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Islam Kassem, BDS , MSc, MOMS RCPS Glasg,

FFD RCSI

Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Medical Topics in Orthodontics

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Diabetes

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DEFINITION DIABETES MELLITUS

An endocrine disorder in which there is insufficient amount or lack of insulin secretion to metabolize carbohydrates.

It is characterized by hyperglycemia, glycosuria.

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Diabetes Mellitus Pathophysiology

The beta cells of the Islets of Langerhan of the Pancreas gland are responsible for secreting the hormone insulin for the carbohydrate metabolism.

Remember the concept - sugar into the cells.

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Diabetes Mellitus Types

Type 1 - IDDM

– little to no insulin produced

– 20-30% hereditary

– Ketoacidosis

Gestational

– overweight; risk for Type 2

Type 2 - NIDDM

– some insulin produced

– 90% hereditary Other types include Secondary

Diabetes : – Genetic defect beta cell

or insulin – Disease of exocrine

pancreas – Drug or chemical

induced – Infections-pancreatitis

– Others-steroids,

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Assessment

History

Blood tests

– Fasting blood glucose test: two tests > 126 mg/dL

– Oral glucose tolerance test: blood glucose > 200 mg/dL at 120 minutes

– Glycosylated hemoglobin (Glycohemoglobin test) assays

– Glucosylated serum proteins and albumin

FSBS – (finger stick) monitoring blood sugar

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Urine Tests

Urine testing for ketones

Urine testing for renal function

Urine testing for glucose

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Risk for Injury Related to Hyperglycemia

Interventions include:

– Dietary interventions, blood glucose monitoring, medications

– Oral Drugs Therapy (Continued)

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Risk for Injury Related to Hyperglycemia (Continued)

– Oral therapy

Sulfonylurea agents

Meglitinide analogues

Biguanides

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors

Thiazolinedione antidiabetic agents

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Oral Hypoglcemias Key Points

Monitor serum glucose levels

Teach patient signs and symptoms of hyper/hypoglycemia

Altered liver, renal function will affect medication action

Avoid OTC meds without MD approval

Assess for GI distress and sensitivity

Know appropriate time to administer med

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Insulin Regimens

Single daily injection protocol

Two-dose protocol

Three-dose protocol

Four-dose protocol

Combination therapy

Intensified therapy regimens

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Diabetic Education - Preventive Medicine

Proper skin and foot

care

Proper Eye Exam

Proper diet and fluids

Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic Nephropathy

Diabetic

gastroparesis

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Diabetes Mellitus Complications

Hyperglycemia

Hypoglycemia

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic

Syndrome

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Chronic Complications of Diabetes

Cardiovascular disease

Cerebrovascular disease

Retinopathy (vision) problems

Diabetic neuropathy

Diabetic nephropathy

Male erectile dysfunction

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Whole-Pancreas Transplantation

Operative procedure

Rejection management

Long-term effects

Complications

Islet cell transplantation hindered by limited supply of beta cells and problems caused by antirejection drugs

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Chronic Pain

Interventions include:

– Maintenance of normal blood glucose levels

– Anticonvulsants

– Antidepressants

– Capsaicin cream

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Diabetes Mellitus Summary

Treatable, but not curable.

Preventable in obesity, adult client.

Diagnostic Tests

Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.

Treatment of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia – diet and oral hypoglycemics.

Nursing implications – monitoring, teaching and assessing for complications.

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Diabetes Oral Health Connection

Oral Health Complications of Diabetes

– Tooth loss

– Oral pain

– Extensive Periodontal Disease

– Coronal and root caries

– Soft tissue pathologies

– Decrease in salivary function

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Diabetes impact on oral health

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Periodontal Disease

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Tooth Loss and Diabetes

Usually associated with:

– Periodontal disease

– Smoking habits

– Poor Control

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Oral Soft Tissue Pathologies with Diabetes

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Glossitis The range of symptoms used to describe a

tongue suffering the pain of glossitis are:

– pain

– sore

– tender

– swelling

– smooth appearance

– chew, swallow, talk difficulties

– Color ~ dark red, bright red, pale

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Oral health impact on diabetes

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Oral Examination

Caries identification

– Surface caries easily identifiable

– Incipient decay harder to identify but more important with preventive strategies

Gum disease

– Gingivitis vs. periodontal disease

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Caries/Cavities

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Caries/Cavities

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Periodontal Disease

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Periodontal Pockets

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Orthodontic considerations

Orthodontic treatment should not be performed in a patient with uncontrolled diabetes. If the patient is not in good metabolic control (HbA1c 9%), every effort should be made to improve blood glucose control.

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There is no treatment preference with regard to fixed or removable appliances. It important to stress good oral hygiene,

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specific diabetic changes in the periodontium are more pronounced after orthodontic tooth movement.

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Cardiovascular disease

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A leading cause of SICKNESS and DEATH

Coronary Heart Disease

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Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease

Hypertension High cholesterol Obesity Cigarette smoking Physical inactivity Diabetes mellitus Kidney disease Older age (>55 ♂; > 65 ♀)

Family history of premature cardiovascular disease

Obstructive sleep apnea Periodontal disease ?

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Coronary Heart Disease: Myocardial Ischemia

Decreased blood

supply (and thus oxygen) to the myocardium that can result in acute coronary syndromes: – Angina pectoris (

Stable ) – Unstable Angina – Myocardial infarction – Sudden death (due to

fatal arrhythmias)

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Ischaemic heart disease Definition

An imbalance between the supply of oxygen and the myocardial demand resulting in myocardial ischaemia.

Angina pectoris symptom not a disease chest discomfort associated with abnormal

myocardial function in the absence of myocardial necrosis

Supply – Atheroma, thrombosis, spasm, embolus

Demand – Anaemia, hypertension, high cardiac output

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Ischaemic heart disease Manifestations

Sudden death

Acute coronary syndrome ( Myocardial Infarction & Unstable Angina )

Stable angina pectoris

Heart failure

Arrhythmia

Asymptomatic

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Ischaemic heart disease Epidemiology

Commonest cause of death in the Western world. (up to 35% of total mortality)

Over 20% males under 60 years have IHD

Health Survey :

3% of adults suffer from angina

1% have had a myocardial infarction in the past 12 months

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Ischaemic heart disease Aetiology

Fixed – Age, Male, +ve family history

Modifiable – strong association

– Dyslipidaemia, smoking, diabetes mellitus, obesity, hypertension

Modifiable - weak association

– Lack of exercise, high alcohol consumption, type A personality, OCP, soft water

