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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?

Without the patient’s knowledge Signup and view all the answers

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

A periapical granuloma Signup and view all the answers

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

On x-ray images during dental examination Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

An inflammatory response leading to increased inflammatory markers. 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?

Diet, nutrition, tobacco, alcohol, and oral hygiene. 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?

C-reactive protein, white blood cells, and fibrinogen. 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?

They are reduced. Signup and view all the answers

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

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