Chapter 032. Oral Manifestations of Disease (Part 2)
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Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease accounts for more tooth loss than caries, particularly in the elderly. Like dental caries, chronic infection of the gingiva and anchoring structures of the tooth begins with formation of bacterial plaque. The process begins invisibly above the gum line and in the gingival sulcus. Plaque, including mineralized plaque (calculus), is preventable by appropriate dental hygiene, including periodic professional cleaning. Left undisturbed, chronic inflammation ensues and produces a painless hyperemia of the free and attached gingivae (gingivitis) that typically bleeds with brushing. If ignored, severe periodontitis occurs, leading to deepening of the physiologic sulcus and destruction...
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