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EFFECTS OF SYSTEMIC DISEASE ON
NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND ORAL
HEALTH
CHAPTER 17
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Effects of Chronic Disease on
Dietary Intake
Anorexia is a condition in which a person has a
poor appetite for various reasons (e.g., cancer
treatment)
Appetite may decrease because of pain, apathy, anorexia,
drugs, inactivity, or other reasons
Malnutrition or other stresses, such as infection, surgery,
or injuries resulting in anorexia, deplete body stores of
kilocalories, macronutrients (e.g., protein), and
micronutrients (e.g., vitamin C) needed to regenerate and
repair cells and sustain immune system
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Effects of Chronic Disease on Dietary
Intake
Taste and smell disorders
With a loss of smell patients report eating
less
With loss of taste patient may require
greater amounts of sodium and sugar
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Effects of Chronic Disease on
Dietary Intake
Xerostomia affects nutritional status in several
ways:
Chewing is difficult because a bolus cannot be formed
without additional moisture
Chewing is painful because the mouth is sore
Swallowing is difficult because of loss of lubrication
from saliva
Food intake may decrease because of changes in
taste perception
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Anemias:
Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)
Etiology
Oral manifestations:
Increased needs during
Atrophic glossitis
growth periods such as
infancy or pregnancy
Excessive bleeding
Inadequate intake
Aphthous ulcers
From Cawson RA, Odell EW: Cawson’s
Essentials of Oral Pathology and Oral
Medicine, ed 8. St. Edinburgh, UK: Churchill
Livingstone, 2008.
Gingival and mucosal
pallor
Angular cheilosis
Candidiasis
May impair wound
healing
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Anemias:
Iron-Deficiency Anemia (IDA)
Dental hygiene considerations
May need to postpone invasive nonsurgical
periodontal therapy until IDA improves
Encourage iron-rich foods (e.g., meat)
Encourage vitamin C to enhance
absorption
If iron supplement is liquid, dilute with
water or juice and drink with straw to minimize
tooth staining
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Anemias: Megaloblastic Anemia—Vitamin B12
Also called pernicious Oral symptoms
anemia
Etiology
Angular cheilosis
Recurrent
aphthous ulcers
From Ibsen OAC, Phelan JA:
Erythematous
Inadequate intake
Oral Pathology for the Dental
Hygienist, ed . St. Louis:
mucositis
B12 only in animal products
Saunders, 2014.
Vegans at risk of deficiency Pale or yellowish oral
mucosa
Malabsorption
Common in elderly
Atrophic glossitis; beefy
red color
Increased needs
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Anemias: Megaloblastic Anemia—Folate
Etiology
Oral manifestations
Poor diet
Atrophic glossitis
Medications that
Ulcerations
interfere with absorption
(e.g., phenytoin or
methotrexate)
Glossodynia
Angular cheilitis
Fungal infections
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Anemias: Megaloblastic Anemia
Dental hygiene considerations
Encourage folate-rich food sources
and supplement to meet the RDA for folate (400 µg)
Large doses of folate can negate effects of anticonvulsants, so
consultation with medical provider is necessary
Encourage intake of foods from animal sources high in
vitamin B12 for pernicious anemia
For vegans encourage fortified foods or supplements
Patients with permanent gastric or ileal damage need
monthly intramuscular or oral vitamin B12
supplementation for life
Refer to a registered dietitian
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Other Hematological Disorders:
Neutropenia
Etiology
Oral manifestations
Drugs (e.g.,
Mucositis
chemotherapeutics)
Viral infections
Autoimmune disease
Fungal infections (e.g.,
(e.g., rheumatoid
candidiasis)
arthritis)
Hematologic disease
From Ibsen OAC, Phelan JA: Oral
(e.g., leukemia) Pathology
for the Dental Hygienist, ed 6. St.
Louis: Saunders, 2014.
