TCDHA Periodontics QUESSTIONS % CORRECT ANSWERS

TCDHA Periodontics QUESSTIONS % CORRECT ANSWERS Leukemia-Associated Gingivitis - ANSWER An exaggerated inflammatory response to plaque resulting in increased bleeding and tissue enlargement Pyogenic Granuloma - ANSWER pregnancy related mushroom-like growth, not cancerous or painful. usually regresses after giving birth Diabetes-Associated Gingivitis - ANSWER inflammatory response of the gingiva to plaque aggravated by poorly controlled blood glucose levels Medications Most Commonly Associated With Gingival Enlargement? - ANSWER Anticonvulsants, Calcium channel blockers, Immunosuppressants Meticulous plaque control - ANSWER can reduce but will not eliminate gingival overgrowth. Ascorbic Acid-Deficiency Gingivitis - ANSWER An inflammatory response to dental plaque aggravated by chronically low ascorbic acid (vitamin C) levels Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis? - ANSWER initial oral infection with the herpes simplex type-1 virus (HSV-1). form PAINFUL ulcers Erythema Multiforme - ANSWER May be due to allergic reaction or infection. Lichen Planus - ANSWER Disease of the skin and mucous membranes. Characterized by an itchy, swollen rash on the skin or in the mouth Linear Gingival Erythema - ANSWER manifestation of immunosuppression. Does not respond well to improved oral self-care or professional therapy. two flavor additives known to cause allergic reactions of the gingiva? - ANSWER Cinnamon and carvone Acute gingivitis - ANSWER short duration; resolves upon professional and good self-care. Chronic gingivitis - ANSWER may exist for years without ever progressing to periodontitis; resolves upon professional and good self-care peri-implant gingivitis - ANSWER inflammatory conditions affecting the soft and hard gum tissues around dental implants Plaque-Induced Gingival diseases - ANSWER periodontal diseases involving inflammation of the gingiva in response to dental plaque is plaque induced gingival disease reversible? - ANSWER yes, with good patient self-care plaque-induced gingival disease radiographs? - ANSWER Reveal no changes in height or character of the bone Gingival diseases modified by systemic factors? - ANSWER plaque initiates the disease and then specific systemic factors found in the host modify the disease process. Example: puberty, pregnancy, diabetes, leukemia Gingival diseases modified by medications-Gingival Enlargement - ANSWER Onset within 3 months, higher prevalence in children, gingiva on anterior sextants most commonly affected. first observed at the interdental papilla. Non-Plaque-Induced Gingival lesions - ANSWER manifestation of immunosuppression. Does not respond well to improved oral self-care or professional therapy Chronic periodontitis Signs and symptoms - ANSWER Pain usually is NOT a symptom. Clinical appearance is NOT a reliable indicator of the presence or severity of chronic periodontitis Chronic periodontitis - ANSWER most common form, Irreversible loss of attachment bone. slight chronic periodontitis - ANSWER no more than 1 to 2mm of clinical attachment loss moderate chronic periodontitis - ANSWER 3-4 mm of clinical attachment loss Severe chronic periodontitis - ANSWER 5 mm or more of clinical attachment loss Recurrent Chronic Periodontitis - ANSWER new signs of destructive periodontitis that reappear after therapy Aggressive Periodontitis - ANSWER bacterial infection characterized by rapid destruction of Periodontal ligament, Supporting alveolar bone what are the three main categories for gingival diseases with modifying factors - ANSWER systemic, medications, malnutrition. Periodontium? - ANSWER the functional system of tissues that surrounds the teeth and attaches them to the bone Gingiva - ANSWER Provides a tissue seal around the cervical portion of the tooth. Holds tissue against the tooth during mastication