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Medical conditions Flashcards

1
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5 preventative ways to manage dental caries?

A
  1. Plaque reduction
  2. Diet modification
  3. Plaque modification
  4. Tooth surface modification
  5. Increase saliva flow
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What are the recommended fluoride dosages?

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  • <18 months = brush teeth with no toothpaste
  • 18 months to 6yo = use 400-500ppm (pea-sized amount)
  • > 6yo = use 1000ppm
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What are the two types of periodontitis and their subcategories?

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  1. Plaque-induced gingivitis
    - Chronic (most common)
    - ANUG
  2. Periodontitis
    - Chronic slow-progressing (most common)
    - Aggressive
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Characteristics of ANUG?

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  • Severe pain
  • Punched out I/P
  • Ulcers
  • Strong odour
  • Systemic symptoms (fever)
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Treatment of gingivitis?

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  • Remove calculus and overhangs
  • OH
  • Chlorhexidine
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After treatment, when is complete resolution of gingivitis expected?

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1 week

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ANUG treatment?

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  1. Acute
    - Removal of plaque and necrotic tissue
    - irrigation with chlorhex or hydrogen peroxide 3%
    - smoking cessation counselling
  2. Take home treatment
    - Chlorhex until pain resolved
    - antibiotics (nitroimidazole + chlorhex bd-tid until pain resolved)
    - analgesics
    - review in 48-72 hours
  3. Preventative management
    - scaling
    - OH
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Usual dose of Phenoxymethylpenicillin?

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500mg qid for 5 days

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Usual dose of Amoxycillin?

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500mg tid for 5 days

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Usual substitute for penicillin allergy and usual dose of this medication?

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Clindamycin, 300mg tid for 5 days

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What comprises the periodontium?

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PDL, gingivae, cementum, alveolar bone

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Two major risk factors for periodontitis?

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Smoking and uncontrolled diabetes

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Differences in clinical features of slow vs. aggressive perio?

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Slowly-progressing:
- Pocket formation +/- gingival recession

Aggressive:

  • Rapid attachment+bone loss
  • familial aggregation
  • plaque deposits inconsistent with perio destruction
  • RARE in children (suspect T1DM, leukemia)
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Treatment of aggressive perio?

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  • scaling +/- surgical (flap)
  • Smoothing any overhang
  • OHI
    NOTE: antibiotics RARELY required and can only penetrate biofilm in combination with scaling)
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Periodontal abscesses are mainly seen in patients with what conditions? (two)

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  • existing periodontal disease

- uncontrolled diabetes

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According to TG, are antibiotics indicated for dental abscesses?
If so, what are first and second line abx?

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Only if infection has spread beyond jaw or systemic Sx present
1st line: phenoxymethylpenicillin or amoxycillin or clindamycin
- Review pt within 48-72 hrs
2nd line:
any of the above PLUS metronidazole or amox+clav

17
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Usual dose of metronidazole?

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400mg bd for 5 days

18
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Usual dose of amox+clav?

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875mg+125mg bd for 5 days

19
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Where can canine fossa infections spread to?

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intracranially via orbital veins

20
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Where can buccal space infections spread to?

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to the neck causing deep infections

21
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What is ludwig’s angina?

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Severe bilateral cellulitis involving all neck spaces

22
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What is the danger of trismus with dental abscesses?

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There may be breathing or swallowing difficulties -> require IV abx at hospital

23
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What are the signs of dentoalveolar surgical infection and how should it be managed?

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Signs:

  • No improvement in pain/swelling
  • Pus
  • Fever

Management:

  • Drainage of pus
  • Hourly mouthwash
  • Antibiotics (for systemic Sx or immunocompromised)
24
Q

How long is too long for dry socket to heal and what are 3 differential diagnoses?

A 
>3 weeks
DDx:
- Osteomyelitis
- Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw
- Alveolar SCC
25
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Treatment for Salivary gland infection?

A

refer for IV abx and surgical drainage

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