Oral Health Flashcards
(9 cards)
0
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Bacteria associated with acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
A
Prevotella intermedia
Spirochetes
1
Q
What 3 meds cause gum growth
A
Dilantin (anti seizure)
Cyclosporin (transplant)
Calcium channel blockers
2
Q
Diseases associated with acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
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Lymphadenopathy
HIV
Diabetes
3
Q
Technical term for dry mouth
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Xerostomia
4
Q
Most common cause of dry mouth
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Sjorgen’s syndrome
5
Q
Drugs that cause dry mouth
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Anticholinerics
Antihypertensives
6
Q
What are pyogenic granulomas
A
Pregnancy tumor usually in 2nd or 3rd month of pregnancy
Ballooning and swelling of gums
7
Q
Osteonecrosis of the jaw (BON) is associated with
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Bisphosphonates (Even more with IV)
8
Q
Normal amount of pressure on teeth
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200 lbs
