Periodontology

Semiology and specific examination of a patient with TMJ disorder I. Introduction The study of the temporomandibular joint in humans shows that it is totally linked to the dental system, by its physiology, as by its pathology. FREY, as early as 1902, defined this concept by speaking of the temporomandibular-dental joint. This notion was completed […]

ATM DISLOCATIONS 1. Definition:             a. Contusion: this is damage to the joint equipment without bone damage; these lesions can affect the capsule, the interarticular ligaments and the meniscus in isolation or together.      b. Sprain: Traumatic injury to the joint corresponds to an elongation of the ligaments which can lead to their partial or complete

Maintenance in Periodontology maintenance of periodontal health. bacterial after the end of active treatment and which occurs at regular intervals. Supportive periodontal therapy aims to: to achieve this goal. oral diseases, especially if combined with the action of interdental cleaning instruments, these are represented by: NB: Roll method: Brushing aids: the elimination of mechanical plaque

Corrective phase in Periodontology The corrective phase corresponds to complementary periodontal treatment which aims to create conditions limiting the risk of recurrence of periodontal disease. root surfaces allows a further improvement in clinical signs at 6 months, i.e.: o These results actually reduce the indications for surgery. The principle is that “surgery should be avoided

Re-evaluation in Periodontology Definition: The time of re-evaluation: (This time is necessary, after root planing, to obtain healing of the epithelial-connective tissue attachment). The different parameters of the re-evaluation: if there is an unexplained insufficient improvement in clinical signs or when a recurrence is suspected (bacterial analysis in these cases allows pathogens to be identified

Periodontal surgery General information, Goals, indications, contraindications, classification Periodontal surgery means any invasive, bloody intervention on the periodontal soft tissues and/or the alveolar bone. Since most forms of periodontal disease are plaque-related disorders, it is clear that this surgical treatment can only be considered as a complement to etiological therapy. The main goal of periodontal

Periodontal gingival curettage Some authors differentiate between gingival curettage in the case of gingival pocket (gingivitis) and subgingival (periodontal) curettage in the case of periodontal pocket (periodontitis). In any case, this therapeutic procedure aims to eliminate the soft tissues of the pocket without tearing the gingival wall. What is a pocket?????? Description : Represented by

External bevel gingivectomy (EBG) Definition: Gingivectomy: Gingivoplasty: Goals: Benefits: Disadvantages: GBE: Definition: GBE is a technique that involves gingival excision by incision followed by excision. The scalpel blade is inclined at 45° in the occulsal direction. Directions: Contraindications: Local contraindications: General contraindications: Instrumentation: Operating protocol: Clinical case: Intraoral asepsis (by asking the patient to rinse

Internal bevel gingivectomy GBI Directions: Contraindication: Principles of operation: Instrumentation: Protocol: Asepsis, anesthesia and marking of the pockets (done in the same way as for GBE): The second incision: Healing: Conclusion: Internal bevel gingivectomy GBI   Deep cavities may require root canal treatment to save the tooth.Dental veneers can correct stained or malformed teeth.Misaligned teeth can

THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES TO INTERRADICULAR LESIONS The logic of treatment of interradicular lesions is the same as that of periodontal therapy in general. Therapeutic aspects are grouped according to the degree of furcation involvement. The choice of therapy can be complex for practitioner because many treatments exist. Some treatments have stood the test of time and