Plaque or Calculus
A colorless, soft, sticky coating made up of communities of microorganisms that adhere to tooth surfaces.
Bacterial Plaque
Red, swollen, or tender gingiva. Loose or separating teeth. Pus around the teeth or gingival tissue are ______ of Periodontal Disease.
Signs and Symptoms
Commonly referred to as gums.
Gingiva
__% of the worldwide population has some form of periodontal disease.
10%
Also known as "Tartar". Hard, stone-like material that attaches to the tooth surface.
Calculus
Is the early stages. It includes inflammation, red, and swollen gingiva. Bleeding occurs during brushing and flossing.
Stage 1: Gingivitis
Bone that supports the tooth in its position within the jaw.
Alveolar Bone
Individual with Periodontal Disease have __ times the risk of having a stroke.
3
Found on the clinical crowns of the teeth, above the margin of the gingiva.
Supragingival Calculus
Begins to see inflammation spreading; supporting bone is lost, teeth loosen, with receding gums.
Stage 3: Moderate periodontitis
Inflammation of the gingival tissue.
Gingivitis
Women with severe Periodontal Disease have __ times the risk of having PLBW (Preterm low-birthweight) babies compared with women with little or no periodontal disease.
7
The formation of ______ causes an inflmatory response and will damage the gingival tissue and, eventually, the loss of the alveolar bone.
Bacterial Plaque
Involves inflammation of the gingiva and surrounding tissues that results in severe bone loss.
Stage 4: Advanced periodontitis
Infection and inflammation of the the gums and bone that surround and support the teeth.
Periodontal Disease
It affects over __% of adults 65 years and older.
70%
Calculus forms on root surfaces below the gingival margin and can extend into the periodontal pockets.
Subgingival Calculus
Includes bacteria/plaque beginning to collect, leading to infection, with periodontal pockets beginning to form. Inflammation of the gingiva and the surrounding tissues that results in early bone loss.
Stage 2: Early Periodontitis
Inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth.
Periodontitis
Over __% of American adults aged 30 years and older have some sort of Periodontal Disease.
47%