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Dental Conditions Flashcards

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Symptoms of teething

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gum redness
swelling
tenderness
drooling
rubbing the gum
irritability
crying
etc.
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NOT symptoms of teething

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fever
diarrhea
vomiting
common cold symptoms

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Non-pharmacological treatment of teething

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  • rub baby’s gums
  • cool affected area
  • wipe baby’s drool with cloth to prevent rashes from developing
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Pharmacological treatment of teething

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Oral analgesics:

  • acetaminophen
  • ibuprofen
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Dose for acetaminophen

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10 to 15 mg/kg/dose every 4 to 6 hours PRN

max dose = 65-75 mg/kg/day

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Dose for ibuprofen

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5 to 10 mg/kg/dose every 6 to 8 hours PRN

max dose = 40 mg/kg/day

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When do you refer?

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if no relief with treatment after 3-5 days

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How long to topical anesthetics provide relief for?

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max of 45 mins

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What is the potential harm caused by topical anesthetics for teething?

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if baby swallows some, it can numb their throat/gag reflex

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Would you ever recommend a topical anesthetic for teething?

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personally, no

a oral analgesic is much more effective for pain relief, provides longer duration and does not pose the certain health risks that topical anesthetic does

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What can a toothache be caused by?

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  • cracked tooth syndrome - abrupt pain with biting, resolves with removal of pressure
  • this requires referral to dentist
  • post-dental procedure discomfort
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Toothache treatment options for temporary relief until dentist can be seen include:

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  • oral analgesics: NSAIDS, acetaminophen

- local anesthetics: benzocaine

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Is a local anesthetic still an issue for adults?

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yes - can numb throat and you may burn yourself without even knowing it

AGAIN - local anesthetic is not the best choice

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Dentin hypersensitivity = ?

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sensitive teeth

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Describe dentin hypersensitivity

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short, quick, sharp dental pain due to exposure to a stimulus (thermal, chemical, osmotic or physical) on exposed dentin

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Is a dental referral necessary for dentin hypersensitivity?

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yes - to determine the underlying cause

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17
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Non-pharmacological treatment for tooth hypersensitivity

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  • soft-bristled toothbrush
  • proper tooth brushing
  • reduce acidic foods and drinks
  • avoid brushing within 2 hours after acidic foods/drinks
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Pharmacological treatment for tooth hypersensitivity

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-desensitizing toothpaste works by blocking the repolarization of the nerve fibre membranes thereby decreasing the pain

most common = potassium nitrate
product examples include: sensodyne F, crest pro-health, colgate sensitivity

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Is using a potassium nitrate a long-term or short-term treatment?

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long-term because you have to continuously use the product to continuously block the repolarization of nerve fibres

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oral candidiasis known as?

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oral thrush

oral stomatitis

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oral candidiasis (thrush) most commonly caused by ?

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C. Albans

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There are 2 major forms of oropharyngeal candidiasis:

1) pseudomembranous form
2) atrophic form

describe them

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1) the pseudomembranous form is the most common and appears as white plaques on oral mucosa
2) the atrophic form (denture stomatitis) appears as erythema without plaque. common in elderly with dentures

1 - plaque
2 - no plaque

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Are the white plaques removable?

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yes

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Risk factors for oral candidiasis

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  • diseases that affect immune system (diabetes, HIV)
  • medications that suppress immune system (chemo)
  • xerostomia (dry mouth/lack of saliva)
  • use of corticosteroids (either systemic or inhaled)
  • recent use of broad spectrum antibiotics
  • infants and children - put things in their mouths
  • local mucosal trauma
  • poor dental or denture hygiene
  • pregnant women
  • smokers
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Signs and symptoms for oral candidiasis

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  • “cottage cheese” soft plaques that are white or creamy yellow
  • plaques are easily removed with rubbing
  • red, flat lesions on mucosa under the denture
  • can cause cracked, red, moist areas on the skin at the corners of the mouth
  • symptoms are varied and may range from none to sore, painful mouth, burning tongue, metallic taste, and dysphagia
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Red flags for oral candidiasis

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  • Pt on chemo or immunocompromised
  • Pt has systemic symptoms such as unexplained weight loss or thirst which could indicate diabetes
  • other organ involvement such as conjunctivitis, uveitis or accompanying genital ulcers
  • any lesion present for 3 weeks or longer should be referred
  • symptoms of an adverse drug rxn
  • if you suspect another type of infection
  • unsuccessful treatment after 14 days
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If red flags are not present - you can ??

