Oral Medical Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What results from advanced periodontal disease on the palatal side of the canines?
A
Oronasal fistuals
2
Q
How do fistulas develop?
A
The plate of bone between the canine and the nasal cavity break down, that is when fistulas develop.
3
Q
How are oronasal fistuals documented in the chary?
A
By indicating the missing tooth and noting “ONF”
4
Q
Patients with what may develop ulcerations on the tip of the tongue?
A
Advanced renal disease
5
Q
What can occur as the result of chronic renal disease?
A
Demineralization of maxillofacial bones
Loosening of teeth
Pathologic jaw fractures
6
Q
Patients with what have very loose teeth and the bone is commonly called “rubber jaw”
A
Renal secondary hyperparathyroidism with Osteodystrophy
