In order to achieve this goal, maintenance therapy has the following objectives: 1. Preservation of alveolar bone support, by maintaining or even improving bone height after periodontal therapy 2. Maintenance of stable clinical attachment 3. The prevention…
Research shows that malocclusions have significant links to serious conditions, such as periodontal disease, diabetes and heart disease. Studies even suggest that the chance of an adult with malocclusion having periodontal disease is up by 50 percent. How Malocclusion Can Lead to Periodontal Disease Crowded or crooked teeth can lead to inefficient cleaning. The areas that cannot be reached by brushing can become areas that promote plaque build-up and gum infection. This may lead to periodontal disease, which is strongly linked to a number of serious diseases such as kidney and heart conditions.…
During my periodontal office observation, the office had strong communication and kept co-workers up to date on what was going on around the office. The patient communication and connections were very good because they see these patients every four months. By seeing patients this often, it makes the connection that much stronger and personal. This office had one digital radiograph machine, iPads for intra-oral photographs, and CAT scans for implants. The office also had a PAN machine.…
In the article, Hormones: Their Effect on the Oral Cavity, it first talks about the cause of periodontal disease. It says that plaque is the primary factor in the development of periodontal disease along with systemic and local factor. In this article, the author explains how different hormones work in our body and how they can cause periodontal disease. For example, the ovaries produce sex hormones that play a role in the female reproductive system. These sex hormones, estrogen and progesterone can be increased through synthetic hormones.…
Phase II – Surgical To correct the periodontal defects occurring in this client I would suggest a particular therapy called Phase II Surgical Therapy. I would suggest two possible surgical therapies to the client. Firstly, I would recommend that the client should have an extraction of certain teeth (particularly the 37) since mastication, at this point of the progression of the periodontal disease, is reduced. Before these teeth are removed, it is important to advise the client that partial dentures would be required. Since exotoses were discovered in the client’s assessments “their surgical removal (before prosthesis construction) prevents the possibility of irritation of overlying oral mucosa by the tori” (Darby and Walsh, 2010).…
Oral diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are inflammation of the gums due to lack of brushing and flossing, irregular dental cleanings, tobacco use, heavy alcohol use, poor dietary choices, diabetes and medications that reduce saliva production. Oral diseases cause the gums to recede from the tooth and lead to tooth decay. Mexican Americans aged 35-44 years experience untreated tooth decay nearly twice as much as white, non-Hispanics. The greatest disparity among children aged 2-8 is seen in Mexican Americans. While 47.2% of adults have some form of periodontal disease, the greatest amount is among Mexican Americans.…
the cavity. The sponge absorbs the blood and helps to retain the clot formed. This helps in bone healing and regeneration of bone. In the third Group C of 7 patients autogenous tooth bone graft (AutoBT) was used to fill the cavity.…
Periodontal debridement is a procedure to remove deposits, such as calculus, from the tooth. This is important because when there are deposits on the teeth, the dentist or hygienist cannot thoroughly or effectively assess the patient for decay, infections, or disease. Also, calculus can harbor harmful bacteria that can cause disease and it also irritates the gingiva. There are many methods of removal of these deposits to provide relief and treatment for a patient. Acquired pellicle is an acellular, bacteria-free film that is composed of salivary glycoproteins.…
Various risk factors influence the progression of periodontitis and contribute towards the ability of bacteria to invade periodontal tissue. Consequently, the inflammatory process caused by bacterial infection, causes soft tissue destruction and bone loss (Berezow & Darveau, 2011). Stress and anxiety cause an increased level of adrenocorticotropic hormones, such as cortisol in blood and saliva. Cortisol has an immunosuppressive effect on the host, strengthening the ability for pathogenic bacteria to manifest in the gingival sulcus (Refulio, Rocafuerte, de la Rosa, Mendoza, & Chambrone, 2013).…
Conclusions and Future Study In conclusion, it is necessary as oral health care providers to recognize the link between the patient’s systemic health and oral health. Further testing is needed to determine if there is a direct correlation between OSAS and periodontitis. However, there is an indirect link between the signs and symptoms of OSAS and the development of periodontitis.…
Aging, injuries and diseases are the result of damaged or dying cells. By finding an understanding of how stem cells are controlled and how diseases develop, researchers will try to find new ways to treat patients. One of these new ways is regenerative medicine, which aims to restore normal functions by repairing or replacing damaged cells and tissues in patients. Research in regenerative medicine is bringing incredible improvements in science, technology, health and medicine. This research is helping improve methods of diagnosis, along with groundbreaking treatments for injuries and illnesses.…
Periodontitis and its relations to systemic health Periodontitis is considered to be an inflammatory disease which is characterized by destruction of the supporting structure of the teeth (periodontal ligament and alveolar bone). Its highly common and can change the quality of life of the affected patient. Periodontitis includes gingivitis, but the difference is that the gingivitis is reversible with good oral hygiene while in periodontitis is irreversible because it is extensive and is involved in the destruction of surrounding tooth structures. Periodontitis in its early stage is considered to be asymptomatic and usually no pain is present, but in advanced stages tooth mobility is involved; a number of factors cause the occurrence of periodontitis…
Stem Cell Therapy Special Topic Essay Stem cell therapy, also known as regenerative medication, has been an increasingly utilized therapy in recent years. The cells that are added to the body interact with the surrounding cells, making the regenerative process available to begin the healing process of the cells at the site of injury (R. (2014)). These therapies are used to heal common sport injuries, knee issues, diseases, arthritis, and many other crippling effects that may occur in the human body (R. (2014)). Many of the stem cells that are used from the therapies can come from bone marrow, fat, and blood from the patient or even cells from more controversial areas such human embryos. Stem cell therapy has shown a lot of promising effects,…
The study subjects were grouped into one of three groups: individuals who had periodontal disease treatment, individuals who had at least one other dental treatment (whether it be restorative, prosthetic or surgical), and finally, individuals who received no dental treatment. The medical cost for each group was calculated after a two-year period and displayed a reduction of cost when individuals who had periodontal treatment in the first year of the study were compared to those who were only treated in the second year. Those treated for periodontal disease with diabetes displayed a 9% associated reduction of in overall medical costs, CAD showed 16%, and CVD showed…
It is a serious infection which damages the tissues surrounding the tooth. The tissues which surround the tooth are the gum, the bone, the outer layer of hard tissue of the root of the toth and the ligaments which hold the tooth within its socket. In periodontitis, the gum tissues separate from the tooth and the bone holding the tooth is destroyed. Periodontitis is characterized by red and bleeding gums, deep valleys in between the tooth and the adjacent gum and may or may not present with loose teeth and the visibility of the root of the tooth. If left untreated, periodontal disease can lead to tooth…