Surface texture of healthy attached gingiva

A colorless, soft, sticky substance that is the major cause of periodontal disease- also known as plaque

This type of instrument is used to remove subgingival calculus

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry guidelines, pregnant women are advised to maintain good oral health during pregnancy to prevent this

Nonsurgical process to remove calculus and necrotizing cementum

This landmark should not exceed 3 millimeters in depth or is otherwise indicative of periodontal disease

2 Basic Types of Periodontal Disease

Used to create bleeding points along the incision line

Defined as control of bleeding

This type of antibiotic is used for early onset or rapidly destructive periodontal disease and can interfere with birth control

The periodontal ligament connects these 2 structures of the periodontium

Typically builds up near Wharton's and Stenson's ducts and is yellowish and white in color

Instrument to remove calculus between contacts of anterior teeth

5 Components in a comprehensive preventive dentistry program

This chemical compound is available as a rinse or as a locally delivered antibiotic in the form of a chip

Located at the bottom of the gingival sulcus, indicating the end of attached gingiva

This acidic compound is formed when enzymes in saliva mix with fermentable carbohydrates in food

2 types of periodontal surgical chisels used to shape and recontour bone

The Department of Health and Human Services deems this to be the optimal level of fluoride in drinking water

Bone grafting and bone augmentation are examples of what type of surgical periodontal treatment?

Healthy gums are contoured 1-2 millimeters above this dental anatomical structure

This proteinous deposit can cause periodontal disease

2 Types of interdental files used to crush calculus

This type of professionally-applied fluoride should be avoided when a patient has ceramic or composite restorations

LASER is an acronym for this