Prevention (prophylaxis) The most effective way to protect yourself against the development of gingivitis starts at home. Gingivitis cannot be prevented without regular and adequate oral hygiene. However, the use of a toothbrush alone is not sufficient in most cases to completely remove all germs and plaque deposits within the oral cavity. Particularly in patients … Prevention (prophylaxis) | Gingivitis
What are the risks associated with gingivitis? The most serious risk of gum inflammation (gingivitis) is the possibility of the inflammatory processes spreading to other structures of the periodontium. In the course of this, damage to the jawbone and bone recession may occur. In the worst case, this can result in the loss of teeth … What are the risks associated with gingivitis? | Gingivitis
Synonyms Gingivitis Introduction The term “gingivitis” is used in dentistry to describe an inflammation of the gums. Gingivitis has to be distinguished from periodontitis, the spread of inflammatory processes within the periodontium, in purely technical terms. Nevertheless, there is a causal connection between gingivitis and periodontitis (incorrectly known as periodontosis), because in many cases an … Gingivitis
Gingivitis Herpetica The classic clinical picture of gingivitis herpetica is a consequence of infection with type 1 of the herpes simplex virus. It occurs mainly in children between the ages of two and four, but is also observed in adolescents and adults. After an incubation period (=time between infection with the pathogen and the first … Gingivitis Herpetica | Gingivitis
Gingivitis Gravidarum An inflammatory change in the oral mucosa, known as gingivitis gravidarum, occurs relatively frequently during pregnancy. The tissues of the expectant mother become more pliable during pregnancy, as do the gums. The gums swell, redden and tend to bleed more frequently. Only individual areas, but also the entire gums can be affected. Due … Gingivitis Gravidarum | Gingivitis
Gingivitis Marginales In marginal gingivitis, only the free, unattached marginal gingiva is affected. The term gingivitis simplex is often used as a synonym for gingivitis marginalis. Gingivitis marginalis often occurs due to increased plaque deposits caused by inadequate oral hygiene. The bacteria that accumulate in the plaque produce enzymes and toxins that trigger inflammation of … Gingivitis Marginales | Gingivitis
Causes of gingivitis The causes of gingivitis can be many and varied, but in most cases, similar to caries, it is caused by bacterial plaque and thus by a lack of oral hygiene. The term plaque refers to a tough bio-film, which consists of waste products of the bacterial metabolism on the one hand and … Causes of gingivitis | Gingivitis
Symptoms of gingivitis The first and most important sign of gingivitis is the appearance of bleeding around the gums. Pain when brushing the teeth is also not uncommon. The typical symptoms of gingivitis also include severe redness and/or dark discoloration of the gumline. Furthermore, inflamed gums usually appear swollen and thickened (edema and swelling). In … Symptoms of gingivitis | Gingivitis
