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Periodontal Disease
CH 14- Periodontal Disease
Question | Answer |
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Term for the plaque adhered to tooth structure that becomes mineralized by calcium and phosphate salts from saliva. | Calculus |
Term for inflammation of the gingival tissue. | Gingivitis |
Term for a colorless, soft, sticky coating made up of communities of microorganisms adhering to oral structures; aka-plaque. | Oral Biofilm |
Term referring to the periodontium. | Periodontal |
Term for the inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth. | Periodontitis |
Term for the structures that surround, support, and are attached to the teeth. | Periodontium |
A procedure in which a dental endoscope is used subgingivally. | Perioscopy |
Term for a colorless, soft, sticky coating made up of communities of microorganisms adhering to oral structures; aka-biofilm. | Plaque |
Term referring to the area below the gingiva. | Subgingival |
Term referring to the area above the gingiva. | Supragingival |