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Gingivitis
Gingivitis

Gingivitis

Introduction

Inflammatory changes in the gingival develop within a couple of days of undisturbed bacterial growth on the gingival margin of the erupted tooth in the oral cavity.

Pathophysiology

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Signs and symptoms

• Gingival redness
• Swollen and shiny gingival tissue
• Increased tendency of the gingival to bleed on gentle probing or spontaneously, during tooth brushing or even on touch and on biting bread and fruits
• Bad breath from the mouth

Diagnostic criteria

• Gingival redness
• Swollen and shiny gingival tissue
• Increased tendency of the gingival to bleed on gentle probing or spontaneously, during tooth brushing or even on touch and on biting bread and fruits
• Bad breath from the mouth

Investigation

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Treatment

Non-pharmacological

    Remove accumulated plaque and teach oral hygiene on systematic tooth brushing and other adjuvant means of oral hygiene (dental flossing, tongue cleaning on the dorsal part, use of mouth washes including saline mouth wash)

Pharmacological

    None

Prevention

    Counsel to perform proper oral hygiene care

Updated on,

4 Novemba 2020 06:02:13

References

1.STG

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