Periodontitis

What is Gum Graft Surgery? What is a gum graft and why might one be needed? The initial thought of having a gum graft performed can be enough to cause some stress. However, worry not, if you need a gum graft, it is a simple procedure performed in your dentist’s office. In all honesty, it sounds worse than it actually is. If you need to have a gum graft performed, or are considering one, clearing the air of what it actually is and why it is needed may help alleviate some of your fears. A gum…

tartar. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease, characterized by gingival inflammation, and can be corrected with good oral hygiene such as brushing and flossing. When gingivitis goes untreated it can then become more serious causing periodontitis. Periodontitis is seen when inflammation progresses and causes loss of attachment between tooth and alveolar bone (Nanci & Bosshardt, 2006). As the gingiva becomes more inflamed it starts to pull away from the tooth, forming pockets, allowing for…

The main cause of gum disease is bacterial plaque. Our mouths are full of bacteria. These bacteria, along with salivary proteins, constantly form a sticky colorless substance on teeth called plaque. When you eat or drink foods or beverages with sugars or starches, the bacteria excreted acids that attack your tooth enamel. The plaque is so sticky that it remains the acids in contact with your teeth, in time breaking down the enamel, so that tooth decay happens. Poor nutrition such as a diet high…

Periodontal debridement is a procedure to remove deposits, such as calculus, from the tooth. This is important because when there are deposits on the teeth, the dentist or hygienist cannot thoroughly or effectively assess the patient for decay, infections, or disease. Also, calculus can harbor harmful bacteria that can cause disease and it also irritates the gingiva. There are many methods of removal of these deposits to provide relief and treatment for a patient. Acquired pellicle is an…

Database Search Koshi, E., Rajesh, S., Koshi, P., & Arunima, P. R. (2012). Risk assessment for periodontal disease. Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 16(3), 324–8. http://doi.org/10.4103/0972-124X.100905 This article initially presents the key risk factors for periodontal disease, and is useful for contributing to a literature review of the known risk factors and pathogenesis of periodontal disease. Similarly, this article establishes the significance of age in increased periodontal…

permanent teeth are prematurely shed and the patient is edentulous as early as his or her teen years. Radiographs of patients with PLS also often show vertical alveolar bone loss around the incisors and first molars, distinguishing PLS from chronic periodontitis in which horizontal alveolar bone…

Diabetes Diabetes and oral diseases are very closely related. In fact, an alarming ninety three percent of diabetic individuals in the United States also have periodontal disease, according to Sindelar (2013, p. 56). Moreover, diabetes and periodontal disease have a bi-directional relationship; as in diabetes can have a negative effect on periodontal disease just as periodontal disease can negatively affect diabetes. Therefore, maintaining oral health and practicing good oral hygiene is…

HEMISECTION: A CASE REPORT ABSTRACT The loss of posterior molar can result is several undesirable sequelae including shifting of teeth, collapse of the vertical dimension of occlusion, super eruption of opposing teeth, loss of supporting alveolar bone and a decrease in chewing ability. The treatment options to replace severely damaged and possibly unrestorable teeth include removable partial denture, fixed partial denture and dental implants. A guiding principle should be to try and maintain…

Going to the dentist can be the most terrifying thing for some people. Many studies have proven that people would rather take the pain of gum disease ,or even a broken tooth rather than stepping into a dental office. The noisy tools, scary instruments, and the thought of the dentist drilling into the teeth doesn’t make it any better. Dental anxiety and phobia are very common today; it is estimated that about 9-15 percent of Americans fear the dentist. Regardless of the fear and anxiety…

‘Dental implantology is the field of dentistry that is concerned with the replacement of missing teeth and their supporting structures with artificial prostheses anchored to the jawbone (Association of Dental Implantology, 2012).’ It is an excellent way of replacing missing teeth without damaging the neighbouring teeth as done in the case of fixed bridgework. The success of dental implants largely depends on appropriate case selection. To formulate an appropriate treatment plan, the following…