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RESEARCH PRODUCT
Gingivitis
Giuseppina CampisiGiuseppe Pizzosubject
systemic diseasesdental plaqueSettore MED/28 - Malattie OdontostomatologicheSettore MED/50 - Scienze Tecniche Mediche Applicategingivitidescription
Gingival inflammation is caused by bacterial plaque (dental biofilm) that accumulates daily on the teeth. Results in redness, slight swelling, or "puffiness" of the gums and bleeding on tooth brushing. Treatment involves thorough professional tooth cleaning and effective daily removal of dental plaque by tooth brushing and cleaning between the teeth. Necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (NUG) is a more serious condition that is mainly found in developing countries associated with people with severe malnutrition or HIV/AIDS with low CD4 T-cell counts.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-01 |