Pyorrhea

Pyorrhea
Related Category: Pathology
(pr´), inflammation and degeneration of the gums and other tissues surrounding the teeth. The onset of the disease is marked by bleeding of the gums.

The information shown above for dacryopyorrhea is provided by Stedman's.

Alternate Names : Pyorrhea - gum disease, Inflammation of gums - involving bone
Definition
Periodontitis is inflammation and infection of the ligaments and bones that support the teeth.

Alopecia- epilepsy- pyorrhea- mental subnormality
Overview
A rare syndrome characterized by alopecia, epilepsy, mental retardation and pus-producing gum and tooth inflammations ...

Alternate Names : Swollen Gums, Gum Infection, Gingivostomatitis, Trench Mouth, Pyorrhea ...

Pyorrhea is most common teeth disorder. Pyorrhea is a condition characterized in the final stages by the promotion of pockets of purulent material around the teeth and loosening of the affected teeth.

Pyorrhea
Older term for periodontal (gum) disease.
Paget's disease
A disease characterised by accelerated bone turnover. The bone becomes enlarged, hyperaemic and fragile. ('Osteitis deformans') ...

Pyorrhea - gum disease; Inflammation of gums - involving bone
Definition of Periodontitis:
Periodontitis is inflammation and infection of the ligaments and bones that support the teeth.

Pyorrhea
Chronic periodontitis; purulent inflammation of the teeth sockets.
Riggs' Disease ...

PYORRHEA (Periodontal Disease, Gum Disease)
SYMPTOMS"The gums become inflamed, extend to the ligaments and bones that hold the teeth in place, and eventually the teeth loosen and fall out.

Alopecia, epilepsy, pyorrhea, mental subnormality ... absent eyelashes, decreased eyelashes
Alpers Syndrome ... Optic atrophy, visual disturbance, blindness, vision problems
Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency ... yellow whites of eyes, vision problems ...

Periodontitis is sometimes called pyorrhea, which means a pus discharge. Severe cases of periodontitis may affect the jawbone. A severe case of gum disease that comes on suddenly is a disease known as trench mouth.

In a German study of 70 patients with pyorrhea of varying stages, after just 5 to 10 treatments with a neem-based toothpaste and mouthwash there was significant improvement.

pa ri noun discharge of pus NOTE The US spelling is pyorrhea
pyorrhoea alveolaris
pari lvi lrs noun suppuration from the supporting tissues round the teeth ...

Aromatherapy, an alternative to mainstream medicine, uses tea tree oil in a number of their recipes for colds, persistent coughs, acne, toothaches, pyorrhea and sunburns.

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Pyloroplasty
Pyogenic Granuloma
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Pyorrhea - Gingivitis and Periodontitis ...

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