Gingivitis: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment Classify the gingival and periodontal diseases and write in detail about plaque-associated gingivitis. Answer. Plaque-associated Gingivitis Plaque associated gingivitis is also known as gingivitis associated with dental plaque only or gingivitis. This disease is directly related to the plaque on the tooth surface. … [Read more...] about Gingivitis: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment
Periodontics
Chronic Periodontitis: Classification, Causes, and Progression
Chronic Periodontitis Classify gingival and periodontal diseases. Describe the characteristic features of slowly progressive periodontitis in detail. Answer. Classification of Gingival and Periodontal Disease: The classification by American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) 1999 (International Workshop for Classification of Periodontal Disease) is as follows: "Best … [Read more...] about Chronic Periodontitis: Classification, Causes, and Progression
Herpetic Ggingivostomatitis Symptoms and Treatment
Herpetic Ggingivostomatitis Acute Herpetic Gingivostomatitis is the viral infection caused by herpes simplex virus. It occurs in infants and children younger than 6 years of age but is also seen in adults. Primary infection with herpes simplex virus in the oral cavity results in a condition known as acute herpetic gingivostomatitis, which is an oral infection that is … [Read more...] about Herpetic Ggingivostomatitis Symptoms and Treatment
Pericoronitis Symptoms and Treatment
Pericoronitis Symptoms and Treatment The term pericoronitis refers to inflammation of gingiva in relation to crown of an incompletely erupted tooth. Pericoronitis occurs more frequently in mandibular third molar area. "Best Ways To Treat Pericoronitis Effectively" Pericoronitis Clinical Features The partially erupted or impacted mandibular third molar is the most … [Read more...] about Pericoronitis Symptoms and Treatment
Patterns of Bone Loss And Destruction in Periodontics
Bone Loss And Patterns Of Bone Destruction The Patterns of Bone Destruction in Periodontal Disease Horizontal bone loss Margins gutter Irregular bony margins Vertical or angular defects Osseous craters Bulbous bony contours Reverse architecture Ledges Furcation involvement Fenestration and dehiscence "Best Ways To Understand Bone … [Read more...] about Patterns of Bone Loss And Destruction in Periodontics