periodontitis

(ˌpɛrɪədɒnˈtaɪtɪs) n (Dentistry) dentistry the inflammation of periodontal tissue

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(ˌpɛr i oʊ dɒnˈtaɪ tɪs)

n. 1. inflammatory disease of the periodontium. 2. pyorrhea (def. 2). [1870–75]

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Noun

periodontitis - a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teethperiodontal diseasedisease - an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioningpyorrhea alveolaris, Riggs' disease, pyorrhea, pyorrhoea - chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth socketsalveolar resorption - wasting of the bony socketgingivitis - inflammation of the gumsulatrophia - recession of the gums

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periodontitis

[¦per·ē·ō‚dän′tīd·əs] (medicine) Inflammation of the periodontium.

Periodontitis

an acute or chronic inflammation of the periodontium and adjacent tissues. Periodontitis is usually a result of dental caries and arises as infection spreads from the root canal through the apical foramen to the apex of the root. It may also develop from frequently recurring injury to the tooth; this kind of injury can result from such occupational habits as biting thread or grasping metal nails with the teeth and from any habitual biting of hard objects, for example, pencils or the mouthpieces of pipes.

Acute periodontitis is manifested by sharp pain in the region of the tooth that intensifies when the inflamed area is touched. Swelling often occurs in the gums, lips, or cheeks, and the affected tooth becomes loose. The enlarged submaxillary lymph nodes become sensitive, and fever occasionally arises. The process may sometimes be complicated by osteomyelitis of the jaw, purulent inflammation of the soft tissues of the face and neck, and acute sepsis. Symptoms of chronic periodontitis usually include discomfort while chewing, halitosis, and sometimes fistulas on the gums and facial skin. Chronic periodontitis can lead to the formation of a cyst of the jaw, and both forms of periodontitis can sensitize the body to streptococci.

Treatment of periodontitis is usually conservative, consisting of filling the root canals. Often the tooth is removed. Abscesses are lanced, and antibiotics are used to treat pronounced general symptoms.

REFERENCES

Groshikov, M. I. Periodontit. Moscow, 1964.
Marchenko, A. I. “Bolezni periodonta.” In Rukovodstvo po terapevticheskoi stomatologii. Moscow, 1967.
Ovrutskii, G. D., F. G. Gasimov, and S. V. Makarov. Bolezni zubov. Kazan, 1967.
Rybakov, A. I., and V. S. Ivanov. Klinika terapevticheskoi stomatologii. Moscow, 1973.

G. D. OVRUTSKII

periodontitis

[per″e-o-don-ti´tis] inflammation of the periodontium, usually caused by specific pathologic bacteria that grow in the spaces between the gum and lower part of the tooth crown, and the host response to inflammation. If it continues unchecked the infection will spread to the bone in which the teeth are rooted. The bone then resorbs and the teeth slowly become detached from their supporting tissues. Periodontitis is the major cause of tooth loss after the age of 35. It can be prevented or controlled by good dental hygiene such as proper brushing and interdental cleaning, or by nonsurgical or surgical periodontal therapy. It is treated with local cleansing and débridement of the area, establishment of drainage for exudate, and use of antimicrobial agents. Antibiotic drugs and therapy" >host modulating therapy are indicated if the symptoms are severe and unresponsive to other treatments. Extraction of the affected teeth may be necessary if the lesion is advanced.

per·i·o·don·ti·tis

(per'ē-ō-don-tī'tis), 1. Inflammation of the periodontium. 2. A chronic inflammatory disease of the periodontium occurring in response to bacterial plaque on the adjacent teeth; characterized by gingivitis, destruction of the alveolar bone and periodontal ligament, apical migration of the epithelial attachment resulting in the formation of periodontal pockets, and ultimately loosening and exfoliation of the teeth. [periodontium + G. -itis, inflammation]

periodontitis

Gum disease, pyorrhea gum disease Dentistry A condition caused by progression of gingivitis, with inflammation and infection of tooth ligaments and bones supporting teeth. See Juvenile periodontitis.

per·i·o·don·ti·tis

(perē-ō-don-tītis) 1. Inflammation of the periodontium. 2. A chronic inflammatory disease of the periodontium occurring in response to bacterial plaque on the adjacent teeth; characterized by gingivitis, destruction of the alveolar bone and periodontal ligament, apical migration of the epithelial attachment resulting in the formation of periodontal pockets, and, ultimately, loosening and exfoliation of the teeth. [periodontium + G. -itis, inflammation]

periodontitis

Inflammation of the PERIODONTIUM. This may be centred mainly around the root of the tooth (apical periodontitis) or may be a persistent (chronic) condition affecting the whole periodontium as a complication of severe gum inflammation (gingivitis). Treatment of apical periodontitis is by drilling to drain any pus present and filling. Chronic periodontitis requires scrupulous attention to tooth hygiene, scaling, cleaning and sometimes removal of excessive gum tissue.

Periodontitis

A gum disease that destroys the structures supporting the teeth, including bone.Mentioned in: Oral Hygiene, Toothache

per·i·o·don·ti·tis

(perē-ō-don-tītis) Inflammatory disease of periodontium occurring in response to bacterial plaque on adjacent teeth; characterized by gingivitis, destruction of alveolar bone and periodontal ligament, apical migration of the epithelial attachment resulting in formation of periodontal pockets, and ultimately loosening and exfoliation of teeth. [periodontium + G. -itis, inflammation]

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noun a disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth

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