Atherosclerosis ikassem@dr.com

Risk Factors for Ischemic Heart Disease

Family History

Smoking

Hypertension

Diabetes Mellitus

Hypercholesterolaemia

Lack of exercise Obesity

Age & Sex

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Non-Modifiable Risk Factor:

SEX

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Non-Modifiable Risk Factor:

AGE

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Non-Modifiable Risk

Factor: FAMILY HISTORY

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Modifiable Risk Factor:

DIABETES

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Modifiable Risk Factor:

SMOKING

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Modifiable Risk Factor:

OBESITY

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Modifiable Risk Factor: DYSLIPIDEMIA

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Spectrum of the Atherosclerotic Process

Coronary Arteries (angina, MI, sudden death)

Cerebral Arteries (stroke)

Peripheral Arteries (claudication)

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Ischaemic heart disease Acute coronary syndromes

Atherosclerosis

Fatal /

Non-Fatal AMI Unstable

Angina

Coronary

Artery spasm

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Warning Signs and Symptoms of Heart attack

1) Pressure, fullness or a squeezing pain in the center of your chest that lasts for more than a few minutes.

2) Pain extending beyond your chest to your shoulder, arm, back or even your teeth and jaw.

3) Increasing episodes of chest pain 4) Prolonged pain in the upper abdomen 5) Shortness of breath- may occur with or without chest

discomfort 6) Sweating 7) Impending sense of doom 8) Lightheadedness 9) Fainting 10) Nausea and vomiting

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Angina Pectoris At least 70% occlusion of coronary

artery resulting in pain. What kind of pain? – Chest pain – Radiating pain to:

Left shoulder Jaw Left or Right arm

Usually brought on by physical exertion as the heart is trying to pump blood to the muscles, it requires more blood that is not available due to the blockage of the coronary artery(ies)

Is self limiting usually stops when exertion is ceased

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Clinical Patterns of Angina Pectoris

Stable - pain pattern and

characteristics relatively unchanged over past several months (better prognosis)

Unstable - pain pattern changing

in occurrence, frequency, intensity, or duration (poorer prognosis); MI pending

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TREATMENT

MEDICATIONS 1) Nitrates- vasodilator eg: ISDN. ISMN 2) Pain reliever- eg: Morphine 3) Beta-blockers 4) Statins- cholesterol lowering drugs. Eg:

Atorvastatin, Simvastatin

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Ischaemic heart disease Relevance to Dentistry

IHD is common

Subjects with IHD have more severe dental caries and periodontal disease – association or causation?

Angina is a cause of pain in the mandible, teeth or other oral tissues

Stress provokes ACS!

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Myocardial Infarction

Partial or total occlusion of one or more of the coronary arteries due to an atheroma, thrombus or emboli resulting in cell death (infarction) of the heart muscle

When an MI occurs, there is usually involvement of 3 or 4 occluded coronary vessels

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Chest Pain Myocardial ischaemia

Site Jaw to navel, retrosternal, left submammary Radiation Left chest, left arm, jaw….mandible, teeth, palate Quality/severity tightness, heaviness, compression…clenched fists Precipitating/relieving factors physical exertion, cold windy weather, emotion rest, sublingual nitrates Autonomic symptoms sweating, pallor, peripheral vasoconstriction,

nausea and vomiting

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Chest Pain Differential diagnosis

Cardiac pathology – Pericarditis, aortic dissection

Pulmonary pathology – Pulmonary embolus, pneumothorax, pneumonia

Gastrointestinal pathology – Peptic ulcer disease, reflux, pancreatitis, „café

coronary‟

Musculoskeletal pathology – Trauma, Tietze‟s Syndrome

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Acute Myocardial Infarction Assessment

30% of deaths occur in the first 2 hours.

(Cardiac muscle death occurs after 45 mins of ischaemia)

Symptoms and signs of myocardial ischaemia

Also

– Changes in heart rate /rhythm

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Acute Myocardial Infarction Treatment

Stop dental treatment

Call for help

Rest, sit up and reassure patient

Oxygen

Analgesia (opiate, sublingual nitrate)

Aspirin

Thrombolysis

Primary angioplasty

Beta-Blockers

ACE inhibitors

Prepare for basic life support

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Surgical Treatment

Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)

– balloon expansion that can provide 90% dilitation of vessel lumen

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Stent Placement

With use of just the balloon, re-occlusion of the artery can occur within months

Placement of a stent delays or prevents re-occlussion

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Surgical Treatment

Coronary Artery By-Pass Graft (CABG)

The graft bypasses the obstruction in the coronary artery

Graft sources: – saphenous vein

– internal mammary artery

– radial artery

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Acute Myocardial Infarction Complications

Sudden Death (18% within 1 hour, 36% within 24 hours)

Non-fatal arrhythmia Acute left ventricular failure Cardiogenic shock Papillary muscle rupture and mitral

regurgitation Myocardial rupture and tamponade Ventricular aneurysm and thrombus Distal Embolisation

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Sudden Death

Sudden Cardiac Death is also known as a “Massive Heart Attack” in which the heart converts from sinus rhythm to ventricular fibrillation

In V-Fib, the heart is unable to contract fully resulting in lack of blood being pumped to the vital organs

V-Fib requires shock from defibrillator “SHOCKABLE RHYTHM”

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Dental Considerations

Assessment and Overall Management

Pharmaceuticals

Emergency Situations

Oral Effects of Pharmaceuticals

Antibiotic Prophylaxis

Post MI: when to treat

Consider three areas: – How severe or stable the ischemic heart

disease is

– The emotional state of the patient

– The type of dental procedure

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RISK

Major Risk for Perioperative Procedures: – Unstable Angina (getting worse)

– Recent MI

Intermediate Risk for Perioperative Procedures: – Stable Angina

– History of MI

Most dental procedures, even surgical procedures fall within the risk of less than 1%

Some procedures fall within an intermediate risk of less than 5%

Highest risk procedures those done under general anesthesia

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Management for Low-Intermediate Risk

Short appointments

AM appointments

Comfort

Vital Signs Taken

Avoidance of Epinephrine within Local Anesthetic or Retraction Cord

O2 Availability

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Dentistry & Cardiovascular Medicine

AMI – GA within 3/12 of AMI: 30% re-infarction rate

@ 1/52 post op

– Avoid routine LA dental treatment for 3/12 (emergency treatment only)

– Avoid excess dosage, reduce anxiety

– Avoid elective surgery under GA for1 year (specialist)

– Be aware of medications (bleeding, hypotension)

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Post MI: When to Treat Why delay treatment?

