Prevention/Anticipatory Guidance Flashcards
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What is the definition of perinatal period?
Period around the time of birth, beginning with completion of the 20 to 28th the week of gestation and ending 1 to 4 weeks after birth
What percentage of S-ECC children have non-maternal MS streptococci genotypes?
74%
What is the safest time to perform treatment on a pregnant female?
Second trimester 14th to 20th week
Recommendations for perinatal oral health(geared at expectant mothers)
- Oral health education
- Oral hygiene
- periodontal infections can be a reservoir of inflammatory mediators like prostaglandin in GCF and blood
– associated with uterine contractions leading to preterm deliveries. However recent RCT did not support that treatment of perio dx during pregnancy prevents preterm birth, fetal growth restriction or preeclampsia.
- pregnant females may have n/v – recommend rinsing with a cup of water with 1 t. baking soda and waiting an hour before brushing to minimize erosion
- tb w/ fluoridated toothpaste, sugarfree or xylitol gum recommended
3. Diet discussion
4. Fluoride
– use fluoridated toothpaste and rinsing with alcohol-free, OTC mouthrinse with 0.05% NaF daily or 0.02% NaF twice a day
- Professional oral health care
– recalls, restoration of active caries to suppress/reduce maternal MS reservoirs and minimize transfer of MS to infant
- DELAY OF COLONIZATION is ultimate goal
- maternal MS levels are related significantly to MS colonization in plaque as well as dental caries in their children
Ways to suppress maternal MS reservoirs include…
- dietary counseling, - reducing frequency of simple carb intake, - rinsing daily w/ CHX and fluoride starting 6th month of pregnancy, - removing and restoring active caries, - chewing xylitol-containing gum (at least 2x/day, demonstrated significant impact on mother-child transmission of MS and decreased child’s caries rate), - delaying MS transmission by avoiding behaviors that directly pass saliva to the child like sharing utensils or cups, cleaning dropped pacifier by mouth, etc. The higher the levels of maternal MS, the greater the risk of the infant being colonized. Maternal OH, perio disease, snack frequency, and SES also are associated with infant colonization.
When does MS colonization of an infant occur
Birth Significant colonization occurs after dental eruption as teeth provide non-shedding surfaces for adherence.
T/F Furrows of the infant’s tongue appear to be an important ecological niche for early colonization by S. Mutans
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In contrast to declining prevalence of dental caries among children in OLDER age groups, the prevalence of caries in poor US children under the age of 5 is (increasing/decreasing).
Increasing
Caries rate is declining, yet remains highest during what period?
Adolescence immature permanent tooth enamel, a total increase in susceptible tooth surfaces, environmental factors (diet, independence to seek care or avoid it, low priority for OH) and additional social factors may contribute to an upward slope of caries during adolescence
Every infant should receive an oral health risk assessment from his/her primary health care provider (or qualified health care professional) by ___ months of age.
Six
Electric cord safety, childproofing and dentifrice use are discussed when?
12-24 months for anticipatory guidance
When should parents encourage children to stop sucking habits?
3 yrs or younger 50% of kids with NNS habit will discontinue between 24-28 months of ageincidence of NNS is 10-15% at age 5
By when should the decision to remove or retain third molars be made?
Before the middle of the third decade (<25 yo)Recommend removal when high probability of disease or pathology and/or the risks associated with early removal are less than the risks of later removal.
Is there a difference in late lower incisor crowding with removal or retention of asymptomatic impacted third molars?
NO according to 2012 Cochrane review
How old is an adolescent?
10 to 18
What are some of the distinctive needs of an adolescent?
- Potentially high caries rate (inattention to OH and increased intake of cariogenic substances)
- Increased risk for traumatic injury and periodontal disease
- a tendency for poor nutritional habits
- an increased esthetic desire and awareness
- complexity of combined ortho and restorative care
- dental phobia
- potential use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs
- pregnancy
- eating disorders
- unique social and psychological needs
Systemic benefit of fluoride incorporation into developing enamel is not considered necessary past ___ years of age.
- but topical benefits can be obtained thru optimally-fluoridated water, professionally applied and prescribed compounds, and fluoride dentifrices
Adolescents have a (higher/lower) prevalence of gingivitis than pre-pubertal children or adults.
Higher due to rise of sex hormones during adolescence → affects composition of the subgingival microflora
Other studies suggest circulating sex hormones may alter capillary permeability → increased fluid accumulation in the gingival tissues
What is PYD?
Positive youth development
Treatment and mgt of the adolescent that takes into account the pt’s psychological and social needs. Suggests a strong interpersonal relationship between pt and dentist can be influential in improving adolescent oral health and transitioning patients to adult care. Thru PYD, dentist can promote healthy lifestyles, teach positive patterns of social interaction, and provide a safety net in times of need
Perimyolysis – what is it and what causes it?
Severe enamel erosion of the lingual surfaces of the teeth caused by exposure to gastric acids (e.g. Bulimia, excessive vomiting)
Example of an oral problem associated with adolescent behaviors. Others include:oral manifestations of venereal dxs, effects of birth control or antibiotics on perio structures intraoral and perioral piercings, traumatic injury to teeth from sports
What percent of adolescent females who give birth are from low income families?
83%
FDA’s five categories of pregnancy drugs
A: human studies, evidence supporting their SAFE use
B: no evidence of risk to humans (animal studies show no risk to fetus but no human studies, OR animal studies show risk to fetus but human studies do not)
C: may be used with caution (aspirin) (no adequate animal or human studies have been conducted, or adverse fetal effects shown in animals but no human data available); potential benefits may justify the potential risk D and X: not intended for use during pregnancy
D: evidence of human fetal risk exists, but benefits outweigh risks in certain situations like life-threating disorders; e.g. TetracyclineX: proven fetal risks outweigh any possible benefit A and B considered acceptable for use during pregnancy
What percentage of pregnant pts experience Xerostomia?
44%
When do signs of gingivitis occur in pregnancy
Second trimester and peak in the eighth month of pregnancy (THIRD trimester) with anterior teeth affected more than posterior teeth