Gingival inflammation and stages of gingivitis.pptx

explains the stages of your gum diseases, how a mild inflammation of gums will turn into severe gingivitis if not taken care properly

1. Gingival Inflammation

2. Stages of Gingivits Initial Early Established Advanced

3. Initial lesion

4. The junctional epithelium may begin to show the development of rete ridges or rete pegs. Accumulation of lymphocytes (mainly T cells) beneath the JE Fibroblast show decreased capacity for collagen destruction

5. Clinical changes- Deepen i ng of the color- bluish red Changes in Size Surface texture Contour

6. Established lesion Microscopic features Plasma cells predominate Rete ridge formation is increased The JE shows widened intercellular spaces filled with cellular debris In Connective tissue – further destruction of collagen fibers