– Remember that with an MI there is damage to the heart, be it severe or minimal that may effect the patient‟s daily life

MI within 1 month Major Cardiac Risk

MI within longer then 1 month:

– Stable routine dental care ok

– Unstable treat as Major Cardiac Risk

Older studies suggest high re-infarction rates when surgery performed within 3 months, 3-6 months… however, this was abdominal and thoracic surgery under general anesthesia

New research suggests delaying elective tx for 1 month is advisable. Emergent care should be done with local anesthetic without epinephrine and monitoring of vital signs

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– CONSULT THE CARDIOLOGIST ikassem@dr.com

Dental Management Correlate

Elective dental care is ok if it has been longer than 4-6 weeks since the MI and the patient does not report any ischemic symptoms.

If there is any doubt or question, consult with the cardiologist.

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Common Situations:

– Orthostatic Hypotension due to use of anti-hypertensives (beta blockers, nitroglycerin…)

Raise chair slowly

Allow patient to take his/her time

Assist patient in standing

– Post-Op Bleeding:

When patients on Plavix or Aspirin, expect increased bleeding because of decreased platelet aggregation

Dental Considerations for IHD

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Dental Considerations for IHD

Emergent Situations:

– Possible MI:

Remember that pain in the jaw may be referred pain from the myocardium assess the situation, have

good patient history, follow ABC‟s

– Angina:

In situations of angina pectoris, all operatories should have nitroglycerin to be placed sublingually

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Dental Considerations for IHD

Emergent Situations:

– Chest Pain-MI:

STOP PROCEDURE

Remove everything from patient‟s mouth

Give sublingual nitroglycerin

Wait 5 minutes if pain persists, give more

nitroglycerin, assume MI

101

Give chewable aspirin ABC‟s

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Dental Management: Stable Angina/Post-MI >4-6 weeks

Minimize time in waiting room

Short, morning appointments

Preop, intra-op, and post-op vital signs

Pre-medication as needed – anxiolytic (triazolam; oxazepam); night before and 1 hour before

– Have nitroglycerin available – may consider using prophylacticaly

Use pulse oximeter to assure good breathing and oxygenation

Oxygen intraoperatively (if needed)

Excellent local anesthesia - use epinephrine, if needed, in limited amount (max 0.04mg) or levonordefrin (max. 0.20mg)

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Dental Management: Unstable Angina or MI < 3 months

Avoid elective care

For urgent care: be as conservative as possible; do only what must be done (e.g. infection control, pain management)

Consultation with physician to help manage

Consider treating in outpatient hospital facility or refer to hospital dentistry

ECG, pulse oximetry, IV line

Use vasoconstrictors cautiously if needed ikassem@dr.com

Intraoperative Chest Pain Stop procedure

Give nitroglycerin

If after 5 minutes pain still present, give another nitroglycerin

If after 5 more minutes pain still present, give another nitroglycerin

If pain persists, assume MI in progress and activate the EMS

– Give aspirin tablet to chew and swallow

– Monitor vital signs, administer oxygen, and

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Conclusion: When treating patients with Ischemic Heart

Disease or recent MI…

– Use caution and common sense

– When in doubt:

CONSULT THE CARDIOLOGIST

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Obesity

orthodontist will have between 1 in 6 and 1 in 5 patients who are clinically overweight or obese, depending on the state or region in which he or she practices.

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Cephalometric and facial analyses should be altered when examining obese or overweight patients. These patients tend to have larger mandibles and shorter upper face heights that could change potential treatments.

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Obese patients tend to have flatter or more concave profiles because of increased mandibular length and increased tissue thickness.

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Psychosocial problems are likely the rule with

obese patients. The clinician should monitor for problems such as depression and anxiety, because these conditions tend to be more likely in obese patients.

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Psychology in Dentistry

Dentistry and Health

Consistent brushing and flossing and routine dental hygiene critical to maintenance of oral health

– Psychology as the science of behavior

Psychology and Dentistry

Communications skills and rapport building

Dental fears

Psychology and Dentistry

Pain

– Acute

– Chronic

Temporomandibular disorders

Neuralgias

Oral parafunctional behaviors

– Clenching

– Grinding (“bruxism”)

Psychology and Dentistry

Special needs populations

– Mentally challenged

– Chronically ill

– Geriatrics

Public health

– Community interventions

Psychology and Dentistry

Quality of life

– Craniofacial abnormalities

– Edentualism

Esthetic dentistry

– Orthodontics

– Crowns, veneers

– Reconstruction

Psychology Skills Useful for Dental Students

Communication

Fear/anxiety management

Management of disruptive child

Patient interventions to enhance self-care

– Motivational interviewing

Pain management

CHRONIC MENTAL ILLNESS “an equal opportunity illness affecting all ages, all races, all economic groups and both genders”

Chronic mental illness and it‟s medical management carry inherent risks for significant oral disease.

How common is Mental Illness?

“disorder” ---- impairment is key

concept of risk factors can considered as potential important clues or as the “weak links” in the mental health chain.

STATISTICS - Suicide male: female – 3:1 300 teens(10-19 yrs) commit 530,000 kids have treatable MI but only

150,000 get treatment. highest rates: 43/100,000 > 80 yrs. 30/100,000 > 75 yrs.

“No one chooses to have a mental disorder…………”

….admitting to mental illness is not the same thing as admitting to any other serious health issue since it can often result in more suspicion than support…

…misconceptions flourish…

Mental Health Fact…..

… people with a psychiatric illness experience a “double–burden” which includes both the s/s of the disease + the social stigma, isolation, discrimination that result from having that disease…

…stigma=social isolation, homelessness, unemployment, substance abuse, prolonged institutionalization…

Dental Perspectives…..

Medications used to treat mental illness can interact with drugs used in dentistry.

Some oral health problems arise as manifestations of mental illness.

Oral health problems as side effects of psychotropic medications.

Decreased compliance to oral health care/ability to obtain or tolerate oral care treatment.

Dental Perspectives…..

Sample Mental Health History

What psychiatric medications are you taking?

How long have you been taking the medication and does it help?

What are/were your symptoms?

When was your mental

illness diagnosed? Who is the

GP/Psychiatrist treating this condition?

Have you experienced any dental side effects, such as dry mouth, burning tongue, excessive saliva or swollen gums?

DSM IV – Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

a “descriptive” approach to diagnosis based on symptoms rather than causes. The disorders listed include a “clinical significance” criterion re: significant distress or impairment.

there is no blood test, brain scan or specific x-ray to make a diagnosis as with other medical problems.

Axis I – Clinical Disorders

Dementia**, delirium, amnesia, other cognitive disorders**

Schizophrenia**/other psychoses

Mood disorders**

Substance-related disorders**

Eating disorders**

Somatoform disorders**

Anxiety disorders**

WHAT IS A PSYCHOSIS?

