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Dental Health and Chronic Diseases Link Study
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Dental Health and Chronic Diseases Link Study

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What is a periapical abscess commonly known as?

  • An abscessed tooth (correct)
  • A wisdom tooth issue
  • A gum infection
  • A decayed tooth
  • How does an acute periapical abscess usually develop?

  • From excessive tooth brushing
  • From a jaw bone injury
  • Due to a throat infection
  • As a result of dental caries (correct)
  • What is a chronic periodontal abscess caused by?

  • A slowly progressive infectious process (correct)
  • A rapid progression of tooth decay
  • An allergic reaction to dental materials
  • A sudden trauma to the tooth
  • How can a fully formed abscess sometimes present in a patient?

    <p>Without the patient’s knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'blind dental abscess' that may develop from an infection?

    <p>A periapical granuloma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a periapical granuloma often discovered for diagnosis and treatment?

    <p>On x-ray images during dental examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did early research in 1989 suggest about the link between periodontal disease and other systemic diseases?

    <p>Bacteria, specifically gram-negative bacteria, were responsible for the link.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do bacteria, particularly gram-negative bacteria, cause in response to periodontal disease according to recent studies?

    <p>An inflammatory response leading to increased inflammatory markers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Oral Health Programme, what modifiable risk factors should be addressed for oral health promotion?

    <p>Diet, nutrition, tobacco, alcohol, and oral hygiene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which markers have been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease due to an inflammatory response caused by bacteria from periodontal disease?

    <p>C-reactive protein, white blood cells, and fibrinogen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did short-term studies suggest about the effects on systemic inflammation and endothelial dysfunction when periodontal disease is treated?

    <p>They are reduced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the World Health Organization Global Oral Health Programme focus on regarding policy and guideline development?

    <p>Equitable implementation of evidence-based practices in global communities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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