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Chapter 5: Contributory Factors for Periodontal Diseases (Traumatic…
Chapter 5: Contributory Factors for Periodontal Diseases
Dental Calculus
What is it?
Most important local contributing factor
-Calcified dental plaque
-No biofilm required
-Can be supra or subgingival
-Is always covered by plaque
-Often called Tarter
Reflection:
I am a heavy calculus builder and often need to have calculus removed by a dentist or dental hygienist.
Anatomic Factors
Dental Plaque is more likely to accumulate in areas that are hard to reach
-Root morphology plays a role in plaque accumulation.
Root Morphology
Tooth Position
Iatrogenic Factor
Procedures, techniques, and materials used in restorative dentistry that can result initiation of periodontal disease
Exodontics: Extractions
Orthodontics
Reflection: My gold crown occludes with one of my mandibular premolars, causing attrition on the mandibular premolar.
Traumatic Factors
Toothbrushing Trauma
Factitious Disease
Food Impact
Chemical Injury
Occlusion
Oral Piercings
Reflection: I have recession on two of my premolars due to excessive tooth brushing