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70 relations: Abscess, Acid phosphatase, Alanine transaminase, Alkaline phosphatase, Alzheimer's disease, American Dental Association, Amoxicillin, Aspartate transaminase, Bacterial cellular morphologies, Bad breath, Biofilm, Bone resorption, Calculus (dental), Cefalexin, Chlorhexidine, Curettage, Dental floss, Dental plaque, Dentistry, Desquamative gingivitis, Diabetes, Epithelium, Ethanol, Eucalyptol, Food and Drug Administration, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Gamma-glutamyltransferase, Gingival sulcus, Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, Gums, Hydrogen peroxide, Immune system, Inflammation, Lachnospiraceae, Lautropia, Lipopolysaccharide, Lipoteichoic acid, Lymphadenopathy, Menthol, Methyl salicylate, Minocycline, Mouth breathing, Mouth ulcer, Mouthwash, Necrotizing gingivitis, Oral hygiene, Oral irrigator, Orofacial granulomatosis, Osteoporosis, ... Expand index (20 more) »
- Periodontal disorders
Abscess
An abscess is a collection of pus that has built up within the tissue of the body.
Acid phosphatase
Acid phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.2, systematic name phosphate-monoester phosphohydrolase (acid optimum)) is an enzyme that frees attached phosphoryl groups from other molecules during digestion.
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Alanine transaminase
Alanine transaminase (ALT) is a transaminase enzyme.
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Alkaline phosphatase
The enzyme alkaline phosphatase (ALP, alkaline phenyl phosphatase) is a phosphatase with the physiological role of dephosphorylating compounds.
See Gingivitis and Alkaline phosphatase
Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that usually starts slowly and progressively worsens, and is the cause of 60–70% of cases of dementia.
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American Dental Association
The American Dental Association (ADA) is an American professional association established in 1859 which has more than 161,000 members.
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Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic medication belonging to the aminopenicillin class of the penicillin family.
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Aspartate transaminase
Aspartate transaminase (AST) or aspartate aminotransferase, also known as AspAT/ASAT/AAT or (serum) glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (GOT, SGOT), is a pyridoxal phosphate (PLP)-dependent transaminase enzyme that was first described by Arthur Karmen and colleagues in 1954.
See Gingivitis and Aspartate transaminase
Bacterial cellular morphologies
Bacterial cellular morphologies are the shapes that are characteristic of various types of bacteria and often key to their identification.
See Gingivitis and Bacterial cellular morphologies
Bad breath
Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a symptom in which a noticeably unpleasant breath odour is present.
Biofilm
A biofilm is a syntrophic community of microorganisms in which cells stick to each other and often also to a surface.
Bone resorption
Bone resorption is resorption of bone tissue, that is, the process by which osteoclasts break down the tissue in bones and release the minerals, resulting in a transfer of calcium from bone tissue to the blood.
See Gingivitis and Bone resorption
Calculus (dental)
In dentistry, calculus or tartar is a form of hardened dental plaque. Gingivitis and calculus (dental) are periodontal disorders.
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Cefalexin
Cefalexin, also spelled cephalexin, is an antibiotic that can treat a number of bacterial infections.
Chlorhexidine
Chlorhexidine is a disinfectant and antiseptic with the molecular formula C22H30Cl2N10, which is used for skin disinfection before surgery and to disinfect surgical instruments.
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Curettage
Curettage, in medical procedures, is the use of a curette (French, meaning "scoop") to remove tissue by scraping or scooping.
Dental floss
Dental floss is a cord of thin filaments used in interdental cleaning to remove food and dental plaque from between teeth or places a toothbrush has difficulty reaching or is unable to reach.
See Gingivitis and Dental floss
Dental plaque
Dental plaque is a biofilm of microorganisms (mostly bacteria, but also fungi) that grows on surfaces within the mouth.
See Gingivitis and Dental plaque
Dentistry
Dentistry, also known as dental medicine and oral medicine, is the branch of medicine focused on the teeth, gums, and mouth.
Desquamative gingivitis
Desquamative gingivitis is an erythematous (red), desquamatous (shedding) and ulcerated appearance of the gums. Gingivitis and Desquamative gingivitis are periodontal disorders.
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Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus, often known simply as diabetes, is a group of common endocrine diseases characterized by sustained high blood sugar levels.
Epithelium
Epithelium or epithelial tissue is a thin, continuous, protective layer of compactly packed cells with little extracellular matrix.
Ethanol
Ethanol (also called ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol, drinking alcohol, or simply alcohol) is an organic compound with the chemical formula.
Eucalyptol
Eucalyptol (also called cineole) is a monoterpenoid colorless liquid, and a bicyclic ether.
