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3_1OralHealth Flashcards

1
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What percentage of severe gum diseases result from smoking?

A

50%

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2
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What are 2 methods to prevent oral diseases?

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water fluoridation, sealants

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3
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What is a sealant?

A

plastic coating applied to chewing surfaces

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4
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What is plaque?

A

invisible sticky material made of bacteria, mucus, and food debris

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5
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What are the effects of plaque and tartar?

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irritate and inflame gums to cause infection, swelling, tenderness

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6
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What are the symptoms of periodontal disease?

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1) swollen, inflamed, tender gums 2) new spaces between teetch 3) bad breath/taste in mouth, 4) loose teeth/change in the bite

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7
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What is gingivitis?

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a form of periodontal disease due to long-term effects of plaque deposits and gum injury

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8
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What drugs induce orofacial deformities?

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retinoids and phenytoin

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9
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What are types of congenital orofacial deformities?

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cleft lip, cleft palate

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10
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What is the “6th complication of diabetes?”

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gum infections due to impaired wound healing

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11
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What are the effects of cytokines on insulin’s action?

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increases resistance, development of t2dm

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12
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How is gum disease linked to MI and stroke?

A

oral bacteria on plaques contribute to clot formation

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13
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What is gum disease’s link to pregnancy?

A

infection triggers systemic cytokines which increase prostaglandins to stimulate labor

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14
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A baby is less likely to be born pre-term or low-weight if:

A

mother treated for periodontal disease before 35th week

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15
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How long is a term of pregnancy?

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40 weeks

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16
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How is RA linked to periodontal disease?

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RA pts 8x more likely to have periodontal disease probably through a common inflammatory process

17
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To which diseases is periodontitis linked to?

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1) diabetes 2) CV disease 3) pregnancy 4) osteoporosis 5) RA 6) Alzheimers 7) respiratory infections

18
Q

What are inflammation’s effects on the development of Alzheimers?

A

inflammation can’t prevent, but can cause mild cognitive impairment and memory problems

19
Q

What medical conditions affect oral health?

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1) orthodontics, 2) Sjogren’s disease, 3) cancer disease and treatment, 4) immunosuppression

20
Q

What is Sjogren’s disease?

A

an autoimmune disease affecting the salivary glands

21
Q

How do anticholinergics affect oral health?

A

decrease saliva

22
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How do sympathomimetics affect oral health?

A

decrease saliva

23
Q

How do bisphosphonates affect oral health?

A

osteonecrosis of the jaw

24
Q

What drugs promote tooth discolaration?

A

1) TCN, 2) FQNs, 3) Chlorhexidine 4) fluoride

25
Q

How does aspiring affect oral health?

A

erosion

26
Q

How do powdered corticosteroids affect oral health?

A

erosion

27
Q

What drugs promote gingival hyperplasia?

A

1) CCBs, 2) phenytoin, 3) estrogens, 4) cyclosporine

28
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What drugs cause increased bleeding?

A

anticoags & fibrinolytics

29
Q

What drugs promote gingivitis?

A

protease inhibitors, Vit. A, MTX

30
Q

How does tobacco affect oral health?

A

gum disease, cancers, candidiasis

31
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How does excessive EtOH affect gum disease?

A

cancers when combined with tobacco

32
Q

What foods promote discoloration?

A

coffee, tea, wine

33
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How does xylitol affect oral health?

A

protective!

34
Q

How does meth affect teeth?

A

nasty + kids miss 2 front teeth

35
Q

Describe proper brushing technique.

A

bid for 2-3 mins with fluoridated toothpaste at 45 degree angle and brush tongue front-to-back

36
Q

How often should the soft-bristled toothbrush be changed?

A

q3 months

37
Q

How often should one floss?

A

every day

38
Q

How often should one visit the dentist?

A

twice a year

39
Q

What is the age restriction for fluoride rinses?

A

< 6 yo

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