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Unit 6: Epidemiology Flashcards

1
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Main Types of diseases that epidemiology studies focus on…

A 
Gingivitis
Chronic Adult Periodontitis
Aggressive Periodontitis
  - Generalized
  - Localized
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At what stage in life is gingivitis most prevalent?

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DURING puberty

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At what age does gingivitis begin?

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Age 5

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Is there a sex predilection in gingivitis?

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Yes

More common in males (They’re gross)

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5
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What supports the fact that there is a higher prevalence of males with gingivitis?

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The National Survey of Oral Health in US employed adults and seniors 1986.

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What teeth are affected in Localized Aggressive Periodontitis?

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Incisors and 1st Molars

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At what age does localized aggressive periodontitis begin??

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AFTER puberty

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Sex Predilection in localized aggressive periodontitis…

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NONE

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9
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Race Predilection in localized aggressive periodontitis….

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Blacks 10X more likely

Blacks 1-2%
Whites .1-.2%

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Race predilection in gingivitis….

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NONE

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11
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Family aggregation in gingivitis….

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NONE

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12
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Family aggregation in localized & generalized aggressive periodontitis….

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YES

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Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis is defined as…

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A generalized ( Teeth other than 1 molars & incisors) pattern of bone loss.

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What is the age of onset that generalized aggressive periodontitis?

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AFTER puberty

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15
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Periodontal destruction is related to…

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Plaque

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16
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Epidemiology studies of prevalence on generalized aggressive periodontitis…

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NO good studies but occurrence is similar to localized aggressive

17
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Chronic Adult Periodontitis is….

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A Slow chronic disease

Generalized form of destruction

18
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Age of onset of Chronic Adult Periodontitis…

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AFTER puberty

Not usually apparent until the 3rd or 4th decade of life

19
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Chronic Aggressive Periodontitis can affect what percent of the population?

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10-30%

20
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Race Predilection of Chronic Adult Periodontitis

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NONE

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