Calculus Photograph - Artwork Of Tooth Showing Periodontal Disease by John Bavosi

Artwork Of Tooth Showing Periodontal Disease is a photograph by John Bavosi which was uploaded on May 2nd, 2013.

Artwork Of Tooth Showing Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease. Artwork of a section through a human tooth with periodontal disease of its surrounding gum and bone. The tooth's white enamel... more

by John Bavosi

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Title

Artwork Of Tooth Showing Periodontal Disease

Artist

John Bavosi

Medium

Photograph

Description

Periodontal disease. Artwork of a section through a human tooth with periodontal disease of its surrounding gum and bone. The tooth's white enamel covers the dentine (yellow) and pulp (purple). Yellow deposits of plaque and tartar (calculus) have built up between the tooth and the gum (pink/ red). Plaque consists of food remains, mucus and bacteria. Mineral salts from the saliva may then be deposited in the plaque to form tartar. Irritation by the toxins from these deposits have caused inflammation (periodontitis) & destruction of the gums & bone (pale brown). Gum inflammation alone is called gingivitis. If the tartar is not removed, the tooth will become loose and fall out.

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May 2nd, 2013