condition each year. Heart disease or cardiovascular disease is developed over time caused via clogged arteries, abnormal heart rhythm, birth defects, excessive smoking, and even excessive consumption of lipids. An assumption of how cardiovascular disease is developed could be associated with periodontal disease. In the study of the periodontal, periodontal disease is inflammation of the surrounding tissue of the gums, teeth, and