1: Examination and Documentation
Case 1Examination and Documentation CASE STORY A 55‐year‐old Caucasian female presented with a chief complaint of: “My mouth is always dry, and I have difficulty swallowing.” She said, “I was…
Dental Hygiene
2: Emergency Situations and Provision of Appropriate Care
Case 2Emergency Situations and Provision of Appropriate Care CASE STORY A 33‐year old Caucasian male, smoker, presents for a new patient appointment. He has recently gained employment in a high‐stress…
2: Patient with Asthma
Case 2Patient with Asthma CASE STORY A 27‐year‐old female presents for an in‐office dental whitening appointment. Her last recare appointment was three months ago and, at that time, her oral…
1: Plaque‐Induced Gingivitis
Case 1Plaque‐Induced Gingivitis CASE STORY A 20‐year‐old Caucasian male presents for treatment. His chief complaint is “My gums bleed when I brush and it hurts to floss.” He has not…
1: Infection Control
Case 1Infection Control CASE STORY A 61‐year‐old female, presented with a chief complaint of: “I am here for my regular check‐up. I am very concerned with how you clean your…
3: Drug‐Induced Gingivitis
Case 3Drug‐Induced Gingivitis CASE STORY There are multiple cases in which drug‐induced gingivitis may occur. According to the American Academy of Periodontology there are an increasing number of medications that…
6: Periodontal Exam
Case 6Periodontal Exam Introduction The periodontium comprises the gingiva, periodontal ligament, alveolar bone, and the cementum. It provides support to the teeth, keeping them anchored in the maxilla and mandible….
Phase 1 Therapy
10.1055/b-0034-56522 Phase 1 Therapy • Initial Treatment 2—Causal, Antimicrobial Therapy by the Dental Team Traditional, Non-surgical Pocket Treatment FMT—Pharmacologically Supported “Full Mouth Therapy” Actual Phase 1 therapy—the second component of…
Periodontitis
10.1055/b-0034-56506 Periodontitis Periodontitis maintains its position as one of the most widespread diseases of mankind, but fortunately only ca. 5–10% of all cases are aggressive, rapidly-progressing forms (Ahrens & Bublitz…
Oral Pathologic Alterations of Gingiva and Periodontium*
10.1055/b-0034-56507 Oral Pathologic Alterations of Gingiva and Periodontium* As they traverse their clinical course, plaque-induced inflammatory gingival and periodontal diseases may be enhanced or co-initiated by hormonal disturbances and the…
Initial Treatment 1—
10.1055/b-0034-56520 Initial Treatment 1— • Oral Hygiene by the Patient The patient’s oral hygiene (plaque control) remains today the primary supportive pillar of periodontal prophylaxis. It also supports treatment, and…
Initial Treatment 1—
10.1055/b-0034-56521 Initial Treatment 1— • Creating Conditions that Enhance Oral Hygiene Tooth Cleaning—Supragingival Scaling Creation of Hygiene Capability Gingivitis Treatment Active professional treatment by the dentist or dental hygienist should…
HIV Infection—AIDS
10.1055/b-0034-56508 HIV Infection—AIDS The immune deficiency disease AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is caused by the HIV virus 1, a retrovirus. It is a complex virus, whose RNA genome (8,700 bases)…
Microbiology
10.1055/b-0034-56498 Microbiology Bacteria are present throughout life in a myriad of sites on and in the human body. The bacteria may be beneficial for the host, or of no consequence…
Data Collection—Diagnosis—Prognosis
10.1055/b-0034-56510 Data Collection—Diagnosis—Prognosis Before any therapy is undertaken, clinical and other relevant data must be collected, to serve as the basis for diagnosis and a preliminary prognosis. The clinician must…
Gingival Recession
10.1055/b-0034-56509 Gingival Recession Type VIII B 1 Recession of the marginal gingiva (classified as Type VIII B 1) may result from various etiologies, and can occur in various clinical manifestations,…
Phase 3 Therapy Periodontal Maintenance Therapy—Recall Dental Hygienists Rule!
10.1055/b-0034-56527 Phase 3 Therapy Periodontal Maintenance Therapy—Recall Dental Hygienists Rule! The long-term success of periodontal therapy depends less on the manner in which the case was actively treated (Phase 1…
Structural Biology
10.1055/b-0034-56496 Structural Biology “Structural biology” is a general term referring to the classical macromorphology and histology of tissues, as well as their function, including the biochemistry of the cells and…
Medications
10.1055/b-0034-56524 Medications Anti-microbial, Antibiotic, Anti-infective: Pharmacological Co-Treatment Host Factor Modulating Substances Anti-infectious Supportive Therapy—Antibiotics in Periodontitis Therapy The accumulation of bacteria upon the teeth represents the primary cause of gingivitis…
Microbial Diagnosis—Test Methods
10.1055/b-0034-56512 Microbial Diagnosis—Test Methods Microbiologic tests for the type and amount of marker bacteria are indicated primarily in aggressive periodontitis, refractory forms and patients manifesting severe periodontitis in conjunction with…
