Microbiology
The Periodontium
More Periodontium
Periodontal Conditions
Everything Else
100
Two neighboring epithelial cells are joined by what?
What are Desmosomes
100
The anatomical structure at the base of the sulcus
What is junctional epithelium
100
The thin layer of hard, mineralized tissue attached to the dentin
What is cementum
100
Pink Gingiva, moderate plaque biofilm, probings 6-8mm
What is periodontitis
100
Gingival papilla with a concave appearance
What is Cratered
200
Gingival epithelial cells attached to the basal lamina
What are Hemidesmosomes
200
Red, smooth, shiny surface, not part of the periodontium
What is the alveolar mucosa
200
1-3mm
What is normal pocket depth
200
Marginal erythema, glossy tissue, bleeding on gentle probing, probings 4mm or less
What is gingivitis
200
Gingival papilla that are enlarged
What is bulbous
300
If this substance was not present, the gingival connective tissue would be weak and fall apart
What is Extracellular Matrix
300
The coronal most edge of the gingiva
What is the marginal gingiva
300
Lymph nodes of the head and neck
What is where drainage of the periodontal tissues occur
300
The coronal most portion of the junctional epithelium is detached from the tooth surface in what state of the periodontitum
What is Periodontitis
300
Gingivitis and Periodontitis
What is Periodontal Disease
400
The mat of extracellular matrix that separates epithelial sheets from underlying connective tissue is called:
What is the Basal Lamina
400
Gingiva apical to the contact areas
What is interdental gingiva
400
Fibers that encircle the tooth in a ring-like manner
What is Circular Fibers
400
The migration of the attachment apparatus apical to the level of the CED due to the destruction of the fibers and bone that supports the teeth
What is attachment loss
400
Irreversible
What is Periodontitis
500
Cartilage, Lymph Nodes, Bone Marrow
What are examples of connective tissue
500
The space between the free gingiva and the tooth surface
What is the sulcus
500
The ends of periodontal ligament fibers that embed in bone and cementum
What is Sharpey's Fibers
500
Gingivitis may cause tissue margins to move in what direction?
What is coronal
500
Reversible
What is Gingivitis
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