Periodontal Osseous Defects Write short note on types of osseous defects. Answer. Osseous defects are those defects which are formed as a result of destruction of alveolar bone due to periodontal disease. Various Types of Osseous Defects According to Goldman and Cohen (1958) One-walled defect Two-walled defect Three-walled defect Combined … [Read more...] about Periodontal Osseous Defects
Pocket Elimination Therapy
Pocket Elimination Therapy Enumerate the methods of pocket elimination. Describe the rationale and procedure of modified Widman flap surgery. Answer. The methods of pocket elimination are as follows: New attachment techniques: Excision new attachment procedure. Ultrasonic curettage Removal of pocket wall: Retraction or shrinkage by scaling and root … [Read more...] about Pocket Elimination Therapy
Mucogingival Surgery
Mucogingival Surgery What are indications for mucogingival surgery? Describe apically displaced flap surgery. Answer. Mucogingival surgery refers to periodontal surgical procedures designed to correct defect in morphology, position and/or amount of gingiva surrounding the teeth. Mucogingival Surgery Indications Augmentation of edentulous ridge. Prevention of ridge … [Read more...] about Mucogingival Surgery
Types Of Incisions
Types Of Incisions Write short note on internal and external bevel incisions. Answer. Internal Bevel Incision The internal bevel incision is basic to most of the periodontal flap procedures. It is also known as first incision as it is the initial incision in reflection of periodontal flap. It is also known as reverse bevel incision as its bevel is in the reverse … [Read more...] about Types Of Incisions
Localized Juvenile Periodontitis
Localized Juvenile Periodontitis Define aggressive periodontitis (local juvenile periodontitis). Write in detail on the etiology behind local juvenile periodontitis and elaborate on its clinical features, radiological features and treatment plan. Answer. Etiology of Local Juvenile Periodontitis Microbiological Presence of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans is a … [Read more...] about Localized Juvenile Periodontitis