Dr.Gourav Sharma

Calculus

  Definition Dental calculus is an adherent, calcified or calcifying mass that forms on the surfaces of teeth and dental appliances. It is covered on its external surface by vital, tightly adherent, nonmineralized plaque. Types: Depending upon the position of calculus in relation to the marginal gingiva it is classified as: 1. Supragingival calculus. 2. […]

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Gingival Inflammation

INTRODUCTION Inflammation of gingiva is termed as gingivitis. The plaque microorganisms can exert its effect on perio- dontium by releasing certain products (e.g. collagenase, hyaluronidase, protease, chondroitin sulfatase) which can cause damage to the epithelial and connective tissue constituents. The intercellular spaces between the junctional epithelial cells are destroyed and may permit the bacterial products

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Dental Plaque

Dental Plaque is an adherent intercellular matrix consisting primarily of proliferating microorganisms, along with a scattering of epithelial cells, leukocytes and macrophages. Plaque Plaque can also be defined as the soft deposits that form the biofilm adhering to the tooth surface or other hard surfaces in the oral cavity, including removable and fixed restorations. Dental

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Smoking and Periodontal Diseases

EFFECT OF SMOKING ON THE ETIOLOGY AND PATHOGENESIS VOF PERIODONTAL DISEASE Microbiology Smokers had higher level of Bacteroides forsythus. Smokers do not respond to mechanical therapy and this is associated with increased level of B.forsythus, A. actinomycetemcomitans and P. gingivalis remaining in the pocket after therapy when compared to nonsmokers. Eikenella nodatum, Fusobacterium nucleatum, S.

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Oral Malodor

INTRODUCTION Halitosis is a term used to describe noticeably unpleasant odor exhaled in breathing. It is a general term used to describe the unpleasant breath regardless of its sources, oral or non-oral. Whereas, oral malodor is the term especially used to describe the odor from the oral cavity. Halitosis which is in synonym with breath

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