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	Periodontal disease (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Periodontal diseases are a group of diseases that affect the tissues that support and anchor the teeth.
		Left untreated, periodontal disease results in the destruction of the gums, alveolar bone (the part of the jaws where the teeth arise), and the outer layer of the tooth root.
		The cause of the disease is not understood.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/periodontal_disease.jsp (2045 words)

	Gum Disease Information from the American Academy of Periodontology
		A form of periodontal disease resulting in inflammation within the supporting tissues of the teeth, progressive attachment and bone loss and is characterized by pocket formation and/or recession of the gingiva.
		An infection characterized by necrosis of gingival tissues, periodontal ligament and alveolar bone.
		Periodontal surgery is necessary when your periodontist determines that the tissue around your teeth is unhealthy and cannot be repaired with non-surgical treatment.
	www.perio.org /consumer/2a.html (1390 words)

	Periodontal Disease (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Periodontal disease refers to a group of problems that arise in the gum sulcus, the crevice between the gum and the tooth.
		Acute necrotizing periodontal diseases is an acute infection in the gums.
		Periodontal disease is marked by inflammatory injuries (called lesions) from calculus, a hard substance that forms from plaque, which is essentially bacterial overgrowth.
	www.reutershealth.com /wellconnected/doc24.html (9998 words)

	ADA.org: Oral Health Topics: Gum Disease (Periodontal Diseases)
		Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that support your teeth.
		Periodontal diseases attack just below the gum line in the sulcus, where they cause the attachment of the tooth and its supporting tissues to break down.
		Periodontal diseases are classified according to the severity of the disease.
	www.ada.org /public/topics/periodontal_diseases.asp (381 words)

	1st - Periodontal Disease - Periodontitis Treatment, Control The Progression Of Gum Disease (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		One of the goals of periodontal disease treatment is to arrest and control the progression of the bacteria that cause gingivitis and periodontal disease.
		Periodontal disease treatment such as scaling and root planing involve the removal of the irritants and bacterial deposits (plaque and tartar) that have accumulated above and below the gum line in the periodontal pockets.
		The best way to stop the progression of periodontal disease is to mechanically remove the bacterial plaque and tartar that have accumulated in the periodontal pocket.
	1stgumdisease.com /gum-disease-article41.shtml (545 words)

	PERIODONTAL (Gum) DISEASE
		Periodontal disease is the most common disease in the world, it is estimated that over 70% of the adult population in this country have some periodontal problems..
		disease is a chronic infection that slowly attacks and destroys the gums and bone that support the teeth.
		PERIODONTAL PROBE is a dental instrument used to detect and measure the depth of pockets.
	www.austindental.com /more/gum.shtml (914 words)

	Periodontal Disease
		Periodontal disease is inflammation of some or all of the tooth’s support structures (gingiva, cementum, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone).
		As periodontal disease progresses, loss of lamina dura mineralization apically is observed as well as furcation involvement in multirooted teeth.
		Criteria for splinting: normal periodontal support on both sides of the tooth (teeth) to be stabilized, strict home care, and a cooperative patient who will not chew on hard objects.
	www.dentalvet.com /vets/periodontics/periodontal_disease.htm (1035 words)

	Periodontal Disease
		Periodontal disease starts with the formation of plaque, a transparent adhesive fluid composed of mucin, sloughed epithelial cells, and aerobic, gram positive cocci.
		When periodontal disease is not treated, the subgingival anaerobic bacteria can continue to reproduce, creating deeper periodontal pockets through bone destruction.
		The gingivectomy procedure employs a scalpel or electrosurgical blade or laser to incise the exuberant gingival tissue at 45 degree angle toward the crown.
	www.dentalvet.com /patients/periodontics/periodontal_disease.htm (1302 words)

	1st Gum Disease – Gingivitis - Periodontal Disease - Find a Periodontist for Bleeding Gums, Bad Breath - Halitosis, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Knowing that three out of four people are afflicted by periodontal disease at some point in their lives, everyone needs to be tested.
		Periodontal diseases (gum diseases), including gingivitis and periodontitis, are serious infections that can lead to tooth loss and other perio dentistry problems if left untreated.
		Periodontal surgery is necessary when your perio dentist determines that the tissue around your teeth is unhealthy and cannot be repaired with non-surgical treatment.
	www.1stgumdisease.com (836 words)

	Connection Between Gum Disease, Heart Disease, and Stroke
		Coronary artery disease is characterized by a thickening of the walls of the coronary arteries due to the buildup of fatty proteins.
		Another possibility is that the inflammation caused by periodontal disease increases plaque build up, which may contribute to swelling of the arteries.
		Researchers have found that people with periodontal disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease as those without periodontal disease.
	www.perio.org /consumer/mbc.heart.htm (356 words)

	Periodontal DS
		It is possible to have periodontal disease and not see any of the warning signs.
		Smoking has not only been shown to increase the severity of periodontal disease, but also to decrease the response of gum tissue to periodontal therapy, resulting in a great incidence of refractory disease..
		The present study on a small group of patients treated for advanced periodontal disease and well maintained over 5 to 8 years showed no statistically significant differences between smokers and non-smokers in clinical probing depth and radiographic bone loss measurements.
	www.dentalgentlecare.com /periodontal_disease.htm (1310 words)

	Periodontal (Gum) Disease
		Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that support the teeth.
		A tooth's root is anchored to its socket by fibers called periodontal ligaments.
		Eventually, in periodontal disease, the tissues supporting the tooth break down.
	www.emedicinehealth.com /periodontal_gum_disease/article_em.htm (133 words)

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