Oral Surgery And Oral Infections

By: Terri and Premlata

Oral Surgery
Includes: The diagnostic and surgical
treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects involving both the junctional and the esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions.

Types of Oral Surgery

Impacted tooth removal Alveoplasty Abscesses Osteomyelitis Fractures Cysts, tumors Dental implant placement Maxillofacial prosthetics Immediate denture Facial esthetics Cleft lip/ palate TMJ disorders Salivary Gland Obstruction

Patient Instructions
Have the client use a soft tooth brush with a simple brushing
technique. Give instructions of prosthesis care. Recommend what to include and not include in the diet. Promotion of healing

Protein, vitamin A, C, and Riboflavin Diet variation including all food groups

Tissue resistance

Provide instruction sheets for clients to take home. When instructing about diet, explain in quantity or servings.

Pre-surgical Instructions
Explain procedures for anasthesia and surgery Explain alcohol and medication restrictions
provided during or after the treatment

Some medications will interfere with the anasthetic and other drugs

Assess whether the client will need transportation to and

from the appt. ie. when sedation is used Tell them to get a good nights rest the night before. Wear loose and comfortable clothing. Ask to remove contact lenses or any prosthesis. Explain the number of hours before surgery the client should stop their intake of food and liquid.

Post-surgical Instructions
If bleeding persists, place a gauze pad or cold wet tea bag over the area for

hr. Bite firmly! Dont rinse for 24 hours. After 24 hours rinse with warm salt water after brushing and every 2 hours. Brush more thoroughly but avoid area of surgery. Get at least 8 10 hours of rest each night. Avoid strenuous exercise for the first 24 hours. Dont smoke for 24 hours. Use a pain relieving medication prescribed by the dentist. Apply ice pack 15 min on and 15 min off. Include phone number the client can call after hours in case of complications. Do not suck from a straw for 24 hours

Diet
Indications for a Liquid Diet
to open their mouth

Jaws wired together All clients who have a condition that makes it hard

Indications for a Soft Diet

Client with no appliance or with a single appliance Client who has been maintained on liquid diet
throughout the treatment period.

Diet Planning Hints

This is for the client who isnt hospitalized
Provide instruction sheets Explain nutritional needs in servings Show ways to vary the diet Suggest the limitation of cariogenic foods

Client Preparation
Reduce the bacteria count

Makes post-surgical infection less likely Reduce inflammation Will lessen bleeding during surgery Promotes healing Remove calculus Prevents interference with the placement of surgical instruments Prevents the breaking off of calculus Instruct the client in personal oral care Interpret dentists directions Motivate the client who will have remaining teeth Prevents further tooth loss A complete debridement should be scheduled for a few weeks after surgery to insure the prevention of infection and assess tiissues.

 The DH or DA may participate in suture

removal, irrigation of the sockets, and other post surgical procedures when the client returns for his/her follow up.

DAs Responsibilities
Maintain a clear surgical field Observe vital signs Reassure the client and help them to relax Provide pre/post operative instructions Make follow up call DA MUST ASK IF THE CLIENT HAS TAKEN
PRE MEDS IF REQUIRED!!!

Holistic Approaches to OS
Apply annatto after tooth extraction or gum surgery. Drink catnip tea or take in capsules to help you relax

before dental treatment Use chamomile as a poultice for pain and swelling. Soak a washcloth in warm comfrey tea and use as a compress to relieve the pain of jaw and tooth fractures. St. John's wort is given to people for neuralgic pains after tooth extractions. Use the fresh tops of shepherd's purse to help stop bleeding after tooth extraction

Holistic Cont.
Use of Magnets can: Acceleration of growth of new cells (speeding up wound healing processes) Suppression of pain (analgesic effect) Suppression of inflammation Widening of blood vessels Improving tissue flexibility Eliminating swelling Strengthening immunity Stimulating and stabilizing bone tissues Dramatic improvements in effectiveness of prescription medication and supplemental nutrients, vitamins and minerals

Infections related to Oral Surgery

Osteomyelitis

Pericoronitis

Osteomyelitis
An inflammation of
the bone marrow that produces pus and affects the calcified components of bone.