Psychosis is a disordered pattern of thought, perception, emotion and behaviour. The psychotic person has a bizarre sense of reality, with emotional and cognitive impairment leading to loss of function in the environment.

SCHIZOPHRENIA

~1- 2% worldwide. late teens/early adulthood;

gradual/sudden. M (earlier) > F 10%= chronic hospitalization; 30-40%

long-term serious handicap. 40% risk of suicide attempts 60% alcohol abuse/15-25%street drugs 20% shorter life expectancy(>vulnerability

to medical problems (lifestyle)

SCHIZOPHRENIA Etiology

Causation of schizophrenia remains not well understood (syndrome?). Theories include:

(genetics) altered expression of genes(10-15% with one parent; 30-40% - 2 parents

differences in brain chemistry-(imbalances in neurotransmitters, e.g. dopamine)

differences in brain structure

SCHIZOPHRENIA Etiology

Schizophrenia is NOT:

• a multiple or “split” personality

• caused by bad parenting/character flaws

• the result of childhood trauma

• an isolated condition: 1 in 100 incidence?

• an automatic precursor to criminal violence

SCHIZOPHRENIA Symptomatology

1. Positive symptoms: does not mean “good” but rather s/s that are present but shouldn‟t be there. Exaggeration, distortion of normal function, e.g. delusions (control of one‟s thoughts, actions) hallucinations (sensory: auditory- [patient hearing “voices”]

visual, tactile)

SCHIZOPHRENIA Symptomatology

2.Disorganized symptoms: a rapid

shift of ideas, incoherent speech, poor

thought relation. Disorganized, bizarre

behaviour e.g. stereotypical, imitation

of others speech, gestures etc.

SCHIZOPHRENIA Symptomatology

3. Negative symptoms: the absences of behaviour that should be there. i.e. flat emotions/emotional expression, lack of motivation, monotony of speech apathy, social withdrawal, absence of normal drives or interests such as those involving one‟s self care (general/oral).

SCHIZOPHRENIA Medical Management

“Conventional” Antipsychotics (Neuroleptics)

chlorpromazine(Thorazine), methotrimeprazine (Nozinan), haloperidol(Haldol),

early 1950s; blocking of dopamine D2 receptors in the mesolimbic system of the brain affecting mood & thought processes; e.g. effective in managing “positive” symptoms only….

major side effect: *movement disorders*[oral dyskinesias] - often with orofacial component. Arise from blockade of basal ganglia dopamine D2 receptors in extrapyramidal system (EPS)

Schizophrenia-Medication Side Effects

ORAL DYSKINESIAS Abnormal involuntary, uncontrollable

movements affecting primarily the tongue, lips, jaws (can extend to trunk/limbs)

Causes: 1. drug induced( conventional antipsychotics)**

2. neuropsychiatric conditions 3. edentulousness (**tardive dyskinesia)

Schizophrenia Medication Side Effects

Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)

late stage effect of slow, rhythmic involuntary

grimacing/twitching in facial area e.g. repeated

smacking of lips, tongue movements, facial

contortions.

>25% of patients on conventional antipsychotics

having TD after 5 years of treatment.

Ironically, the signs of TD reinforce the

“crazy” stereotype, which in reality is only

a side effect of treatment.

Schizophrenia-Medication Side Effects

ORAL DYSKINESIAS (drug-induced)

conventional antipsychotics

atypical antipsychotics

antiemetics

antiparkinsonion

TCA‟s

SSRI‟s

lithium

anticonvulsants

antihistamines

methamphetamines

Schizophrenia-Medication Side Effects

ORAL DYSKINESIAS-Complications

tooth wear

oral pain/injury

TMJ degeneration

speech impairment

chewing difficulties

inadequate food intake…wt. loss

displacement/poor

retention of RPD‟s…decreased tolerance

social sequelae

Schizophrenia Medication Side Effects

Side effects of movement disorders are often

managed by Rx. anticholinergic medications

e.g. Cogentin. These drugs in turn exhibit

their own spectra of side effects.

Other side effects include EKG changes,

orthostatic hypotension, dry mouth,

constipation, blurred vision, nasal stuffiness.

Schizophrenia Medical Management

“atypical antipsychotics”

First appeared in late 1980s; e.g.

clozapine(Clozaril), risperidone(Risperdal),

olanzapine(Zyprexa), quetiapine(Seroquel).

*rarely cause movement disorders* why? – these

drugs possess a high ratio of serotonin to D2

activity and are therefore referred to as serotonin-

dopamine antagonists vs. conventional

antipsychotics or “dopamine antagonists.”

Schizophrenia Medical Management

CLOZAPINE

remains the drug of choice in treatment resistant cases; reduce cravings for alcohol/illicit drugs; reduced/delayed risk of suicide attempts.

But 1% of patients develop agranulocytosis after 12-24 wks. Patients required to have weekly WBC counts i.e. > 3000/c.c.

can cause initial sialorrhea; hypotension, sedation, tachycardia.

Schizophrenia Medical Management

Risperidone, Olanzapine, Quetiapine

-provide better management of both

“positive”,“negative” & “disorganized” symptoms.

Minor sedation, weight gain, sexual dysfunction, dry mouth, no agranulocytosis.

**the improved clinical course and therefore compliance with these “atypical” medications ensure less chances for relapse that was seen with conventional antipsychotic therapy.

Schizophrenia Medical Management

BUT, atypical antipsychotics can compound at patient‟s risk for diabetes, heart disease, obesity, hyperlipidemia (“metabolic syndrome”)

Dental implications are relevant with respect to clinical management of the diabetic, cardiac patient etc.

Antipsychotic Medications: Impact on Dental Care

Conventional Antipsychotics:

chlorpromazine, haloperidol, perphenazine

Oral side effects: xerostomia, tardive dyskinesia

Atypical Antipsychotics:

clozapine,olanzapine,quetiapine,risperidone

Oral side effects: xerostomia, dysphagia, stomatitis, dysgeusia

Schizophrenia Oral Findings

…people who suffer from schizophrenia are at a far greater risk of dental caries, gingivitis/advanced periodontal disease, tooth loss, lack of dentures, poor oral hygiene, mucosal diseases…

+ poor dietary habits, smoking, alcohol

abuse, substance abuse…

Schizophrenia Oral Findings

higher prevalence of bruxism and signs of TMD = severe tooth damage due to extensive attrition.

? CNS abnormalities and/or neuroleptic induced mechanisms.

actual pain sensitivity thresholds higher in pats. with schizophrenia vs. healthy controls. While more prone to suffer TMD problems, pain sensitivity thresholds cause delays in dx. and tx. resulting in serious clinical consequences.