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prescribe for it! yay! (jk the thought of prescribing scares the shit outta me)

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Goals of treatment for oral candidiasis ?

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  • eradicate infection
  • prevent complications
  • prevent recurrence
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Non-pharmacological suggestions for infants with oral candidiasis?

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  • sterilize toys, soothers, feeding bottles/nipples

- if breastfed, mother may have candidiasis on nipples - will require treatment

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Non-pharmacological suggestions for people with dentures with oral candidiasis?

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  • remove dentures overnight
  • wear dentures for only 6 hours
  • soak and clean dentures when not using
  • clean oral cavity with soft toothbrush

-correct underlying risk factors:
rinse mouth after inhaled corticosteroid and stop smoking

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31
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Pharmacological therapy for oral candidiasis ?

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Rx:

  • Nystatin
  • Oral Azole Antifungals (fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, etc.)

Non-Rx:
-gentian violent (no longer recommended)

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Nystatin is NAPRA schedule __

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1

it is Rx only

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Nystatin is ?

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  • fungi-static and tidal
  • considered 1st line for mild disease
  • comes as a liquid
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Nystatin oral suspension dose for adults/children

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4 to 6 mL of 100,000 unit/mL suspension QID for 7-14 days

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Nystatin oral suspension dose for infants

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1 to 2 mL of 100,000 unit/mL suspension QID for 7-14 days

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when should treatment continue until?

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treatment should continue for at least 48 hours after symptoms resolved

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37
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Do you recommend to swallow Nystatin

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yes

  • put part of the mL’s in one side of mouth and the other part in the other side of the mouth and swish around
  • it is recommended to swallow this because it is not absorbed and will not enter the systemic circulation and won’t contribute to drug interactions
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After prescribing nystatin, follow up with the patient should occur in _ days

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7

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39
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If symptoms are resolved in 48 hours can you discontinue medication?

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yes

40
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cold sores are primarily caused by?

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HSV-1

41
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Triggers for cold sores?

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stress
sun exposure
trauma
hormonal changes
fever
viral infection
fatigue
cold weather
windburn
42
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cold sores last ?

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7-14 days

43
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Describe the prodromal phase and how long does it last

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pain, itching, tingling at site

lasts < 24 hours

44
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Describe the erythema phase and how long does it last

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red and inflamed area

lasts 24-48 hours

45
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Describe the papule phase and how long does it last

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small, raised lesions

lasts 24-48 hours

46
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Describe the vesicle phase and how long does it last

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clear, fluid in lesion, swollen with red halo

within 1-3 days

47
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Describe the ulcer phase and how long does it last

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yellow, weeping, moist and painful

1-3 days

48
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Describe the crusting phase and how long does it last

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hard crust, inflamed, red, some swelling

day 5-8

49
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Red flags for cold sores

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  • lesion not healed in 14 days (w or w/o treatment)
  • systemic symptoms (fever, swollen glands)
  • lesion shows signs of infection (excessive redness, swelling, pus)
  • more than 6 outbreaks/yr
  • pregnant
  • pt immunocompromised
50
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Treatment goals for cold sores

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  • relieve discomfort
  • reduce duration and severity
  • prevent secondary infection (yellow pus)
  • prevent spread to others
  • prevent recurrences - reduce triggers
51
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OTC treatment for cold sores:

Docosanol 10% (Abreva)

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Docosanol 10% (Abreva)

  • topical antiviral
  • prevents viral migration and replication
  • apply 5 times daily at first sign (max 10 days)
  • for >12 yrs old
52
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OTC treatment for cold sores:

Heparin sodium and Zinc sulfate (Lipactin)

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Heparin sodium and Zinc sulfate (Lipactin)

-no safety or efficacy evidence published

53
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OTC treatment for cold sores:
Hydrocolloid patch (Polysporin Cold Sore Healing Patch)
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Hydrocolloid patch (Polysporin Cold Sore Healing Patch)
-one study published - small sample size, based results of the participants assessment, manufacturer involved
54
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OTC treatment for cold sores:
Local anesthetics (benzocaine, lidocaine)
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Local anesthetics (benzocaine, lidocaine)
reduce pain for only a short time (30-45 minutes)
-risk of choking and being burned
55
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OTC treatment for cold sores:

