Study Guide Flashcards
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Disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin
Diabetes mellitus
How many types of diabetes is there
three
Type I diabetes
5% to 10% and caused by damage to the pancreas
Type II diabetes
90% to 95% and develops when the body does not make enough insulin
Gestational
occurs during pregnancy
If someon has well-controlled diabetes do they have more periodontal disease then someone without diabetes?
No
Goal for most individuals with diabetes is a glucose level of?
less than 7%
High susceptibility to infection occurs when the glucose level is
Above 8%
Target range for diabetes
80 to 120 mg/dL
Increased risk of infection for diabetes
180-300 mg/dL
Unacceptable range of diabetes
greater than 300 mg/dL
People with undiagnosed or uncontrolled diabetes
more likely to have periodontal disease
Signs in the gingiva of Leukemia - Associated Gingivits
Swollen, glazed, spongy tissues
Red to deep purple in color
Gingival enlargement is occasionally seen
Manifestations of HIV infection in the gingiva were formerly known as
HIV - associated gingivitis
What is the current designation for manifestations of HIV infections in the gingiva
linear gingival erythema
2 to 3 mm marginal band of intense redness in the free gingiva
linear gingival erythema
Increased levels of sex hormones during puberty cause increased blood circulation to the gingival tissues
pubertal gingivitis
The likelihood of gingival inflammation increasing during pregnancy when?
second and third trimesters
Gingival inflammation intiated by plaque biofilms, and exacerbated by hormonal changes in the second and third trimesters if pregnancy
pregnancy gingivitis
clinical appearance of pregnancy gingivitis
Gingival tissue may be edematous and dark red, with bulbous interdental papillae
Some cases pyogenic granuloma
Clinical features of pubertal gingivitis
Accumulation of plaque biofilm
Red, inflamed, swollen gingival tissues; bleeding upon probing
Reversible with meticulous daily self care; reversible following puberty
Can radiographs show early bone loss?
No
Structures absorb or resist the passage of x-rays appear light gray to white
radiopaque
Thin white line on radiograph
Crestal bone