Gum Surgery: helps to reduce periodontal pockets and repair gum tissue. Bone Grafting: In cases of serious damage to the jaw bone, bone grafting helps regenerate the lost bone. How to Prevent Gum Disease? Effective prevention is key to avoiding gum diseases. Here are some tips you can consid...
In addition to caries, periodontal diseases are the most common intraoral pathologies. Both disorders are also the cause of tooth loss (dental caries in about 30% and periodontitis in 28%), with periodontitis dominating as the main reason for an extraction from the age of 40 years. Gingivitis...
The periodontium is protected by the gum, which forms a seal around the neck of each tooth. However, if this seal is damaged by gum disease,periodontal pockets(spaces between the gum and the tooth roots) may form and trap bacteria. Gradually, the space between the gum and the tooth root...
Plaque-induced periodontal disease is frequently observed in the US adult population. It is the result of the interaction of the oral biome with the host’s immune response, initiating an inflammatory response in the tissues that support the teeth. Variability in disease severity depends upon the ...
In addition to caries, periodontal diseases are the most common intraoral pathologies. Both disorders are also the cause of tooth loss (dental caries in about 30% and periodontitis in 28%), with periodontitis dominating as the main reason for an extraction from the age of 40 years. Gingivitis...
Periodontal (gum) diseases in the severe form of periodontitis, has associations with several systemic diseases. Systemic inflammation could represent the underlying mechanism that links oral health and these conditions. Integration of dental and general healthcare would not only to improve patient care,...
Regular check-ups to ensure that the owner is following recommendations and to boost the owner's motivation. View chapterExplore book Management of inflammatory periodontal diseases InRestorative Dentistry (Second Edition), 2007 MANAGEMENT OF GINGIVITIS ...
Objective: To observe the frequency of periodontal diseases and its association with other factors in patients visiting Hamdard University Dental Hospital. Study Design: It was a descriptive cross-sectional study.Place and Duration of study: The study was carried out in department of Peri...
Introduction: Bacterial plaque is the most common etiology of oral conditions such as dental caries, gingivitis and periodontal disease. One of the most common periodontal diseases is gingivitis. Elimination of bacterial plaque is the main goal in treatment of this destructive inflammatory disease. The...
medically referred to as periodontal diseases, include gingivitis and periodontitis. At the same time, it is worth knowing that the term periodontal disease refers to the whole spectrum of gum diseases, from mild to more serious, with gingivitis being the mildest stage of the disease and periodon...