Gingival disease

Gingival disease
Gingival disease
Specialty	Dentistry

A gingival disease is the term given to any disorder primarily affecting the gingiva.^[1]

An example is gingivitis.

Causes[]

Dental plaque accumulates at the surfaces when proper cleaning and maintaining is not done. There is inflammation due to the bacteria released from the toxins. calculus forms and if not removed, causes this disease.^[2]

References[]

^ Bimstein, Enrique; Needleman, Howard L.; Dyke, Thomas E. Van (2001). Periodontal and Gingival Health and Diseases: Children, Adolescents and Young Adults. Thieme. p. 31. ISBN 9781853177811. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
^ "Gum Disease (Gingivitis and Periodontitis) Symptoms, Treatments, Causes". WebMD.

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[1] Bimstein, Enrique; Needleman, Howard L.; Dyke, Thomas E. Van (2001). Periodontal and Gingival Health and Diseases: Children, Adolescents and Young Adults. Thieme. p. 31. ISBN 9781853177811. Retrieved 13 November 2017.

[2] "Gum Disease (Gingivitis and Periodontitis) Symptoms, Treatments, Causes". WebMD.

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