Microbe A microscopic living organism Coaggregation The attachment of different bacterial species to one another within a biofilm Gram Staining A laboratory technique used to distinguish bacterial cell wall types Bacterium The simplest organisms that can be seen only through a microscope Biofilm A structured microbial community attaced to a surface Flagella Structures that allow bacteria to move Fimbriae Hair-like structures bacteria use to attach surfaces to other cells Cell Envelope The protective layers outside of a bacterial cell Gram Negative Bacteria that stain pink due to a thin cell wall and outer membrane, commonly associated with periodontal disease. Extracellular Protective Matrix The sticky material that surrounds and protects biofilm bacteria Dispersion The stage where bacteria leave a mature biofilm to colonize new areas Mushroom- Shaped Microcolonies A cluster of microbes that are attached to the tooth surface at a narrow base Symbiosis A balanced relationship between microorganisms and the host Red Complex Bacteria A group of pathogens associated with periodontal tissue destruction Spirochetes Motile, spiral shaped bacteria commonly associated with advanced periodontal disease Polymicrobial Containing many different types of microorganisms living together Commensal Bacteria Microorganisms that live in the mouth without causing harm Anaerobic Bacteria that survive in low-or-no oxygen environments Acquired Salivary Pellicle A salivary film that forms over a clean tooth surface after plaque removal Aerobic Bacteria that require oxygen for survival Microbial Blooms Periods that occur when specific species or groups grow at rapidly accelerated rates Quorum Sensing A system bacteria use to communicate with one another within a biofilm by releasing signaling molecules Tooth Associated Microbial communities that attach to hard surfaces Horizontal Transmission The spread of bacteria between individuals of the same generation Cocci Spherical- shaped bacteria Dysbiosis A disruption in microbial balance that contributes to disease Gram Positive Bacteria that stain purple due to a thick cell wall and are commonly associated with periodontal health. Planktonic A term describing free-floating bacterial cells Tissue Associated Microbial communities that attach to oral tissues Vertical Transmission The transfer of bacteria from parent to child Fluid Channels Pathways within biofilm that allow nutrients and waste to move Rods Cylindrical- shaped bacteria Orange Complex Bacteria Microorganisms that bridge early and late colonizers in periodontal biofilms Unattached Bacteria Microorganisms not bound to a surface or biofilm Microbe A microscopic living organism Coaggregation The attachment of different bacterial species to one another within a biofilm Gram Staining A laboratory technique used to distinguish bacterial cell wall types Bacterium The simplest organisms that can be seen only through a microscope Biofilm A structured microbial community attaced to a surface Flagella Structures that allow bacteria to move Fimbriae Hair-like structures bacteria use to attach surfaces to other cells Cell Envelope The protective layers outside of a bacterial cell Gram Negative Bacteria that stain pink due to a thin cell wall and outer membrane, commonly associated with periodontal disease. Extracellular Protective Matrix The sticky material that surrounds and protects biofilm bacteria Dispersion The stage where bacteria leave a mature biofilm to colonize new areas Mushroom- Shaped Microcolonies A cluster of microbes that are attached to the tooth surface at a narrow base Symbiosis A balanced relationship between microorganisms and the host Red Complex Bacteria A group of pathogens associated with periodontal tissue destruction Spirochetes Motile, spiral shaped bacteria commonly associated with advanced periodontal disease Polymicrobial Containing many different types of microorganisms living together Commensal Bacteria Microorganisms that live in the mouth without causing harm Anaerobic Bacteria that survive in low-or-no oxygen environments Acquired Salivary Pellicle A salivary film that forms over a clean tooth surface after plaque removal Aerobic Bacteria that require oxygen for survival Microbial Blooms Periods that occur when specific species or groups grow at rapidly accelerated rates Quorum Sensing A system bacteria use to communicate with one another within a biofilm by releasing signaling molecules Tooth Associated Microbial communities that attach to hard surfaces Horizontal Transmission The spread of bacteria between individuals of the same generation Cocci Spherical- shaped bacteria Dysbiosis A disruption in microbial balance that contributes to disease Gram Positive Bacteria that stain purple due to a thick cell wall and are commonly associated with periodontal health. Planktonic A term describing free-floating bacterial cells Tissue Associated Microbial communities that attach to oral tissues Vertical Transmission The transfer of bacteria from parent to child Fluid Channels Pathways within biofilm that allow nutrients and waste to move Rods Cylindrical- shaped bacteria Orange Complex Bacteria Microorganisms that bridge early and late colonizers in periodontal biofilms Unattached Bacteria Microorganisms not bound to a surface or biofilm
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B-A microscopic living organism
G-The attachment of different bacterial species to one another within a biofilm
B-A laboratory technique used to distinguish bacterial cell wall types
I-The simplest organisms that can be seen only through a microscope
I-A structured microbial community attaced to a surface
G-Structures that allow bacteria to move
N-Hair-like structures bacteria use to attach surfaces to other cells
N-The protective layers outside of a bacterial cell
O-Bacteria that stain pink due to a thin cell wall and outer membrane, commonly associated with periodontal disease.
B-The sticky material that surrounds and protects biofilm bacteria
N-The stage where bacteria leave a mature biofilm to colonize new areas
O-A cluster of microbes that are attached to the tooth surface at a narrow base
G-A balanced relationship between microorganisms and the host
B-A group of pathogens associated with periodontal tissue destruction
I-Motile, spiral shaped bacteria commonly associated with advanced periodontal disease
B-Containing many different types of microorganisms living together
N-Microorganisms that live in the mouth without causing harm
B-Bacteria that survive in low-or-no oxygen environments
O-A salivary film that forms over a clean tooth surface after plaque removal
O-Bacteria that require oxygen for survival
I-Periods that occur when specific species or groups grow at rapidly accelerated rates
G-A system bacteria use to communicate with one another within a biofilm by releasing signaling molecules
O-Microbial communities that attach to hard surfaces
G-The spread of bacteria between individuals of the same generation
G-Spherical-shaped bacteria
O-A disruption in microbial balance that contributes to disease
G-Bacteria that stain purple due to a thick cell wall and are commonly associated with periodontal health.
N-A term describing free-floating bacterial cells
B-Microbial communities that attach to oral tissues
I-The transfer of bacteria from parent to child
N-Pathways within biofilm that allow nutrients and waste to move
O-Cylindrical-shaped bacteria
I-Microorganisms that bridge early and late colonizers in periodontal biofilms
I-Microorganisms not bound to a surface or biofilm
