Smoking and Periodontal diseases

ISBN-13: 9786203410563 / Angielski / Miękka / 108 str.

Anjusha Sharda; Sanjay Gupta; NEELU VERMA

Opis

Periodontitis is a group of inflammatory diseases affecting the supporting tissues of the tooth (periodontium). The periodontium consists of four tissues: gingiva, alveolar bone, cementum and periodontal ligaments. The Inflammation of the marginal gingival tissues is a common condition and its extent and severity can be variable. This condition is known as gingivitis. It is the mildest form of periodontal disease is caused by bacterial biofilm and can be modified by systemic and local influences.

O autorze

Sharda, AnjushaDr. Anjusha Sharda is currently pursuing her Masters of Dental Surgery (MDS) from Department of Periodontology & Implantology from Career Post Graduate Institute of Dental Science and Hospital, Lucknow. There are published papers and reviews to her credit.