Schizophrenia Oral Findings can be….

precipitated by the psychosocial deficiencies inherent in the disease itself.

a result of a disinterest in regular oral care; is due to financial hardships, prolonged periods of hospitalization and non-existent support networks.

also a result of an unwillingness on the part of the DDS to understand and/or be comfortable in the dental management of these patients.

SCHIZOPHRENIA Dental Considerations

fluoride supplements (e.g.Prevident)

oral hygiene

salivary substitutes (re: dry mouth)

Clozapine use & agranulocytosis

freq. recall appts.

empathy, support, MD consultation

meds/consent/psych. status

SCHIZOPHRENIA Drug Interactions

Epinephrine used with caution to prevent severe hypotensive episode – limit to 2 carpules 1:100,000; avoid epinephrine in retraction cords; inject slowly.

Neuroleptics may intensify effects of sedatives, hypnotics, opioids, antihistamines – leading to severe respiratory depression – consult with MD.

Neuroleptics can dec. blood levels of warfarin.

COMPLICATIONS OF XEROSTOMIA

acidic plaque pH…caries, hypersensitivity

loss of lubrication…oral ulcerations, difficulties eating, speaking, wearing dentures

dec. amount of saliva…inc. infections (viral, bacterial, fungal) digestion problems, ease of trauma to oral mucosa, gingivitis & periodontitis

DENTAL MANAGEMENT Dry Mouth Protocol

sipping water frequently

restrict caffeine, colas

sugar free gum, candies.

saliva substitutes, oral moisturizers e.g. MouthKote, Biotene products (contain key enzymes[3] found naturally in saliva)

avoid alcohol/alcohol containing mouthrinses

fluoride rinses(0.05%)

fluoride gels(0.04%)

CHX mouth rinse (alcohol-free TBA)

restrict/avoid tobacco products

Depression is…..

“an equal opportunity

illness” –all ages, races, all economic classes.

an illness (as is diabetes, heart disease)

leading cause of suicide (15%)***

F > M: 2:1

highest risk for those with family Hx. Of depression – genetic component, further advanced by emotional deprivation or childhood trauma.

elderly > 65.

those with physical illness/disabilities.

Depression is…..

second leading cause of death and disability in the world in age category of 15-44 yrs. (M & F) – W.H.O.

an illness affecting the entire body

leading cause of alcohol/drug abuse (1/3 of patients)

Depression will be…..

The second leading cause of health impairment worldwide by 2020.

(WHO)

Major Depressive Disorder

Mental illness of at least 2 weeks duration encompassing at least 5 of the following DSM-IV diagnostic symptom criteria:

depressed mood

diminished interest/pleasure

dec./inc. in wt. or appetite

insomnia/hypersomnia

inability to think or concentrate

fatigue/loss of energy

thoughts of death/suicide

Bipolar I Affective Disorder

“ a roller coaster of mood”

lowest of lows = s/s of major depression

highest of highs = manic episode, preceded often by “hypomania” - one “feels good”, excitable, talkative, energized, able to think/concentrate very clearly- but not dangerous to self/others.

Bipolar I Affective Disorder (MANIC EPISODES)

feeling

indescribably good require little or no

sleep easily explode into

anger flight of ideas,

impaired judgment

lose touch with reality

excessively talkative

uninhibited; lack of insight into one‟s behaviour e.g. of a sexual nature

Depression (Postpartum Depression)

Condition diagnosed within 1 yr. of childbirth. (not “baby blues”)

often under diagnosed/widely misunderstood due to stigmatization

Late-life Depression

Who? - > 65 yrs.

What? – impairment of mood, thought context, behaviour = distress, compromised social function, poor self care = sadness, loss of interest, wt. changes, fatigue = inc. suicide risk

Monamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI‟s)

Phenelzine (Nardil) Tranylcypromine (Parnate)

Moclobemide (Manerix)

heralded era of antidepressants- 1950‟s prevent enzymatic breakdown of

noradrenaline/serotonin in synaptic cleft with inc. levels of both neurotransmitters.

used in cases(10%) refractory to TCA‟s, SSRI‟s or “other” antidepressants.

MAOI‟s

Disadv. – dietary + drug-drug interactions causing severe hypertension.(tyramines in cheese, meats, red wine are not inactivated; MAOI + ephedrine); potentiation of depressant activity of the opioids.

also dizziness, dry mouth, insomnia, wt. gain, orthostatic hypotension.

Tricyclic Antidepressants amitriptyline (Elavil)

clomipramine (Anafranil) imipramine (Tofranil)

desipramine (Norpramin)

initially most popular first line Rx.- 1960‟s

prevent re-uptake of noradrenaline & serotonin = inc. levels.

**problems with non-compliance due to

S/E of dry mouth (50%).

Other Side Effects of Antidepressant Drugs (Tricyclics)

Common: dry mouth, nausea/vomiting, constipation, urinary retention, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, postural hypotension.

Serious: mania, seizures, leukopenia, cardiac arrhythmias, MI, stroke.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors SSRIs

fluvoxamine (Luvox) fluoxetine (Prozac) paroxetine (Paxil) sertraline (Zoloft)

citalopram (Celexa)

inc. use as first line Rx.- 1990‟s. (second generation)

prevent re-uptake of serotonin from synaptic cleft resulting in inc. levels of enhanced neuronal activity.

Adv. – less sedation & cardiotoxicity, < dry mouth(18%)

Disadv. – GI upset, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, poss. Inc. in bleeding time.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

for severe depression refractory to medication.

? – a CNS seizure induced via electric current (under GA) = inc. responsiveness of neuronal membranes to neurotransmitters.

Dental: r/o loose/broken teeth re: possible aspiration; identify CD/RPD. Use of bite blocks to protect teeth & tongue.

Drug-Drug Interactions…

Tricyclics & MAOI’s

TCA‟s block re-uptake of levonordefrin causing dramatic inc. of BP, cardiac dysrhythmias and delayed cardiac conduction. **avoid levonordefrin**

potentiate effects of CNS depressants incl. ethanol, opioids, benzodiazepines.

inhibit metabolism of warfarin – inc. INR.

Drug-Drug Interactions… SSRI’s

e.g. Prozac, Paxil, Wellbutrin reduce efficacy of codeine containing cmpds./erythromycin via action on P450 hepatic microsomal enzymes.

inhibit metabolism of warfarin – inc. INR

potentiate depressant effects of sedatives, barbiturates.

Lithium

NSAID‟s and COX-2 inhibitors impair renal excretion of lithium, thereby inducing lithium toxicity.