Nutritional deficiencies
Bacterial or viral infection
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Other Hematological Disorders:
Neutropenia
Dental hygiene considerations
Invasive dental treatment contraindicated until white
blood cell counts rise
Palliative care such as nonalcohol chlorhexidine rinse
may help reduce bacterial load until patient can
perform more thorough oral self-care
Stress importance of frequent oral
prophylaxis and meticulous oral hygiene
care once muscositis pain subsides
Refer to a registered dietitian
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Gastrointestinal Problems: Gastroesophageal
Reflux Disease (GERD)
Lower esophageal
Recommendations
sphincter (LES) allows
Avoid foods causing
GERD (e.g., fatty foods)
gastric contents to
Eat small meals
enter the esophagus
Keep patient in
Etiology
Hiatal hernia
Obesity
Pregnancy
semisupine position
Assist with tobacco
cessation
Weight loss as needed
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Gastrointestinal Problems:
Malabsorptive Conditions
Etiology
Oral manifestations
Crohn’s disease
Swollen, bleeding,
Ulcerative colitis
Cystic fibrosis
Gluten-sensitive
enteropathy (sprue or
celiac disease)
AIDS
erythematous gingiva
Diffuse pustular eruptions
on buccal gingiva
Oral ulcerations
Swelling of the lips
Cobblestone-like, raised
hypertrophic lesions
Metallic dysgeusia
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Gastrointestinal Problems:
Malabsorptive Conditions
Dental hygiene considerations
Consult with healthcare provider about patient’s need
for supplemental steroids and prophylactic antibiotics
before the dental appointment
Encourage patient to eat a nutrient-rich, well-balanced
diet to enhance healing
Healthcare provider or registered dietitian may
recommend vitamin and mineral supplementation
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Cardiovascular Conditions:
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
CVA or stroke results
if occlusion or
ischemia occurs in an
artery supplying the
brain or if
hemorrhaging in the
Oral manifestations
Dysphagia
Facial muscle
weakness
Slurred speech
brain occurs
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Cardiovascular Conditions:
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Dental hygiene considerations
Monitor blood pressure
Using water for rinsing or ultrasonic instrumentation
may be contraindicated during dental care if dysphagia
is present
Neurological deficits may cause some to be unaware
of the presence of food in the mouth, so the mouth
should be checked for any pocketed foods after meals
Excellent oral self-care is needed to prevent caries;
patient may have a softer, more cariogenic diet
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Cardiovascular Conditions:
Hypertension
Dental hygiene considerations
Minimize stress for the appointment
Monitor blood pressure
Manage medication-induced xerostomia
Recommend fruits and vegetables, low-fat/nonfat dairy
products; to limit sodium, alcohol, caffeine; tobacco
cessation; exercise; lose weight; reduce stress
Direct to information about the DASH diet on the NHLBI
website
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Cardiovascular Conditions:
Hyperlipidemia
Dental hygiene considerations
Recommend reducing total fat, saturated fat, dietary
cholesterol
Encourage noncariogenic, low-fat snacks
Long-term use of bile acid sequestrants
(cholestyramine and colestipol) to lower serum lipids
may cause malabsorption of fat-soluble vitamins and
folic acid
Encourage food sources rich in these nutrients
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Skeletal System
Etiology
Osteoporosis
Bisphosphonates used to treat
osteoporosis and multiple myeloma
increases risk for osteonecrosis (bone
death of the jaw)
Hyperparathyroidism
Paget’s disease or fibrous
From Ibsen OAC, Phelan JA: Oral
Pathology for the Dental Hygienist, ed 6. St.
Louis: Saunders, 2014.
dysplasia
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Skeletal System
Oral manifestations
Increase in size or alteration in contour of maxilla or
mandible
Alteration in radiographic pattern
Mobility of individual teeth without significant
periodontal disease
Pain or discomfort in jaw without obvious dental
pathology
Increased sensitivity of teeth without obvious dental or
periodontal disease
Changes in the occlusion of the teeth
Abnormal sequence of deciduous tooth loss or eruption
of permanent molars in young
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Skeletal System
Dental hygiene considerations
Provide guidance to ensure that
the patient obtains adequate
calcium and vitamin D
Avoid alcohol consumption
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Metabolic Problems:
Diabetes Mellitus
Symptoms
Fruity-smelling breath
(more prevalent in type
1 diabetes)
3 P’s
Polydipsia: increased thirst
Polyphagia: hunger
Polyuria: frequent urination
Unexplained weight loss
Oral manifestations in
poorly controlled DM
Poor healing
More severe
periodontal disease
Tissue necrosis from
minor trauma
Xerostomia
Candidiasis
From Ibsen OAC, Phelan JA: Oral
Pathology for the Dental Hygienist, ed 6. St.
Louis: Saunders, 2014.
