gingivitis

1. Gingivitis
Inflammation of the gums

2. Definition - Causes
• Lat. gingiva = gingie; -itis = inflammation
• Gingivitis refers to gingival inflammation induced by
bacterial biofilms, also called plaque, adherent to tooth
surfaces.
• Bacterial plaque accumulates in the spaces between the
gums and teeth and in calculus (tartar) that forms on the
teeth.
• These accumulations may be tiny, even microscopic, but
the bacteria contained in them, produces foreign
chemicals and toxins that cause inflammation of the
gums around teeth.

3. Symptoms
• bright-red, or purple gums
• shiny gums
• gums that are painless, except when pressure is applied
• gums that easily bleed, even with gentle brushing, and
especially when you floss
• receding gumline

4. Prevention
• Gingivitis can be prevented through regular oral hygiene
that includes daily brushing and flossing.
• When the teeth are not cleaned properly, bacterial
plaque accumulates, and becomes mineralized by
calcium and other minerals in the saliva, transforming it
into a hard material called calculus (tartar), which
harbors bacteria and irritates the gingiva (gums).

5. Diagnosis
• It is recommended that a dental hygienist or dentist
should be seen after the signs of gingivitis appear.
• They will check for the symptoms of gingivitis and may
also examine the amount of palque in the oral cavity.
• A dental hygienist or dentist should also test for
periodontitis using x-rays or gingival probing as well as
other methods.

6. Treatment
• The removal of plaque is usually not painful.
• The inflammation of the gums should be gone between
one and two weeks.
• Oral hygiene including proper brushing and flossing is
required to prevent the recurrence of gingivitis.

7. Complications
• Recurrences of gingivitis
• Periodontitis
• Infection or abscess of the gingiva or the jaw bones

8. Traduceţi
• Curăţare periodică
• Goluri mari între dinţi şi gingii
• Pierdere osoasă din jurul dinţilor
• Detartraj
• A îndepărta placa
• Ajutor în prevenirea inflamaţiei
• Cantităţi mici de bacterii şi toxine pătrund în sânge
• Debut brusc al gingivitei

9. New words
• Regular cleanings
• Deep pockets between the teeth and gums
• Loss of bone around teeth
• Correctly termed periodontal debridement
• Remove plaque
• Help in preventing inflammation
• Tiny amounts of bacteria and bacterial toxins enter into
the bloodstream.
• Sudden onset of gingivitis

10. New words
• Regular cleanings
• Deep pockets between the teeth and gums
• Loss of bone around teeth
• Correctly termed periodontal debridement
• Remove plaque
• Help in preventing inflammation
• Tiny amounts of bacteria and bacterial toxins enter into
the bloodstream.
• Sudden onset of gingivitis