Genetics & Systemic Conditions
This cytokine is associated with increased risk for severe periodontitis.
What is Interleukin-1 (IL-1)?
This soft deposit is loosely attached and easily removed, unlike plaque biofilm.
This landmark is the most reliable for determining clinical attachment loss.
What is the CEJ
This organism is commonly associated with necrotizing periodontal diseases.
What are spirochetes and fusiform bacillus?
This structure partially covers an erupting tooth.
What is an operculum?
This syndrome is associated with severe early-onset periodontitis and palm/sole hyperkeratosis.
What is Papillon-Lefevre syndrome
This is the main source of mineralization for subgingival calculus.
What is gingival crevicular fluid?
This describes a periodontal pocket where bone loss is horizontal & the base is superior to the alveolar crest
What is a suprabony pocket?
This is a key clinical feature that distinguishes necrotizing gingivitis.
What is punched-out papillae?
This is the most common cause of a gingival abscess.
What is a foreign body?
This inherited disorder affects connective tissue and leads to hyperextensible joints and fragile tissues.
What is Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?
These bacteria are associated with early colonization and are primarily gram-positive. (generic not specific bacteria)
What are cocci and rods?
This term describes disease that does not respond to previous therapy.
What is refractory periodontitis?
This systemic condition increases susceptibility to necrotizing periodontal disease.
What is immunosuppression?
This is the most common tooth associated with pericoronitis.
What is a mandibular third molar?
This condition requires bone marrow transplant as definitive treatment.
What is Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency?
This is why subgingival calculus is more tenacious than supragingival calculus.
What is its attachment to the root surface and penetration into cementum?
These are the three elements used to stage periodontitis.
What are severity, complexity, and extent/distribution?
This condition represents progression beyond necrotizing periodontitis into deeper tissues.
What is necrotizing mucositis?
This type of abscess originates from pulpal infection.
What is a periapical abscess?
This condition is associated with severe periodontal destruction due to impaired neutrophil function and immune deficiency.
What is Down syndrome?
This restoration defect contributes to plaque retention and localized periodontitis.
What is an amalgam overhang?
This pattern of periodontitis affects first molars and incisors and is associated with A. actinomycetemcomitans.
What is molar-incisor pattern periodontitis?
This severe condition can result from untreated necrotizing disease and is associated with extreme malnutrition.
What is Noma?
This is a major complication of a pericoronal abscess involving facial swelling and airway risk.
What is cellulitis?