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Metabolic Problems:
Diabetes Mellitus
Dental hygiene considerations
Encourage frequent periodontal
maintenance/meticulous oral self-care
Prevent hypoglycemia by treating patient in
the morning, ensuring patient ate at usual
time and took medications
Have access to a glucometer and glucose
source
Recognize and treat hypoglycemia quickly
with the rule of 15’s
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Metabolic Problems:
Hypopituitarism
Etiology
Oral manifestations
Congenital
Decreased skeletal
Tumor
growth results in
disproportionate
retardation of
mandibular growth
Delayed eruption
Malocclusion
Head trauma
Stroke
Radiation
Brain infection
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Metabolic Problems:
Cushing’s Syndrome
Symptoms
High blood pressure
Pre-diabetes or diabetes
Obesity
Muscle weakness
Bruise easily
Oral manifestations
Diabetes and
osteoporosis may affect
management of
periodontal disease
and associated bone
loss
Acne
Hirsutism
Osteoporosis
Depression
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Metabolic Problems:
Hypothyroidism
Etiology
Oral manifestations
Inadequate consumption of
iodine
Inborn error of metabolism
High intake of goitrogen
Treatment of
hyperthyroidism
Thyroid gland disorder
Deficient secretion of TSH
In children
Short stature
Intellectual disabilities
Delayed eruption
Severe malocclusion
Risk for caries
Macroglossia
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Metabolic Problems:
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypersecretion of the
parathyroid hormone
(PTH), leading to
alterations in calcium,
phosphorus, and bone
metabolism
Oral manifestations
Increased osteoclastic
bone resorption
Brown tumors occur in
the head and neck,
especially the mandible
May affect ability to
consume an adequate
diet
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Metabolic Problems:
Renal Disease
From Ibsen OAC, Phelan JA: Oral Pathology for the
Dental Hygienist, ed 6. St. Louis: Saunders, 2014.
Etiology
Oral manifestations
Primary glomerular
disease
Secondary glomerular
disease (hypertension,
diabetes, lupus)
Vascular disease
Tubulointerstitial disease
(e.g., polycystic kidneys)
Platelet abnormalities
may cause gingival
bleeding
Gingival pallor
Slow wound healing
Bad taste (from urea)
Malodor
Stomatitis
Hairy leukoplakia
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Metabolic Problems:
Renal Disease
Dental hygiene considerations
Medical consult needed because of bleeding tendency
and to determine need for antibiotic prophylaxis to
prevent endocarditis and/or infection of vascular
access site for dialysis
Minimize water due to fluid restrictions
Schedule dental appointment day after dialysis
treatment
Meticulous oral self-care and frequent care
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Neuromuscular Problems: Parkinson’s
Disease
Symptoms
Oral manifestations
Involuntary muscle tremors
Abnormal chewing
and swallowing
Bradykinesia (slowness of
pattern
movement)
Holding food in
Muscular weakness
mouth for extended
Rigidity
periods
Stooped posture
Frequent drooling
Decreased fine motor
Tremor of mandible,
coordination
lips, tongue
Orthostatic hypotension
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Neuromuscular Problems: Parkinson’s
Disease
Dental hygiene considerations
Educate patient and/or caregiver on use of electric
toothbrush if difficulty holding conventional toothbrush
After supine positioning, sit patient upright for >2
minutes before standing to avoid orthostatic
hypotension
Minimize use of water due to swallowing problems
Encourage adequate protein intake and overall healthy
diet to maintain weight and bone health
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Neuromuscular Problems:
Developmental Disabilities
Cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, Down
syndrome may be associated with abnormal
oral-motor development
Oral-motor impairment is associated with:
Tongue retraction
Tongue thrust
Tonic bite reflex
Oral hypersensitivity
Hyperactive gag reflex
All make feeding difficult, as well as performing
dental and self-care
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Neuromuscular Problems: Epilepsy
Epilepsy does not usually result in any specific
oral or feeding problems, but the phenytoin used
to treat it can affect oral health as well as
nutritional status
Gingival hyperplasia makes oral self-care challenging
Phenytoin increases the need for vitamins D, K, and
folate and can affect bone mass long term
Refer to healthcare provider for nutrition counseling because
supplements can affect effectiveness of phenytoin
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Neoplasia
Nutritional requirements for persons with
neoplasms generally increased to maintain lean
body mass and immune responses
Oral symptoms or signs may be secondary to
malnutrition or nutrient deficiencies (e.g., changes in
taste perception)
Intake reduced in those with cancer of the oral cavity,
pharynx, or esophagus because of odynophagia (pain
on swallowing) or dysphagia
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Neoplasia: Kaposi’s Sarcoma
Highly malignant tumor of blood
vessel origin that occurs on the
skin and oral mucosa
Red-purple macular lesions in the
mouth may progress to raised,
indurated lesions with central areas
of necrosis and ulceration
Appear in many HIV-positive
patients
From Ibsen OAC, Phelan JA: Oral
Pathology for the Dental Hygienist, ed 6. St.
