Dental Aspects in Liver Disease

<p>Elective dental treatment until six months after transplant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diet analysis and advice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Delayed tooth eruption (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Articaine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vaccination against Hep B (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased incidence of caries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NSAIDs like Ibuprofen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Delayed tooth eruption (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased risk of poor wound healing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regular dietary analysis and advice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Potential for heightened infection risk (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parotid gland enlargement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Six months (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Patients experiencing liver disease may have poor oral hygiene (OH), leading to increased cavities, gum disease, and a lack of professional dental care.

Swollen salivary glands, often the parotid glands.

Increased gum tissue, sometimes linked to immunosuppressants after organ transplant.

Children needing liver transplants may experience delayed tooth eruption and discoloured or malformed teeth.

Patients with liver disease often have a higher risk of bleeding during dental procedures due to impaired blood clotting and wound healing.

Liver transplant patients on lifelong immunosuppressants are at increased risk of infection, requiring antibiotic coverage for invasive dental work.

Elective dental procedures should be postponed for at least six months after a liver transplant to minimize infection risk.

Patients with liver disease may poorly metabolize certain medications including anesthetics, antibiotics (like tetracycline), and anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). This necessitates adjustments to treatment plans.

Sialosis is a condition causing swelling of the salivary glands, often the parotid glands, which are located near the ears.

Gingival overgrowth is an increase in gum tissue, often caused by medication.

Patients with liver disease tend to bleed more easily during dental procedures due to issues with blood clotting and wound healing.

Liver transplant patients take medications that suppress their immune system, increasing the risk of infections.

It's best to wait at least six months after a liver transplant before having non-urgent dental work done to reduce the risk of infection.

Patients with liver disease might not process certain medications properly, including anesthetics, antibiotics, and painkillers. This needs special attention during dental procedures.

The key to good oral health for people with liver disease is prevention. This includes good oral hygiene practices, a healthy diet, and avoiding alcohol and smoking.