pre BDS4 9 Flashcards
what test, that is unreliable in young children, is a good predictor of Crohn’s disease activity
faecal calprotectin
dental implications of ectodermal dysplasia
hypodontia
hypoplasia
absence of sweat glands and salivary glands is possible
why are porphyria teeth discoloured
incorporation of blood products into tooth structure
peripheral vs central giant cell granuloma
peripheral - soft tissues
central - jaw bone
what will show on dental radiographs if untreated hyperparathyroidism
loss of lamina dura
what dietary allergens are linked to OFG (3)
benzoate (fizzy drinks)
sorbic acid
cinnamon
chocolate
systemic sclerosis dental implication
functional tissue replaced with fibrous tissue
- difficult swallowing (loss of oesophagus elasticity)
- peri oral fibrosis - mouth will gradually be unable to open
what is OFG
oro facial granulomatosis
oedema in oral and facial soft tissues due to blockage of lymphatic drainage cause by an immune reaction
OFG management
- exclusion diet ( avoid benzoates and cinammon for 3 months)
- topical treatment e.g miconazole and tacrolimus ointment
- steroid injections
- systemic steroid
what questionnaire can be used to assess pain
mcGill questionnaire
what is meant be ‘off-license’ use of a medication
will be licensed medicines but for another condition but not one being treated
at the discretion of the treating physician
patients must be aware of off licence use and given PIL specific to condition under treatment
e.g topical corticosteroids
what conditions may prednisolone be used to treat
pemphigus
pemphigoid
erythema multiforme
lichen planus
what conditions may amitriptyline be used to treat
burning mouth syndrome
trigeminal neuralgia
TMD
what may gabapentin be used to treat
burning mouth syndrome
what may hydroxychloroquine be used to treat
systemic lupus erythematosus
lichen planus
