DENTISTRY
Figure 5B . Gingivitis affecting the right mandibular third premolar in a cat .
Gingival bleeding Bleeding on probing is indicative of an inflammatory process in the connective tissue adjacent to the junctional epithelium . If the sulcular lining is intact and healthy , no bleeding will occur . However , if periodontal disease is present , bleeding will usually occur . For localized and generalized bleeding on probing without loss of tooth support , local antibiotics such as clindamycin hydrochloride can be injected into the pocket after cleaning to help reduce the bacterial load to help reduce the inflammation ( Figures 6 and 7A-7C ).
Figure 7B . Application of clindamycin
Figure 7B . Application of clindamycin
Figure 6 . Gingival bleeding .
Gingival enlargement Gingival hyperplasia and hypertrophy are histologic terms used to describe the clinical appearance of gingival enlargement , an increase in the size or thickness of the gingiva . Hyperplasia refers to an increased number of normal cells in a normal arrangement , and hypertrophy refers to an increase in the size of individual cells . Both of these conditions can only be accurately diagnosed microscopically . When viewed clinically without histologic confirmation , the condition is correctly called gingival enlargement .
There may be a genetic predisposition in boxers , rottweilers and Golden retrievers . Gingival hyperplasia may also occur secondary to medication administration , including cyclosporine . ( Figures 8A-8D ).
Figure 7A . Bleeding on probing .
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DENTISTRY
Figure 5B. Gingivitis affecting the right mandibular third premolar in a cat.
Gingival bleeding
Bleeding on probing is indicative of an inflammatory
process in the connective tissue adjacent to the
junctional epithelium. If the sulcular lining is intact and
healthy, no bleeding will occur. However, if periodontal
disease is present, bleeding will usually occur. For
localized and generalized bleeding on probing
without loss of tooth support, local antibiotics such
as clindamycin hydrochloride can be injected into the
pocket after cleaning to help reduce the bacterial load
to help reduce the inflammation (Figures 6 and 7A-7C).
Figure 7B. Application of clindamycin
Figure 7B. Application of clindamycin
Gingival enlargement
Gingival hyperplasia and hypertrophy are histologic terms used
to describe the clinical appearance of gingival enlargement,
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