Periodontitis, also known as periodontal disease, is a common and severe gum disease that damages the gums, ligaments, and bone surrounding the teeth (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2014). The gums and ligaments become infected and die due to exposure of bacteria and other pathogens. As the infection worsens, the teeth are more exposed below the crown. Below the crown a tooth is the root. It does not have much enamel compared to the crown because it does not normally come in contact with food or caries-creating
Periodontal disease, or periodontitis, is the inflammation of the periodontium that involves loss of supporting bone structure. Essentially, it is a gum disease that deteriorates the bone structure that holds your teeth in place and it can affect people of all ages. Nearly all adults, teens, and even children have plaque on their teeth that contain the bacteria linked to periodontal diseases. The Center for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) reports that 47% of people in the United States, 30
Periodontitis, the most common chronic inflammatory disease known world-wide, is characterized by pathologically-excessive degradation of collagen and other connective tissue constituents and accelerated resorption of the alveolar bone in the periodontal supporting structures of the teeth including the gingiva, periodontal ligament and the alveolar bone. Nationwide, the prevalence of periodontal disease, in some form, is known to affect up to 50% of the adult population and is a substantial inflammatory
The prevention of periodontitis is straightforward for patients. The first step in prevention is to assure that the patient is brushing twice a day utilising the proper brushing technique. Patients who fear the contraction of periodontitis are not encouraged to brush too much however, as excessive brushing with poor technique can lead to other oral problems such as the reduction of the gums (gingival recession). Brushing at least twice a day help inhibit the growth of unwanted bacteria and prevents
Periodontitis (less commonly known as pyorrhea) is a cluster of diseases that affect the tissues that support and surround teeth. These tissues are collectively known as the periodontium. The disease is caused by microbes that grow on the tooth surface. another feature of the disease is the fact that once these microbes establish themselves, the immune response by the body tends to be over-aggressive, which can lead to tissue loss and other problems. Typically this disease is diagnosed using a multi-faceted
Periodontitis is an inflammatory condition leading to destruction of connective tissues and migration of the gingival attachment to create a pocket (1). Periodontal disease begins with bacterial growth in the mouth which leads to tooth loss if it is not treated properly. In the early stage of this disease bacteria grow in plaque, causing a swelling or inflammation in gums that can damage the tissues which surround the teeth. These changes are induced by the diffusion of bacterial products through
Periodontal disease is broken down into two stages, gingivitis and periodontitis. According to research, about 70 to 90 percent of people have some form of the periodontal disease. Periodontal disease has been known to increase in severity with age [1] and has shown to be the leading cause of tooth loss in many adults. The first stage of periodontal disease is gingivitis. Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums, and is referred
gingivitis- which is the bleeding of gums when you floss or brush them. They can be treated by paying little extra attention to your teeth and brushing and flossing after every meal. The acute stage of gingivitis is Periodontitis. Under the gums, the root of your teeth lies, and that’s where Periodontitis is hiding. At this point, the gums have deeper pockets, they bleed more severely, and the tartar build-up is high too. That is when you need deep teeth cleaning. Periodontal disease is not only a concern for
restoration. While apical surgery aims to treat apical periodontitis if healing didn’t occur by non-surgical treatment. The endodontic microsurgery is the most recent use method for endodontic surgery by using high-power magnification and illumination and using modern ultrasonic preparation and material to fill. Endodontic success and survival Endodontic success rate in the literature ranges from 92% to 98% with teeth without apical periodontitis prior to treatment (Friedman, Abitbol et al. 2003, Friedman
at One of the many diseases caused by insufficient dental hygiene is Periodontitis. Periodontitis is inflammation of the gums. Whether or not one gets Periodontitis is usually genetically determined but poor oral health also plays a ginormous factor. Periodontitis is the leading cause of tooth loss in the United States, and affects over fifty percent of the entire U.S population (Kishore 2). When one is diagnosed for Periodontitis the risk increases for many other diseases and problems such as heart