Side Effects of Long Term Use of Lithium

• Neurologic lethargy, fatigue, weakness, fine

tremors, memory impairment • Renal renal failure • Thyroid lithium-induced hypothyroidism • CVS T-wave depression on ECG • GI nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal

pain

• Hematologic benign leukocytosis

ORAL xerostomia, lichenoid stomatitis, metallic taste sensation

Antidepressant/Mood Stabilizers Impact on Dental Care

Mood stabilizers: Lithium Oral side effects: xerostomia, lichenoid stomatitis,

metallic taste Tricyclic antidepressants: Amitryptilline, clomipramine, imipramine Oral side effects: xerostomia, possible potentiation

of pressor effects in epinephrine in local anesthetics; use of levonordefrin contraindicated; use of retraction cord with epinephrine contraindicated.

Antidepressant/Mood Stabilizers Impact on Dental Care

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors(SSRIs):

citalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, venlafaxine, buproprion

Oral side effects: xerostomia, dysgeusia, stomatitis, glossitis, bruxism

Summary of Oral Findings

Summary of Oral Findings

increased presence of TMD signs (14% of patients with signs of TMD also have comorbid psych. symptoms c/w depression i.e. wt. loss, sleep disturbances, energy loss, changes in concentration)

increased dental attrition/incidence of bruxism

WHY? CNS abnormalities of a psychiatric patient? neuroleptic-induced? -more research needed

EATING DISORDERS

Anorexia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa

living in fear of food; of being fat

diagnosis has reached epidemic proportions

ANOREXIA NERVOSA

“ceaseless pursuit of thinness”

1% of females aged 12 – 25 yrs.

mostly white/middle class background.

extreme distortion/perception of body image.

ETIOLOGY OF EATING DISORDERS

genetic predisposition

societal pressures

achieve control, approval

depression, feelings of guilt

distorted body image

extreme exercise regimen

issues re: self-esteem

ANOREXIA NERVOSA Signs & Symptoms

use of laxatives, diuretics

energetic, hyperactive

strenuous exercise regimen

fearful to gain weight (usually about 15% below normal wt.)

increased incidence in females with Type 1 diabetes (deliberate avoidance of taking insulin to induce weight loss)

ANOREXIA NERVOSA Signs & Symptoms

Progressing to….. amenorrhea, constipation, kidney dysfunction, UTI, impaired conc. & rational thinking, muscle spasms, seizures, intolerance to cold, hypotension, bradycardia, alopecia, nail fragility, electrolyte imbalance, sudden death (ventricular tachyarrhythmias)

BULIMIA (“ox-hunger”) NERVOSA

“binge eating and purging”

1-5% of females aged 12 – 25 yrs.( more common than A.N.)

35% of patients with Anorexia Nervosa also suffer from Bulimia .

35% of patients with Bulimia abuse alcohol/drugs.

50% of patients with Bulimia suffer

personality disorders.

BULIMIA NERVOSA Diagnostic Criteria

Binge eating twice weekly over a 3 month period of time followed by self-induced vomiting, laxatives, diuretics, enemas, excessive exercise regimens.

(may in fact be of a more normal weight)

BULIMIA NERVOSA Signs & Symptoms

compulsive ingestion of excessively large amounts of food.

depressed upon the cessation of eating.

secrecy component.

Russell‟s sign.

BULIMIA NERVOSA Complications

aspiration pneumonias.

esophageal/gastric rupture.

hypokalemia – cardiac arrythmias.

pancreatitis.

Ipecac – induced myopathy/cardiomyopathy.

EKG aberrations

MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS

Anorexia Nervosa: arise as a result of starvation (restricting) and weight loss.

Bulimia Nervosa: related to the mode and frequency of purging.

Patterns of Dental Erosion

Lingual surface erosive pattern:

Bulimia (perimyolysis), chronic gastritis secondary to chronic alcoholism, GERD.

(+/- affecting the occlusal surfaces of premolars/molars, further exacerbated by attrition.)

EATING DISORDERS Oral Complications

Finding Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa

Lingual erosion no yes

Tooth sensitivity no yes

Xerostomia yes yes

Dental caries no yes

Perio. disease no yes

Enlarged parotid** yes yes

Mucosal atrophy yes no

Poor oral hygiene no yes

EATING DISORDERS Objectives for Preventive Dental Treatment

1. Reduce frequency of acid exposure on teeth.

achieving a reduction in the no. of episodes of vomiting to complete cessation.

2. Enhance salivary flow.

sugar free mints, chewing gum to stimulate salivary flow

water for oral lubrication

EATING DISORDERS Objectives for Preventive Dental Treatment

3. Neutralize acids in the mouth.

use of alkaline mouth rinse immediately after vomiting(NaHCO3), water, milk

4. Increase resistance of enamel to demineralization.

daily fluoride rinse 0.5%

fluoride gels (1.1%) in custom trays

EATING DISORDERS Objectives for Preventive Dental Treatment

5. Minimize abrasive brushing techniques

soft brush, circular motion, floss

avoid brushing immediately after episodes of vomiting

6. Caries prevention

NaF varnishes

sealants?

snack substitutes

desensitizing agents

EATING DISORDERS Dental Tx. Planning (complex restorative care)

Anorexia Nervosa:

– regain lost weight

– stabilize physical health

Bulimia Nervosa:

– end cycle of binge eating/ vomiting

– temporary coronal coverage followed by eventual

RCT/ cast restorations as required (Relapse is

common if vomiting recurs)

– parental involvement*****

ANXIETY DISORDERS

Anxiety – what is it?

“emotional pain or a feeling that all is not well-a feeling of impending disaster”

The physiological reaction/response occurs via ANS- can include inc. heart rate, sweating, dilated pupils, inc. urge of urination, diarrhea.

ANXIETY DISORDERS

may involve an internal psychological conflict, environmental stressors, physical disease, side effects of medications or combination of these findings.

the consequences of anxiety are profound emotional, occupational and social impairments.

ANXIETY DISORDERS Etiology

no single theory available

usually a combination of psychosocial/biological processes (neurobiological theories)

low level anxiety can be “normal” but… anxiety often is a component of other psychological disorders such as mood disorders, dementias, panic disorder, psychoses etc.

ANXIETY DISORDERS

Mild form of anxiety towards dental care –

Treatment Strategies

1. General attitude/anxiety reducing treatment style

providing trust

providing control

providing realistic information

apply high level of predictability

2. Pharmacological support

pre-medication

nitrous oxide sedation

3. Teaching of coping strategies

distraction

relaxation

hypnosis

ANXIETY DISORDERS

POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER Result of exposure to a traumatic event outside of

usual realm of human experiences e.g. during combat, sexual/physical abuse, MVA, natural

disasters etc.

