Lets brainstorm root morphology

Lets use this space to identify the morphological grooves and concavities we find on specific teeth in the mouth. Why is it important to recognise these?

This is a tricky one ....

Obesity is something we should look for when diagnosing perio. How is being obese associated with perio?

have ago at these questions

5. Is CAL (Clinical attachment loss) the same thing as recession?


6. Obesity is something we should look for when diagnosing perio. How is being obese associated with perio?

7. What are the causes of localised periodontitis?

Perio Revision Questions: Lets start the ball rolling....

1. Is biofilm a risk factor for chronic periodontitis? Justify your answer.
How is ANUG treated?


2. What is considered to be the primary stress hormone?

3. Make a list of how smoking effects the periodontal tissues.

4. How long does it take for chronic gingivitis to heal after treatment?

5. Is CAL the same thing as recession?
6. Obesity is something we should look for when diagnosing perio. How is being obese associated with perio?

7. What are the causes of localised periodontitis?


8. What type of bone loss is associated with localised periodontitis?

9. What type of microbial flora is found in localised periodontitis?

These questions should stimulate some awesome discussion. Lets get going!!!