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Understanding Gingival Crevicular Fluid (GCF): Its Role in Inflammation and Diagnosis "Understanding the role of GCF in gum health and disease" Host Response Basic Concept GCF is an inflammatory exudate. Justify? Answer. Waerhaug, Brill and Krasse (1950) introduced fiter paper in the gingival sulci of dogs that had previously been injected IM with florescein, within 3 … [Read more...] about Understanding Gingival Crevicular Fluid (GCF): Its Role in Inflammation and Diagnosis

Stages of Gingivitis: From Initial Lesion to Advanced Inflammation Question 1. Describe the development and clinical features of gingivitis. Answer. Page and Schroeder (1976) classified the progression of gingival and periodontal inflammation on the basis of clinical and histological evidences. They divided progressing lesion into following stages. "Understanding the … [Read more...] about Stages of Gingivitis: From Initial Lesion to Advanced Inflammation

Genetic Factors Associated With Periodontal Disease Write short note on clinical implication of genetic studies and its future in periodontology. Or Write short note on future of genetic studies in periodontology. Answer. Clinical Implications of Genetic Studies "Common challenges in identifying genetic risk factors for periodontal disease" Genetic studies may prove … [Read more...] about Genetic Factors Associated With Periodontal Disease

Trauma From Occlusion When occlusal forces exceeds the adaptive capacity of tissues, tissue injury results which is called as trauma from occlusion or occlusal trauma. Orban and Glickmanetal (1968) Trauma from Occlusion is defined as “damage in the periodontium caused by stress on the teeth produced directly or indirectly by the teeth of the opposing jaw”. Classification … [Read more...] about Bruxism, Clenching, and Occlusal Neurosis

Calculus And Other Etiological Factors Including Food Impaction Write short note on dental calculus. Or Write short answer on calculus. Answer. Dental calculus is an adherent, calcified or calcifying mass that forms on the surfaces of teeth and dental appliances: Dental Calculus Types Depending upon the position of calculus in relation to marginal gingiva it is … [Read more...] about Prevent Dental Calculus: Causes, Effects & Prevention Tips