Kristensmith Taylor

Gingival Crevicular Fluid Write short note on modes of collection of sulcular fluid. Answer. Following are the modes of collection of sulcular fluid, i.e. the use of absorbing paper strips, twisted threads placed around and into the sulcus, micropipetts, and intracrevicular washings. The absorbing paper strips are placed within the sulcus (intrasulcular method) or at … [Read more...] about Methods of Collecting Gingival Crevicular Fluid

Periodontal Inflammation And Systemic Diseases Inflammation is a physiologic series of responses generated by the host in response to infection or injury. The initial events of inflammation are initiated by vascular reactions at the site of injury leading to extravasation of fluid and plasma proteins and recruitment of leucocytes to the site of injury. Inflammation is … [Read more...] about Periodontal Inflammation And Systemic Diseases

Host Modulation And Treatment Of Periodontal Disease Discuss host modulation therapy in periodontal disease management. Answer. Concept of host modulation was first introduced by William (1990) and Golub et al (1992). William introduces the concept of NSAIDs and host modulation with tetracycline while Golub et al introduce chemically modified analogues. Here term … [Read more...] about Host Modulation And Treatment Of Periodontal Disease

Vitamin C Deficiency - Nutritional Disorders Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid. Deficiency of vitamin C leads to scurvy which is mainly characterized by hemorrhagic diathesis and delayed wound healing. Scurvy results in defective formation and maintenance of collagen, impairment and cessation of osteoid formation and impaired osteoblastic function. "Best Ways … [Read more...] about Vitamin C Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms, and Its Role in Oral Health

Gingival Enlargement: Causes, Classification, and Management Increase in size of gingiva is known as gingival enlargement. It is a result of interaction between host and variety of other factors. Classification Of Gingival Enlargement According to etiologic factors and pathologic changes, gingival enlargements are: inflammatory enlargement Chronic Acute. … [Read more...] about Gingival Enlargement: Causes, Classification, and Management