Describe clinically normal gingivae in terms of color, size, contour, texture, and consistency, along with normal variations that can exists in the periodontium. Participate in the discussions and share constructi

Anatomic Characteristics and Host Response Discussion

Purpose of the Assignment:

Describe clinically normal gingivae in terms of color, size, contour, texture, and consistency, along with normal variations that can exists in the periodontium.
Participate in the discussions and share constructive feedback with your peers in this discussion post.

Activity

For this discussion assignment, you will describe clinically normal gingivae, along with variations that can exist within the periodontium. Sharing your ideas with your classmates using the Canvas Discussion assignment tool.

Assignment

Write your initial discussion post ( from #1 above)

Over the last couple weeks we have been building upon some foundational principles and vocabulary that help us describe clinically normal gingivae. This assignment is asking you to now put it all together and use the terminology that you have learned that relate to color, size, contour, texture, and consistency, along with normal variations that can exists in the periodontium. Refer back to Chapters 2 and 3 in our text for a quick review. Remember there are several variants of normal, get creative!

3. Reply to Peers

Please reply to 3 peers minimum. Offering constructive feedback if the terminology they chose is descriptive enough for you to clearly see these characteristics in the periodontium. Do you have any suggestions or advice? (I will post them after you post your discussion first!)

Unit Level Objectives:

• Identify the tissues of the periodontium
• Describe clinically normal gingivae in terms of color, size, contour, texture, and consistency
• Describe the anatomy and the clinical characteristics of the tissues of the periodontium

Please check the Rubric out down below!

Original Post

An original post is made before the due date that fulfills
the required elements.

4 ptsFull MarksYour original post should
relate specifically to the instructions and topic and should demonstrate that
it is organized, relevant, and accurate. The post should be proofread for
errors in grammar, spelling, and abbreviation.

2 ptsPartial MarksYour original post is
missing required elements from the instructions.

0 ptsNo MarksOriginal post was late

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePeer Replies

Three replies are made before the due date that fulfill
the required elements.

6 ptsFull MarksThree replies are made before
the due date

3 ptsPartial MarksOne thoughtful and relevant
reply made to your classmate

0 ptsNo MarksNo classmate replies

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribed
Clinically Normal Gingivae

Described clinically normal gingivae in terms of color,
size, contour, texture, and consistency.

10 ptsFull MarksYour original post should
relate specifically to the instructions and topic and should demonstrate that
it is organized, relevant, and accurate. The post should be proofread for
errors in grammar, spelling, and abbreviation.

5 ptsPartial Marksmissed one or more
characteristics of clinically normal gingivae.

0 ptsNo MarksDid not adequately describe
clinically normal gingivae using terminology acquired in unit 2 and 3.

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVariations
of Normal

Supplied some variations of normal that can be found in
clinically normal gingivae.

5 ptsPartial MarksOnly supplied two variants
of normal for color, size, contour, texture, and consistency.

0 ptsNo MarksDid not adequately describe
variations of normal