Researchers have identified hundreds of oral diseases however, majority of oral fatalities in the world are caused by a select few. Dental Cavities has proven to be the most common and widespread example of oral diseases. Like I said earlier, I had a dental cavity before and according to the World Health Organization (WHO), 60–90% of school children and nearly 100% of adults also have dental cavities Worldwide (WHO 2015). Dental cavities are holes (or structural damage) in the teeth and it usually
What effect does regular Dental Check-Ups have on Oral Health? Studies show that maintaining a good oral health and regular dental check ups is important to your overall health status. Others disagree to that statement, regarding their fear of pain, needles, drilling, having chronic tooth infections, and the affordability of paying for the check up. Parents question themselves if going to the dentist every six month really as effective as oppose to going randomly for a check up. Parents also debate
Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease involves series of infections that occur within gum tissues of the mouth and the surrounding of teeth. Some infections cause simple inflammation of the gum tissues and in some cases it causes server damage within the soft tissues and bones, and a possibility of losing teeth. Periodontal disease can be prevented if people were more educated on how to keep healthy gums and teeth. People need to also understand that the way you live your lifestyle can also have
When periodontitis has moved to advance stage, may put your health in risk because of the bacteria, which was not removed from the teeth. Researches have thought that the bacteria from the mouth usually go into the body by the bloodstream and contribute to the inflammation and artery clogging. Once the bacteria are there, they start spreading into blood vessels and some diseases begin to appear. According with Infections Diseases of the Mouth book, “The Advanced periodontitis is related with
Disease Periodontal disease is a common infection in adults. Periodontal disease progresses with age, as more people live longer, the disease will only increase in the next decade. About 50% of the population has some form of gingivitis, 30% have periodontitis, and 3-4% will have an aggressive form of the disease. In the past 30 years, it has been found that periodontal disease is chronic; it has been linked to number of specific types of species such as Porphyromonas gingivalis, Bateroides forsythus
ASSIGNMENT Najla Manis Al-shahrani 432802924 Periodontal versus pulpal abscess The relationship between periodontal disease and pulpal infection occurs primarily by the intimate anatomic and vascular interactions between the pulp and the periodontium. As such, when we as dentists see these periapical lesions affecting the periodontium and the apical tissue, proper diagnosis and treatment is of utmost importance if we are to give the affected tooth a hopeful prognosis. Abscess Definition An
Clinical studies support the theory that tobacco use is an important variable affecting the prevalence and progression of periodontal diseases. In studies in which plaque levels were adjusted between smokers and non-smokers, greater bone loss, probing depths, and clinical attachment loss and have been reported in smokers. Several studies confirmed that duration of tobacco use, smoking status, and amount of daily tobacco intake is directly related to the severity of periodontal disease. Smoking has
Dental abscesses are one of the most common dental ailments, and they are one of the top three dental emergencies. Periodontal abscesses are just one of the many types of dental abscesses. Periodontal abscesses are bacterial infections confined to areas of the periodontium usually in deep periodontal pockets, but can also be caused by trauma. The infection causes a build up of pus leading to some uncomfortable signs and symptoms. Some which include swelling of the gingiva, throbbing pain, exudate
is important to notice these symptoms and act quickly to allow the... ... middle of paper ... ...at contributed to her stroke. An interesting study looked at whether or not periodontitis was associated with strokes. The study took place in Seoul, South Korea, which was where my grandmother lived. They found periodontitis to be independently associated with non-fatal strokes in a non-Western population6. In conclusion, a dentist needs to know how to properly prevent, recognize, and manage a stroke
Imagine having to spend half your fortune on correcting your teeth.”Tooth decay was a perennial national problem that meant a mouthful of silver for patients, and for dentists a pocketful of gold.” (Wallis, 17) If patients don’t take care of their teeth, many issues can start to appear later in their life. Some patients are not knowledgeable of the correct procedures toward keeping a healthy smile. In order to keep a healthy smile patients must be better informed about the knowledge to achieve that