19 Local Factors Contributing to Periodontal Disease

These flashcards encompass key vocabulary and concepts related to local factors contributing to periodontal disease, based on the provided lecture notes.

Local Contributing Factors

Secondary factors present in the oral cavity that contribute to periodontal disease.

Dental Calculus

Mineralized bacterial plaque biofilm that can lead to periodontal disease.

Supragingival Calculus Deposits

Deposits located coronal to the gingival margin, visible during clinical examination.

Malocclusion

Developmental anomaly associated with irregular alignment of teeth, predisposing areas to biofilm retention.

Cervical Enamel Projection (CEP)

Flat, triangular-shaped projection of enamel that can increase the risk of periodontal disease.

Overhanging Margins on Restorations

Restoration feature that complicates plaque biofilm removal.

Parafunctional Occlusal Forces

Forces resulting from conscious or unconscious tooth-to-tooth contact, such as clenching or bruxism.

Direct Damage Due to Food Impaction

Gingival inflammatory response triggered by wedging food between teeth.

Pathologic Potential of Calculus

Role of calculus in exacerbating periodontal disease through plaque retention.

Trauma from Occlusion

Damage to the periodontium caused by excessive occlusal forces.

Primary Trauma from Occlusion

Injury to healthy periodontium due to excessive occlusal forces.

Organic Portion of Calculus

10% to 30% of calculus, including materials derived from plaque biofilm.

Inorganic Portion of Calculus

Comprises 70% to 90% of calculus, primarily made up of calcium phosphate.

Direct Damage from Patient Habits

Injury to the periodontium resulting from improper use of plaque biofilm control aids.

Frenal Pull

Tension from lip movement that can negatively affect periodontal health.