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factors that compromise an individuals immune system and play a significant role in the affect of periodontal pathogenic microorganisms
host factors
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controllable factors that are related to lifestyle, habits, and treatable systemic diseases that influence periodontal disease
risk factors
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What are 3 types of factors that require a greater effort for the control of periodontal problems? and examples?
- genetic predisposition
- congenital immunodeficiencies
- systemic conditions
- ex: MS, Lupus, CP, down syndrome, autism
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Name 3 medication/drugs that lead to gingival enlargement, ths increaseing the potential for periodontal infections
- phenytoin
- cyclosporine
- nifedipine
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What is phenytoin used to treat?
used to control seizures
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What is cyclosporine used for?
immunosuppressant drug for pts with organ transplants to prevent rejection
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whay is nifedipine used for?
the treatment of angina and ventricular arhythmias
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true or false. The use of tobacco in any form is a major risk factor for periodontal involvement
TRUE
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true or false. diabetes increases the susceptibility to periodontal infections. Periodontal treatment improves the metabolic control of diabetes
both statements are true
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Name 2 'other' systemic conditions that influence periodontal disease
- osteoperosis
- psychosocial factors
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Name 2 psychosocial factors of periodontal disease
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Stress is considered a factor in the etiology of _______ ______ _______
necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (NUG)
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**missed on quiz. 60% of relationships of enamel and cementum are: enamel overlapping cementum/cementum overlapping enamel?
cementum overlapping enamel
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