The Role of Bacteria on Periodontitis
The Role of Bacteria on Periodontitis
This paper contains in-depth research into to the symptoms, causes and treatment of gum disease and tooth loss due to periodontitis.
2,045 words (
approx. 8.2 pages) |
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APA | 2006
Paper Summary:
This detailed paper defines periodontitis as the swelling of the soft tissues surrounding the teeth which is characterized by puffy tender gums and if left untreated ultimately results in tooth loss. Periodontitis arises due to the deposition of bacterial plaque in the teeth below the gum line. This paper details the causes, symptoms and treatment of periodontitis.
Topics covered in this report include:
What is Periodontitis?
Bacteria and Periodontitis
What are the Causes for Periodontitis?
What are the Signs of Periodontitis?
How to Prevent Gum Disease?
Treatment for Periodontitis
Periostat and Periodontitis
Role of Bacteria in Periodontitis
Role of Bacteria in Oral Halitosis
Spirochaetes, a Special Form of Bacteria
Bibliography
From the Paper:
"Bacteria are the main cause for a gum disease, and to improve the gum health it is important to remove bacteria. But bacteria are not the straight cause for the gum and dental bone tissue damage and consequent teeth loss. The gum and bone tissue damage are actually caused by the body's own resistance against bacterial infection. But how can this be? The body has a natural infection-fighting mechanism and it sends white blood cells to the infected site."
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