Ch.10 Nutrition And Perio Disease Flashcards
Over all nutritional status of an individual can secondarily effect the host ___________ and influence _________ ________ progression.
Susceptibility; Periodontal Disease
Diets play a ___________ role in progression of periodontal disease.
Modifying
Does poor nutrition cause periodontal disease?
No but it can make an existing condition worse
A diet deficient in vitamins ___,___,___, __________, ________, and _______ __________ can weaken the immune system and complicate or worsen the disease process.
A,C,D, Calcium, protein, and complex carbohydrate.
Define periodontal disease
An infection of the periodontium initiated by bacteria within plaque biofilm
If the infection is only limited to the gingival tissue then it is __________
Gingivitis
If the infection is extended into the connective tissue it is _____________
Periodontitis
What happens once the bone has been affected?
There is no turning back!!! ☠️👻
3 ways nutrition prevents periodontal disease:
- By keeping the immune system healthy
- Building healthy soft and hard periodontal tissues
- Assisting with wound healing
A healthy immune system sends an __________ ____ ________ _________ to limit bacterial attack.
Arsenal of defense organisms
________ and _________ proteins invade the site of attack or injury, causing swelling and edema.
Leukocytes and plasma
If the immune system is healthy, the immune response will take care of the injury and the area will ________ ________
Heal itself
If the host is not well nourished, the immune system will be ___________.
Compromised
An unhealthy immune system can cause an __________ _________ to eliminate the ________.
Overzealous attempt; Bacteria
With an unhealthy immune system, the body sends an over abundance of _______ ________ to the area.
Immune cells
With an unhealthy immune system, the immune cells produce __________ and ________ __________.
Cytokines and other enzymes.
________ and __________ destroy periodontal fibers and stimulate osteoclastic activity.
Cytokines and enzymes
Building healthy oral tissue and keeping it healthy is the body’s first lien of defense against _________ ________.
Periodontal disease
_______ _______ is less susceptible to infection and a _______ ________ __________ can fight off initial bacterial invasion.
Healthy tissue; strong immune system
Plaque Biofilm develops at _________ _____ and as colonies mature it spreads _______ and ________.
Gingival 1/3; Coronally and Apically
Healthy ______ lining of the ________ is necessary to prevent periodontal disease.
(One of the fastest ______ ______ in the body)
Epithelial; Sulcus
Turn over rates
Nutrients that keep tissues Healthy(14)
- Omega 3 Fatty Acids
- Fiber
- protein
- vitamin A
- B complex vitamins
- vitamin D
- Vitamin C
- Calcium
- Iron
- Zinc
- Copper
- Selenium
- Magnesium
- CoQ10
________ are needed for the body to absorb fat Soluble vitamins __,__,__,__
Lipids; A, D, E, K
Lipids have ________ properties as well as _______ ____
Inflammatory properties; Omega 3’s
Excess fat in the body causes ______.
Obesity
Obesity is a risk factor for ______ ________.
Periodontal disease
Adipose tissue releases _______ ________.
Inflammatory agents
_________ fiber improves periodontal disease risk.
Non digestible
______ fiber helps control weight and inflammatory agents secreted by adipose tissue.
Dietary
_____ supports growth and maintenance of healthy cells.
Protein
Proteins play a role in resisting ________.
Infection