Periodontics

Subgingival Plaque: Significance And Symbolism Write short note on subgingival plaque. Answer. Subgingival plaque is found below the gingival margin between the tooth and gingival circular tissue. It is usually thin, contained within the gingival sulcus or periodontal pocket and thus cannot be detected by direct observation. Its presence can be identifid only by … [Read more...] about Subgingival Plaque: Significance And Symbolism

Dental Plaque: Structure And Formation Dental plaque is Defined as an adherent intercellular matrix consisting primarily of proliferating microorganisms along with the scattering of epithelial cells, leucocytes and macrophages. Classification of Dental Plaque Based on the relationship to gingival margin Supragingival Coronal plaque: Plaque in contact with only … [Read more...] about Dental Plaque: Structure, Formation, Classification

Iatrogenic Factors In Periodontal Diseases Write short note on periodontal disease and iatrogenic factors. Answer. Iatrogenic factors are any dental procedures that contribute to the deterioration of the periodontal tissues, e.g. quality of dental restoration or prosthesis. Conservative Dentistry Factors Use of the rubber dam clamps, copper bands, matrix bands and … [Read more...] about Iatrogenic Factors In Periodontal Diseases

Pathologic Tooth Migration Pathologic tooth migration refers to the tooth displacement that results when balance among the factors that maintain physiologic tooth position is disturbed by periodontal disease. Pathologic tooth migration occurs most frequently in the anterior region, but posterior teeth may also be affected. The teeth may move in any direction and … [Read more...] about Pathologic Tooth Migration: Causes, Effects, and Treatment Strategies