Chapter 16: Periodontics Practice Flashcards

50 vocabulary flashcards based on Chapter 16: Periodontics, covering anatomy, symptoms, classifications, examination, and treatment methods.

Gingiva

gum tissue

Periodontal ligaments

One of the major tissues comprising the periodontium.

Cementum

One of the major tissues comprising the periodontium.

Alveolar bone process

One of the major tissues comprising the periodontium.

Plaque

A primary cause of periodontal disease.

Pellicle

adhering film on the surface of the teeth

Calculus

A hardening of matter contributing to the etiology of periodontal disease.

Tartar

A form of hardened matter that causes inflammation and periodontal disease.

Erythema

A symptom of gingival and periodontal disease characterized by redness.

Edema

A symptom of periodontal disease involving swelling.

Stippling

natural spotting or pigmentation on the gingival

Pocket formation

A symptom and pathological change associated with periodontal disease.

Recession

A symptom where the gingiva moves away from the tooth, often associated with pocket formation.

Exudate

A symptom of periodontal disease involving fluid or discharge from the tissues.

Mobility

A symptom of periodontal disease involving the movement of a tooth.

Gingival disease

A classification of disease that includes dental plaque involvement and nondental plaque tensions.

Chronic

A classification of periodontal disease, most common in adults, characterized by slow progression and inflammation.

Aggressive

this is a rapidly progressive disease, with dramatic bone detachment affecting a specific area. It is subclassified into localized and generalized.

Refractory

resistant to treatment; gingival tissue that will not heal

Systemic manifestation

A classification of periodontitis related to broader bodily conditions.

Necrotizing

A classification of periodontal disease involving tissue death.

Abscesses

A periodontal clinical classification often involving localized infections.

Traumatic lesions

Conditions classified under gingival disease caused by injuries.

Medical and dental history

A required component of periodontal examination and evaluation.

Extraoral structures

Structures outside the mouth that require assessment during a periodontal examination.

Periodontal probing depths

A measurement required to evaluate periodontal diseases.

Intraoral findings

Assessment of these findings is required for periodontal evaluation.

Index recording

A method used to measure and record plaque, oral hygiene, and other periodontal conditions.

Oral hygiene

practice of keeping the mouth clean and healthy to prevent dental disease and maintain overall oral health

Debris

Material measured and recorded during the assessment of periodontal conditions.

Periodontal pocket depth

A specific measurement recorded to evaluate the severity of periodontal disease.

Sulcus bleeding

designed to evaluate gingivitis and monitor oral hygiene effectiveness. It focuses on interproximal areas

Root furcation

The area where roots divide, which is measured and recorded for periodontal involvement.

Gingival margin

The edge of the gingiva, which is measured and recorded during evaluation.

Suppurative involvement

refers to the presence of pus (suppuration) as a result of an active inflammatory or infectious process, often within the tissues supporting a tooth.

Debridement

refers to the professional removal of plaque and tartar from the surfaces of teeth and gums.

Tooth and surface polishing

A nonsurgical procedure used in periodontal treatment and care.

Patient education

A nonsurgical method used to care for and prevent periodontal problems.

Correction of plaque retention factors

A nonsurgical intervention to help manage periodontal health.

Mucogingival excision

used to correct defects in shape, position, or amount of gingiva around the tooth; eliminates the pocket formation

Gingivectomy

excision of pocket tissue areas. One end of a pocket marker is inserted the entire depth of the pocket and squeezed until the opposite pointed tip penetrates the gingiva, thereby marking a setting for a surgical template pattern.

Gingivoplasty

• instrumental or laser surgical contour of gingival tissue to remove excessive tissue or pellicle edges.

Periodontal flap surgery

a loosened section of tissue is separated from the adjacent tissues to enable elimination of deposits and contouring of alveolar bone.

Osseous surgery

tissue surgery with alteration in bony support of the teeth.

Re-entry procedures

second-stage surgical procedure to enhance or improve conditions from a previous surgical procedure.

Vestibuloplasty

surgical alteration of the gingival mucous membrane in the vestibule of the mouth, including frenum reposition or frenectomy and change in muscle attachment.

Tissue regeneration

placement of a semipermeable membrane (Gore-Tex) beneath the flap to prevent ingrowth of epithelium between the flap and the defect; encourages the growth of new periodontal attachment

Endosteal

type of implant placement within the bone

Subperiosteal

implant placement beneath the periosteum and onto the bone.

Transosteal

implant placement through the bone.