Periodontal Diseases

Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation, called gingivitis, to serious disease that results in damage to the bone.

Follow the links below to find information about periodontal diseases.

Reviewed February 2009

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Title:   Dental notes: Immunosuppressive drugs
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   There is an increased likelihood of advanced periodontal disease in patients on long-term immunosuppressive medication.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Root coverage procedures for the treatment of localised recession-type defects
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Gingival recession is a term that designates the oral exposure of the root surface due to a displacement of the gingival margin apical to the cemento-enamel junction and it is also regularly linked to the deterioration of dental aesthetics as well as bu...
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Gum disease
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Gum disease affects most people at some time during their life. It is usually caused by a build-up of plaque on teeth. One of the common signs of gum disease is bleeding gums. Different stages of gum disease are gingivitis and periodontitis. See your dentist if you have swollen or bleeding gums or loose teeth. Cleaning teeth carefully each day can help prevent gum disease.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Teeth care
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Dental (tooth) decay is caused by poor toothbrushing routines and frequent consumption of sugary foods throughout the day. Good oral hygiene and regular visits to a dentist or other oral health professional will help maintain healthy teeth and gums. Fluoridated drinking water and toothpastes help reduce dental decay. Wear a mouthguard, helmet or faceguard to prevent injury to the teeth during sport.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Dental notes - Treatments for severe psoriasis
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   People taking medication for severe psoriasis require very high levels of oral hygiene and regular professional cleaning to prevent or minimise deterioration of their periodontal structures.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Managing acute pain in patients with an opioid abuse or dependence disorder (Dental notes)
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   The use of illicit drugs, in particular heroin, can have profound effects on the dentition, causing rampant caries, advanced periodontal disease and exacerbation of mucosal diseases.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Teeth and drug use
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Many drugs, both prescription and illegal, can cause tooth damage. Estimates suggest that about 40 per cent of people take at least one type of medicine that could damage their teeth. Excessive fluoride can damage children's teeth. Antihistamines, aspirin, asthma medications and syrups may cause tooth damage. Illegal drugs including cocaine, crack, ecstasy, heroin and methamphetamines can damage teeth.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Occlusal interventions for periodontitis in adults
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Occlusal overload occurs when excessive force damages the supporting structure of a tooth. Approximately 15% of the world's adult population have advanced gum disease which causes the supporting structure of teeth to be compromised. When occlusal overlo...
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Full-mouth disinfection for the treatment of adult chronic periodontitis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Therapy of chronic periodontitis is based on the mechanical removal of subgingival bacteria from infected root surfaces in order to arrest and control the loss of tooth supporting bone and tissues. Non-surgical periodontal therapy can be carried out eit...
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Routine scale and polish for periodontal health in adults
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The effects on periodontal health of a routine scale and polish and of providing this intervention at different time intervals are unclear.Many dentists and hygienists regularly provide scaling and polishing for patients, even if those patients are cons...
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Dental conditions during pregnancy - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Read about some oral health problems that can be triggered by pregnancy, such as gingivitis and pregnancy epulis.
Date:   May 2007
Title:   Psychological interventions to improve adherence to oral hygiene instructions in adults with periodontal diseases
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Periodontal health is an important aspect of oral health, as severe periodontal disease can ultimately lead to loss of otherwise healthy teeth. Adherence to oral hygiene is an important aspect of the treatment of periodontal disease. Traditional educati...
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Drugs and bleeding from the gums (Comments for consumers)
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Most bleeding gums are not caused by medicines. The bleeding is usually caused by dental problems. Regular cleaning and dental checkups can help to prevent bleeding gums.
Date:   Dec 2006
Title:   Drugs and gingival bleeding
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Gingival bleeding is an uncommon adverse effect, but some drugs may directly or indirectly cause bleeding gums. The gums may bleed spontaneously or following oral hygiene procedures or eating.
Date:   Dec 2006
Title:   Guided tissue regeneration for periodontal infra-bony defects
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Current treatments for destructive periodontal (gum) disease are not able to restore damaged bone and connective tissue support for teeth. There are therefore limitations in treating patients with advanced disease. The surgical technique, guided tissue ...
Date:   Jan 2006
Title:   Enamel matrix derivative (Emdogain?) for periodontal tissue regeneration in intrabony defects
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Emdogain might have some advantages over other methods of regenerating the tissue supporting teeth lost by gum disease, such as less postoperative complications, but has not been shown to save more compromised teeth or that patients noticed any aestheti...
Date:   Aug 2005
Title:   Manual versus powered toothbrushing for oral health
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   When compared to manual toothbrushes, powered toothbrushes with a rotation oscillation action provide protection against gum inflammation in the long and short term and better plaque removal in the short term.Removing dental plaque by toothbrushing help...
Date:   Feb 2005
Title:   Dental problems in diabetes (Comments for Consumers)
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Patients with diabetes have an increased risk of infection. If the gums become infected it can cause a condition called periodontitis. The inflammation this causes can sometimes lead to the patient losing a tooth.
Date:   Apr 2004
Title:   Diabetes and periodontitis
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Poorly controlled diabetes is an important risk factor for periodontitis. As severe periodontitis can lead to the loss of teeth, it is important that patients with diabetes practise good oral hygiene and have regular dental check-ups so that problems can be detected quickly.
Date:   Apr 2004
Title:   Gum disease
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Infection of the bone and soft tissues around the teeth is very common. Medicines, such as some medicines for high blood pressure or epilepsy, can also cause the gums to swell.
Date:   Feb 2003
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