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 March 2011

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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:   Dec 2011
Title:   Diabetes and oral health
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   People with poorly controlled diabetes have a higher risk of tooth problems and gum disease. It is important to pay particular attention to your oral health and control your blood glucose levels. Visit your dentist regularly for advice about how to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Gum disease
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   This fact sheet explains the two most common forms of gum disease: gingivitis and periodontitis.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Teeth care
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Dental (tooth) decay is caused by poor toothbrushing routines and frequent snacking on 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:   Jan 2011
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:   Jan 2011
Title:   Socioeconomic variation in periodontitis among Australian adults 2004-06
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
Description:   The prevalence of periodontitis (inflammation of the tissue surrounding teeth) and its variation by socioeconomic status is explored, adjusting for age and sex. Data from the National Survey of Adult Oral Health 2004-06 was used in this report.
Date:   Nov 2010
Title:   Treatment of periodontal disease for glycaemic control in people with diabetes
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Long-term control of blood sugar levels is considered to be of critical importance in preventing complications associated with diabetes. Research evidence has suggested that treating gum disease in people with diabetes may assist in lowering blood sugar...
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Dental health tips for adults - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Today's dentistry tries to avoid dental fillings by preventing dental disease before it goes too far. Find out dental health tips for adults.
Date:   Nov 2009
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:   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:   May 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:   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:   Jan 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:   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:   Gingivitis
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of gingivitis by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Full-mouth disinfection for the treatment of adult chronic periodontitis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Full-mouth scaling, full-mouth disinfection and quadrant scaling are equally suitable for the treatment of adult chronic periodontitis.Therapy of chronic periodontitis is based on the mechanical removal of subgingival bacteria from infected root surface...
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

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