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how many americans suffer from periodontitis

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Two in FIVE

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—% Adults 30 years and older

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42.2

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—% Severe Form
—% Mild to Moderate Form

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7.8
34.4

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SKIPPED
Tx plans
Phase 1
(7)

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*OHI with patient motivation
*Marijuana cessation
*Caries control
*Consult orthodontics for mandibular alignment
*Microbiological testing
*SRP 4 quadrants w/ antibiotic adjunctive therapy
*Re-evaluation after phase I

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Tx plans
Phase 2

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Osseous recontouring and Guided Tissue Regeneration

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Tx plans
Phase 3

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None

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Tx plans
Phase 4
(3)

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*Periodontal maintenance 1x/month (first 6 months)
*Bimonthly until 12 months
*Then keep 3 months follow-up

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Court Dictated Role
(4)

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Diagnose periodontal disease
Inform the patient of clinical findings
Refer patient to a Periodontist, or treat themselves
Treat to the current standard of care

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Dentist’s Responsibilities
Professional
Legal
Ethical

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To diagnose disease,
inform the patient of
existing disease, and
to refer or offer
appropriate treatment

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Gingivitis

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“Gingivitis is the inflammation of the
gingival tissues without loss of
connective tissue attachment.”

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Periodontitis

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“Periodontitis is the inflammation of
the gingival tissues with apical
migration of junctional epithelium
with concomitant loss of connective
tissue attachment and bone.”

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Probing Depth

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“Probing depth is the distance from
the soft tissue margin to the tip of
the periodontal probe.”

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Pockets are classified as
Shallow (—mm);
Moderate (—mm);
Severe (—mm)

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1-3
4-6
≥ 7

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Clinical Attachment Level

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“Clinical attachment level (CAL) is the
distance from the cementoenamel
junction (CEJ) to the tip of the
periodontal probe during normal
probing.”

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Chronic Periodontitis
Mild (Incipient):
Moderate:
Severe:

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1-2 mm CAL
3-4 mm CAL
≥ 5mm CAL

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Chronic Periodontitis
Localized:
Generalized:

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less than 30% teeth involved
more than 30% teeth involved

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Aggressive Periodontitis
Not classified as mild/moderate/severe
Assumed all aggressive cases are severe due to
the (2)

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rate of destruction and/or the age of onset

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Aggressive Periodontitis
Localized:
Generalized:

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1st molars and incisors
1st molars, incisors, and ≥ 3 other
teeth

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STAGING
Based upon
(2)

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  • Severity of the case
  • Complexity of the case
    management
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STAGING
Consider
(7)

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  • CAL
  • Amount and % of bone loss
  • PD
  • Presence/extent of ridge
    defects
  • Furcation involvement
  • Tooth mobility
  • Tooth loss due to periodontitis
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GRADING
Consider biologic features
(3)

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  • Rate of disease progression
  • Risk of further advancement
  • Potential threats to general
    health (eg. smoking, diabetes)
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GRADING
Grade A, B, C

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  • A: low risk of progression
  • B: moderate risk
  • C: high risk
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Gingiva
Macroscopic (clinical features)
(4)

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  • Marginal Gingiva
  • Gingival Sulcus
  • Attached Gingiva
  • Interdental Gingiva
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Gingiva
Microscopic
(2)

