Characteristics of Disease
Oral and Dental Implications
Role of the Dental Hygienist
Percentage-Bonanza
WILD!!
100
Persons with eating disorders tend to have what type of personality trait?
What is a goal-oriented individual. will also accept: perfectionist, high-achieving.
100
What is THIS oral implication caused by-- and which disease is it associated with. (SEE IMAGE)
What is acid erosion/bulimia
100
The hygienist should approach an individual with a suspected eating disorder in a _______ manner.
What is non-judgemental will also accept: non-threatening, compassionate.
100
What percentage of college-aged females in North America develop some form of eating disorder?
What is 30%
100
What health care provider is most likely to detect that a patient may have an eating disorder?
Who is the dental hygienist!
200
What type of illness are eating disorders classified as?
What is mental illness.
200
What oral condition of the lips is experienced by both anorexia and bulimia sufferers.
What is cheilosis.
200
In addition to brushing and flossing, what at-home treatment should the hygienist introduce for the patient's use?
What is fluoride rinse.
200
Almost 50% of individuals with eating disorders meet the criteria for this mental illness.
What is depression.
200
Bone density loss in the jaw due to osteoporosis is most commonly experience by whom?
Who are anorexia sufferers.
300
Bulimia is characterized by cycles of _______ and _________.
What is binging and purging.
300
Why do bulimia sufferers commonly experience trauma of the soft palate?
What is the presence of fingers/objects in the mouth for self-induced vomiting.
300
frequent ________ are crucial in preventing further oral complications for sufferers of eating disorders.
What is recall appointments.
300
What percentage of bulimia sufferers present with signs of tooth erosion associated with vomiting?
What is 89%
300
What would type of pulse would you expect to find when taking the pulse of an anorexia patient?
What is bradycardia (slow pulse rate)
400
Sufferers of Anorexia Nervosa commonly experience a lack of this sentiment in their lives which fuels their disordered eating patterns.
What is a lack of control.
400
In which disease is the sufferer at risk for developing periodontal disease?
What is bulimia.
400
What should the hygienist advise the patient to rinse with in order to neutralize the oral environment?
What is baking soda.
400
Anorexia sufferers exhibit a loss of up to _____% of their total body weight.
What is 25%
400
"Peee yewww!!" _______is a common problem for those with eating disorders as their bodies tend to lack necessary vitamins and minerals for a healthy oral cavity.
What is halitosis (bad breath)
500
What is amenorrhea and who is affected?
What is the cessation of menses and anorexia patients.
500
What 2 tooth surfaces in bulimic patients are most susceptible to severe erosion?
What is lingual and occlusal.
500
To prevent further damage to teeth, what specific instruction should a hygienist give a patient with bulimia?
What is not brushing after vomiting.
500
This percentage makes up the number of males with eating disorders.
What is 10%
500
What is prophylaxis?
What is the action taken to prevent disease.