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Periodontal disease ~ 6th leading complication of diabetes; can inhibit glycemic control Xerostomia ~ also called dry mouth; impairs oral function, promotes tooth decay, and exacerbates periodontal disease oral cancer ~ 8th most common cancer in men and 7x more likely in older adults asp...

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Periodontal disease


✓~ 6th leading complication of diabetes; can inhibit glycemic control




Xerostomia


✓~ also called dry mouth; impairs oral function, promotes tooth decay, and exacerbates

periodontal disease




oral cancer


✓~ 8th most common cancer in men and 7x more likely in older adults




aspiration PNA


✓~ major cause of hospitalization and results in 20-50% mortality, can be decreased with

good oral hygiene




percentage of older adults with periodontal disease

,✓~ 70%




gingivitis


✓~ associated with plaque, hormonal changes, or foreign body response




periodontal disease is associated with which diseases?


✓~ DM, PVD, cerebrovascular disease, and CV due to inflammation




periodontal disease


✓~ marked loss of alveolar bone around teeth; treated with oral abx and chlorhexidine to

slow but may need a root surface debridement to fully treat




percentage of older adults who have less than 20 teeth


✓~ 59% of 60-69 and 72% of 70+; this can impact nutritional status




do dentures decrease the risk of malnutrition?


✓~ no




dental caries


✓~ infection; tooth decay; can spread to other organs= use high fluoride toothpaste

, abnormal finding in the elderly's mouth/pharynx


✓~ teeth can appear longer due to reabsorption of the gum, and bone progresses to reveal

the tooth root




normal findings in the elderly's mouth/pharynx


✓~ 1. lips have increased vertical markings and are dryer

2. buccal mucosa is thinner, less vascular, and less shiny

3. tongue will appear to have more fissures and veins on the ventral surface

4. oral tissues are dryer esp with medications

5. natural teeth may be worn down, shortening the crown, and altering enamel

thickness




Otitis Media with Effusion (OME)


✓~ sticking or cracking sound on yawning, or swallowing; pt will not c/o dizziness; will

describe pain as a discomfort and fullness, no discharge will be present; will have conductive

hearing loss d/t middle ear filled with fluid; tympanic membrane will be retracted/bulging,

have impaired mobility; yellowish with air fluid bubbles




Acute Otitis Media (AOM)

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