Gingiva

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, effective

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE When a procedure as basic as scaling and root planning and the sight of reduced post-operative inflammation – seeing the gingiva turn to a benign pink from red gives you a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction that is incomparable, you know that being a Periodontist is everything you have ever wanted. Holding a scalpel, incising the gingival and periodontal tissues and raising a flap almost perfectly for the very first time, is perhaps one of the most exhilarating experiences

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING FOR PARTIALLY EDENTULOUS PATIENTS Content: 1. General information (name, age, sex, occupation) 2. Chief complaint 3. Recording the relevant medical history. 4. Recording the relevant dental history. 5. Performing a thorough visual and manual extra-oral and intra-oral examination. 6. Radiographic examination. 7. Treatment planning Recording general information: Name: Patient should be addressed by name which would add to personal touch and confidence of

the patient was extra-sensitive. The good thing was the mandibular arch had only one area with 6-7 mm of pocket depth. I also used Oraqix in this area, but did not help with the recession because the pain was related to the pulp and not to the gingiva, in where Oraqix works. After finishing with debridement, my patient expressed having pain on the distal surface of tooth # 17. We decided to take a PA of the area because that part of the tooth was not visible in the HBW I

Occlusal discrepancy is just a difference in the way teeth normally fit together. Some examples would be overjet, overbite, open bite, cross bite, and under bite. It has been found that these occlusal discrepancies may play a role in the progression of periodontal diseases. Some research has been done on the relationship of these two aspects but it is very controversial and more research needs to be performed before a definite answer can be provided. Many researchers have studied where or not occlusion

poor living conditions. Many things can go wrong in the mouth. The symptoms are serious and if they are experienced contact a medical professional immediately. If gingivitis is left untreated if can lead to gum disease, periodontitis, or chronic gingiva. If the teeth continuously get brushed twice a day for at least two minutes the risk of getting gingivitis lowers. Good nutrition and avoiding tobacco products will also reduce the rick of getting gingivitis or gum

The gums, or gingiva, bleed easily and become swollen and red, this is commonly caused by inadequate or poor oral hygiene. At this stage, gingivitis is reversible with professional treatment and good oral hygiene care at home. If gingivitis remains untreated, it can

diagnosed as controlled, but the recent jump from a periodontal case type II to a periodontal case type IV is indicative of uncontrolled periodontitis. Determination was made by the inflammation present, bleeding index, color of the free and attached gingiva, radiographs, probe depths, recession, and CAL mentioned above. Treatment plan modifications were implement to compensate for the patients increased gingivitis and periodontal status. Treatment Plan Some aspects of Chaz’s treatment plan remained

vasoconstriction, and therefore contributes to less red blood cells circulating in the blood vessels which causes less oxygen to be present in the tissues. This can explain why patients who smoke and have periodontitis have a lack of red, puffy, and bleeding gingiva. Research indicates that heavy smokers have a grayish and more keratinized appearance thus inhibiting the appearance of gingivitis partly due to vasoconstriction. Due to the decrease activity in the immune response and vasoconstriction in periodontal

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