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22/11/2023

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18/10/2023

✨ Splints in Periodontal Therapy:

1) What's splinting?

It's defined as a process of joining 2 or more teeth into a rigid unit by means of a fixed removable restorations/ devices.

2) Splints are therefore appliances used for immobilisation of injured/diseased part.

3) Periodontal splint is an appliance used for maintaining or stabilizing mobile teeth.

4) Objectives of splinting:
A) Promotes healing and increase the patient comfort and function.
B) Provides rest.
C) Makes redirection of forces achievable.
D) Redistributes forces
E) Functional stability restoration.
F) Promotes psychological wellbeing.
G) Stabilizes the mobile teeth during surgical procedure.
H) Prevents teeth eruption without antagonists.

5) Requirements for Splinting:

✓ No provocation of iatrogenic disease
✓ Stable and efficient
✓ Simple and hygienic
✓ Esthetically acceptable
✓ Non irritating
✓ No interference with treatment
✓ Economic

6) Classification:

A) According to the period of stabilisation
✓ Temporary
✓ Permanent
✓ Provisional
B) According to the type of material
✓ Intra coronal
✓ Extra coronal

7) Principles:

√ Sufficient number of healthy teeth
√ Fabricated in a way to facilitate proper plaque control
√ Should be esthetically acceptable and not interfere with occlusion.

8) Indications:

✓ Stabilisation of moderate to advance tooth mobility
✓ Scaling and surgical procedure facilitation
✓ Immobilisation of teeth after orthodontic movements
✓ Prevention drifting of teeth

9) Contraindications:

√ Inadequate number of firm teeth available
√ Severe tooth mobility in the presence of inflammation and trauma
√ Poor oral hygiene

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05/10/2023

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24/09/2023

✨ Pregnancy and Oral Health:

Oral and dental care during pregnancy require a special attention. Oral Health is part of the general health and its importance during pregnancy cannot be overemphasize as it concerns both the mother and fetus.

Negligence towards oral and dental health during pregnancy does not only cause problems such as tooth decay and toothloss, but may also cause problems such as premature birth, low birth weight infant, preeclampsia.

Therefore pregnancy is a period where the mother must take precautions inorder to protect both her health and her baby's health.

Women are more prone to gum disease and cavities during Pregnancy, probably due to hormonal changes and eating habits during pregnancy.

A) Pregnancy and periodontal disease:

Approximately 60% to 75% of pregnant women have gingivitis, which is an early stage of periodontal disease, manifested by red and swollen gums, emanating from inflammation, and aggravated by hormonal changes during pregnancy. If this gingivitis is not treated, it may cause gums infection, and loss of bone which supports the teeth, and teeth with little bone support will become loose, and maybe extracted eventually.

Research has shown that pregnant women who have periodontal infections had more than 7 times the risk of preterm delivery of low birth infant weights than women without the infection. Periodontal disease in an expectant mother can lead to miscarriage or still birth.

B) Pregnancy and Dental Cavities:

Pregnant women are also at risk of dental cavities due to changes in their behaviors such as eating habits.
High levels of cariogenic bacterias in mothers can lead to increase dental caries in infants. 1 in 4 women of bearing age, have untreated cavities, children of mothers who have high levels of untreated cavities or tooth loss, are more than 3 times more likely to have cavities as a child, and children with poor oral health status are 3 times more likely to miss school due to dental pain.

2) Prevention:

✓ All health care providers including primary care, pediatric, and maternity care providers must pay attention to oral health.
✓Oral health should be consider as part of prenatal care, where expectant mothers will be giving tips on how to protect the oral health of their infants.
✓ Every pregnant woman should be screened for oral risks, counseled on proper oral hygiene, and referred for dental treatment where necessary.
✓ Appropriate dental care and prevention during pregnancy can help reduce poor prenatal outcomes and infant caries.

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21/09/2023

✨ Dry Mouth/ Xerostomia:

1) What is Dry Mouth:

It is a condition characterized by the dryness of the oral mucosa due to the inability of the salivary glands in your mouth to produce enough saliva to keep your mouth wet.

