Gingivitis

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Gingivitis is a gum inflammation caused by the biofilm. It affects 80% of adult populations.
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Definition of Gingivitis - Causes, gingivitis in pregnant women, pregnancy
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ParoActiv' - Find the definition of gingivitis, its causes and its implications for pregnant women, along with a large number of practical tips related to periodontal disease.
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gum disease, Gingivitis definition, cause of gingivitis, Pregnancy gingivitis, gingivitis pregnant women, gingivitis pregnant

Gingivitis, several clear stages


During gingivitis, the gum no longer adheres to the tooth and bacteria take advantage of this to establish themselves in the gingivodental crevice. This latter provides living conditions favourable to the bacteria responsible for causing periodontal disease.
 

There are 3 levels of gingivitis severity:
 

 

Mild gingivitis

. Light bleeding during brushing
. Redness that is barely visible
clinically


Moderate gingivitis

. More abundant bleeding during brushing
. Clear redness
. Initial inflammation


Severe gingivitis

. Spontaneous bleeding
. Possible lesions

 
 


Gingivitis over time...

 

Gingivitis may persist for years, with small variations in severity.
If you bleed spontaneously from the gums, you should rapidly consult your dental surgeon as spontaneous bleeding is frequently sign of an increase in the number of bacteria responsible for causing periodontitis.
If gingivitis is treated by adapted hygiene, scale removal and, if necessary, medicinal treatment, it is reversible.
Chronic gingivitis is not painful: pain only appears in cases of acute gingivitis.

 


References :
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ANAES. Parodontopathies : diagnostic et traitements. Mai 2002.
Mouton C. Bactériologie et pathogénie des maladies parodontales. In Bercy P, Tenenbaum H. Parodontologie, du diagnostic à la pratique. 1st Ed. Bruxelles, De Boeck Université; 1996. p.37-47.
Tenenbaum H. Classification des maladies parodontales. In Bercy P, Tenenbaum H. Parodontologie, du diagnostic à la pratique. 1st Ed. Bruxelles, De Boeck Université; 1996. p.49-64.
Lézy JP, Princ G. Pathologie maxillo-faciale et stomatologie. Abrégés. 3rd Ed. Paris, Masson; 2004. p.79-94.