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Periodontal Disease
CH 16- Periodontal Disease
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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. | Bacterial Plaque; AKA Biofilm |
| Infection and inflammation of the gums and bone that surround and support the teeth. | Periodontal Disease |
| 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 |
| 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 |