Merckes (25) Oral Conditons

What oral conditions are treated with chlorhexidine (peridex)?

1) NUG

2) pericornitis

What drugs induce xerostomia?

1) B2-agonist adrenergic agents

anti-hypertensives

2) anti-arrhythmias

3) anti-cholinergics

4) anti-parkinsonian agents

5) anti-convulsants

6) antihistamines

7) anti-psychotics

8) anti-emetics

9) diuretics

10) muscle relaxants

11) opioids

12) benzodiazepines/sedative hypnotics

13) anti-hypertensives

14) antidepressants

What drugs induce staining?

1) chlorhexidine

2) tetracycline

3) minocycline

What drugs induce gingival hyperplasia?

1) phenytoin (anti-convulsant)

2) cyclosporine

3) carbamazepine

4) nifedipine

5) valproic acid

What drugs induce osteonecrosis?

bisphosphonates

What causes NUG?

related to stress; vincent's organisms

What causes oral candidiasis?

overgrowth of candida albicans

*most common oral fungal infection*

What causes alveolar osteitis?

post-operative complication of extraction resulting in loss of blood clot, leaves bone exposed

*increased risk in patients that smoke or use oral contraceptives*

What causes aphthous ulcers?

immune mediation of oral mucosa

What oral conditions are treated with steroids?

1) oral candidiasis

2) recurrent aphthous stomatitis

3) apthous ulcers

4) lichen planus

*ORAL*

What causes pericornitis?

partially erupted tooth being covered by flap of tissue, operculum traps the bacteria