Systemic Diseases Part 2 Flashcards
rheumatic diseases
large groups of disorders that affects bones, joints, and muscles
autoimmune and inflammatory diseases that cause your immune system to
attack itself
examples of rheumatic diseases (5)
psoriatic arthritis systematic lupus erythematous scleroderma sjogren sydrome gout
types of rheumatic diseases (3)
osteoarthritis (OA)
rheumatoid (RA)
sjogren syndrome (SS)
almost everyone older than 60 years of age develops — to some degree. most are minimally —
osteoarthritis
symptomatic
OA is the leading cause of — within the elderly population
disability
what does osteoarthritis affect? (5)
often used joints such as hips, knees, feet, spine, and hands
what may also be affected?
TMJ
OA is more common that –
RA
who does OA affect?
women 2x men
however men are affected at an earlier age
when do you develop OA?
usually after 40
OA is normal (2)
wear and tear
where does OA affect?
distal joints of hands
OA is —
asymmetrical
RA is more
serious
RA
autoimmune disease of unknown origin
where does RA affect
symmetric inflammation of joints, especially hands, feet, and knees
onset of RA
35-50 years of age
who does RA affect?
women to men ratio 3:1
RA (4)
Multiple symmetric joint involvement
Significant joint inflammation
Morning stiffness lasting longer than 1 hour
Systemic manifestations (fatigue, weakness, malaise)
OA (5)
Usually, 1-2 joints involved Pain usually without inflammation Morning stiffness lasting less than 15 mins. No systemic involvement Heberden nodes of DIP joints
sjodrens syndrome
Autoimmune disease complex that
causes exocrinopathy and affects the
salivary and lacrimal glands
who does sjogrens syndrome predominately involve? ratio?
women,
with female to male ratios over 10:1
Primary Sjogren syndrome (SS-1)
dry eyes and dry mouth are seen in the absence of a connective tissue disease.
Not as common.
Secondary Sjogren syndrome (SS-2) is
more common:
dry eyes and dry mouth
are seen together with other
autoimmune diseases like RA, systemic
lupus erythematous, scleroderma.
Sjogren’s syndrome is characterized by (3)
eye dryness, hyposalivation, and
enlargement of the parotid glands
secondary outcomes of persistent oral dryness (5)
angular cheilitis dysgeusia (taste dysfunction) burning mouth syndrome secondary infections increase in caries rate
due to increased caries rate: (3)
Topical daily fluoride
Increase production of saliva-drugs such as pilocarpine
Increased prophylaxis
phazix pill swallowing aid
dry mouth, Lubricates the
mouth and throat.
Pill swallowing gel
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DENTIST MUST BE AWARE OF THE TYPE
AND EXTENT OF THE CANCER AND
PREPARE FOR COMPLICATIONS SUCH AS
(3)
ADVERSE BLEEDING,
SIDE EFFECTS OF
DRUGS,
AND INFECTION
INCREASED SURVIVAL RATES- DENTIST
WILL BE TREATING PATIENT WHILE
UNDERGOING
VARIOUS PHASES OF
TREATMENT. (CHEMOTHERAPHY,
RADIATION)