Louis: Saunders, 2014.
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Neoplasia: Acute Leukemia
Generalized malignant
disease characterized
by distorted
proliferation and
development of white
blood cells (WBCs)
Oral manifestations
Gingiva may become
severely inflamed with
tissue hyperplasia,
areas of ulcerations,
necrosis, and
spontaneous bleeding
Delayed wound healing
Increased susceptibility
to infection
From Ibsen OAC, Phelan JA: Oral
Pathology for the Dental Hygienist, ed 6. St.
Louis: Saunders, 2014.
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Neoplasia: Cancer Treatments
Radiation therapy to
Chemotherapy effects
head and neck affects: include:
General appetite loss
Stomatitis or mucositis
Nausea, vomiting,
Oral ulcerations
diarrhea
Loss of taste sensation
Xerostomia
Difficulty in swallowing
Burning sensation in
the mouth
Decreased absorptive
capacity
Changes in taste
sensation
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Neoplasia: Cancer Treatments
Dental hygiene considerations
Using antimicrobial mouth rinse (nonalcohol
chlorhexidine), meticulous oral self-care, frequent care
Soft and/or bland diet may be necessary; encourage
protein intake
Avoid alcohol and hot, spicy, and acidic foods when
oral lesions are present
Caution against eating hard candy or drinking
beverages containing fermentable carbohydrates to
relieve the xerostomia
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AIDS
Symptoms
Oral manifestations
With HAART, classic
Oral candidiasis
wasting is less
evident, although
wasting and anorexia
may be present
Opportunistic infection
Multiple nutrient
deficiencies
Protein-energy
malnutrition
Oral hairy leukoplakia
Herpetic ulcerations
Kaposi’s sarcoma
May have more
severe periodontitis
Xerostomia
From Ibsen OAC, Phelan JA:
Oral Pathology for the Dental
Hygienist, ed 6. St. Louis:
Saunders, 2014.
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AIDS
Dental hygiene considerations
Encourage to maintain the highest possible level of
oral self-care and regular preventive dental care
To promote healing, encourage attention to adequate
nutrient intake (e.g., kilocalories, protein)
Use nutritional supplements or instant breakfast drinks
as snacks for those needing added nutrition
Limit caffeine- and alcohol-containing beverages if
xerostomia exists
Refer to RD and/or medical provider as needed
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Mental Health Problems:
Anorexia Nervosa
Primarily affecting
adolescent and young
adult females who
have an exaggerated,
intense fear of
becoming fat
Zealous, self-imposed
restriction leads to
extreme weight loss
Criteria for diagnosis
Weight loss equal to or
exceeding 15% below
expected or original
body weight
Amenorrhea
Excessive desire for
slimness with distorted
body image
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Mental Health Problems:
Bulimia
From Ibsen OAC, Phelan JA: Oral
Pathology for the Dental Hygienist, ed 6. St.
Louis: Saunders, 2014.
Eating disorder not
necessarily associated with
significant weight loss, may
be slightly overweight
Bingeing and purging
Binges may occur several
times/day in late afternoon or
evening
Most common method of purging
is self-induced vomiting
Oral manifestations
Erosion of enamel
(lingual maxillary
anterior teeth)
Palatal bruises
Enlarged parotid
glands
Dentin
hypersensitivity
Perimolysis
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Mental Health Problems:
Mental Illness
Many types of mental illnesses: schizophrenia,
depression, bipolar disorder or mania
Drugs frequently prescribed to treat the
conditions may have side effects that affect oral
status
Antipsychotics (haloperidol, thioridazine) and
anticholinergics (tricyclics, MAO inhibitors, trazodone)
frequently cause xerostomia
Trazodone can cause unpleasant taste
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Mental Health Problems
Dental hygiene considerations
Increased caries rate indicative of high-carbohydrate
bingeing and low pH of saliva from vomiting
Must recognize signs and symptoms of suspected
eating disorder and refer patients to health care
provider or eating disorder facility for care
Caution the patient against brushing immediately after
vomiting
Rinse with sodium bicarbonate to neutralize the oral
environment after vomiting
Encourage daily fluoride and hypersensitivity products
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HEALTH APPLICATION
HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS (HPV)
Discuss why HPV is on the rise
Discuss what HPV is a risk factor for
Discuss possible treatments
Discuss ways to prevent HPV
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