2) Signs and symptoms of Dry Mouth:

✓ Dry, tingling or burning sensation of the tongue or mouth.
✓ Sore throat.
✓ Difficulty swallowing.
✓ Hoarseness.
✓ Dry nasal passages.
✓ Dry, cracked lips or sores at the corners of your mouth.
✓ Bad breath.
✓ Thick saliva.
✓ Thirst.
✓ Oral thrush.
✓ Dentures wearing problems.
✓ Changed taste.

3) Causes of Dry Mouth:

√ Dehydration.
√ Medications ( e.g Antidepressants, diuretics, antihistamines, antihypertensive, decongestants, muscle relaxants etc.)
√Aging
√ Some health conditions such as diabetes, sjorgren's syndrome, stroke, lupus, Alzheimer's disease, yeast infection, HIV/AIDS etc.
√Cancer therapy.
√ Nerve damage.
√ To***co and alcohol use.
√ Recreational drug use.

4) Dry Mouth Treatment:

✓ Diagnosis and treatment of the underlying causes by your dentist or physician.
✓ Increase your fluid intake.
✓ Suck on sugar free sweets or chew sugar free gums.
✓ Suck on ice cubes.
✓ Use of saliva stimulants.
✓ Avoid alcohol, caffeine and smoking.
✓ Avoid sleeping with dentures on.
✓ Avoid sugary, acidic, dry and spicy foods.

5) Complications of Dry Mouth:

√ Increase plaque, tooth decay and gum disease.
√ Mouth sores.
√ Yeast infection.
✓ Cracked lips and tongue.
✓ Poor nutrition due to difficulty in chewing and swallowing.

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20/09/2023

✨ Gum Recession:

1) What is Gum Recession:

It's a form of gum disease, and it happens when your gum tissue pulls away from your teeth thereby exposing the roots underneath. And this makes your teeth more susceptible to cavitation/holes and sensitivity. It can either be mild, moderate or severe, and may affect one or multiple teeth.

2) Who does gum recession affect:

It can affect people of all ages but it's most common in people over 65 years. People who have periodontal disease, chew to***co, practice aggressive brushing etc, are more likely to develop gum recession.

3) Symptoms of gum recession:

✓ Tooth root exposure.
✓ Discomfort or pain near your gum line.
✓ Sensitivity during brushing and flossing.
✓ Sensitivity to heat, cold, acid and sweets.
✓ Sensitivity during dental cleanings .

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4) Causes of gum recession:
√ Periodontal disease.
√ Aggressive brushing.
√ Dental plaque or tartar buildup.
√ Trauma to your gum tissue.
√ Misalignment.
√ Smoking.
√ Tongue or lip piercing.
√ Inadequate dental care
√ Hormonal changes.
√ Grinding and clinching your teeth.

5) How to reduce sensitivity cause by gum recession:
✓ Application of fluoride varnish or desensitizing toothpaste to ease discomfort associated with gum recession.

6) Treatment of gum recession:

A) Nonsurgical treatments for mild cases of gum recession:
✓ Deep cleaning / scaling and root planning: During this procedure, tartar and plaque that has buildup on the teeth and root surfaces under the gum line is carefully removed, and the exposed root area is then smoothen to prevent bacteria from attaching there.
✓ Antibiotics: Prescribe to get rid of any remaining harmful bacteria.
✓ Dental bonding: Your dentist can at times, cover the exposed root area with composite resin to make it less noticeable and more comfortable.
✓ Orthodontic treatment in case of crooked, tipped teeth.

B) Gum Recession Surgery:

√ Gum graft surgery: Most long lasting and predictable treatment option for gum recession. During this procedure,a gum graft is used to replace the missing gum tissue usually taken from the roof of the mouth or from a sterilized human donor tissue.

