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Gingivitis is a non-destructive
disease that
causes inflammation of the gums;
ulitis is an
alternative term. The most
common form of
gingivitis, and the...
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Necrotizing gingivitis (NG) is a common, non-contagious
infection of the gums with
sudden onset. The main
features are painful,
bleeding gums, and ulceration...
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Desquamative gingivitis is an
erythematous (red),
desquamatous (shedding) and
ulcerated appearance of the gums. It is a
descriptive term and can be caused...
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Plasma cell
gingivitis is a rare condition,
appearing as
generalized erythema (redness) and
edema (swelling) of the
attached gingiva,
occasionally accompanied...
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bacterial degradation of
fermentable sugar – and
periodontal problems such as
gingivitis and periodontitis;
hence it is
important to
disrupt the m**** of bacteria...
- fluoride) to help
prevent tooth decay (dental caries) and gum
disease (
gingivitis). Due to
variations in
composition and
fluoride content, not all toothpastes...
- "ulceronecrotic
gingivitis". As a result, Vincent's
angina is
widely confused with
necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (previously also
called "Vincent's
gingivitis")...
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antiplaque mouthwashes kill the
bacterial plaque that
causes cavities,
gingivitis, and bad breath. It is, however,
generally agreed that the use of mouthwash...
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affecting the
tissues surrounding the teeth. In its
early stage,
called gingivitis, the gums
become swollen and red and may bleed. It is
considered the main...
- recruits)
necrotizing gingivitis is
known to
occur in epidemic-type patterns. This has led to the po****r
belief that
necrotizing gingivitis is contagious, but...
