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Arthritis Definition

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Inflammation of the joints

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Arthrosis Definition

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Non-inflammatory joint disease

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Arthralgia Definition

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Joint pain

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Osteoclasts

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Remove bone

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Osteoblasts

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Build bone

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What minerals are needed for bone deposition (3)

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Calcium
Phosphate
Vitamin D

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Osteomalacia (3)

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Poorly mineralised osteoid matrix and cartilage growth plate
Can be called rickets if it occurs during bone formation
Related to calcium deficiency

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Osteoporosis

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Loss of mineral and matrix

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Bisphosphonate Use

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Used to treat bone diseases like osteoporosis

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Gout

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Uric acid crystal deposition in joints

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Dental aspects of gout (2)

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Avoid aspirin
Medication may cause oral ulceration

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Dental aspects of osteoarthritis (2)

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Bleeding tendency
Oral ulceration possible due to NSAIDs

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Dental aspects of SLE (systemic lupus erythematosis) (6)

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  1. Oral ulceration
  2. GA risk
  3. Bleeding tendency
  4. Impaired drug metabolism
  5. Dryness, soreness
  6. Buccal and palatal lesions
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Dental aspects of Sjogens Syndrome (7)

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  1. Oral infection
  2. Caries risk
  3. Denture retention
  4. Salivary lymphoma
  5. Sialosis
  6. Xerostomia
  7. Candidiasis risk
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Sialosis (3)

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  1. Salivary gland disease
  2. Asymptomatic
  3. Non-inflammatory
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Dental aspects of systemic sclerosis (4)

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  1. Swallowing difficulties
  2. Erosion
  3. Limited mouth opening and tongue movement
  4. Widening of PDL
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

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Demyelination of axons

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Dental aspects of MS (4)

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  1. Limited mobility
  2. Treat under LA
  3. Chronic orofacial pain
  4. Higher trigeminal neuralgia risk
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Dental aspects of motor neurone disease (2)

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Drooling and swallowing difficulties
Muscle weakness in head and neck

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Dental aspects of Parkinson’s (2)

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Tremor - difficulty accepting treatment
Dry mouth

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Dental aspects of antidepressants (4)

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Dry mouth
Caries (lithium)
Sedation
Facial dyskinesias

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Epilepsy (3)

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  1. Reduced GABA levels in brain
  2. Abnormal cell-cell message propagation
  3. Abnormal discharge from neurones in the brain
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Who is at risk of a febrile seizure

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Children above 38 degrees

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Classification of epilepsy (3)

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Tonic/clonic
Absence
Myoclonic/atonic

