Periodontal Disease
Disease which affects the periodontal tissues or regions including the gums, cementum,
periodontal membranes and alveolar bone.
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Gingivitis — Inflammation of gingival tissue without loss of connective tissues.
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Gingiva Tissue — Soft tissues overlying the crowns of un-erupted teeth and encircling
the necks of those that have erupted, serving as the supporting structure for sub-adjacent
tissues.
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Periodontitis — Also known as pyorrhea, it is the inflammatory reaction of the
tissues surrounding a tooth or the root of a tooth.
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Plaque — A soft sticky substance that accumulates on teeth composed largely of
bacteria and bacterial derivatives.
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Alveolar Bone — The bone to which teeth are attached.
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Cementum — The hard connective tissue which covers the root of a tooth.
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Calculus — Hard deposit of mineralized plaque which is attached to crowns
and/or roots of teeth.
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