Gingiva

The first appointment consisted of the dental hygienist reviewing the patient's medical history with the patient and taking the patient's vital signs. The patient’s medical history revealed alcohol use, tobacco use, and no medications. However, the patient does take Mucinex-Sinus Max due to seasonal allergies. The dental implications associated with Mucinex-Sinus Max is xerostomia. Xerostomia affects the oral cavity in a negative way due to the lack of nutrients provided from saliva. The…

play a role in the female reproductive system. These sex hormones, estrogen and progesterone can be increased through synthetic hormones. When there is a greater amount of hormones in our system they can accumulate in the gingival tissue because the gingiva has receptors for these hormones. Therefore, hormonal levels can cause periodontal disease…

inflammatory disorder of tooth-supporting structures, which initiates loss of periodontal supporting tissues, with tooth mobility increasing and finally tooth loss(1). Furthermore, it is characterized by the periodontal pocket formation and recession of the gingiva. The hallmark clinical feature of established PD is clinical attachment loss(CAL) (2) (3). Chronic periodontitis(CP) is a gingivitis pathological development, which, in contrast, is a reversible inflammation in response to intraoral…

Tooth extractions at times are a necessity in helping to preserve good oral health and it has long been practiced throughout history and can be traced back centuries. Dental extractions in the United States are done in a private office or in a hospital setting depending on the severity of the tooth and or teeth. Certain types of extractions can be done in a private office for example if you have a fully erupted wisdom tooth you can have it extracted in a private office, but if you have an…

The common symptoms of periodontal disease that tobacco users develop include: bleeding gingiva during brushing, red, swollen, or tender gingiva, recession, loose teeth, occlusion changes, and bone loss.6 According to the Journal of Periodontology, smoking may be responsible for more than half of the periodontal cases in the United States.8 Bacterial plaque that…

Orthodontic Force: A review of its adverse tissue reactions Abstract The possibility to save and rehabilitate a deteriorating dentition depends on position of the teeth within the alveolar process and on number of remaining teeth along with their periodontal status. When the balance between forces acting on the teeth and the confines of periodontal tissues gets disturbed, an unstable condition arises. It occurs either by mobility of teeth or reduction of the periodontium. Gingivitis is unlikely…

A smile expresses a feeling of joy, success, sensuality, affection and courtesy, and reveals self-confidence and kindness. The harmony of the smile is determined not only by the shape, position and the colour of the teeth but also by the gingival tissues1. Gummy smile is seen due to improper relation between gingival tissue and tooth, with gingival tissue in excess and tooth portion in a small amount. Excessive gingival display (EGD) commonly described as “gummy smile” is a frequent cause of…

the teeth affects the oral health status. Immuno- compromised persons with an old age and the presence of diabetes were also considered as important factors while conducting a survey. Intake of tobacco in any form (i.e. smoking and chewing) damages gingiva and provide easy access to…

presence of diabetes, “Gingivitis, periodontitis, dental caries, salivary gland dysfunction, oral infections, and Oro-facial sensory disturbances” (Wilson.4). Gingivitis is when there is inflammation and bleeding of the gingiva. Periodontitis is more advanced inflammation of gingiva. Periodontitis is seen more that gingivitis in diabetic patients. In the journal. "Oral manifestations and complications of diabetes mellitus: a review." Maskari Al et al state, “Periodontal disease has been reported…

transgenders residing in Chennai city. Background: Tooth brushing is the acts of scrubbing teeth with toothbrush equipped with toothpaste for effectively remove the plaque and calculus (Tartar). There are many techniques to clean the teeth and Gingiva (Gums). In order to improve breath and to keep the mouth clean it is advisable to brush twice daily, gentle flossing between the teeth along with proper cleaning of the tongue and gingival massage. Proper home care brushing practices, regular…