Final - Read Chapters Flashcards
Congenital Defects are acquired at birth. What 3 things cause these types of defects?
- Trauma, Disease and Toxins
There are 4 kinds of Impairments/Disabilities, what are they?
- Neurological
- Developmental
- Physical
- Physiological
There are 5 kinds of Special Needs groups, what are they?
- Physical
- Cognitive/Developmental Delay
- Mental/Psychological
- Sensory
- Behavior
There are 6 manifestations of disorders (Syndromes, Disease, Birth Defects, Physiological, Traumatic, Psychological) what are examples of each?
- Syndromes (Down Syndrome)
- Diseases (Muscular Dystrophy)
- Birth Defects (Underdevelopment)
- Physiological (Cystic Fibrosis)
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (Hypoxia)
- Psychological (Anxiety/Phobias)
Individuals with impairments that significantly impact daily living, with any physical, developmental, mental, sensory, behavioral, cognitive or emotional impairment or limiting condition that requires medical management, health care, and or use of specialized services are called what type of patients?
- SHCN (Special Health Care Needs)
What percent of US households have a SHCN patient in their home?
- 20%
During the Evaluation stage of SHCN patients, what 3 things should be done?
- Diet Survey
- Fluoride Exposure
- Medications/Side-effects (carries risk, gingival overgrowth and diminished saliva)
Are SHCN patients at an increased risk for oral disease? With these patients what is a vital part of their well-being and general health?
- Yes
- Oral Health
Abilities, Dependence on care takers, Diet, Medications, Habits and Fear should all be accounted for in what stage of SHCN patient care?
- Risk Assessment
With Mild SHCN patients/High Functioning patients what kind of appointments should be done? Severely affected SHCN patients/Low Functioning individuals?
- Mild SHCN/High Functioning: Short appointments, desensitization, conservative immobilization and conscious sedation.
- Severely affected SHCN patients/Low Functioning: General Anesthesia, or Deep sedation.
When is the use of stabilization indicated (3)?
- For Immediate diagnosis or for Limited treatment
- After other techniques have failed
- For the safety of the patient, staff, parent or practitioner
- *Documented informed consent is required
When is stabilization CONTRAINDICATED (4)?
- Cooperative Patient
- Cannot be safely stabilized
- Patients who have experienced previous physical/psychological trauma from stabilization.
- Non-sedated patients with non-emergent treatment requiring lengthy appointments.
When should radiographs be taken with SHCN patients?
- Radiographs should be taken on the second visit when they are familiar with the dental office.
How should SHCN patients in a wheel chair be treated? What about patients in the dental chair? For patients with Catatonic (inability to move normally) placement of limbs, what should be done? What should be used for trunk and limb support?
- In the wheel chair if possible
- Slightly elevated to minimize difficulty swallowing
- Don’t force limbs into positions
- Pillows and Towels
What is the best known chromosomal disorder, and includes a large tongue, open bite, fissured lips, missing/malformed teeth, high incidence of periodontal disease, 40% congenital heart disease, greater tooth wear to attrition and erosion?
- Down Syndrome
What is associated with a normal appearance and life span, limited communication and learning, acclimating may take several appointments, restraint/sedation may have calming effects, and severe cases with dental defects should be done under general anesthesia?
- Autism
What is one of the primary handicapping conditions of childhood, includes disabling disorders caused by permanent damage to the brain in pre and peri-natal periods, is caused due to complications of labor/delivery due to decreased oxygenation, has muscle weakness/paralysis, poor balance/irregular gait and uncoordinated/involuntary movements?
- Cerebral Palsy
What is a progressive lung disease that produces a chronic productive cough, where a more UPRIGHT position is needed in a dental chair to clear secretions easier, a feeding tube can be used to prevent caries but comes with a high plaque/calculus index, nitrous oxide and sedatives are CONTRAINDICATED due to lack of lung function?
- Cystic Fibrosis
With patients with hearing impairment how should they be treated while talking to them?
- Face the patient, speak slowly and directly without shouting. *(Best lip readers only understand 30-40%) Watch expressions and use hand gestures for feedback.
On which patients should you use sunglasses on?
- Blind *(Light sensitivity)
SHCN patients have an increased risk for oral disease and overall health, what can be done to aid these patients?
- Education of parents/caregiver for daily oral hygiene
- Mechanical toothbrushes, sponge tips and washcloths
- Calcium/Fluoride toothpaste
- Sealant
- 3 month recall
- Chlorhexidine rise
What is the primary importance for behavioral management of SHCN patients?
- Assessment of Parental Attitudes
While receiving Dental Care for SHCN patients, what can the dentist do to aid the situation?
- Wrap tongue blades/bite blocks while removing plaque
- Stabilization of the head
- Modifications to their toothbrush to help patient with poor fine motor skills
- Electric toothbrushes
- Floss Holders
What is a rare genetic connective tissue disorder where a breakdown and blistering of the outer skin and mucosa is seen along with disuse of hands, difficult eating, mouth restriction, chronic malnutrition, slow growth and frequent infections? What is it’s best known form where the anchors of the epidermis are not present?
- Epidermolysis Bullosa
- Recessive Dystrophic
Despite loss of tooth structure it is difficult and often inconclusive to know the extent of the injury? (T/F)
- True
Be familiar with Clinical Evaluation sheet and taking an individual history of the injury (pg 5-6 of trauma lecture)
- Pg 5-6