Inflammation & Infection
This process in periodontal disease can spread through the body and contribute to systemic conditions.
What is chronic inflammation?
Dry mouth caused by antidepressants and inhalers is known as this condition.
What is xerostomia?
People with this condition are more likely to have periodontal disease.
What is diabetes?
This blood test measures average blood sugar over 2–3 months.
What is A1C?
For xerostomia, encourage alcohol-free rinses and frequent _______.
What is water sipping?
These can enter the bloodstream from untreated oral infections and contribute to endocarditis.
What are bacteria/pathogens?
Creamy white patches that wipe off and may bleed slightly indicate this infection.
What is oral candidiasis?
Periodontal disease may increase the risk of this major cardiovascular condition due to inflammation.
What is heart disease?
A BP reading of this or higher (LWTech guideline) requires a 5-minute rest and repeat measurement.
What is 140/90?
When treating erosion, use this type of toothbrush.
What is a soft toothbrush?
Periodontitis has been linked to at least this many systemic diseases.
What is 16?
Placing aspirin directly on the gums can cause this type of lesion.
What is a chemical burn?
Uncontrolled diabetes causes higher levels of this in saliva, feeding plaque bacteria.
What is glucose (blood sugar)?
Systolic pressure greater than this requires alerting the dentist.
What is 160?
When addressing possible self-induced vomiting, avoid labels and focus on this instead.
What is oral health impact?
This specific bacteria associated with periodontal disease has been found in Alzheimer’s brain tissue.
What is P. gingivalis?
This severe condition is associated with bisphosphonates like Fosamax.
What is osteonecrosis of the jaw?
This brain disorder is considered to have a probable link with periodontitis.
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
Oral bacteria can travel through the bloodstream and cause this heart infection.
What is endocarditis?
For patients with uncontrolled diabetes, keep this in the operatory to manage hypoglycemia.
What is fast-acting glucose?
These two systemic diseases are strongly linked through chronic inflammation and infection from periodontal disease.
What are diabetes and heart disease?
Hyposalivation caused by asthma inhalers increases the risk for this oral disease.
What is dental caries?
Periodontal disease is considered a constant source of this.
What is infection?
Morning appointments are preferred for uncontrolled diabetics because blood sugar is more this.
What is stable?
If a patient places aspirin on their gums, educate them that aspirin only works when it is this.
What is swallowed?