Acute Necrotising Ulcerative Gingivitis (ANUG)
Acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis is an infection of the gingival tissues. This post will look at the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and management of...
Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE)
The Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE) is used as a basic screening method to check the periodontal status of a patient. It is a simple...
Systemic Antibiotics for Periodontal Diseases
Periodontal disease can be caused by a number of factors including plaque and bacteria, genetics and smoking. Before even considering antibiotics to treat forms...
Pathogenesis and pathophysiology of periodontal diseases
Periodontitis and gingivitis are inflammatory diseases of bacterial origin. However, pathogenic bacteria alone are not sufficient for their onset and progression. The way the...
