Mixed Connective Tissue Disorders Flashcards
Difference between xerostomia and hyposalivation?
Xerostomia is symptom of oral dryness
Hyposalivation - decrease saliva flow rate
What are 3 major salivary glands?
Partoid - largest gland
Sublingual
Submandibular
What are acini?
Saliva producing cells
Difference between serous and mucous saliva?
Serous - watery
Mucous - viscous
What saliva does parotid produce?
Serous
Main component of saliva?
Mainy water
Organic and inorganic solids
Example of organic solids in saliva?
Proteins Amylase Lipids Amino acids Glucose
Example of inorganic solids in saliva?
Sodium
Calcium
Chloride
Fluoride
How is saliva formed?
Secretion under autonomic nervous control
Hormones modify saliva composition
Increased flow as result parasympathetic activity
What are 2 components of saliva?
Fluid component - ions product by parasympathetic stimulation
Protein competent - arise secretory vesicle in acini - sympathetic stimulation
If have parasympathetic stimulation what type of saliva?
Lots of saliva w/ low protein conc
If have sympathetic stimulation what type of saliva?
Low flow with high protein conc
Average salivary flow rate?
500ml in 24 hours
Expect to be reduced at night
What gland produces most of saliva in unstimulated conditions?
Submandibular
Which glands produces most saliva when eating?
Parotid
What measure unstimulated saliva flow?
Spit graduated container for 15 mins
What amount of unstimulated saliva flow would suggest reduced function?
Less 1.5ml in 15 min
How take stimulated salivary flow?
Place citric acid dorsal tongue
Place carlsson-crittenden cup over parotid orifice
What flow would suggest reduced functional salivary flow rate?
less 5ml in 5 minutes
What are functions of saliva?
Lubrication Physical cleanswer Caries control - buffer Antimicrobial Taste Digestion - amylaste Pellcile formation
Effects of xerostomia?
Difficulty oral function Increased caries Gingivits Dysphagia Taste distrurbance Increased susceptibility oral candidosis burning tonuge dry sore mucosa salivary gland enlargement
What are factors associated with hyposalivation/ xerostomia?
Anxiety/ depression Drugs Radiotherapy Dehydration Diabetes
What can congenital xerostomia be related to?
ectodermal dysplasia
What drugs can be linked to xerostomia?
Antidepressants - tricyclics/ SRRIS Antihistamines Diuretics Antichloinergics Antipsychoitcs Sedatives
What are confounding factors for drug related xerostomia?
Age
Smoking
Psychological factors
Issue with radiotherapy?
Therapeutic dose = permanet reduction salivary gland function
Damage depends on amount salivary glands exposed
How does radiotherapy damage glands?
Acute inflammatory reaction
Fibrosis within glands
Reduced blood flow
Loss acini cells