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Adolescent Oral Health Flashcards

1
Q

what is the age group for adolescence?

A

10-19

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2
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how many adolescence are there in the US?

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42 million (13% of population)

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3
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what are the classic characterization of adolescence?

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  • stuggle with sense of identity
  • establish independence (challenge authority)
  • peers are VERY important
  • sexual interests and identity
  • need to make a career or vocational choice
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4
Q

is diet of a teenager better/worse than that of a child

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worse (more money to buy worse food)

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5
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what percent of PRESCHOOLERS consume more than 9 oz a day?

A

15%

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6
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how many 8 year olds drink soda every day?

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over half

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7
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how many cans of soda does the average male drink a year?

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868 = 540 cups of sugar

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8
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what does the soda crisis cause?

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  • rampant smooth surface caries

- enamel erosion

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9
Q

what is a great tool for caries prevention of adolescence?

A

fluoride

-apply varnish at dental visits

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10
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what are some perio problems seen in teens?

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  • gingivitis (plaque and puberty)
  • aggressive periodontitis
  • gingival enlargement due to ortho
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11
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there is a direct link between adolescent gingivits and what/

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hormonal peaks

*good hygiene usually alleviates the problem

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12
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what may aggrevate adolesncet gingivitis ?

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  • mouth breathing

- eruption of teeth

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13
Q

are TMD problems more common in adolescense or younger/

A

younger

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14
Q

what are the most common injuries to adult teeth?

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  • falls
  • sports
  • traffic
  • accidents
  • violence
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15
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what are some prevention methods for trauma?

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  • MOUTH GUARDS
  • seat belts
  • education
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16
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what are the most often teeth to be affected by trauma?

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max incisors

17
Q

what is the cost per lifetime to treat 1 avulsed incisor?

A

5$ - 20K$

18
Q

if avulsed PERMANENT TOOTH, what do you do?

A

rinse and reinsert immediately

*whoever calls you should be the one to put the tooth back in

19
Q

if avulsed PRIMARY tooth, what do you do/

A

do NOT reinsert

20
Q

does inc overjet lead to more of a chance of trauma?

A

yes

21
Q

what sports are mouthgaurds required in?

A
  • football
  • ice hockey
  • lacrosse
  • field hockey
  • wrestling
22
Q

what mouthguards are best to worst?

A
  • custom made by dentist (expensive)
  • boil-and-bites ( price, comfort, level of protection varies)
  • stock
23
Q

should you bleach someone in adolescence?

A

the AAPD discourages full arch whitening for ppl in mixed dentition

  • wait until mid-teens to whiten
  • try over the counter strips first
24
Q

how many teens smoke?

A

3,200 teens under 18 start smoking each day

25
Q

how many ppl under 18 today are projected to die from smoking related diseases?

A

5.6 million

26
Q

what is the most commonly used drug by teens in the US?

A

alcohol

27
Q

how many deaths are related to alcohol for underage youth each year?

A

4,300

28
Q

what percent of 8th graders have tried alcohol?

A

8%

29
Q

what percent of 12th graders have tried alcohol?

A

70%

30
Q

how many 12th graders have used prescription drugs non-medically in the past year?

A

15%

31
Q

is teen pregnancy getting better or worse?

A

better

32
Q

when can you treat pregnant pts?

A
  • pregnancy itself is not a reason to defer necessary tx
  • consuslt physician if comorbidities exist
  • emergencies may be treated at any time
  • ideal to treat in SECOND trimester
  • provide infant oral health anticipatory guidance
  • xrays: ALARA (always)
  • what for drugs
33
Q

how many of bulemics are female?

A

90%

34
Q

what are the oral consequesnces of bulemia?

A
  • erosion on lingual surfaces
  • thermal sensitivity
  • resorations higher than tooth structure
  • enlarged parotid glands due to constant vomitting
  • callus formation and soft palate injury
35
Q

what are the solutions to bulemia?

A
  • early ID and referral to psychiatric specialist

- home care (rinsing after vommiting, wait 1 hr before brushing, gentle brushing with F- toothpaste)

36
Q

what is the rule with bulemia?

A

NO DEFINITIVE DENTAL PROCEDURES STARTED UNTIL NEGATIVE BEHAVIOR IS CONTROLLED

37
Q

where will parents most likely find out about their child being bulemic?

A

insurance receipts

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