1- Periodontal anatomy and microanatomy

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What is the periodontium composed of?

Gingiva, pdl, cementum, alveolar bone

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What are the main functions of the periodontium?

Fix tooth to bone tissue with some elasticity

Establish mucosa surface

Subject to morphological changes due to age, functional alterations and oral environment

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What 2 types is the periodontium divided into?

Insertion- made of cementum, pdl and alveolar bone- keeps tooth suspended in socket

Protective- made of gingiva and junctional epithelium- protects tissue of insertion periodontium by forming a barrier

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What is the gingival sulcus?

Space between tooth and gingiva, surrounds tooth

<p>Space between tooth and gingiva, surrounds tooth</p>
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What is the difference between the free gingiva and attached gingiva?

Peak of gingiva vs bonded down to bone

<p>Peak of gingiva vs bonded down to bone</p>
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What is the difference between periodontal health, gingivitis and periodontitis?

No inflammation, no pdl or bone destruction

Inflammation, no pdl or bone destruction

All

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What is stage 1