Periodontitis

breathing amongst down syndrome individuals is a factor that contributes to increased chronic periodontitis (Shore et al., 2010, p.18). A study found that in down syndrome individuals the teeth most often severely affected by periodontitis were the lower central incisors and the upper first molars. (Zigmond et al., 2006, p.498). It is thought that the susceptibility of these specific teeth to periodontitis might correlate with the fact that these teeth erupt first, and therefore, are exposed…

improved, I would recommend to rescale the pockets that seem to have deepened to make sure no calculus was left behind and then re-evaluate in 4-6 weeks. If the pockets continue to increase in depth, then there could be localized areas of aggressive periodontitis and would require flap surgery to instrument the roots for calculus and possibly an antibiotic prescribed; such as low-dose doxycycline. If the pockets improve, most likely the calculus didn’t allow for accurate probing…

The study found that the frequency of daily cigarette smokers was more than doubled when compared to the larger population (Preber and Bergstrom, 2007). Factors such as pocket depth were similar between smoking and non-smoking patients with periodontitis, but the symptoms of gingivitis (gingival bleeding, inflammation) were less prominent amongst smokers – 25% of smokers in the study reported gingival bleeding, compared to 51% of non-smokers (Preber and Bergstrom, 2007). This suggests that the…

can also cause gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums in which the gums are swollen, red, tender and bleed easily. However, periodontitis is a gum disease on a more severe level. It is a serious infection which damages the tissues surrounding the tooth. The tissues which surround the tooth are the gum, the bone, the outer layer of hard tissue of the root of the toth and the ligaments which hold the tooth within its socket. In periodontitis, the gum tissues…

point, the gums show signs of redness and inflammation. It is the result of sticky particles of food with bacteria forming a film on your teeth and around the base of the gum. Usually there is no sensation of pain felt at this time. Mild Periodontitis - As the disease progresses, you will find that your gums will start to bleed when you brush them and they feel…

develop gum disease. According to insurance statistics less than 5% of those infected are actually getting treatment. The initial stage of gum disease is called Gingivitis, while the more advanced stages with deep pocketing and bone loss are called Periodontitis. While no one has reported to have died because of gum disease directly, it increases the risk for heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and a host of other life threatening diseases. This relationship between gum disease and…

ingivitis is one of the periodontal disease that is characterized by the changes in color, consistency, and contour of the gingiva tissues. The reasons for these changes might be due to the presence of plaque, and in this case it can be modified by systemic diseases (diabetes) , the use of certain medications (anticonvulsant, immunosuppressant, calcium channel blocking agents), and malnutrition (lack of vitamin C). In case it is not induced by the accumulation of plaque, it might be caused by…

as a matured tooth. As a result, the gap provides an entry point for bacteria to develop from plaque caused by trapped food. Swelling may occur and may cause infections to the surrounding areas of the face and neck. Periocoronitis differs from periodontitis or gum disease because it only attacks the area around the partial tooth…

Chronic periodontitis is a complex disease caused by microorganism. recent studies showed the effect of periodontal diseases on the systemic health conditions like cardiovascular disease (CVD). C reactive protein (CRP) is an acute phase reactant which used as marker for monitoring of periodontal diseases and systemic health problems. Body mass index (BMI) on the other hand has a relationship with the level of CRP and severity of periodontal diseases as well as systemic health. 1.1. INTRODUCTION…

Before you begin chewing out your patient for not flossing, break the ice by conversing about the weather, their family, the news, etc. Once you have broken the ice begin to talk to them about their brushing and flossing routines. Illustrate to your patient that eliminating plaque is an effortless essential thing to do that will save their teeth. Communicate to the patient that it is easy to prevent plaque buildup with proper care. Effective removal of plaque within the oral cavity is not…