periodontitis
Severe gum infection
Periodontitis is a serious gum disease in which infection damages the soft tissue and bone supporting the teeth.
Left untreated, it leads to tooth loss.
The condition develops when gingivitis—inflammation of the gums—progresses deeper: The dentist said my bleeding gums had advanced to periodontitis.
Treatment ranges from deep cleaning to surgery.
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
- interleukinsImmune cell signaling proteins
- prostaglandinsLipid-derived signaling compounds
abscess · suppuration · pus · edema · halitosis · tenderness
Sweeping motion with bristles
- flossingInterdental string hygiene
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
- prophylaxisPreventive medical treatment
- hygienistOral care specialist
Climbing or resizing
- gingivectomyExcision of gum tissue
- chlorhexidineMedical-grade antimicrobial compound
- debridementRemoving damaged tissue surgically
- extractionAct of removing
Fabric compartments in clothing
- recessionProlonged economic decline
- prognosisPredicted disease course
- extractionAct of removing
Adhesive layer of microorganisms
- colonizationForeign territorial takeover
- endotoxinsToxins within bacterial membranes
- spirochetesCoiled, motile bacteria
- anaerobesOrganisms surviving without oxygen
swelling
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
- interleukinsImmune cell signaling proteins
prostaglandins · abscess · suppuration · pus · edema · halitosis · tenderness
brushing
Sweeping motion with bristles
- flossingInterdental string hygiene
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
- prophylaxisPreventive medical treatment
scaling
Climbing or resizing
- gingivectomyExcision of gum tissue
- chlorhexidineMedical-grade antimicrobial compound
- debridementRemoving damaged tissue surgically
pockets
Fabric compartments in clothing
- recessionProlonged economic decline
- prognosisPredicted disease course
- extractionAct of removing
biofilm
Adhesive layer of microorganisms
- colonizationForeign territorial takeover
- endotoxinsToxins within bacterial membranes
- spirochetesCoiled, motile bacteria
- dentistrydentist, teeth, tooth, dentists, dental care
- Dental Issuescavities, tooth decay, gum disease, toothache, dental caries
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- gum diseasegum disease, gum inflammation, gum infection, pyorrhea, trench mouth
- gum healthgums, gingiva, gum disease, gum recession, bleeding gums
- inflammationacute inflammation, chronic inflammation, pain, heat, swelling
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