30. Osteoarthritis. Osteoporosis. Rickets. Dental management of the patients. Flashcards
1
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Definition of Osteoarthritis
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*Very common
* Joints more susceptible to wear
* Resorption of bone followed by new bone at edge of joint-Osteophytes
* Limited movement
2
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Dental features of Osteoarthritis
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* Pain on movement restricts access to care
* Difficulty with oral hygiene, reduced manual dexterity
and limited range of movement
* Difficulty lying in dental chair
* Adverse effects of drug treatment
* Anaemia from non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
* Bleeding tendency in those on aspirin
3
Q
Rickets
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- Caused by Vitamin D deficiency
- Dental hypocalcification
- Lack of sunlight
4
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Site of Vitamin D synthesis
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In sunlight it is synthesised in skin
5
Q
Other sources of vitamin D
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- Fish
- Oils
- Eggs
- Butter
6
Q
Key growth periods for Vitamin D
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During bone growth and pregancy
7
Q
Contributing factors to rickets
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- Lack of sunlight
- High Carbohydrate diet
- Whole meal flour-Impair calcium absorption