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  • Gingival Epithelium
  • Gingival Connective Tissue
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Marginal Gingiva (4)
Unattached or free Sulcus epithelium adjacent to tooth About 1 mm in depth Up to 3 mm still considered normal
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In ---% of cases, marginal gingiva is demarcated from the attached gingiva by a free gingival groove
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Gingival Sulcus (2)
Not attached to enamel or cementum Bounded apically by the free gingival groove (50% incidence) on the oral epithelium (if present)
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If attachment loss occurs then referred to as a
PERIODONTAL POCKET
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Attached Gingiva formula
KG – PD = attached gingiva
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Attached Gingiva (4)
Bordered apically by the mucogingival junction Bound to underlying periosteum of alveolar bone Firm, resilient Varies in width: Maxillary and Mandibular
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Interdental Gingiva (3)
It occupies the embrasure The interproximal space beneath the area of tooth contact (Col) Pyramidal or col shaped
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Gingival Epithelium * Predominately --- in nature * As a (4) barrier * To protect
cellular mechanical/chemical/water/microbial the deep structures while allowing for a selective interchange with the oral environment.
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Gingival Connective Tissue * Composed primarily of * Also known as * The gingival fibers are arranged in --- groups
collagen fibers and ground substances “lamina propria”. It consists of a papillary layer and a reticular layer. 3
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3 different areas defined from the morphological and functional characteristics
* Oral Epithelium * Sulcular epithelium (~1 mm) * Junctional Epithelium (~ 1mm)
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* Oral Epithelium (2)
* Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium * Turnover of 30 days
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* Oral Epithelium (2)
* Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium * Turnover of 30 days
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* Sulcular epithelium (~1 mm) (3)
* Unattached to enamel * Non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium * Lacks stratum corneum and granulosum; Langerhans cells
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* Junctional Epithelium (~ 1mm) (3)
* Attached by hemidesmosomes * Non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium * High turnover rate (7-10 days)
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Oral Epithelium * Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium (4)
* Stratum corneum * Stratum granulosum * Stratum spinosum * Stratum basale
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* Sulcular epithelium (~1 mm) Importance
it is a semi-permeable membrane against bacterial products passing into underlying tissue
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Junctional Epithelium (~ 1mm) * Attachment to the tooth surface via
hemidesmosomes and non-collagenous proteins (proteoglycans & glysosaminoglycans)
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Development of Gingival Sulcus (4)
* Once the enamel is fully developed, the ameloblasts (AB) reduce in height and form “reduced enamel epithelium (REE)” together with other cells. * Oral epithelium (OE) and REE show increased mitotic activity and form a joint epithelial mass. * When the tooth penetrates the oral mucosa, the mass transforms into the junction epithelium (JE). * In the later phase of the process, all cells of the REE were replaced by that of JE.
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Gingival Connective Tissue * ---% collagen fibers, ---% fibroblasts, ---% matrix, vessels and nerves.
60 5 35
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Gingival Connective Tissue * ---% collagen fibers, ---% fibroblasts, ---% matrix, vessels and nerves.
60 5 35
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The gingival fibers are oriented with functions (3)
* To brace the marginal gingiva against tooth * To provide rigidity, * To unite the marginal gingiva with the cementum and adjacent attached gingiva
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Gingivodental group (Dentogingival)
Cementum → gingiva
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Circular group
Around the tooth in the gingiva
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Transeptal group
Connecting cementum of two adjacent teeth
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Fibers that are in close proximity to the alveolar crest contribute to the connective tissue attachment component of the
“Biologic Width”
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Gingival Crevicular Fluid Can be represented as either a
transudate (healthy) or an exudate (inflamed) from the gingival connective tissue and blood vessels.
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GCF * The main route:
basement membrane -> JE intercellular space-> sulcus
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GCF * The biochemical factors (cytokines, enzymes, antibodies, etc.) in the GCF could potentially serve as
diagnostic or prognostic biomarkers.
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GCF * Functions: (3)
* Cleanse materials * Improve adhesion of the epithelium to the tooth through plasma proteins * Possesses antimicrobial properties
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Correlation of Clinical and Microscopic Features (4)
* Color * Contour * Consistency * Texture
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* Color
* Coral pink, melanin (variable)
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* Contour (2)
* Scalloped or flattened outline * Depends on location (ant./posterior)
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* Consistency
* Firm and resilient
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* Texture
* Stippling
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Stippling * Represents the * Is a form of adaptive * ~ ---% of population
microscopic depressions and elevations created by the connective tissue projections within the gingival tissue specialization or reinforcement for function 40
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The gene of the underlying --- determines the covering epithelium
connective tissue
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PDL
A complex vascular and highly cellular connective tissue that surrounds the tooth root and connecting to the alveolar bone
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PDL consists of (3)
* Periodontal fibers * Cellular elements * Ground substances
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PDL Fibers * Contains (4)
Collagen I, III and IV * Sharpey’s fibers
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Sharpey’s fibers:
the terminal portions of the collagen fibers embedded in the root cementum and the bundle bone
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PDL Fibers (5)
* Alveolar crest * Horizontal * Oblique * Apical * Interradicular
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PDL Fibers * Alveolar crest (2)
* Cementum → crest alveolar bone * Prevents extrusion and lateral movements
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PDL Fibers * Horizontal (2)
* Cementum → alveolar bone at 90º * Opposes lateral forces
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PDL Fibers * Oblique (3)