Cardinal features:

hyper arousal

intrusive symptoms

numbing of one‟s psyche

Diagnosis made if onset of s/s is at least 6 mths. post

trauma or when s/s have been present > 3 mths.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

4th most common psych. illness in U.S.

F > M

*** Personal pre-disposition necessary for s/s to develop after traumatic event / genetic factors contributing to individual vulnerability***

80% have co-morbid psych. disorder.

rate of attempted suicide = 20%

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Dental Findings

• poor OH

• rampant caries/perio disease

• > abfraction lesions

• chronic atypical facial pain

• s/e of SSRI‟s

Dental Management

• preventive care

• mgmt. of xerostomia

• oral Ca.screening

• caution re: oral surg.in long-term alcoholism

• caution re: use of certain analgesics,antibiotics, sedatives

ANXIETY DISORDERS

PANIC DISORDER experiencing of recurrent & unexpected panic

attacks not associated with any external event or situation.

c/o – palpitations, chest pain, difficulty breathing, dizziness, sweating- “adrenergic surge”

becomes a problem when there is impairment of one‟s outlook on life & day to day living.

Panic Disorder

5% in females; 2% in males.

~ 1 M Canadians 15 yrs or older.

lifelong illness with variable response to treatment.

resulting social/occupational impairments are a massive cost to society.

Panic Disorder

Diagnosis

r/o medical conditions e.g. MI, hyperthyroidism, xs. caffeine use, stimulant use, alcohol /drug withdrawal.

* Subgroup of patients with panic disorder are found with a unique set of medical problems including UTD, hypothyroidism and MVP (mitral valve prolapse) – 8-33% of patients with panic disorder have MVP vs.~25% of gen. pop.

ANXIETY DISORDERS

OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER(OCD)

Obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions causing distress and functional impairment.

Obsessions = unwanted, persistent and recurrent ideas permeating one‟s consciousness causing significant anguish. May be trivial or more highly charged thoughts and actions.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Dental Management

• preventive oral care

• MD consult re: current status & meds.

Dental Findings

• s/e of medication-induced xerostomia

• somatic obsessions

• > abrasion lesions (overzealous oral hygiene practices=

compulsions)

ANXIETY DISORDERS Dental Management summary

Pre-op: - explain, honesty, answer questions, consistent communication.

**oral sedation (benzodiazepines)

Operative: - answer questions, reassurance.

**L.A. oral/IM/IV sedation, N2O2

Post-op: - explain what to expect, what to do/not do, possible complications( i.e. pain, bleeding, infections), who to contact.

**analgesics, +/- antibiotics

Somatoform Disorders

“Psychological disorders characterized by the presence of physical symptoms that are not fully explained by a medical condition, the effects of a substance, or by another mental disorder.”

Psychosomatic vs. Somatoform

– Psychosomatic: disorders in which there is REAL physical illness that is largely caused by psychological factors such as stress and anxiety.

– Somatoform: disorders in which there is an APPARENT physical illness for which there is no organic basis.

Somatoform Disorders

Patients may experience multiple, unexplained somatic symptoms that may last for years.

Examples:

hypochondriasis

Pre-occupation with fear of having a serious disease on the basis of one‟s misinterpretation of bodily symptoms/bodily functions.

conversion disorder

Patient resolves an underlying conflict (“primary gain”) by the unconscious use of the symptom(s). (e.g. conversion paralysis/blindness) Increased attention as a result = secondary gain.

Somatoform Disorders

body dysmorphic disorder “pre-occupation with an imagined or exaggerated

defect in physical appearance”

One of the underlying causes of patient dissatisfaction with certain physical or dental features such as the appearance of teeth, facial asymmetry or disproportion of shape and size of lips, mouth or jaw.

Somatoform Disorders

Examples of Oral Symptoms

burning, painful tongue

numbness/tingling sensation of soft tissues

facial pain

Somatoform Disorders

PATH TO DIAGNOSIS

symptoms do not follow known anatomic nerve distribution.

lab tests/MD consult have r/o underlying systemic cause e.g. anemia, CA, diabetes.

Somatoform Disorders Medical Perspective

psychiatric Tx. re: somatoform disorders focuses on coping vs. cure.

anxiety/depression contribute to s/s in 33% of patients with SD. Treatment of these conditions will facilitate management of somatoform disorders.

psychotherapy, SSRI‟s.

CONCLUSION Dental Perspectives for patients diagnosed with mental illness

Some patients who undergo psychiatric care for e.g. depression may be reluctant to admit this fact due to the stigma attached to the psychiatric diagnosis.

Dentistry must overcome such barriers: obtain all relevant information

supportive, non-judgmental attitude

ensuring confidentiality

emphasizing the need to be provided safe dental care.

Eating

Speaking

Esthetics (smiling and self esteem)

The taking of dental

radiographs during

pregnancy continues to be

a controversial issue.

It should be noted,

however, that a pregnant

patient who is properly

shielded can safely

receive dental x-rays at

any time.

You lose a tooth for every pregnancy

Babies drain the calcium from your teeth

Every time you are pregnant your gums bleed and you have problems with them

False to all: Meticulous oral hygiene with fluoride regimen will help to prevent all tooth and gum problems experienced during pregnancy

Oral Disease and Systemic Disorders

Periodontitis has an association with:

• Infective Endocarditis

• Diabetes

• Cardiovascular Disease

• Pre-Term, Low Birth Weight Infants

• Pulmonary Disease

• Others

Oral Disease and Systemic Disorders Periodontitis and pregnancy

Oral Disease and Systemic Disorders Periodontitis and pregnancy

Biologic Mechanisms for PTLBW Infants

Entry of inflammatory products (PgE2, Il-6, TNF- α), endotoxin, and/or periodontal bacteria into the bloodstream and their translocation to the fetus and decidual tissues

American Academy of Periodontology Report 2004

•Preventive oral care services should be provided as early in pregnancy as possible.

•If exam indicates a need for periodontal therapy, these procedures should be scheduled early in the 2nd trimester.

•The presence of acute infection, abscess, or other potentially disseminating sources of sepsis may warrant prompt intervention, irrespective of the stage of pregnancy.

Dental Considerations

Review

Recommendations

Regular dental examinations for all pregnant patients

Aggressive periodontal therapy for infections

Frequent reinforcement of oral hygiene and dental care by medical providers

Also know as pyogenic granuloma.

Rare, usually painless lesion, develops on gums in response to plaque

Non-cancerous

•Subside shortly after childbirth

•No treatment is required unless causes problems with eating, speaking, or swallowing

•If treatment is needed, it is surgically removed

Preterm Low Birth Weight Births

Smoking, alcohol use, and drug use contribute to mothers having babies that are born prematurely at a low birth weight.