7) Prevention of Gum Recession:
✓ Brush your teeth thoroughly twice every day.
✓ Floss once daily.
✓ Use antiseptic mouthwash.
✓ Regularly consult your dentist at least twice a year for professional Teeth Cleaning.
✓ Use soft bristle toothbrush.
✓ Avoid smoking.
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14/09/2023

✨ PERICORONITIS

1) What's pericoronitis:

It's the swelling and infection of the gum tissue around the wisdom teeth, the third and final set of molars that usually appear in your late teens or early twenties, and it's most common around the lower wisdom teeth.

2) Causes of pericoronitis:

It occurs around a wisdom tooth that has failed to erupt or has only partially erupted, therefore a partially erupted wisdom tooth can leave a flap of gum tissue that collects food particles and other debris which is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria.

3) Symptoms of pericoronitis:

✓ Painful and swollen gum tissue around the affected tooth.
✓ Difficulty in biting due to the swollen gum tissue.
✓ Unpleasant smell/taste in the mouth.
✓ Discharge of pus in the area.
✓ Swollen lymph nodes
✓ Jaw spasms
✓ Difficulty in breathing and swallowing.

4) Treatment of pericoronitis:
√ Teeth Cleaning and irrigation to flush away the accumulated food particles and other debris.
√ Prescription of oral antibiotics by your dentist to clear up the infection.
√ Pain killers prescribe by your dentist to manage the pain.
√ Minor oral surgery called operculectomy to remove the flap of gum tissue Incase of severe symptoms.

5) Prevention:

✓ Brush and floss regularly
✓ Use of antiseptic mouthwash
✓ Visit your dentist regularly for exams and cleaning.

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13/09/2023

✨ TOOTH ABSCESS.

💤 What is a tooth abscess?

It is a pocket of pus that develops inside the teeth or gums from a bacterial infection.

💦 What are the symptoms of tooth abscess:

1) Acute, constant or throbbing pains which radiate towards the jawbone, ear or neck region.
2) Tooth sensitivity to hot and cold food.
3 Pains on biting or chewing.
4) Bad breath/ mouth odor.
5) Insomnia/ lack of sleep.
6) Fever.
7) Gums bleed
8) Swollen face/cheek
9) Difficulty in breathing/swallowing
10) Bad taste
11) Swollen lymph nodes under the jaw/neck.

💤 Types of tooth abscess:

4 types exist:

1) Gingival abscess: It develops inside your gums but doesn't affect the tooth or the supporting tissues.

2) Periodontal abscess: Starts in the bone and tissues that support your teeth.

3) Periapical abscess: Forms at the tip of your tooth's root.

4) Pericoronal abscess: It forms around an impacted or partially erupted tooth.

💫 Causes of tooth abscess:

1) Poor oral hygiene: Bacteria enters in your tooth either through a cavity/hole, a chip, crack, and can spread to the tip of your tooth root, and this bacteria infection can cause swelling and inflammation which will give birth to an abscess.

2) Frequent intake of sugar items: Frequently intake of foods and drinks rich in sugar can cause tooth decay/cavity which can further contribute to an abscess.

3) Dry mouth/xerostomia: Dry mouth increases your chances of getting tooth cavity which can subsequently lead to abscess.

4) Dental surgery: Complication during dental surgery is also a major cause.

5) Dental trauma: Most often results to abscess.
6) Brushing and flossing vigorously: Can cause an abscess.

✨ Treatments

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1) Incision: Your dentist will make a small cut in the abscess to drain the pus that contains bacteria.
2) Root canal treatment incase of a Periapical abscess to eliminate the abscess.
3) Periodontal abscess: Your dentist will drain the pus and then clean the periodontal pockets.
4) Extraction/ tooth removal: If the tooth can't be save, then it will be removed.
5) Medications: Your dentist will prescribe painkillers and antibiotics.

💤 Prevention:

Avoiding tooth decay/cavity to prevent tooth abscess

1) Use fluoridated water.
2) Brush your teeth at least twice daily using fluoridated toothpaste.
3) Floss your teeth at least once on daily basis.
4) Use antiseptic or fluoride mouthwash
5) Replace your tooth brush every 3-4months
6) Limit sugary stuff.
7) Visit your dentist regularly for check-up and cleaning.

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