Protectants

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Protectants
-may reduce cracking and drying of cold sore
-hydroxypropyl cellulose (zilactin cold sore gel - benzyl alcohol 10%)
petrolatum, cocoa butter, allantoin

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OTC treatment for cold sores:

Topical analgesics

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Topical analgesics

  • camphor, menthol, phenol
  • may reduce pain for a short time
57
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OTC treatment for cold sores:

Oral analgesics

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Oral analgesics

  • acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen
  • can be used to treat pain for up to 3 days
58
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Rx treatment for cold sores

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Rx antivirals

-can be used for treatment of prophylaxis

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Non-pharmacologic treatment for cold sores

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  • lip conditioners/proctectants: petrolatum, cocoa butter, allantoin, SPF 30 to prevent sun damage
  • keep area clean (warm water and soap) to prevent infection
  • avoid direct contact with others
  • wash hands often, avoid touching lesion
  • avoid sharing objects
  • stress reduction and rest
60
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aphthous ulcers are known as?

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canker sores

61
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Describe aphthous ulcers

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  • painful, recurrent lesions
  • not contagious
  • unknown cause
  • found on inner lip, inner cheek, soft palate, undersurface of tongue, floor of mouth
  • appear first in childhood
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characteristics of canker sores

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  • crater/indent
  • white (white part is not removable - distinguishes it from thrush)
  • red halo
63
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symptoms of aphthous ulcers

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  • symptoms last 5-14 days
  • burning, tingling, intense persistent pain
  • four appearance-related factors - roundish, shallow-cratered, red halo, white-yellow interior covering
  • may feel some pain in area prior to outbreak
64
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when do you refer for aphthous ulcers?

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  • 5 or more ulcers
  • if they are over 1 cm
  • if it lasts longer than 14 days
65
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Predisposing factors for aphthous ulcers

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  • stress and anxiety
  • local trauma
  • genetic predisposition
  • allergies/ food sensitivities
  • nutritional deficiencies
  • systemic diseases
  • medications (NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, opioid analgesics)
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red flags for aphthous ulcers

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  • severe pain
  • diameter of ulcer > 1 cm
  • > 5 ulcers present
  • duration of ulcer > 14 days
  • history of recurring aphthous ulcers (6-12x/yr)
  • systemic disease (HIV, inflammatory bowl disease, diabetes)
  • fever or other systemic symptoms present
  • ulcer first occurring later in life (>30 yrs old)
  • pregnant
  • nutritional deficiency suspected (vitamin or iron)
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goals of therapy for aphthous ulcers

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  • relief from pain
  • decrease duration of ulcer
  • ensure normal oral function and adequate nutrition intake
  • decrease frequency and severity of recurrences
68
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Non-pharmacological suggestions

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-avoid foods that cause pain
when aphthous ulcer present
-avoid oral trauma (use a soft bristled toothbrush, oral wax on braces that may rub or irritate the cheek, have irregular dental surfaces repaired)
-avoid oral products that contain sodium laurel sulphate
-avoid foods that trigger flares
-treat nutritional deficiencies
-dental hygiene (brush teeth and floss 2x/day, routine dental cleaning)
-warm saline rinses

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OTC treatment for aphthous ulcers:

Oral analgesics

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Oral analgesics

  • ONLY acetaminophen
  • never NSAIDs b/c they can cause aphthous ulcers
70
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OTC treatment for aphthous ulcers:

Protectants

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Protectants

  • may offer short term relief and protection
  • hydroxypropyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose (Orabase)
71
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OTC treatment for aphthous ulcers:

Topical analgesics

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Topical analgesics

-camphor, menthol, phenol, (Canker Cover)

72
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OTC treatment for aphthous ulcers:

Local anesthetics

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Local anesthetic
-may provide short term relief of pain
-risk of choking or being burned
-benzocaine (10-20% strength)
(anbesol, oracle, kank-A)
73
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What can a Mb Pharmacist prescribe for aphthous ulcers

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triamcinolone 0.1% in orabase

74
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What are some Rx product options (can only be prescribed by a physician or a dentist)

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  • antibiotic therapy (tetracycline mouth rinse)
  • pain relief (ex. benztdamine topical solution)
  • other agents: dapsone, colchicine, dexamethasone ointment, prednisolone, infliximab, thalidomide, etc.
75
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Describe Triamicinolone 0.1% in Orabase

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  • product delivers a protective local coating and enables a local anti-inflammatory effect of the corticosteroid
  • RCT demonstrated effective to decrease pain
  • may be helpful to speed healing and relieve symptoms for recurrent minor aphthous ulcers
  • early initiation of this treatment may result in a more rapid response

*it is a topical steroid product - brings down redness and inflammation

76
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Dosing of Triamicinolone 0.1% in Orabase

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apply to aphthous ulcers 2-4 times a day until ulcer healed

77
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Application of Triamicinolone 0.1% in Orabase

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Press a small dab (1/4 inch) to the lesion until a thin film develops.

