Periodontitis

República Bolivariana de Venezuela.
Ministerio del poder popular para la educación.
Universidad Rómulo Gallegos.
Área de Odontología.
2ºaño Sección “16”.
Asignatura: instrumental II

ProfMarina Parima

Bachiller
Elio Romero CI: 22.286.974.
Manuel Da Silva CI:

Is It Periodontitis?
In a nutshell, periodontitis occurs when gingivitis is left untreated. Sincegingivitis and periodontitis share similar symptoms, early diagnosis is key to preventing progression. Only your dentist is able to confirm what problem you have.
What Causes Periodontitis?
Gum diseasegenerally develops because of improper brushing and flossing habits, although underlying medical conditions may have a correlation to greater incidence. The bacteria that are found in the mouth as aresult of these poor habits begin to affect the surrounding bone and tissues below the gumline.
As plaque and bacteria build up and begin to produce toxins, your body begins a process known as achronic inflammatory response. Put simply, the body begins to break down the gum tissue and supporting bone. The gingival sulcus becomes increasingly deeper, forming a periodontal pocket that continues totrap plaque, bacteria and food debris. As periodontitis continues to manifest, the patient is often unaware of the damage that is occurring, because symptoms often remain mild.
The bone loss anddestruction of the firmly attached gum tissues is permanent.
Periodontitis comes in many forms, all with specific factors contributing to its progression:
* Aggressive Periodontitis - This affectsnormally healthy people, developing rapidly and causing bone loss and destruction to the attached gingiva.
* Chronic Periodontitis - Perhaps the most common form of periodontitis, it mainlyoccurs in adults, although anyone (regardless of age) may develop it. Inflammation of the gingiva, bone loss and increased gingival recession may progress slower than with other forms of periodontitis....