Local Factors That Cause Direct Damage

In the fourth section discusses a number of local factors that can cause direct damage to tissues. These factors can also change the course of periodontitis in some areas. Some local factors that could directly damage the tissues of parodentium include food, stiffness, habits of the patient and the restoration or faulty devices.

1. Direct damage from the food situation.

A. Definition. Food impaction refers to shove food (such as pieces of hard meat) between the teeth while chewing, catching food in the interdental areas.

B) impact of the food situation.

1. The food is forced into the tooth sulcus can deprive the gum tissues of the tooth and contribute to periodontal breakdown in addition to the more obvious dangers serving as nutrients for bacteria causing decay.

2. Food impaction not only the loss gum tissue directly, but can also lead to changes in gingival contour, in the interdental areas that are difficult for patients clean (Fig. 7-8).

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Direct damage from the habits of the patient. In some patients, habits, such as sticking his tongue, mouth breathing, or improper use of a toothbrush, a toothpick, and other dental detergents can also cause direct damage of fabrics of parodont.

And misuse of plaque Biofilm AIDS. Incorrect use of plaque biofilm AIDS, can cause direct damage to the tissue of the gums, causing changes in the natural contours of the body (Fig. 7-9).

B. Sticking His Tongue. Tongue sticking out is the use of force against the front teeth and tongue.

1. Language sticking often the result of abnormal language positioning during the initial stage of swallowing. 2. This oral habit exerts excessive pressure on the side of the teeth and can be traumatic periodontal (Fig. 7-10).

C. Breathing Through The Mouth. Breathing through the mouth is the process of inhaling and exhaling air, primarily through the mouth, not in your nose, and often occurs when the patient sleeps. Mouth breathing tends to dry out the gingival tissue in front of the mouth...