Use only enough to coat the lesion with a thin film, do not rub in.

Apply at bedtime or after meals if applications are needed throughout the day.

Don’t eat or drink for 30 mins after applying.

78
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Side effects of Triamicinolone 0.1% in Orabase

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potential development of oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush), burning, irritation, etc.

79
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Describe the monitoring of Triamicinolone 0.1% in Orabase

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  • if there is no significant healing in 7 days or if ulcer worsens, refer
  • ulcer should heal within in 14 days, if not - refer
  • pharmacists should monitor pain every 3 days for first week then again in 1 week
80
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Xerostomia

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dry mouth - hyposalivation

81
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Causes of xerostomia

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  • medical conditions (sjogre’s syndrome, addison’s disease, depression, cystic fibrosis, HIV)
  • medications (anticholinergics, antidepressants)
  • radiation therapy
  • trauma or tutors involving the salivary glands
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Complications involved with xerostomia

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  • increased risk of dental caries
  • tooth decay and loss
  • difficulty in speaking
  • decreased ability to chew and swallow
  • decreased taste sensation
  • decreased nutritional status
  • oral infections (candidiasis, gingivitis)
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Non-pharmacological treatment for xerostomia

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  • ensure proper dental care (because they are at a higher risk of developing cavities)
  • sucking on ice chips
  • frequent sips of water
  • hard sugarless candies or gum (containing alcohol sugars)
  • humidifer at night
  • avoid or reduce caffeine intake
  • avoid tobacco and alcohol
84
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OTC pharmacological options for xerostomia:

Salivary substitutes and lubricants

A

Salivary substitutes and lubricants:

  • replace moisture
  • provide replication
  • mimic natural saliva
  • does not stimulate salivary glands to produce more saliva
85
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OTC pharmacological options for xerostomia:

Biotene products

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Biotine products:

  • toothpaste, mouthwash, gum
  • help to replace missing salivary enzyme activity in patients with decreased saliva production
86
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OTC pharmacological options for xerostomia:

Oral balance

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Oral balance:

  • oral moisturizer
  • lasts an hour in daytime
  • lasts 4 hours at nighttime
87
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OTC pharmacological options for xerostomia:

Moi-Stir

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Moi-Stir:

  • spray or swabs
  • contains electrolytes found in saliva
88
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OTC pharmacological options for xerostomia:

OraMoist

A

OraMoist:

-patch placed on the hard palate or inside of cheek dissolves slowly over 2-4 hours

89
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What are 2 types of periodontal disease?

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  • gingivitis

- periodontitis

90
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Describe gingivitis

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  • inflammation of the gums
  • result of build-up of bacterial plaque
  • swelling and discolouration of gums (red or red/blue)
  • bleeding of gums when brushed
91
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Risk factors for gingivitis

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  • medical conditions
  • medications
  • poor nutrition
  • infections
  • hormonal changes
92
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Describe periodontitis

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  • progression of gingivitis
  • plaque has spread to the roots
  • gums may pull away from teeth
  • pain, bleeding of gingival tissue, halitosis, foul taste, increased salivation
  • pain may occur
  • may cause damage to the bone
93
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List the Periodontal Screening questions

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BUG
Bleeding gums
Unsteady (loose) teeth
Gum recession

*also ask when was last dental visit

94
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Other symptoms of periodontal disease

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  • signs of infection
  • bad breath
  • bad taste
  • ulcers
  • pain
95
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Periodontal disease pharmacological treatment

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Chlorhexidine 0.12% (Peridex)

  • schedule 1 (Rx only)
  • decreases periodontal pathogens in saliva
  • swish and spit 10 to 15 mLs twice daily for 30 seconds
  • 5-7 days for mild gingivitis
  • up to 31 days for chronic periodontitis
  • possible side effects include: tooth staining, taste disturbances, tongue discolouration

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