Dental Management for Renal Patients

What is necessary before invasive dental care?

Antibiotic prophylaxis

Why may stress dosing be required?

For patients receiving prolonged corticosteroids

What is the primary concern for a 28-year-old female patient presenting for multiple implants treatment?

Infection prevention

What type of patient may require stress dosing?

Patients receiving prolonged corticosteroids Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of antibiotic prophylaxis in dental care?

To prevent bacterial infections Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to support a patient's head and neck during dental treatment?

To prevent injury or discomfort Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consideration for dental treatment involving the head and neck?

Support for the head and neck Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of dental treatment involving the head and neck?

Supporting patient comfort Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for providing optimal dental care involving the head and neck?

Supporting the patient's head and neck Signup and view all the answers

Why is proper head and neck support crucial during dental treatment?

To prevent discomfort and injury Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary classification of bisphosphonates (BPs)?

Into aminobisphosphonates (NBPs) and non-NBPs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of an NBP?

Fosamax® Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name of the NBP ibandronate?

Boniva® Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following NBPs is sold under the brand name Aredia?

Pamidronate Signup and view all the answers

How many examples of NBPs are mentioned in the text?

5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a dental management consultation with a patient's nephrologist?

To determine the status of the patient's kidney disease Signup and view all the answers

When should dental care be scheduled for patients with kidney disease?

On non-dialysis days to minimize the risk of complications Signup and view all the answers

What laboratory test is recommended prior to invasive dental treatment for patients with kidney disease?

Complete Blood Count (CBC) Signup and view all the answers

Why is antibiotic prophylaxis considered for patients with kidney disease?

To reduce the risk of infection in patients with central lines Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for tetracyclines being relatively contraindicated for patients on phenytoin, phenobarbital, or primidone?

The degradation of the antibiotic is accelerated Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of modifying procedural and pharmacologic approaches in dental care for patients with kidney disease?

To ensure the patient's safety and reduce the risk of complications Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred method for minimizing the risk of aspiration?

Using a rubber dam and clamp with floss Signup and view all the answers

What type of prosthesis is preferred over removable prosthesis?

Fixed prosthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is strictly contraindicated for unilateral partials?

Laboratory processing Signup and view all the answers

What is preferred over all acrylic office-cured temporary prostheses?

Metal reinforced temporary crowns/bridges Signup and view all the answers