Periodontal ligament

comprehensive periodontal treatment. The hygiene care was deferred to 2015 due to work commitment. A complete dental hygiene assessment was performed again this year as patient 's condition may have changed drastically since last appointment and thus previous observations and charting recorded may be incorrect. The key findings from the initial assessment appointment will be outlined in this essay before discussing the clinical interventions performed, referrals required, and the oral hygiene instruction…

Introduction Periodontal disease refers to any form of pathologic inflammation of the tissues that surround the teeth and it is considered one of the most common causes of teeth loss on adults in United States. According to a recent report from CDC (Control Disease Center), 47.2% of adults aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. There are two general categories of periodontal diseases, and their classification is based on whether there is attachment or bone loss involved…

bone and periodontal ligaments. Gingiva, also known as gum tissue, surrounds the tooth and acts as a barrier to potential periodontal destruction. When this structure starts to fail, periodontal disease starts to set in. Cementum is acellular and avascular connective tissue that is a highly calcified (Nanci & Bosshardt, 2006). Cementum covers the root of the tooth with its main purpose being to connect the tooth to the alveolar bone via periodontal ligaments. Periodontal ligaments are a…

The American Academy of periodontology has recently claimed that half of Americans have periodontal disease. If you have recently been told that you have this disease, know that you are not alone. Half of America might have this disease, but its present at different stages. while Many Dental professionals are concerned about such high rates of this disease, they are very intrigued by and the lack of treatment among some age groups. Many of those professionals are taking it upon themselves to…

Periodontal disease is a condition which will be frequently encountered by a dental practitioner in the clinical environment. One of the major risk factors in the development of periodontal disease is smoking. Smoking has numerous adverse health effects, and has been shown to be a risk factor in the development of many oral lesions and cancers. Cigarette smoking is a risk factor in the development of periodontal disease, and also affects the patients response to treatment. Periodontal disease…

Periodontitis and its relations to systemic health Periodontitis is considered to be an inflammatory disease which is characterized by destruction of the supporting structure of the teeth (periodontal ligament and alveolar bone). Its highly common and can change the quality of life of the affected patient. Periodontitis includes gingivitis, but the difference is that the gingivitis is reversible with good oral hygiene while in periodontitis is irreversible because it is extensive and is…

cause adverse effects on daily life. From moderate to severe cases it affects 13 to 15 percent of Americans between the ages of eighteen and sixty-five. (Page, 1998) If not routinely monitored, it is common for this disease to advance until symptoms become severely noticeable. Research confirms that periodontal disease is also linked to several other diseases, and most commonly found in people with diabetes. Diabetes affects over 18 million individuals in the United States alone. (Southerland,…

Dental care is an important component to overall health and is particularly important for individuals with diabetes. As educators and diabetes care providers we play an instrumental role in educating patients on the connection between oral 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…

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…

The wrist or carpus is a highly mobile structure composed of many small bones and joints. In the anatomy of the human hand, a total of 13 bones form part of the wrist- eight carpal bones- scaphoid, lunate, triquetral, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate and hamate; and five metacarpal bones which are joined along with two long bones of the forearm- the radius and the ulna (Platzer 2004). This complex system of articulations works in unison to provide a global range of motion for the wrist…