Oral Manifestations of Systemic Agents II

Question 1

Local causes of gingival enlargement.

Answer 1

1) Non-restored teeth
2) Habits
3) Mouthbreathing
4) Excess Plaque

Question 2

Systemic causes of gingival enlargement

Answer 2

1) Familial
2) Scleroderma
3) Pregnancy
4) Puberty

Question 3

Drugs used to slow down hyperactive kids (ADHD).

Answer 3

Amphetamines

Question 4

What kind of drug is Diltiazem?

Answer 4

Calcium channel blocker

Question 5

What kinds of drugs are these?

• Nifedipine
• Verapamil
• Diltiazem
• Amlodipine

Answer 5

Calcium channel blockers

Question 6

Used to treat metastatic cancer.

Answer 6

IV bisphosphonates

Question 7

Patients medicated with these drugs may develop necrosis of alveolar bone.

May be more prone to implant failure.

Answer 7

Bisphosphonates

Question 8

The probability of bone osteonecrosis occurring is increased in patients taking bisphosphonates and what?

Answer 8

Steroids or estrogens

Question 9

How to treat patients on bisphosphonates.

Answer 9

Treat one quadrant at a time, then wait 2 months to see what happens.