Pragati Dubey

Abstract

Periodontal diseases consists of a wide range of inflammatory conditions which causes degeneration of Periodontium and affects all supporting structures of teeth such as gingiva, periodontal ligament, cementum and alveolar bone etc. followed by teeth loss. WHO had reported about 10-15% of the world population is suffering from severe periodontal condition. It is complex infectious disease caused by aggressive microbial growth on teeth. The main aim of this study is to provide systemic update on periodontal disease regarding its stages, occurrence, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and management. The pathophysiology of periodontal disease is associated with dental plaque, microbial biofilm formation and immunogenicity of the host cell. The severity of this disease depends upon risk factors and chronological stages. Prevention is attained by daily maintenance of oral hygiene. Various surgical and non-surgical treatments are available to control the formation of microbial biofilm. Daily maintenance and periodic management of this disease control worsening of condition and shows definite improvement in oral health. Keywords: Gingivitis, Oral health, Risk factor, Treatments.

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The world is facing new crises with emergence and spread of COVID 19. The COVID 19 has given challenge to health care professional and dental practitioner due to lack of symptoms to ARDS and eventually death. Dental practitioners are exposed to high risk due to route of transmission. This article will address proper possible information regarding outbreak of this pandemic situation on dental practice. Dental specialist in upcoming days will came across with patients of COVID 19, which will have to ensure the prevention of infection. Here we will discuss about how to minimize the spread of infection during dental practice. This review presents a protocol of management from available literatures which help to formulate a possible plan for evaluation and prevention of COVID 19 from patients to dental practitioner or vice versa. Keywords: Novel corona virus, Dental practice, Treatments, Patient management.

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