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Major contributing factors |
Plaque and calculus |
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Pellicle |
Biofilm on teeth that harbors bacterial pathogens. Enables plaque buildup |
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Calculus (tartar) |
Formed from calcium and phosphorus salts. Hard substance |
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Erythema |
Gingiva is red and inflammed |
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Edema |
Tissue over grown from hyperplasia and hypertrophy. Gingiva looks swollen and irritated. |
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Loss of stippling |
Bone or tissue attachment loosens and puffy gums become smooth and shiny |
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Pocket formation |
Gingiva is unattached, recession occurs and root may be observed |
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Alveolar bone loss with exudate |
Foul odor is present as supporting bone resorbs |
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Mobility |
Tooth seems loose and moves under pressure because of attachment loss |
