Medical History Flashcards
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Q
Discuss and inform the patient about a health diet with particular reference to vitamins and minerals that may influence both a healthy and unhealthy periodontium
A
Oral health requires lots of certain nutrients. Should recommend a well balanced diet for pt.
Low in refined carbohydrates (evidence it is linked to decay).
PD risks = linked with nutrient deficiency in: Vi C, D, Protein, antioxidant deficiency, Omega3
Vit C = changes periodontium
Protein= affects progress of periodontitis
Antioxidants: can increase risk of PD
Omega 3: req. To lower serum cholesterol and lower triglycerides= protective antiinflammatory effect/
Healthy Sulcular epithelium: all above and Vitamin A (carrots), Mg (pumpkin)
Poor nutrition? Can refer to dietician
