Study Guide Flashcards
Disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin
Diabetes mellitus
How many types of diabetes is there
three
Type I diabetes
5% to 10% and caused by damage to the pancreas
Type II diabetes
90% to 95% and develops when the body does not make enough insulin
Gestational
occurs during pregnancy
If someon has well-controlled diabetes do they have more periodontal disease then someone without diabetes?
No
Goal for most individuals with diabetes is a glucose level of?
less than 7%
High susceptibility to infection occurs when the glucose level is
Above 8%
Target range for diabetes
80 to 120 mg/dL
Increased risk of infection for diabetes
180-300 mg/dL
Unacceptable range of diabetes
greater than 300 mg/dL
People with undiagnosed or uncontrolled diabetes
more likely to have periodontal disease
Signs in the gingiva of Leukemia - Associated Gingivits
Swollen, glazed, spongy tissues
Red to deep purple in color
Gingival enlargement is occasionally seen
Manifestations of HIV infection in the gingiva were formerly known as
HIV - associated gingivitis
What is the current designation for manifestations of HIV infections in the gingiva
linear gingival erythema