Periodontal disease

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease causing the destruction of extracellular space, mainly that of the joints (154). Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory process occurring in the periodontal crevice that is considered a mini joint, in a fluid filled compartment adjacent to the bone (155). Thus both disorders are chronic inflammatory processes occurring in a fluid filled tissue adjacent to the bone, which is then gradually eroded. An association between periodontitis and rheumatoid…

Section IX: Re-evaluation: Assessment of Treatment and Referrals – Restorative/Periodontal The patient should be brought in 4-6 weeks after the completion of scaling and root planning for a re-evaluation to allow the gingiva and appropriate amount of time to adequately heal. At the re-evaluation, I would expect to see a decrease in probing depths due to the formations of a long junctional epithelium since bone does not reform on its own and a decreased presence of inflammation, bleeding, and…

Wisdom teeth removal or extraction is a procedure wherein any of your wisdom teeth deemed as problematic is being surgically removed to avoid future teeth issues. The extraction can be as simple as taking out a fully erupted wisdom tooth in a normal way as extracting regular tooth, or it can also involved a complex procedure of surgery with anesthesia, gum incision and bone removal. Smoking after wisdom teeth removal Can you smoke after wisdom teeth removal? Smokers might hate me big time for…

Gum disease is a threat to your oral health. Oral disease is the most widespread chronic disease, despite being highly preventable. Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation to serious diseases that result in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that hold the teeth. In the worst cases, teeth are lost. Risk factors that increase the probability of gum disease are numerous. It depends a great deal on how well you care for your teeth and gums every day, from this point forward.…

teeth include removable partial denture, fixed partial denture and dental implants. A guiding principle should be to try and maintain what is present. This case report presents one treatment option available in cases of molars affected by extensive periodontal lesions that threaten the loss of the tooth. Hemi-section of the affected tooth allows the preservation of tooth structure,…

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease that can be defined as a tissue destroying infection of the gums and bone that support your teeth. “The word ‘periodontal’ means ‘around the tooth’” (American Accreditation Healthcare Commission, 2013, p. 1). Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gum and tissues that surround and support the teeth. If left untreated, periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss. Understanding the stages with their symptoms, risk factors and…

health and diabetes, recognizing potential signs of dental disease, and helping to ensure appropriate referrals to dental health professionals. This article will address the correlation between dental disease and diabetes, explore statistics of periodontal disease for patients with diabetes, uncover potential barriers to optimal dental care, and identify strategies to improve patient care and outcomes. The prevalence of periodontal disease (POD) in the United States is high with 47% of…

diagnosis of enamel and dentine caries should also be made. Although, systemic conditions such as diabetes can have an impact on this, a number of other factors discussed earlier also play an important role in the development of caries and gingival diseases. The white areas on the labial surfaces of the upper anterior and canine indicate white spot lesions, as they appear chalky when air dried. I will also diagnose halitosis, which may be due to gingivitis, or the presence of systemic conditions…

Oral and dental health means to prevent your oral cavity and jaws from having a pain. such as periodontal disease, teeth (gums), tooth decay and loss, and other diseases that affect the mouth and gums. Which may lead to some incurable diseases like cancer that affects the mouth and throat, and mouth sores, birth defects, such as cleft lip and cleft upper palate. One of the most Widespread Dental diseases is the Dental cavities (caries) which is a part of the infected teeth decay, which…

should be aware of. 1) Periodontal disease. This is a painful infection that occurs between the tooth and the gum. It can result in tooth loss and if not treated, can spread to the rest of the body. The most common initial symptoms include loose teeth, bad breath, tooth pain, sneezing and nasal discharge. 2) Gingivitis. This condition is an inflammation of the gums, caused mainly by plaque and tartar build-up. To prevent it, you should try your hardest to inhibit disease-producing bacteria…