Tetracycline In The Treatment Of Periodontal Disease "What is tetracycline and how is it used in periodontal disease treatment?" Tetracycline is widely used in treating periodontal disease. Tetracyclines are mainly used in treatment of refractory periodontitis including localized aggressive periodontitis. Tetracyclines have ability to concentrate in periodontal … [Read more...] about Tetracycline In The Treatment Of Periodontal Disease
Managing Periodontal Health in Patients with Chronic Illnesses
Periodontal Treatment Of Medically Compromised Patients "What is the link between chronic illnesses and periodontal health?" Answer. There are various types of medically compromised patients for which there are various management plans which are as follows: Cardiovascular Disease Hypertension Management for Hypertension No routine periodontal treatment should … [Read more...] about Managing Periodontal Health in Patients with Chronic Illnesses
Diabetes And Periodontal Disease
Diabetes And Periodontal Disease Mechanism of Influence of Diabetes on Progression of Periodontitis The risk of developing destructive peiodontitis increase threefold in diabetic individuals. Following are the various mechanisms which lead to the progression of periodontal therapy on diabetics: Alteration in Bacterial Pathogens The glucose content in the blood and … [Read more...] about Diabetes And Periodontal Disease
Effects Of Sex Hormones On The Gingiva In Pregnancy
Effects Of Sex Hormones On The Gingiva In Pregnancy "What are the effects of sex hormones on gingiva during pregnancy?" Pregnancy itself does not cause gingival disease. Gingival disease in pregnancy is caused by bacterial plaque. Pregnancy accentuates the gingival response to plaque and modifies the resultant clinical picture. Pregnancy affects the severity of … [Read more...] about Effects Of Sex Hormones On The Gingiva In Pregnancy
Gingival Curettage: Types, Techniques, Indications, and Contraindications
Gingival Curettage Curettage is the scraping of gingival wall of periodontal pocket to separate diseased soft tissue. Rationale To reduce the pocket depth. To improve the probing attachment levels To maintain the aesthetics To provide the periodontal therapy I systemically compromised patients. "What Is Gingival Curettage In Dentistry" Types of … [Read more...] about Gingival Curettage: Types, Techniques, Indications, and Contraindications