Title: Scanning electron microscopy of the gingival wall of deep periodontal pockets in humans.
Authors: Saglie, R.; Carranza Jr., F. A.; Newman, M. G.; Pattison, G. A.
Abstract: The epithelial surface of deep periodontal pockets has been described using scanning electron microscopy. The presence of microtopographically distinct areas suggests that the pocket wall is constantly changing as a result of the interaction between the host and the epithelial- and pocket-associated bacteria. Seven topographical areas- were described: relative quiescence, bacterial accumulation, emergence of leukocytes, leukocyte-bacterial interaction, epithelial desquamation, hemorrhage, and ulceration.
Subjects: PERIODONTAL pockets; PERIODONTITIS; SCANNING electron microscopy; LEUKOCYTES; HEMORRHAGE; BACTERIA
Publication: Journal of Periodontal Research, 1982, Vol 17, Issue 3, p284
ISSN: 0022-3484
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0765.1982.tb01155.x

Scanning electron microscopy of the gingival wall of deep periodontal pockets in humans.

Saglie, R.; Carranza Jr., F. A.; Newman, M. G.; Pattison, G. A.