Module 1: Test your Knowledge!

2. Healthy attached gingiva has a dimpled appearance
4. Nutrient deficiency impairs immunity and could affect progression of periodontitis
5. Initial inflammatory response that leads to gingivitis
6. Condition caused by prolonged deprivation of vitamin C
11. Portion of gingiva that fills the interdental space
12. Cells that degrade alveolar bone
14. Primary means by which bacterial species and saliva are transferred
15. Attaches slightly coronal to the CEJ in health
16. Preinflammatory peptide adipokine
19. Certain microbial species become dominant and imbalanced
20. Factors that contribute to initiation and progression of periodontal disease
21. This is produced by extracellular matrix
24. Nodular enlargement in the apical third of root
25. Forms and maintains alveolar bone

1. Inflammatory exudate derived from the periodontal tissues when infection is present
3. Registers pain and pressure
7. Epithelial cells that lines the inner mucosa and allows flexibility to speak and chew
8. This is caused when dentin is exposed
9. Number of stages of the polymicrovial biofilm formation
10. Thin mineralized connective tissue that covers surface of the root and dentin
13. A matrix of connective tissues bundled together connecting periodontal ligaments to alveolar bone
17. Enamel consists of this kind of tissue
18. This is not caused by nutritional deficiencies
22. Socket that holds and stabilizes a tooth
23. This type of biofilm forms in 2-4 days