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Questions regarding the study of peridontal disease. From Modern Dental Assistin

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Referring to the area BELOW the gingiva   Subgingival  
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Referring to the area ABOVE the gingiva   Supragingival  
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Inflammation of the gingival tissues   Gingivitis  
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Another name for calculus   Tartar  
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Soft mass of bacteria deposits that cover tooth surfaces   Plaque  
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Inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth   Periodontitis  
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Procedure which a dental endoscope is used subgingivally   Perioscopy  
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It is associated with depression of the immune system. Studies have shown a link between this and periodontal attachment   Stress  
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Bone that supports the tooth in its position within the jaw. The alveolar socket is the cavity in the bone that surrounds the tooth   Alveolar bone  
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The space between the tooth and the free gingiva   Sulcus  
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Necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis   NUG  
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When doing perio charting, what color would you chart a measurement of 4?   Black  
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Calcium and phosphate salts in saliva that become mineralized and adhere to tooth surfaces   Calculus  
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Individuals with severe periodontal disease have 3.6 times the risk for what   Coronary heart disease  
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Almost 75% of American adults have some form of this and they are totally oblivious to it (stupid people!)   Periodontal disease  
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