Liver Disease Quiz (BMS Learning Outcomes)

Hepatitis C is a viral infection spread through blood contact, impacting liver health. It requires strict infection control measures.

A patient with Hepatitis C has a higher risk of bleeding during dental procedures due to compromised liver function.

Patients with Hepatitis C may experience delayed wound healing after dental procedures due to impaired liver function.

Dental treatment for Hepatitis C patients often requires antibiotic prophylaxis due to potential immunosuppression.

Alcoholic cirrhosis is a severe liver condition linked to excessive alcohol consumption and can lead to dental problems.

Patients with alcoholic cirrhosis often experience dental neglect, erosion caused by gastric reflux, and salivary gland enlargement.

Ciclosporin, a medication sometimes used after liver transplant, can cause gingival overgrowth.

Children needing liver transplants may experience delayed tooth eruption or hypoplasia, discoloration, and other developmental issues.

Dental treatment for liver transplant patients should be delayed for at least 6 months after the procedure to allow for recovery.

Dental practitioners should be aware of specific modifications required for patients with liver disease.

The liver filters and cleanses blood, removing toxins and metabolic waste products. It also plays a crucial role in breaking down and eliminating harmful substances from the body.

The liver produces bile, a digestive fluid that helps break down fats and absorb fat-soluble vitamins. Bile is stored in the gallbladder and released into the small intestine.

The liver is responsible for making and storing glucose, a type of sugar that provides energy to the body. It converts excess glucose into glycogen for storage and releases stored glycogen when needed.

The liver manufactures blood clotting factors, which are essential for stopping bleeding. It also produces albumin, a protein that helps maintain blood volume and pressure.

Alcohol consumption can lead to damage to the liver, progressing from reversible stages like alcoholic fatty liver disease and alcoholic hepatitis, to irreversible cirrhosis, which can lead to liver failure.

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a build-up of fat in the liver, unrelated to alcohol consumption. It is often linked to obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

Primary biliary cirrhosis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the bile ducts in the liver, leading to inflammation and scarring.

Hepatitis A, B, and C are viral infections that can cause liver damage. Hepatitis A is spread through contaminated food or water. Hepatitis B and C spread through contact with infected blood.

Symptoms of liver disease often present as fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight loss, but more severe symptoms like jaundice, itching, and swelling may indicate advanced liver damage.

Dental professionals can advise on the prevention of Hepatitis B through vaccinations and the importance of safe practices like using sterile needles and proper hygiene to prevent transmission.