comp pt final

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for the geriatric pt what are the three barriers to treatment?
- lack of perceived need (most common)
- economic and access
- physical/archtectural
where are caries found most frequently with the geriatric pt?

root caries
t/f xerostomia is prevalent in the elderly. It is a consequency of age
- first statement is true
- second statement is FALSE it is NOT a consequency of age
what is the most common cause of xerostomia in the elderly?

systemic medications
what are the three cuases of xerostomia in the elderly?
- systemic medications
- auto-immune disease and systemic disease
- radiation therapy
what are the etiologic factors for angular chelitis?

candidiasis and vitamin B deficiency
t/f an elderly pt with dentures is at high risk for angular chelitis

true
what are two aging associated disorders
- osteoporosis
- alzheimer's
what are the oral findings in aging with the tongue?
- atrophic glossits
- taste sensations decline
- sublingual varicosites
what is the most common infection of the oral mucosal tissues

oral candidiasis
what are the two most common forms of oral candidiasis
- denture stomatitis
- angular cheiltis
t/f pts with xerostomia have an incrased incidence of candidiasis

true
the number of blood vessels entering the tooth ____ with age

declines
why do pulpal changes develop?
- reactions to wear
- dental caries
- restorations
- bruxism
elderly pt teeth are more ____ compared with young people, and may having chipping

brittle
how is the cementum affected with aging?

increased thickness
____ given to mothers in the 2nd and 3rd trimester resulted in ____% of offsrping being caries free fro up to 10 years
- fluoride
- 97
fluoride intake can ____ birth weight and _____ premature births
- increase
- decrease
what should a expecting mother take to prevent spina bifida?

folate
what is the most common oral complication in pregnancy?

gingivitis
what is a pregnancy tumor?

pyogenic granuloma
what is the cause for preganncy gingivitis?
- poor oral hygiene leaving biofilm on teeth
- changes in hormones may later tissue reaction
where does a pyogenic granuloma usually occur?

labial aspects of interdental area
what are the symptoms of a pyogenic granuloma?
- bleeds eaisly
- often painless
what is the cause for enamel erosion of a pregnant pt

morning sickness with vomiting
how do you prevent enamel erosion with a prego pt
- eat small non-cariogenic food throughout the day
- use a sodium bicarbonate rinse
- chew sugarless gum w/xylitol
- use low abrasive toothpaste
what is the cause for dental caries in a prego pt?
- diet during pregnancy
- neglect of oral care
t/f pregnancy increasese the amount of caries

false-habits of bregnant woman may cahnge anc cause more caries to occur
what antibiotic can cause intrinsic staining for the baby of a prego pt?

tetracycline
when should radiographs be avoided during pregnancy?

1st trimester
when would you take radiographs on a prego pt?

if necessary to benefit pt for accurate treatment
what treatment can be done in the first trimester?
- assess and instruct
- baseline prophy
when is the best time for treatment with a prego pt

2nd trimester
what tx can be done during the third trimester?

elective tx
what side should a prego pt be positioned? why?
- left side
- prevent supine hyptension
what vitamin taken by prego pt can help prevent preterm birth but if taken excessively may cause birth defects?

vitamin A
when is the safest for the fetus to work on a prego pt?

2nd trimester

Author:	cassiedh
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Card Set:	comp pt final
Updated:	2011-04-30 19:08:15
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