4th Year #1 Flashcards
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Can you take a radiograph for a pregnant patient?
YesDose from one periapical is approx 0.001 mGy and from an OPT 0.1mGy and maximum dose thought to cause concern is 200mGy (background 50mGy per year and this is possibly higher in Aberdeen!) remember a milligray ( mG or mGy is the absorbed dose)However, this is an emotive subject and the risks vs the benefits must be discussed with the patient. It is worth mentioning that having 0.001-0.1mGy still carries a risk of less that 1 in 1,000,000 risk of childhood cancer (1). Some prospective mothers might not want to take that risk. Risk less before 10 weeks and after 27 weeks but because of the “ emotive nature of dental radiography during pregnancy, the patient could be given the option of delaying the radiography”
Why should you avoid Felypressin?
it can cause uterine contractions
Which antibiotics are safe and dangerous for pregnant patients?
Yes, it is safe to prescribe penicillins Avoid: - metronidazole- erythromycin- tetracycline- doxycycline
What pain relief to recommend to pregnant patients?
Paracetamol is safeAvoid:- NSAIDs- Aspirin- Dihydocodiene- Codiene
What symptoms can a pregnant patient experience at 8 week?
Blood pressure drops:- fainting riskEmotional changesIncreased urinationVominitingAnaemia
What is Dalteparin?
a low molecular weight heparin anticoagulantSubcut
Is amalgam safe for pregnant patients?
No, it is best avoided as Mercury can crossthe placenta and has been detected in breast milkA temporary restoration should be placed insteadRemoval of an amalgam filling can carried out under rubber dam and high volume suction
Should Duraphat be precribed for a pregnant patient? and what alternatives are there?
No, due o its alcohol contentNor 5,000ppm flouire toothpastes as the effects of high fluoride are unknown2,800ppm is deemed safe but must be spat out after brushingFluoirde MW of 225ppm or 900ppmFor lactating/breastfeeding
Why to double check medical history when dealing with pregnant patients?
They may not know they are pregnant, or don’t feel like it is important to tell youCheck history generally
Check for pregnancy gingivitis?
hormonal changes can excaerbate pre exisiting plaque induced gingivitisPossibly gestational diabetes
Symptoms of first trimester?
increase in oestrogen and progesterone seems to coincide with increase in gingival inflammation
Describe how hyperplasia of the gingivae looks and is caused?
Hyperplasia of the gingivae is caused by marked proliferation of capillaries and minimal proliferation of fibroblastsClinically it appears as dark red/purple papillae which are fragile, bleed easily. False pocketing and stagnation also may be a problem
Describe how a pregnancy epulis occurs? and how it looks?
Caused by inflammatory response to local irritation which is modified by hormonal changes- 3rd month of pregMushroom like flattened spherical mass – sessile pedunculated base, protrudes from the gingival margin, in the interproximal space, red to dark blue in colour, bleeds easily with minimum trauma, painless unless it interferes with the occlusion
How to treat a pregnancy epulis?
Treatment – same as for pregnancy. induced gingivitis plus you might consider biopsy if it does not resolve after the birth of the baby.The use of Chlorhexidine mouthwash is not contraindicated but always remember to warn about taste alterations and staining with prolonged use.
Which antifingals are safe and dangerous during pregnancy?
Amphotericin is safe and nystatin but Avoid:- miconazole- fluconazole(can transfer to foetus or risk malformations)
Is there a link between periodontal disease and preterm/low birth weight babies?
Preterm= pre-37weeks Low birth weight < 2,500 g or 5.5lbsIncidence – over 4 million die within first 4 weeksRisk factors – young maternal age, drug alcohol and tobacco abuseMaternal stress, genetics, genito-urinary tract infectionMultiple or assisted pregnanciesResearch into interventions is not conclusivePeriodontium = reservoir of gm –ve bac, host response elevated levels of chemical mediators, premature labourNo conclusive evidence
What is hyperemis Gravidarum?
continued vomitingusually during the first trimester but can be throughout. causing dehydration (dry mouth), weight loss, electrolyte imbalance and hospitalisationdon’t brush after vomiting
How to treat a patient with erosion due to pregnancy vomiting?
Dress teeth, protecting the exposed enamelA dentine bonding agent ( ie Seal and Protect ) will aid protectionConsider Delaying RCT and radiographs until after birth if possibleWe should consider taking study models to observe wear, gag reflex is exaggerated due to obstruction of oesophagus
How to deal with vena cava compression?
posture, take care when lying the patient flat, consider the left lateral tilt to relieve the compression on the blood vessel, use cushion or use a rolled up towel.
Acyclovir for cold sores?
Minimal absorption to the foetus, but shedding at term may lead to HSV transfer to the baby
When is the best time for dental treatment during pregnancy?
Research and evidence suggests that dental care during pregnancy is safe, effective and recommended. ( best time is second trimester)
Name the 3 main tyoes of inherited coagulation disorders?
Haemophilia AHaemophilia Bvon Willebrand’s disease
Describe Haem A?
Factor VIIIX-linkedfemale carries can have mild bleeding tendency
Describe Haem B
Factor IX defX-linked