Food and Drug Administration
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA or US FDA) is a federal agency of the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Fusobacterium nucleatum
Fusobacterium nucleatum is a Gram-negative, anaerobic bacterium, commensal to the human oral cavity, that plays a role in periodontal disease.
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Gamma-glutamyltransferase
Gamma-glutamyltransferase (also γ-glutamyltransferase, GGT, gamma-GT, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase) is a transferase (a type of enzyme) that catalyzes the transfer of gamma-glutamyl functional groups from molecules such as glutathione to an acceptor that may be an amino acid, a peptide or water (forming glutamate).
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Gingival sulcus
The gingival sulcus is an area of potential space between a tooth and the surrounding gingival tissue and is lined by sulcular epithelium.
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Gram-negative bacteria
Gram-negative bacteria are bacteria that unlike gram-positive bacteria do not retain the crystal violet stain used in the Gram staining method of bacterial differentiation.
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Gram-positive bacteria
In bacteriology, gram-positive bacteria are bacteria that give a positive result in the Gram stain test, which is traditionally used to quickly classify bacteria into two broad categories according to their type of cell wall.
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Gums
The gums or gingiva (gingivae) consist of the mucosal tissue that lies over the mandible and maxilla inside the mouth.
Hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound with the formula.
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Immune system
The immune system is a network of biological systems that protects an organism from diseases.
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Inflammation
Inflammation (from inflammatio) is part of the biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants.
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Lachnospiraceae
The Lachnospiraceae are a family of obligately anaerobic, variably spore-forming bacteria in the order Eubacteriales that ferment diverse plant polysaccharides to short-chain fatty acids (butyrate, acetate) and alcohols (ethanol).
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Lautropia
Lautropia is a genus of bacteria of the family Burkholderiaceae in the class Betaproteobacteria.
Lipopolysaccharide
Lipopolysaccharide, now more commonly known as Endotoxin, is a collective term for components of the outermost membrane of cell envelope of Gram-negative bacteria, such as E. coli and Salmonella.
See Gingivitis and Lipopolysaccharide
Lipoteichoic acid
Lipoteichoic acid (LTA) is a major constituent of the cell wall of gram-positive bacteria.
See Gingivitis and Lipoteichoic acid
Lymphadenopathy
Lymphadenopathy or adenopathy is a disease of the lymph nodes, in which they are abnormal in size or consistency.
See Gingivitis and Lymphadenopathy
Menthol
Menthol is an organic compound, more specifically a monoterpenoid, made synthetically or obtained from the oils of corn mint, peppermint, or other mints.
Methyl salicylate
Methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen or wintergreen oil) is an organic compound with the formula C8H8O3.
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Minocycline
Minocycline, sold under the brand name Minocin among others, is a tetracycline antibiotic medication used to treat a number of bacterial infections such as some occurring in certain forms of pneumonia.
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Mouth breathing
Mouth breathing, medically known as chronic oral ventilation, is long-term breathing through the mouth.
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Mouth ulcer
A mouth ulcer (aphtha) is an ulcer that occurs on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity.
See Gingivitis and Mouth ulcer
Mouthwash
Mouthwash, mouth rinse, oral rinse, or mouth bath is a liquid which is held in the mouth passively or swirled around the mouth by contraction of the perioral muscles and/or movement of the head, and may be gargled, where the head is tilted back and the liquid bubbled at the back of the mouth.
Necrotizing gingivitis
Necrotizing gingivitis (NG) is a common, non-contagious infection of the gums with sudden onset. Gingivitis and Necrotizing gingivitis are periodontal disorders.
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Oral hygiene
Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping one's oral cavity clean and free of disease and other problems (e.g. bad breath) by regular brushing of the teeth (dental hygiene) and adopting good hygiene habits.
See Gingivitis and Oral hygiene
Oral irrigator
An oral irrigator (also called a dental water jet, water flosser or, by the brand name of the best-known such device, Waterpik) is a home dental care device which uses a stream of high-pressure pulsating water intended to remove dental plaque and food debris between teeth and below the gum line.
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Orofacial granulomatosis
Orofacial granulomatosis (OFG) is a condition characterized by persistent enlargement of the soft tissues of the mouth, lips and the area around the mouth on the face, causing in most cases extreme pain.
See Gingivitis and Orofacial granulomatosis
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disorder characterized by low bone mass, micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue leading to more porous bone, and consequent increase in fracture risk.
See Gingivitis and Osteoporosis
Pericoronitis
Pericoronitis is inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding the crown of a partially erupted tooth, including the gingiva (gums) and the dental follicle. Gingivitis and Pericoronitis are periodontal disorders.
