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| What is considered healthy gingiva? |
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Definition
| free from inflammation and trauma |
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| Does one's hair color effect the color of their gingiva? |
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Definition
| yes, blondes have a lighter pink gingiva, brunettes have a darker shade of pink |
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| Does healthy tissue bleed? |
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Definition
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| Is the stippling the same in everyone? |
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Definition
| no it varies in each person |
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| What is the position of the margin in health? |
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Definition
| slightly coronal to the CEJ |
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| Plaque biofilm at the gingival margin stimulates... |
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Definition
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| What does inflamatory responses to bacteria result in? |
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Definition
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| WHat color is acute gingivitis? |
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Definition
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| What color is chronic gingivitis? |
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| What happens to the size of your tissue in gingititis? |
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Definition
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| WHat causes bleeding in gingivitis? What does bleeding indicate? |
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Definition
-ulceration of the gingival wal causes ulceration
-bleeding indicates inflammation |
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Term
Localized= ?%
Generalized= ?% |
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Definition
Localized= <30%
Generalized= >30% |
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Term
| What is papillary inflammation? |
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Definition
| inflammation confined to he papilla |
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| What is marginal inflammation? |
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Definition
| inflammation confined to the gingival margin and papilla |
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Term
| What is diffuse inflammation? |
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Definition
| inflammation extending all the way to the muccogingival junction (includes papilla, free and attached gingiva) |
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Term
| What are some causes of plaque induced gingival disease? |
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Definition
-plaque-induced gingivitis
-gingival diseases modified by systemic factors, medications, or malnutrition |
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Term
| Where do nonplaque induced gingival diseases come from? |
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Definition
-spcific bacterial origin
-fungi
-virus
-genetic
-gingival manefestations of systemic conditions
-traumatic lesions
-foreign body reactions |
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| What is the most common form of gingivitis? |
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Definition
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| Is there attachment loss with plaque induced gingivitis on a healthy periodontium? |
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Definition
| no attachment loss radiographically, all damage is reversible |
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Term
| What is gingivitis on a reduced but stable periodontium? |
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Definition
| found in people who have been treated for perio who are not active with it now but develop gingivitis, there is no additional bone loss |
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Term
| What are the three categories of gingival disease with modifying factors? |
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Definition
1.systemic disease
2.medications
3.malnutrition |
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Term
| What happens in gingival disease modified by systemic factors? |
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Definition
| plaque initiates the disease and then one of these factors found in the host modify the progress of disease |
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Term
| What is puberty associated gingivitis? |
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Definition
| gingivitis seen in children going through puberty as a result of hormones |
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Term
| When is pregnancy associated gingivitis seen? |
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Definition
| 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy |
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Term
| What is a pegnancy associated pyogenic granuloma pregnancy tumor? |
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Definition
| localized mushroom shaped gingival mass projecting from the gingival margin or papilla during pregnancy |
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Term
| Where are pyogenic granulomas usually found? Are they cancerous or painful? |
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Definition
-usually found in maxillary papillas
-not cancerous
-not painful
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Term
| What causes pyogenic granulomas? What happens if they are disturbed? Do they go away? |
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Definition
-exaggerated response to an irritation
-bleed if disturbed
-usually regresses after giving birth |
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Term
| What is leukemia associated gingivitis? |
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Definition
| exaggerated imflammatory response to plaque resulting in increased bleeding and tissue enlargement |
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Term
| What are the three medication most often associated with tissue enlargement? |
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Definition
-anticonvulsants
-calcium channel blockers
-immunosuppressants |
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Term
| Does plaque cause the gingival overgrowth? |
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Definition
| no, but it an make it worse |
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Term
| How quickly does gingival enlargement from medications occur? Why? Which sextants is it most common in? |
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Definition
-about 3 months after starting meds
-it is an exaggerated reaction to plaque
-most common in anterior sextants |
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Term
| Which area of the gingiva is effected first? Will good plaque control stop gingival enlagement? |
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Definition
-papilla effected first
-good plaque control will help but not prevent gingival enlargement |
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Term
| Who are some people that may be effected by gingival disease caused by malnutrition? |
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Definition
-infants
-institutionalized elderly
-alcoholics |
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Term
| What is ascorbic acid deficiency gingivitis? What are its characteristics? |
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Definition
caused by deficiency in vitamin C
-bright red
-edema
-ulcerated
-bleeds easily |
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Term
| What is an example of a specific bacteria that can cause bacterial disease? |
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Definition
| Tb bacterial, infections by bacteria not usually considered a periodontal pathogen |
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Term
| Which HSV causes primary herpatic gingiviostomatitis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What does it look like? Who does it usually effect? |
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Definition
-redness and multiple vesicles that rupture to form painful ulcers
-usually effects infants and young children but may also effect adults |
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Term
| By middle age about how many adults have been effected by HSV-1? Does everyone have symptoms? |
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Definition
| 70%, most people do not have symptoms |
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Term
| Once infected with HSV-1 most people develop what? |
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Definition
| immunity, the virus becomes latent and is responsible for recurring herptic lesions |
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Term
| What are some signs/symptoms of primary herpatic gingivitis? |
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Definition
-firey red gingival margin
-swollen papilla that easily bleed
-painful
-yellowish ulcers surrounded by red halo
-fever(possible)
-dehydration is a concern |
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Term
| What stage is primary herpatic gingivitis infectious in? |
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Definition
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Term
| Infection can be spread to BLANK by touching the mouth. |
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Definition
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Term
| Can the HSV-1 virus be spread by kissing? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is linear gingival erythemia? |
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Definition
| gingival manifestation of immunosuppression |
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Term
| What is linear gingical erythemia characterized by? Does it respond well to improved self care or professional thearpy? |
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Definition
-an excessive amount of inflammation for the plaque present
-does not respond well to improved self care or professional thearpy |
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Term
| What is linear gingival erythemia characterized by? |
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Definition
| distinct red band limited tot he free gingiva |
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Term
| What is linear gingival erythemia associated with? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| disease of the skin and mucous membranes |
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Term
| What is lichen planus characterized by? |
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Definition
| itchy, swollen rash on the skin or in the mouth |
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Term
| What causes lichen planus? |
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Definition
| exact cause unknown, may be an allergic or immune reaction |
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Term
| What is oral lichen planus characterized by? |
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Definition
-intense redness(diffused)
-ulcerations
-interlacing white lines(Wickmans strae characteristics)
-raised white lesions may be present |
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Term
| What is erythemia multiforme? |
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Definition
| a disorder of the skin and muccous membranes |
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Term
| What is erythemia multiforme cause by? |
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Definition
| may be due to allergic reaction or infection |
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Term
| What does erythemia multiforme look like? |
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Definition
-big red blotches resembling targets all over skin
-blisters and ulcers occur on the oral mucous membranes |
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Term
| What are two other characteristics of erythemia multiforme? |
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Definition
-ulcerations of the gingiva
-crust on lower lip |
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Term
| What can allergic reactions of the gingiva result from? |
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Definition
| flavor additive or preservative in product such as toothpaste, mouthwash, gum |
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Term
| What are two flavor additives known to cause allergic reactions of the gingiva? |
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Definition
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Term
| What generally happens with an allergic reactions to toothpaste? |
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Definition
| sloughing of gingival tissue |
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