Periodontium
The periodontium consists of how many components?
4
What is the color of the gingiva in health?
Pink
In gingivitis the color of the gums appear_____.
Red
In periodontitis the ____ appear red in color.
Gums
How many times a day should one brush their teeth?
2 times
The cementum is a thin layer of mineralized tissue that covers the ______ of the tooth.
Root
Firm
What occurs when brushing because the gums are irritated?
Bleeding
Periodontitis is the ____ stages of periodontal disease.
late
The required time to brush ones teeth is?
2 minutes
The ______ forms the socket that supports the tooth.
Bone
Healthy gums do not ____ while brushing or flossing.
Bleed
Gingivitis is _______ with proper oral hygiene.
reversible
Recede
When brushing what level of pressure should be applied?
soft
The component that forms a seal around the tooth and holds the teeth in place while chewing is known as the ______?
Gingiva
Healthy gums have a _____ edge appearance.
Bone _____ does NOT occur in gingivitis.
loss
Periodontitis is differentiated from gingivitis because of the occurrence of ____ loss.
Bone
The motion required to effectively brush ones teeth is?
Circular, vibratory motion.
What component of the periodontontium forms an attachment from the bone to the cementum of the tooth?
Periodontal Ligament Fibers (PDL)
Approximately 40% of the population has the orange peel appearance on there gums which is known as?
Stippling
The sticky biofilm that appears on the surface of the teeth after eating and before brushing is called_____?
Plaque
Periodontitis is ________ and can only be maintained in a stable state.
Irreversible
The brush should be angled to a certain degree against the gums, what is the degree?
45 degree angle