Drugs Used In Treatment Of Periodontal Diseases. Antiplaque and anticalculus agents Antibiotics used to treat periodontal diseases Anti-inflammatory drugs. "What are the drugs used in treating periodontal diseases?" Classification of Drugs Depending on AntimicrobialEfficacy and Substantivity First generation agents: Reduce plaque score by 20 to 50%, efficacy … [Read more...] about Drugs Used In Treatment Of Periodontal Diseases
Periodontics
Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis
Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis Classify periodontitis. Describe the etiology, clinical features, radiographic appearance and management of generalized aggressive periodontitis. Answer. Classification of Periodontitis Chronic Periodontitis Localized: Less than 30% of sites involved. Generalized: More than 30% of sites involved. Slight: 1–2 mm clinical … [Read more...] about Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis
Aggressive Periodontitis
Treatment of Aggressive Periodontitis Answer. Aggressive periodontitis is defined as a disease of periodontium occurring in an otherwise healthy adolescent which is characterized by rapid loss of alveolar bone but more than one tooth of permanent dentition. The amount of destruction present does not commensurate with the amount of local irritants. Aggressive Periodontitis … [Read more...] about Aggressive Periodontitis
Local Juvenile Periodontitis
Local Juvenile Periodontitis or Aggressive Periodontitis "What is local juvenile periodontitis and why does it occur?" 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 … [Read more...] about Local Juvenile Periodontitis
Gingival Bleeding on Probing
"What is gingival bleeding on probing and why does it occur?" Gingiva Bleeding on Probing Bleeding on probing is also known as gingival bleeding on probing. Bleeding on probing indicates an inflammatory lesion in both epithelium and the connective tissue that exhibits specific histologic differences compared with healthy gingiva. The two earliest signs of gingival … [Read more...] about Gingival Bleeding on Probing