Alveolar Bone Loss Discuss the patterns and pathogenesis of alveolar bone loss in periodontal disease. Answer. Pathogenesis of Alveolar Bone Loss in Periodontal Disease Bacterial plaque products induce the differentiation of bone progenitor cells into osteoclasts and stimulate gingival cells to release mediators that have the same effect. Plaque products and … [Read more...] about Alveolar Bone Loss
Periodontics
Healing Progression Of The Free Gingival Graft
Healing Progression Of The Free Gingival Graft Write short note on fate of free gingival autograft. Answer. Extent to which the connective tissue withstands the transfer to new location determines the fate of free gingival autograft. Maintenance of graft is initially by diffusion of fluid from the host bed, adjacent gingiva as well as alveolar mucosa. Fluid is a … [Read more...] about Healing Progression Of The Free Gingival Graft
Bone Loss And Patterns Of Bone Destruction
Bone Loss And Patterns Of Bone Destruction Describe the pathways of inflammation from gingiva to periodontal supporting tissues with appropriate diagrammatic presentation. Enumerate the various patterns of bone destruction in periodontitis and give a note on vertical or angular defects. Answer. Pathways of Inflammation from Gingiva to Periodontal Supporting Tissues … [Read more...] about Bone Loss And Patterns Of Bone Destruction
Periodontal Osseous Defects
Periodontal Osseous Defects Write short note on types of osseous defects. Answer. Osseous defects are those defects which are formed as a result of destruction of alveolar bone due to periodontal disease. Various Types of Osseous Defects According to Goldman and Cohen (1958) One-walled defect Two-walled defect Three-walled defect Combined … [Read more...] about Periodontal Osseous Defects
Pocket Elimination Therapy
Pocket Elimination Therapy Enumerate the methods of pocket elimination. Describe the rationale and procedure of modified Widman flap surgery. Answer. The methods of pocket elimination are as follows: New attachment techniques: Excision new attachment procedure. Ultrasonic curettage Removal of pocket wall: Retraction or shrinkage by scaling and root … [Read more...] about Pocket Elimination Therapy