Preventive Vocabulary - 2Nd Part Of Ch. 4

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furcation

Back 1

area where a root splits in a multi-rooted tooth. the region of division of the root portion of a tooth.

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dentogingival unit

Back 2

the junctional epithelium and the gingival fibers, also considered the dentogingival junction

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dentogingivial junction

Back 3

the junctional epithelium and the gingival fibers, also called the dentogingival unit

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oral vestibule

Back 4

same as the palate, the roof of the mouth

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palate

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the bone and soft tissue that closes the space encompassed by the maxillary arch, the "roof of the mouth"

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gingival crevicular fluid

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fluid that flows fromthe depths of the gingival sulcus.
a transudate which contains a few cells and proteins
serves several protective functions. Helps clean bacteria from the gingival sulcus and is the vehicle for leukocytes, complement, antibodies, and enzymes.

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nonspecific plaque hypothesis

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relates periodontal disease to the overall amount of plaque present

as the amount of plaque increases, inflammation and disease increase

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specific plaque hypothesis

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various demonstrations of signs or symptems of the periodontal plaque related diseases to specific bacteria

in other words, specific types and complexes of bacteria and their pathogenic potential are more important than the amount of plaque biofilm present

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manifestations

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signs or symptoms

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oral prophylaxis

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the removal of plaque (biofilm), calculus, and stains by supragingival and subgingival instrumentation compbined with selective coronal polishing

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immunopathologic

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paeriodontal tissues are altered as a result of immune or allergic reactions to the irritant

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instrumentation

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use of instruments by a professional

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chemotactic

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movement of a cell along a chemical concentration gradient away from the chemical stimulus

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vasculitis

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inflammation of blood vessels

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edema

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excessive fluid in local body tissues

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necrotizing disease

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disease that invloves the death of cells

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endodonic

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deals with the morphology, physiology, and pathology of the dental pulp and periradicular tissues

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chronic periodontitis

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implies diesase that occurs over a period of time, disease that is usually treatable and can be controlled, and disease that is usually responsive to appropriate treatment

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aggressive periodonititis

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highly destructive form of periodontal disease that can be localized or generalized.

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necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis

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condition of suddent onset and the patient might have a history of stress, change in living habits, inadequate rest, debilitation disease, and/or respiratory tract infection.

lesions appear punched out and crater-like.

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necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis

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after NUG, when bone loss then occurs

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periodontal abscess

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an abscess involving the attachment tissues and alveolar bone as a result of periodontal disease

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pericoronal

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close to the crown

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developmental deformities and conditions

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refers to modifiers of the susceptibility of the disease

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acquired deformities and conditions

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refers to modifiers of the susceptibility of the disease

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risk factor

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behavioral, inherent characteristic, or environmental exposure associated with a disease

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genomics

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study of structre and function of organisms in terms of their DNA sequences

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refractory periodontal disease

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periodontal disease that continues to progress or recur despite professional care and self care

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adjunct

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an additional component

as in "an adjuct to primary treatment" such as fluoride in addition to brushing and flossing