Unit 313 Flashcards
Diabetes prone to…
Periodontitis
Which structure with the neck of the condyle forms the sigmoid notch?
The coronoid process
Lower teeth blood supply…
Inferior alveolar artery
Upper teeth blood supply…
Through the maxillary artery
Blood supply to the tongue
Lingual artery
The blood supply to the teeth…
Carotid artery
What is the name given to the cheekbone?
Zygomatic arch
Lateral ptyergoid function
Moves jaw side to side
Temporalis function
Close and pull back jaw
Medial pterygoid function
Close jaw
Masseter function
Close jaw
What is saliva?
Saliva and bacteria - 70%
Matrix - 30%
Sickle probe
Residual caries
Briault probe
Detects interproximal caries
Right angled probe
Occlusal caries
Cranial
Fifth (V)
Aspirin burn
Causes ulcers - raised rolled edge on the oral mucosa
Angular chelitis
Generally seen in elderly patients/denture patients - condition corner of mouth
Root caries
Generally seen in older patients due to gum disease
Unconscious not breathing
Call 999
Start CPR
Unconscious and breathing
Recovery position
Pregnant recovery position
Lay on left side
Allergic reaction/ Anaphylaxis
- difficulty breathing
- swelling of the tongue
- itchy puffy eyes
- an outbreak of blotchy skin
- anxiety
- signs of shock
- Epipen
- Call 999
Asthma Attack
- difficulty breathing
- wheezing
- coughing
- distress
- grey/blue tinge to lips
- reassure them
- 1-2 puffs of inhaler every two minutes until they’ve had ten puffs
- if they lose consciousness, open airway, check for breathing
Choking
- encourage coughing
- 5 back blows
- 5 abdominal thrusts
- repeat up to 3 times each then call 999
Hypoglycaemia (Low blood sugar levels)
- too much insulin
- sit them down
- glucose gel (dextrose tablet)
- weakness, faintness, hunger
- confusion
- sweating cold, clammy skin
- rapid pulse
- trembling
Hyperglycaemia ( High blood sugar levels)
- too little insulin
- can cause diabetic coma
- warm, dry skin
- rapid pulse and breathing
- really thirsty
- drowsy
Pregnancy prone to…
Prone to gingivitis and ANUG
Stress
Prone to ulcers
Allergic reaction
Anaphylaxis
GTN
Glyceryl Trinitrate
Taken for angina ( 2 sprays sub lingual)
ANUG
Acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis
Metronidazole prescribed
Osteoporosis
Affects bones
Arthritis (medication is steroids)
Cyanosis
Blueness of lips
Syncope
Fainting
Warfarin users
- thins blood
- blood test prior to treatment
- deep vein thrombosis
- pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs)
- atrial fibrillation (heart condition causing irregular heartbeat
Xerostomia
- Dry mouth
- burning feeling
- can make chewing, swallowing hard
- tooth decay and gum disease prone
- bad breath
- soft tissue infections
Glossitis
- inflammation of the tongue
- can occur in conditions such as anaemia, vitamin B deficiency
- smooth glazed appearance
Lichen planus
- oral lichen planus is an on going inflammatory condition that affects mucous membranes
- may appear as white, Lacy patches,red swollen tissues, open sores
Bulimia
- causes acid erosion
- causes ulcers