See Gingivitis and Pericoronitis
Periodontal disease
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a set of inflammatory conditions affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth. Gingivitis and Periodontal disease are periodontal disorders.
See Gingivitis and Periodontal disease
Periodontology
Periodontology or periodontics (from Ancient Greek, – 'around'; and, – 'tooth', genitive) is the specialty of dentistry that studies supporting structures of teeth, as well as diseases and conditions that affect them.
See Gingivitis and Periodontology
Porphyromonas gingivalis
Porphyromonas gingivalis belongs to the phylum Bacteroidota and is a nonmotile, Gram-negative, rod-shaped, anaerobic, pathogenic bacterium.
See Gingivitis and Porphyromonas gingivalis
Preterm birth
Preterm birth, also known as premature birth, is the birth of a baby at fewer than 37 weeks gestational age, as opposed to full-term delivery at approximately 40 weeks.
See Gingivitis and Preterm birth
Prevotella
Prevotella is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria.
Removable partial denture
A removable partial denture (RPD) is a denture for a partially edentulous patient who desires to have replacement teeth for functional or aesthetic reasons and who cannot have a bridge (a fixed partial denture) for any reason, such as a lack of required teeth to serve as support for a bridge (i.e. distal abutments) or financial limitations.
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Rothia dentocariosa
Rothia dentocariosa is a species of Gram-positive, round- to rod-shaped bacteria that is part of the normal community of microbes residing in the mouth and respiratory tract.
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Saline (medicine)
Saline (also known as saline solution) is a mixture of sodium chloride (salt) and water.
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Scaling and root planing
Scaling and root planing, also known as conventional periodontal therapy, non-surgical periodontal therapy or deep cleaning, is a procedure involving removal of dental plaque and calculus (scaling or debridement) and then smoothing, or planing, of the (exposed) surfaces of the roots, removing cementum or dentine that is impregnated with calculus, toxins, or microorganisms, the agents that cause inflammation.
See Gingivitis and Scaling and root planing
Stippling (dentistry)
The gingiva often possess a textured surface that is referred to as being stippled (engraved points).
See Gingivitis and Stippling (dentistry)
Thymol
Thymol (also known as 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol, IPMP),, is a natural monoterpenoid phenol derivative of ''p''-Cymene, isomeric with carvacrol, found in oil of thyme, and extracted from Thymus vulgaris (common thyme), ajwain, and various other plants as a white crystalline substance of a pleasant aromatic odor and strong antiseptic properties.
Tobacco smoking
Tobacco smoking is the practice of burning tobacco and ingesting the resulting smoke.
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Tooth brushing
Tooth brushing is the act of scrubbing teeth with a toothbrush equipped with toothpaste.
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Tooth loss
Tooth loss is a process in which one or more teeth come loose and fall out.
Triclosan
Triclosan (sometimes abbreviated as TCS) is an antibacterial and antifungal agent present in some consumer products, including toothpaste, soaps, detergents, toys, and surgical cleaning treatments.
Ulcer (dermatology)
An ulcer is a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue.
See Gingivitis and Ulcer (dermatology)
WebMD
WebMD is an American corporation which publishes online news and information about human health and well-being.
X-ray
X-rays (or rarely, X-radiation) are a form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation.
Xerostomia
Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, is a subjective complaint of dryness in the mouth, which may be associated with a change in the composition of saliva, or reduced salivary flow, or have no identifiable cause.
See also
Periodontal disorders
- Aggressive periodontitis
- Calculus (dental)
- Cementicle
- Chronic periodontitis
- Congenital epulis
- Desquamative gingivitis
- Drug-induced gingival enlargement
- Epidemiology of periodontal diseases
- Epulis
- Furcation defect
- Gingival and periodontal pocket
- Gingival disease
- Gingival enlargement
- Gingival recession
- Gingivitis
- Hereditary gingival fibromatosis
- Herpetic gingivostomatitis
- Hypercementosis
- Linear gingival erythema
- List of periodontal diseases
- Necrotizing gingivitis
- Necrotizing periodontal diseases
- Open contact
- Peri-implant mucositis
- Peri-implantitis
- Periapical periodontitis
- Pericoronitis
- Periodontal abscess
- Periodontal disease
- Periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease
- Peripheral giant-cell granuloma
- Peripheral odontogenic fibroma
- Retrocuspid papilla
- Riggs' disease
- Selenomonas sputigena
- Treponema denticola
References
Also known as Chronic marginal gingivitis, Gingavitis, Gingevitis, Gingival inflammation, Gingivitus, Gum inflammation, Marginal gingivitis, Swollen gums, Ulitis.