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Oral ____ is multifaceted and includes the ability to Oral health
speak, smile, taste, touch, chew, swallow, and
convey a range of emotions through facial
expressions
Risk factors are either _____, meaning that measures Modifiable, nonmodifiable
can be taken to change them, or _______, meaning
these factors cannot be changed
The most significant known risk factor for Cigarette smoking
periodontitis is _____ ______
Certain types of medications such as ______ and ______ Dilantin and phenobarbitol
are known to cause overgrowth of gingival tissues. (Anticonvulsants, Immunosuppressants, calcium channel blockers)
What are some examples of acquired, local, Plaque and calculus
modifiable risk factors? Partial dentures
Open contacts
Overhanging and poorly contoured restorations
What are some examples of acquired, systemic, Smoking, diabetes, poor diet, certain medications, stress
modifiable risk factors?
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Oral ____ is multifaceted and includes the ability to Oral health
speak, smile, taste, touch, chew, swallow, and
convey a range of emotions through facial
expressions
Risk factors are either _____, meaning that measures Modifiable, nonmodifiable
can be taken to change them, or _______, meaning
these factors cannot be changed
The most significant known risk factor for Cigarette smoking
periodontitis is _____ ______
Certain types of medications such as ______ and ______ Dilantin and phenobarbitol
are known to cause overgrowth of gingival tissues. (Anticonvulsants, Immunosuppressants, calcium channel blockers)
What are some examples of acquired, local, Plaque and calculus
modifiable risk factors? Partial dentures
Open contacts
Overhanging and poorly contoured restorations
What are some examples of acquired, systemic, Smoking, diabetes, poor diet, certain medications, stress
modifiable risk factors?
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