Download Periodontal Diseases - Introduction to Dentistry

Module 2
Oral Health & Disease
Definitions
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Oral Health
Prevention
– Primary
– Secondary
– Tertiary
Dental Caries
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Affected tooth tissues
Factors
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Plaque bacteria
Dietary sugars
Length of time exposed to acid
Saliva
Susceptible tooth surface
Dental Caries - Prevention
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Dietary Modification & Counselling
Fluoride toothpaste
Interdental cleaning
Disclosing agents
Stimulating saliva flow
Fluoride delivery
Regular dental visits
Methods of Fluoride Delivery
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Water fluoridation
Toothpaste
Mouthwashes
Tablets and drops
Fluoride gels
Fluoride varnishes
Fissure sealants
Periodontal Diseases
Affect:
• Alveolar bone
• Cementum
• Gingiva
• Periodontal ligament
Possible Causes:
• Oral hygiene
• Smoking
• Hormones
• Diabetes
• Pregnancy
• Medications
• Stress
• Genetics
Gingivitis
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Red and swollen gums
Bleeding gums
Bad breath
Bad taste in the mouth
Periodontitis
• All the signs of gingivitis
• Loss of bone
• Loss of periodontal
ligament
• Loss of cementum
• Gum recession
• Loose teeth
• Drifting of teeth
Periodontal Diseases - Prevention
• Antibacterial toothpaste
• Antibacterial mouthwashes
• Removal of plaque retention factors
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Tartar
Poorly contoured fillings
Overcrowded teeth
Partial dentures
• Root surface debridement
• Regular monitoring
Tooth Wear
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Causes
– Erosion
– Attrition
– Abrasion
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Prevention
Dentine Hypersensitivity
• Definition
• Causes
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Loss of enamel due to tooth wear
Gum recession
Periodontal diseases
Age
Trauma
Abrasion
Periodontitis
• Treatment
Oral Cancer
Regulation of Oral Care Products
• Cosmetic Products
– Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations
• Medicinal Products
– General Sales Licence (GSL)
– Pharmacy (P)
– Prescription Only Medicines (POM)
Dental Health Surveys
• The Adult Dental Health Survey (ADHS)
• Dental Health Survey of Children & Young People
(CDHS) 2009
• British Association for the Study of Community
Dentistry (BASCD)