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Recession usually occurs with ___
Aging
Diminished keratinization occurs with ____
Aging, especially menopausal women
During aging, the width of attached gingiva is _____
Increased
Because of aging, these occur changes:
Gingiva, Oral Mucosa, Periodontal Ligament, and Alveolar Bone
Loss of elasticity in epithelium and connective tissue occur in the _____ because of aging
Oral Mucosa
Aging ______ susceptibility by trauma
Increases
In the periodontal ligaments, the elastic fibers are ____ because of aging
Increased
There is a _____ in vascularity in the periodontal ligaments because of aging
Decrease
What is the loss of bone density?
Osteoporosis
Reduction in height, osteoporosis, and reduced healing capacity occur in _____ because of aging
Periodontal Ligament
Elements that produce disease in the immediate environment of the periodontium are called ____ ______
Local Factors
Will chronic periodontitis occur in the absence of bacterial plaque?
No
What occurs as part of defense mechanism?
Inflammation
What surface is always covered by viable microorganisms?
Dental Calculus
Formation of dental calculus is affected by what 4 factors?
Salivary secretions, Mechanical cleansing, Aging, Tooth conditions
What is the most significant effect of calculus in producing gingival disease?
Holding bacterial plaque in contact with gingival tissues
Food impaction can result in physical injury to _______ tissues
Interproximal
Chemical breakdown of ____ ____ _____ favors growth of microorganisms
Impacted Food Particles
Food Impaction results in ______
Inflammation
Poor hygiene results in ______ plaque and calculus accumulation
Increased
What may lead to increased reactions of tissue to irritants?
Poor hygiene
What results in decrease of gingival tone?
Insufficient gingival stimulation
Insufficient gingival stimulation can ____ surface keratinization
Decrease
What can decrease blood circulation in periodontium?
Insufficient gingival stimulation
Inadequate oral physiotherapy includes: ( 3 things)
Poor hygiene, insufficient gingival stimulation, Reduces general resistance to irritatingeffects of harmful substances
Examples of overhangs include:
Amalgams, Composites, Bonding, Crowns, Rough Class V Restorations, Ortho Bonds
Bacterial plaque retention can result because of _____
Overhangs
Overhangs can result in
Bacterial plaque retention, physical irritation, inflammation
Toothpastes, mouthwash, chewing gum, soft drinks, alcohol, lemons, aspirin burns, and chewing tobacco are all:
Chemicals
Cigarette smoking, pipe smoking, and "Pizza' burns are:
Thermal factors
Some examples of trauma include:
Flossing and incorrect Tooth brushing
Occlusal trauma alone _____ induce periodontal tissue breakdown
Cannot
Plaque associated with periodontal disease may cause more destruction if accompanied by _______ ______
Occlusal trauma
Pertaining to or affecting the body as a whole
Systemic Factors
Systemic factors include:
Oral effects, Hormonal, Microbial, Nutrition
Some diseases found in oral cavity:
Diabetes, Cancer, AIDS, Syphillis, Gonorrhea
These medication can affect the mouth and body:
Epilepsy and Blood Pressure Medication
Pregnancy, puberty, Glandular (thyroid condition) are all :
Hormonal factors
Some microbial factors include:
Spirochetes in NUG
Microbes can release endotoxins and ______
Enzymes
Wound healing and formation of new tissue can be imparied because of ______ ______
Vitamin Deficiency
Protein deficiencies can lower cell ___________
Reproduction
Effects of uncorrected factors are ____ and _____
Inflammation, Gingival Inflammation
What results from cellular and vascular responses to an injury?
Inflammation
What is NOT synonymous with infection?
1) Infection can cause an inflammatory reaction 2) Initiated by tissue invasion of living organisms
Enlargement of tissue can result from:
Gingival Inflammation
Loss of stippling due to elastic fiber breakdown can result from?
Gingival Inflammation
Redness due to engorgement of blood vessels can rseult from?
Gingival Inflammation
Gingival Inflammation can result in: (3 things)
1) Enlargement of tissue 2) Loss of stippling due to elastic fiber breakdown 3) Redness due to engorgement of blood vessels
To correct breakdown process, you must : (4 things)
1) Make awareness of the problem 2) Patient Education 3) Improvement of oral hygiene 4) Avoidance of periodontal disease