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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
False
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
False
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
True
False
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
ID
82799
Card Set
comp pt final
Description
pregnant and geriatric pts
Updated
4/30/2011, 7:08:15 PM
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