Gingiva

Some clinical findings I would expect to see at the re-evaluation appointment include a halt in the progression of periodontal disease. At the re-evaluation appointment, we would hopefully see healing and a decrease in probing depth measurements. A new periodontal assessment is needed for a re-evaluation appointment which is a major component of the re-evaluation appointment because you need to compare the new data with the baseline data. The periodontal assessment includes probing depths, bleeding

Teething is the process by which an infant’s teeth sequentially appear by breaking through the gums. Even through teething is a normal part of infant development, surprisingly little is known about the causes and management of teething signs and symptoms.Teething pain is the commonest symptom associated with the eruption of the primary dentition.The eruption of primary teeth usually begins around 4-8 months of age with the eruption of lower incisors and is complete at around 30 -36 months of age

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

Running Head: What is Gingivitis? Date Title What is Gingivitis? Gingivitis is a dental disorder characterized by the inflammation of the gums. It occurs after films of bacteria accumulate around the teeth (plaque induced gingivitis). Gingivitis is one of the non-destructive types of periodontal diseases. Gingivitis could worsen and progress to periodontitis if left un-attended. Periodontitis is worse and could lead to the loss of your tooth. Individuals with gingivitis have puffy

The extraction of third molars, also referred to as wisdom teeth is one of the most debated topics among dental professionals and accounts for a large portion of dental revenue. Just about everyone develops third molars and if they erupt into the oral cavity, they function as the most distal grinding teeth in the oral cavity. However it is very common for these teeth to develop in an irregular pattern also referred to as impaction. If this happens it is highly recommended that the patient have them

Basically, K-series stands for anomalies or diseases of GI tract. K00 to K14 represents diseases and anomalies of the GI tract from mouth to the point before it reaches esophagus, including jaw, lip and other dentofacial structures. Here is the diseases or anomalies related to K00-14 series. I also attached an excel file, which list the descriptions of each of code in K series. K00- Tooth deformity and abnormality due to hereditary or eruptive problems (0 record in sample) K01- Tooth eruption

Pregnancy signifies the start of an incredible journey in a woman’s life, characterized by dynamic psychological and physiological changes in which the oral-facial system is not exempted. In 2010, a study conducted by Lee et al., found that of the 1, 604 dentists involved, 75% were hesitant to perform treatments associated with dental emergency while more than 50% were reluctant to perform routine services. This raises the question “Is dental work during pregnancy necessary? Is it safe?” The

The Pathology of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw and Risk Reduction Measures Osteonecrosis in the jaw is a serious disease that can be painful for a patient. There are numerous stages to osteonecrosis as well as contributing factors. Several clinical studies have been conducted in order to view what features are the most prominent in supplying osteonecrosis to a patient. Dental hygienists play a significant role in assessing and treating patients who have osteonecrosis and can even help inhibit the disease

Periodontal Disease and Pregnancy Jessica Klucznik Old Dominion University Dental Hygiene Program Abstract Periodontal disease and pregnancy is an important thing for all of us to take into consideration when dealing with clients. When it comes to pregnancy there is a great change occurring in the body, these changes can leave women more susceptible to infections within the body. So it is important for us to have the knowledge as to what we should do to help and teach our patients

It is a well known fact that diabetes can affect the functioning of the heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves but few people realize that diabetes can also lead to dental problems especially in those who are past 45 years of age. In many cases dental problems in diabetics can lead to loss of teeth. This situation can be prevented to a great extent by becoming aware of the various dental problems caused by diabetes and taking timely preventive steps to avoid them. The main causes of dental problems are