*Largest group * Cementum → alveolar bone coronal direction * Resists vertical masticatory forces
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PDL Fibers * Apical (2)
* Cementum → apical alveolar bone * Resists tipping
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PDL Fibers * Interradicular (2)
* Cementum → furcation bone * Resist luxation and tipping
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PDL Cells * Connective tissue cells (3)
* Fibroblasts * Cementoblasts * Osteoblasts & osteoclasts
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* Fibroblasts (2)
* The most abundant one * Synthesize and degrade intracellular collagens
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* Epithelial cells of Malassez
* Remnants of Hertwig’s root sheath
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* Immune system cells
* Neutrophils, lymphocytes, macrophages, etc.
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* Nerve fibers
* Pain, pressure, tactile, stretch
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Functions of PDL (3)
* Physical functions Formative and remodeling functions Nutritional and sensory functions
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* Physical functions * Contain (2) * Absorbs --- * Suspensory mechanism attaching the --- * Maintains --- in the relationship to the teeth
blood vessels & nerves occlusal forces and transmits occlusal force to the bone teeth to the bone gingival tissue
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* Formative and remodeling functions
* Cells could respond to occlusal force and participate in the formation and resorption of cementum/bone/collagens
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* Nutritional and sensory functions (2)
* Supplies nutrients to cementum/bone/gingiva * Transmits pressure and pain via trigeminal pathways
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PDL Space The normal width of PDL is approximately
0.2 mm
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PDL Space * --- functions can affect PDL space * Within physiologic limits, PDL accommodates increased force with an * When the force exceeds the adaptive capacity ->
Occlusal increased width, thickened fiber bundles, and increased numbers of Sharpey’s fibers. trauma from occlusion.
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Cementum * A specialized mineralized tissue (2)
* Inorganic content (45-50%) is mainly hydroxyapatite, < bone/dentin/enamel * Organic matrix (50-55%) is mainly composed of type I and type III collagen
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Cementum * Contains no blood or lymph vessels, no nerves, and grows by continuing deposition * It’s different from --- * The highest rate of formation is in the ---regions * The greatest thickness is in ---
bone apical apical third and the furcation areas
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Two main types of cementum * Acellular (primary) * Cellular (secondary)
* Found in coronal portion of root * Found in apical portion of root
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Two major sources of collagen fibers
* Sharpey’s fiber * Fibers that belong to cementum matrix
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* Sharpey’s fiber
* extrinsic - from fibroblasts
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* Fibers that belong to cementum matrix
* Intrinsic - from cementoblasts
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Functions of Cementum (4)
* Attaches the principal PDL fibers to the root (main function) * Contributes to the process of repair after damage to the root surfaces * Adjusts the tooth position to new requirements* It compensates for tooth eruption * Protects dental pulp/dentin
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CEJ Gap between enamel and cementum
5-10%
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CEJ End-to-end
30%
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CEJ Cementum overlapping enamel
60-65%
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Exposed Cementum (4)
* Rough surface texture facilitates plaque adherence * Porosities facilitate attachment of calculus * Porosities facilitate absorption of bacterial enzymes (i.e. endotoxin) * Smear layer inhibits attachment of connective tissue
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Alveolar Process * The portion of the maxilla and mandible that
forms and supports the tooth sockets.
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Alveolar Process * The portion of the maxilla and mandible that forms and supports the tooth sockets. * A tooth dependent structure:
It forms when the tooth erupts and disappears gradually after tooth extraction
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Alveolar Process * Contains blood or lymph vessels, and attachment of PDL fibers (Sharpey’s fibers) (2)
* Nerves are not in the bone but in the periosteum * Vascular pathways from gingiva into supporting alveolar bone
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Alveolar Process Shape Depends on interdental distance, tooth contours, root contours * Anterior: * Posterior:
Scalloped Flattened Scallop
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Distance from CEJ in health
* 1 to 1.5 mm * 1.5-2 mm in adult (taking into account the biologic width concept)
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Alveolar Process Components (3)
* External plate: cortical bone * Inner socket wall: thin cortical bone * Spongy bone: cancellous trabeculae
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* Inner socket wall: thin cortical bone (3)
* Alveolar bone proper * Bundle bone * Lamina dura:radiographic term
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*Basal bone is located --- but unrelated to the teeth.
apically
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Cancellous bone is found predominately in the
interdental & interradicular areas (less in facially/lingually)
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In adult humans, more cancellous bone in the --- than in the ---.
maxilla, mandible
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Usually in the mandible, there is thicker cortical bone and --- cancellous bone.
less
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Alveolar Process * Thin --- cortical plates overlying root surfaces
facial and lingual
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Alveolar Process * Lack of cancellous bone (so no progenitor cells) overlying many --- root surfaces
facial
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Alveolar Process * Increased
fibrosis and lipid cell content in marrow spaces (results in a decrease in progenitor cells) in adults > 40 years old
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* Dehiscence:
lack of bone on the facial/lingual of the tooth but with interproximal bone
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Fenestration:
lack of bone on the facial/lingual of the tooth resembling a “window”
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* Predisposing factors:
prominent root contours, malposition and roots with labial protrusion in combination of thin bony plate
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Periosteum (2)
* The periosteum is a fibrous sheath that lines the outer surface of bone. * Bundles of periosteal collagen fibers penetrate the bone, binding the periosteum to the bone.
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Periosteum Composed of two layers:
Fibrous layer: a dense, fibrous, vascular layer Osteogenic layer: a loose connective tissue inner layer, containing osteoprogenitor cells.
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