CPT Nutrition & Systemic Health Connections Flashcards

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have a host modulatory effect on periodontal disease by:

Answer: Reducing prostaglandin-mediated bone resorption

NSAIDs reduce prostaglandin synthesis, which can modulate the host inflammatory response and reduce prostaglandin-mediated bone resorption in periodontal disease.

Which nutritional deficiency most directly impairs wound healing following periodontal surgery?

Answer: Protein and caloric malnutrition

Protein and adequate caloric intake are essential for tissue repair and regeneration; malnutrition significantly impairs post-surgical wound healing.

A patient with HIV/AIDS may present with which unique periodontal condition not commonly seen in healthy patients?

Answer: Linear gingival erythema and necrotizing periodontal diseases

HIV/AIDS patients are prone to unique periodontal conditions including linear gingival erythema and necrotizing periodontal diseases due to immunosuppression.

Pregnancy-associated gingivitis is primarily caused by:

Answer: Hormonal changes (estrogen/progesterone) enhancing gingival inflammatory response to plaque

Elevated estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy enhance the gingival inflammatory response to existing plaque biofilm.

Which systemic condition can cause significant gingival enlargement due to infiltration of malignant cells into gingival tissue?

Answer: Leukemia (acute monocytic/myelomonocytic type)

Leukemia, particularly acute monocytic and myelomonocytic types, can cause marked gingival enlargement due to infiltration of leukemic cells into gingival tissue.

How does smoking cessation affect periodontal treatment outcomes?

Answer: Cessation improves treatment response and reduces risk of disease progression

Smoking cessation significantly improves periodontal treatment response, wound healing, and reduces the risk of disease progression and tooth loss.