Periodontics

Dental Plaque Define dental plaque and give its Classification and composition, describe in detail the role of dental plaque in initiation and progression of periodontal disease. Or Define dental plaque. Discuss its role in etiology of periodontal disease. Or Define and classify plaque. Write its role in periodontal disease. Answer. Dental plaque: Dental plaque is Defined … [Read more...] about Dental Plaque

Materia Alba Write short note on Materia alba. Answer. Materia alba is a concentration of microorganisms, desquamated epithelial cells, leukocytes and a mixture of salivary proteins and lipids, with few or no food particles and it lacks regular pattern observed in plaque. It is a yellowish or grayish white, soft sticky deposit and is less adherent than dental plaque. … [Read more...] about Materia Alba

Wound Healing And Growth Factors Oral cavity contains more than 100 types of microorganisms still oral wounds heal as fast as any other wound in body. Justify. Answer. The rapid healing in oral mucosa is directly related to intrinsic characteristics of the oral tissue and not to environmental such as microflora. Oral epithelium has large amount of palmitic acid (16:0) … [Read more...] about Wound Healing And Growth Factors

Secondary Trauma From Occlusion And Periodontitis Write short note on secondary trauma from occlusion. Answer. When tissue injury occurs due to normal or excessive occlusal forces applied to teeth with a reduced support it is called as secondary trauma from occlusion. In secondary type of trauma from occlusion adaptive capacity of periodontium to withstand occlusal forces … [Read more...] about Secondary Trauma From Occlusion And Periodontitis

Teeth Grinding: Causes And Treatments Write short note on bruxism. Answer. Bruxism is defined as clenching/grinding of teeth when the individual is not swallowing or chewing. Bruxism Etiology It occurs due to mild occlusal disturbances. Gastrointestinal disturbances or endocrine disturbances. Due to emotional tension. In occupations like … [Read more...] about Teeth Grinding: Causes And Treatments