Evidence suggests a new risk factor – periodontal disease.

Pregnant women who have periodontal disease may be seven times more likely to have a baby that is born too early and too small.

If nausea and vomiting is a problem, it is important to frequently brush or rinse with water. The acid could cause erosion of the teeth.

If you are craving sweets, this could cause an increase in cavities. So, just remember to snack on raw veggies and fruits.

GIT diseases

Esophagus

Dysphagia

difficulty in swallowing sensation that the food „stops“ in the oesophagus

Cause disorder of oesophagus motility – neuro-muscular problems –

multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson disease... obstruction tumor psychogenic – phagophobia

painful swallowing

Cause disorder of motility obstruction infection reflux oesophatitis

Odynophagia

Achalasia disorder of esophageal motility defect of ezophagus peristalsis

Cause defect of ezophagus wall innervation

Signs and symptoms dificulty swallowing regurgitation chest pain

burning sensation in esophagus

Cause GERD

Pyrosis

Definitions Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) – involuntary movement of gastric

(sometimes also duodenal) content to the esophagus – normal physiological process – 1- 4x/h during 3 h after eating

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) – chronic damage of the esophagus caused by a GER

Causes abnormal relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES)

– triggers – fat, chocolate, onion, alcohol, peppermint... hiatal hernia

– protrusion of the upper part of the stomach into the thorax through a tear or weakness in the diaphragm - change in the LES position – change in the LES tonus

Protective mechanisms tonic contraction of lower esophageal sphincter peristalsis neutralization of acidic content by saliva

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - GERD

Esophagus

diaphragm

HIS-angle

A - normal anatomy

B – hiatal hernia pre-stage

C - sliding hiatal hernia

D - paraesophageal type

Symptoms

Main symptoms

Pyrosis – heartburn – chest pain

Regurgitation

Dysphagia, odynophagia

Salivation

Nausea, vomiting

Other symptoms

Chronic cough

Laryngitis, pharyngitis

Asthma

Oral symptoms

Teeth hypersensitivity

Erosion of dental enamel

GERD complications

Reflux esophagitis – erosions, ulcers

Barrett´s esophagus

– metaplasia – replacement of the epithelial cells from squamous to columnar

– premalignant condition

Esophageal adenocarcinoma

Stomach

Definition ulceration in the upper GIT

– stomach – proximal part of duodenum – esophagus

Causes Helicobacter pylori (70 – 90%) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs – aspirin, ibuprofen... Gastrinoma - Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

– hyperproduction of gastrin from pancreatic or extrapancreatic (e.g. duodenal) tumourur

stress

Risk factors smoking spices

Peptic Ulcer Disase - PUD

Intestines

Definitions Malabsorption – abnormal absorption of nutrients by gut mucosa Maldigestion – abnormal digestion of nutrients

Causes pancreatic insuficiency

– pancreatitis – carcinoma – cystic fibrosis

cholestasis – obstruction

specific deficits – lactase deficiency

systemic diseases – celiac disease

infection – Whipple´s disease

inflammation – Crohn disease

Malabsorption

Symptoms

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Definition a multifactorial inflammatory disease of the

intestines (ileum, large intestine) that may affect any part of the GIT (from mouth to rectum), with a variety of GIT and extraGIT symptoms

Cause autoimmune process genetical predisposition (mutation of NOD2

gene) + external factor (bacterias, milk protein) risk factors: smoking, contraceptives

Crohn´s disease

Gastrointestinal symptoms abdominal pain diarrhea, fecal incontinence flatulence, bloating, intestinal discomfort nausea, vomiting perianal discomfort (itchiness, pain), fistula, abscess around the anus mouth – aphtous ulcers, ezophagus – dysphagia stomach - pain Systemic symptoms growth failure loss of apetite, wight loss fever malabsorption Extraintestinal symptoms eye (uveitis) skin inflammation - erythema nodosum, pyoderma gangrenosum spondyloarthopathy autoimmune hemolytic anemia finfers deformity osteoporosis neurological symptoms – seizures, peripheral neuropathy, headache

Symptoms of Crohn´s disease

perianal fistulas perianal fissura erythema nodosum pyoderma gangrenosum uveitis

Symptoms of Crohn´s disease

bowel obstruction, fistulae, abcesses, perforation, bleeding intestinal strictures and adhesions infection malnutrition, malabsorption smal intestinal cancer

Complications of Crohn´s disease

Definition an chronic inflammatory bowel disease (colon)

Cause unknown autoimmune process genetical predisposition environmental factors

– diet - fiber content

protective factor: breastfeeding

Ulcerative colitis

Gastrointestinal symptoms diarrhea with blood or mucus abdominal pain, cramps mouth aphtous ulcers

Systemic symptoms loss of apetite, wight loss

Extraintestinal symptoms joints – arthritis eye - uveitis skin - erythema nodosum, pyoderma gangrenosum liver – pericholangitis, fatty liver blood – hemolytic anemia, tromboembolic disease (rare)

Symptoms of ulcerative colitis

Liver

Icterus

• yellowish pigmentation of the skin, sclera and the mucous

membranes caused by hyperbilirubinemia

over 22 mmol/l - hyperbilirubinaemia

unconjugated bilirubin

conjugated bilirubin

over 35 mmol/l - icterus

haemoglobin

RES

haem

globin bilirubin

blood

bilirubin

liver

conjugation of bilirubin

bile

intestine

urobilinogen urobilin

bilirubin production

haemolytic icterus

conjugation of bilirubin

Gilbert’s disease

Crigler-Najjar syndrome

Lucey-Driscoll syndrome

neonatal icterus

excretion of bilirubin to bile

Dubin-Johnson syndrome

Rotor syndrome

hepatocellular icterus

intra- a extrahepatic biliar obstruction

gallstones, carcinomas

Disorders of bilirubin metabolism

unconjugated bilirubin

conjugated bilirubin

Retention of unconjugated bilirubin

Gilbert’s syndrome

(Familiar unconjugated nonhaemolytic hyperbilirubinaemia)

mild disorder of uptake of bilirubin to hepatic cells and conjugation

mild hyperbilirubinaemia

good prognosis

Hemolytic icterus

haemolysis - congenital - red cell enzymes or membrane

defects, haemoglobin defects

- acquired - toxins, incompatible blood transfusion

Chronic liver insufficiency

Causes Viral - hepatitis Toxins and drugs – alcohol Wilson disease hemochromatosis autoimmune hepatitis heart failure

Complications liver encephalopathy – coma portal hypertension – ascites, esophageal, rectal - varices coagulopathy – bleeding cancer

Liver insufficiency

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