title: Iatrogenic Factors Affecting the Periodontium: An Overview.
abstract: The principal reason of gingival inflammation is bacterial plaque, along with other predisposing factors. These predisposing factors are calculus, malocclusion, faulty restorations, complications associated with orthodontic therapy, self- inflicted injuries, use of tobacco & radiation therapy. The contributing factors to gingival inflammation & periodontal destruction are deficient dental restorations and prosthesis. Inadequate dental procedures that add to the weakening of the periodontal tissues are referred to as iatrogenic factors.
authors: Department of Periodontology, MNR Dental College & Hospital, Sangareddy, Telangana State, India.
authors: Ravi Varma
authors: RV
authors: Prasad
authors: Department of Periodontology, HKDET Dental College & Hospital, Humnabad, Karnataka, India.
authors: Siddharth
authors: S
authors: Chincholi
authors: Department of Periodontology, MNR Dental College & Hospital, Sangareddy, Telangana State, India.
authors: Deepika
authors: D
authors: V
authors: Department of Periodontology, Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore-560074, Karnataka, India.
authors: Syed
authors: S
authors: Sirajuddin
authors: Department of Periodontology, Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore-560074, Karnataka, India.
authors: Shriparna
authors: S
authors: Biswas
authors: Department of Periodontology, Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore-560074, Karnataka, India.
authors: Sandeep S
authors: SS
authors: Prabhu
authors: Department of Periodontology, Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore-560074, Karnataka, India.
authors: Rakesh
authors: R
authors: Mp
keywords: Bacteria; calculus; iatrogenic damage; inflammation; plaque; radiation therapy; restoration.