LITTLE AND FALACE DENTAL MANAGEMENT
OF THE MEDICALLY COMPROMISED PATIENT
EXAM PREPARATION PACK 2026 KEY
CONCEPTS AND REVISION NOTES
◉ What factors are commonly evaluated when comparing MAD and
MOS appliances?
Answer: Sleep quality, sleep bruxism reduction, and patient comfort
or satisfaction.
◉ What oral health issues are commonly seen in stroke patients?
Answer: Periodontal disease, missing teeth, dental caries, and
xerostomia.
◉ Why do stroke patients often experience poor oral health?
Answer: Neurologic deficits reduce mobility and manual dexterity,
making oral hygiene difficult.
◉ What neurological problems after stroke can affect oral care?
Answer: Motor weakness and altered sensory perception.
OF THE MEDICALLY COMPROMISED PATIENT
EXAM PREPARATION PACK 2026 KEY
CONCEPTS AND REVISION NOTES
◉ What factors are commonly evaluated when comparing MAD and
MOS appliances?
Answer: Sleep quality, sleep bruxism reduction, and patient comfort
or satisfaction.
◉ What oral health issues are commonly seen in stroke patients?
Answer: Periodontal disease, missing teeth, dental caries, and
xerostomia.
◉ Why do stroke patients often experience poor oral health?
Answer: Neurologic deficits reduce mobility and manual dexterity,
making oral hygiene difficult.
◉ What neurological problems after stroke can affect oral care?
Answer: Motor weakness and altered sensory perception.
