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Periodontics

Supragingival calculus: visible, whitish/yellow, mineral source = saliva.

Subgingival calculus: harder, darker, mineral source = gingival crevicular fluid.

Both act as plaque-retentive factors, worsening periodontal disease.

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Periodontics

At 6 years of age, interdental papillary necrosis, ulceration, pain, bleeding, and pseudomembrane formation is seen in ANUG.

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Periodontics

Gingivectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove excess gingival tissue. It is typically performed when the enlargement of the gingival tissue is due to chronic inflammation or other local factors. However, if the enlargement is caused by an acute systemic disease, the surgical intervention could potentially exacerbate the underlying condition or lead to complications.

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Periodontics

The angulation and flexibility of the shank are crucial in determining the ability of an instrument to remove gross deposits of calculus. The shank of a dental instrument, such as a scaler or curette, must be designed to allow for proper access and manipulation around the curves and contours of teeth to effectively remove calculus. While the blade also plays a role, the shank's design is more influential in reaching and adapting to the tooth's surface.

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Periodontics

The finger rest established on tooth surfaces on the opposite side of the same arch is known as cross-arch finger rest.

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Periodontics

The apically displaced flap procedure is a common surgical technique in periodontology that achieves two goals: the elimination of periodontal pockets and an increase in the width of the attached gingiva. 

 By surgically moving the gingival flap in an apical direction, the procedure exposes more tooth structure and repositioning the gingival margin at a more apical level, thus reducing or eliminating the pocket depth and simultaneously increasing the amount of keratinized, attached gingiva.

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Periodontics

Plasma cell gingivitis is seen in individuals who chew peppermint-flavored chewing gum.

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Periodontics

Curettage involves removal of the inflamed soft tissue lining of the periodontal pocket.

Healing occurs by proliferation of epithelial cells from the adjacent gingival tissue.

Re‑epithelialization of the sulcus is usually complete within 1–2 weeks.

Connective tissue repair and maturation take longer (several weeks), but epithelial coverage is relatively rapid.

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Periodontics

Cervical abrasion is often caused by improper brushing techniques, particularly horizontal brushing, which can wear away the enamel and dentin at the cervical area of the teeth.

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Periodontics

ANUG patients will have higher levels of free cortisol in urine.

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