Periodontal Medicine

Question 1

How does chronic infection from the mouth affect the rest of the body?

Answer 1

1. Invasion of bacteria (metastatic infection)
2. Dissemination of bacteria toxins
3. Immunological injury (increase of inflammatory markers from gums- or infection of the liver)

Question 2

Describe the relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes

Answer 2

Bidirectional
Correlation dependent on severity

Question 3

Name some PD associations

Answer 3

CVD
Low weight preterm births
RA
Osteoporosis
Chronic kidney disease

Question 4

What are the PD recognised risk factors

Answer 4

Smoking
Diabetes