1. What are the Signs And Symptoms Of Chronic And Acute Inflammation? 2. When can it clincally be seen?

1. Acute = Lasts for a short period of time Bleeding on probing Bright red – increased blood in the area Swelling/fluid in the gingival connective tissue May be tender or painful – pressure in tissues Heat - vasodilation Loss of function – the result of swelling and pain Chronic = Lasts for months or years Bleeding on probing Dark red or purple in colour Enlarged and/or fibrotic gingival tissues due to excess collagen fibres Painless 2. Can be clinically seen 4-14 days after the biofilm accumulates in the gingival sulcus