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Dental complications of treatment for epilepsy (3)
Gingival hyperplasia (phenytoin) Bleeding tendency (valproate) Folate deficiency (rare)
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How should you assess the risk of a fit for an epilepsy patient (5)
1. Good and bad phases 2. Last 3 fits 3. Compliance with medication 4. Changes in medication 5. Treat at times of low risk
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Categories of mental health disorders
Neuroses Psyhoses
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Neuroses
Conditions where contact with reality is retained
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Psychoses
Conditions where contact with reality is lost
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Anxiolytic Drugs
Benzodiazepines
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Drugs with pam ending
Anxiolytic drugs
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Rheumatoid arthritis
Initially a disease of the synovium with gradual inflammatory joint destruction
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Dental aspects of rheumatoid arthritis (5)
1. Bleeding risk - NSAIDs 2. Infection risk - steroids 3. Oral lichenoid reactions 4. Oral ulceration 5. Oral pigmentation
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Dental aspects of ankylosing spondylitis (3)
GA risk Limited mouth opening Limited neck flexion
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Bisphosphonates
Incorporated in skeleton Inhibit bone turnover
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Risk factors for MRONJ (8)
1. Extremes of age 2. Concurrent use of corticosteroids 3. Systemic conditions affecting bone turnover 4. Malignancy 5. Chemo and radiotherapy 6. Duration of therapy 7. Previous diagnosis of BRONJ 8. Drug potency and IV administration
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Oral risk factors for MRONJ (6)
1. Invasive dental procedures 2. Dental trauma 3. Poor OH 4. Periodontal disease 5. Alcohol or tobacco use 6. Thin mucosal coverage
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How to treat patients on bisphosphonates (3)
Warn patient of risk of BRONJ Make sure they fully understand Still treat
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MRONJ
Medication Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
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Most common physical impairment in children
Cerebral palsy
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How can osteoarthritis be improved (2)
Pain improved with NSAIDs Lose weight
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Products of glycolysis
Glucose -> Pyruvate, NADH & ATP
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Glycocalyx function
Adhesion and protection
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Why should drug dosage be reduced for elderly patients
Reduced excretory capacity in kidney
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Haemophilia A
Factor VIII
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Haemophilia B
Factor IX
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Types of cerebral palsy (4)
Spastic Ataxic Dyskinetic Combined
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Scurvy
Lack of vit C leading to defective collagen formation
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Dental aspects of scurvy (3)
1. Loose teeth 2. Skin haemorrhages 3. Death
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Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (3)
1. Defect in collagen VII which anchors epidermic to dermis 2. Injuries lead to sever blistering of skin 3. Pts often malnourished due to trauma of epithelium
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SLE
1. Systemic Lupus Erythematosis 2. Autoantibodies target host tissues 3. Target tissues - skin, bones, tendons, kidneys
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Sjogrens
Autoimmune disease which affects glands which produce tears and saliva
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Dental aspects of diabetes mellitus (3)
1. Periodontitis risk 2. Dry mouth 3. Infection risk
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Dental aspects of Downs Syndrome
Early onset periodontitis
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What is used to treat osteoarthritis
Prednisolone
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Medical conditions that result directly in salivary gland problems (6)
1. Ectodermal dysplasia 2. Sarcoidosis 3. HIV 4. Amyloidosis 5. Haemachromatosis 6. Cystic fibrosis
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Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Complication of VCZ infection that results in inflammation of the geniculate ganglion of CN VII
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Considerations for dental treatment for someone with type 1 diabetes (4)
1. Enhanced prevention 2. Time appts around blood glucose 3. GA 4. Anxiety
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Considerations for dental treatment for someone with acute lymphoblastic anaemia (5)
1. Enhanced prevention 2. Time appts around treatment 3. Anxiety 4. Fatigue with care 5. Aggressive treatment planning against infection
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Dental radiographic signs of hyperparathyroidism
Loss of lamina dura
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Drug class ending in -aine
Anaesthetics Lidocaine
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Drug class ending in -azole
Proton Pump Inhibitor Omeprazole
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Drug class ending in -arin
Anticoagulants Warfarin
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Drug class ending in -oxetine or -ipramine
Antidepressants Fluoxetine
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Drug class ending in -one
Anti-inflammatory Cortisone
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Drug class ending in -olol
Beta blockers Propranolol
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Drug class ending in -erol
Bronchodilators (beta antagonist) Albuterol
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Drug class ending in -sone or -solone (3)
Corticosteroids Can also have cort or pred in the middle Prednisolone
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Drug class ending in -semide or -thiazide
Diuretics Furosemide
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Drug class ending in -statin
Statins Atorvastatin
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Drug class ending in -dipine
Calcium channel blockers Amlodipine
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Drug class ending in -dronate
Bisphosphonates Alendronate
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Drug class ending in -fenac
NSAIDs
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Drug class ending in -gliptin or -glitazone
Antidiabetics
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Drug class ending in -mab
Monoclonal antibody Infliximab
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Drug class ending in -nazole
Antifungal Fluconazole
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Drug class ending in -pramine or -tyline
Tricyclic antidepressants Desipramine
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Drug class ending in -pril
ACE inhibitor Ramipril
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