What is periodontal disease?
* initial lesion
* early lesion
* established lesion
* advanced lesion
Initial lesion
Healthy gingiva are characterized by small numbers of leukocytes migrating towards the gingival sulcus and residing in the junctional epithelium. Sparse lymphocytes, and plasma cells in particular, may exist just after exiting small blood vessels deep within the underlying connective tissue of the soft tissue between teeth. The initial lesion appears within two to four days of gingival tissue being subjected to plaque accumulation. Periodontal diseases are infections of the gums and bone that surround and support the teeth. Periodontal disease is mostly seen in adults. Periodontal disease and tooth decay are the two biggest threats to dental health. Early lesion Features of the Early Lesion: - Accentuation of features of the initial lesion, such as the considerably greater loss of collagen
* initial lesion
* early lesion
* established lesion
* advanced lesion
Initial lesion
Healthy gingiva are characterized by small numbers of leukocytes migrating towards the gingival sulcus and residing in the junctional epithelium. Sparse lymphocytes, and plasma cells in particular, may exist just after exiting small blood vessels deep within the underlying connective tissue of the soft tissue between teeth. The initial lesion appears within two to four days of gingival tissue being subjected to plaque accumulation. Periodontal diseases are infections of the gums and bone that surround and support the teeth. Periodontal disease is mostly seen in adults. Periodontal disease and tooth decay are the two biggest threats to dental health. Early lesion Features of the Early Lesion: - Accentuation of features of the initial lesion, such as the considerably greater loss of collagen