1. Which of the things listed below are risk factors for gum disease (periodontitis)?
a. Pregnancy
b. Overbite
c. Diabetes
d. Genetic make-up
2. Which of the items below are possible signs of gum disease?
a. Teeth that appear longer
b. A change in the way dentures fit
c. Loose teeth
d. Swollen gums
3. Which of the items below are possible health concerns linked to untreated gum disease?
a. Asthma
b. Low birth weight babies
c. Parkinson’s disease
d. Stroke
4. What percentage of individuals age 65+ have gum disease?
a. 5%
b. 12%
c. 25%
d. 50%
5. Which of the following procedures are used for gum disease?
a. Scaling and root planing
b. Gum grafts
c. Flap surgery
d. Flip surgery
Answers
1. All of the above. Pregnancy, menopause, or any other condition that causes hormonal changes is a risk factor as is any type of malocclusion.
2. All of the above. Note: some patients don’t observe any symptoms.
3. a,b,d.
4. c.
5. a,b,c.
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Sources:
John Donavan, “5 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Teeth,” WebMD, December 15, 2015, http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/features/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-your-teeth#3, accessed March 20, 2017
“Periodontal (Gum) Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments,” National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/GumDiseases/PeriodontalGumDisease.htm, accessed March 20, 2017
“Diseases and Conditions Periodontitis,” Mayo Clinic, February 4, 2014, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/periodontitis/basics/risk-factors/con-20021679, accessed March 20, 2017
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