Causes
1. acute periapical infection
2. pericoronitis 3. acute periodontal lesions 4. trauma-fractures and extraction of teeth 5. acute infection of the maxillary sinus

How is it Diagnosed?

Complete blood count Erythrocyte sedimentation rate C-reactive protein Needle aspiration or bone biopsy X-rays Radionuclide bone scans CAT scans MRI Ultrasound

Signs and Symptoms

severe pain regional lymphadenopathy soreness of the involved teeth if the infection involves the mandibular canal, a paresthesia of the lip is common On radiographs: decreased density of trabeculae multiple small radiolucent areas become apparent sequestra - irregular calcified areas separate from remaining bone

Tx of Osteomyelitis
Teeth should be extracted only when necessary

and antibiotics should be given prior to and following the surgical procedure. Massive doses of antibiotics, usually one of the penicillin drugs, are given for at least six weeks. A surgeon may perform a bone biopsy to see if an abscess has formed on the bone. If an abscess is found, antibiotics are given and surgery is performed to remove the abscess. If pus has formed, it is sometimes necessary to drain the bone by drilling holes in it.

Tx Cont.
Restrict the movement of the area as
much as possible. Monitored blood tests and x-rays.

Holistic Tx of Osteomyelitis
Hepar sulphuris pain, swelling, infection Chamomile -pain and swelling Witch Hazel helps fight infections and
cleanses mouth

Pericoronitis
Inflammation of the gingiva around a
partially erupted tooth. Resulting from debris accumulating under the flap of tissue. Or from constant contact between the flap and the tooth in the opposing arch. Usually occurs in teenagers and young adults.

Pericoronitis Cont.
Usually affects the
mandibular third molars.

Signs & Symptoms

Pain when chewing Bad taste Trismus Swelling in the neck and in the area of the tooth Fever Partially erupted tooth Red inflammed tissue around the partially erupted tooth Pus Pain when touched Enlarged lymph nodes

Treatment
Irrigate under the flap of tissue with warm saline

solution. Gently clean with a scaler Instruct the client to rinse with warm saline solution every 2 hours Antibiotics Surgical removal of the flap after antibiotic therapy Third molar extraction

Homeopathic Tx
Dandelion is useful for treating abscesses in the mouth Combined with myrrh and licorice root, echinacea is

excellent for the treatment of abscesses in the mouth. Rub eucalyptus oil or evening primrose on sore, inflamed gums for temporary relief Use a horsetail mouthwash to relieve mouth and gum infections. Red clover ointment can treat abscesses. For pain and inflammation around wisdom teeth, Belladonna is often given for throbbing pains and Hepar sulph to promote expulsion of pus.

Other Oral Infections

Herpes

Thrush

What is Oral Thrush?

It is an infection in the oral
cavity of yeast fungus, Candida albicans. It affects the mucous membranes of the mouth. It causes white patched in the mouth that can be very painful and make swallowing and chewing difficult.

Thrush effecting the

candidiasis

mouth and throat is also known as oropharyngeal

How do you get Thrush?

Thrush also known as Candida, does not
become a problem until the natural flora of the mouth is disturbed, favoring candida over the other microorganisms of the oral cavity. This disturbance of the oral cavity can be caused by a number of factors such as, taking antibiotics, or chemotherapy. Systemic problems can also cause an imbalance; diabetes, malnutrition, drug abuse, or immune deficiencies such as AIDS or deficiencies related to old age.

Thrush Cont.
Those who have dentures that do not fit
well can suffer from breaks in the mucous membranes of the oral cavity. This can act as a gateway for candida. Those who have suffered from this problem show evidence of it when they have moist, pale pink spots on their lips. These spots are known as angular chelitis. This is a clear indication of candida infection.

Symptoms of Thrush
White cream coloured or yellow slightly
raised spots in the mouth. When the creamy substance is scraped away wounds will be present and will bleed slightly. A burning sensation may be felt in the mouth and throat area.

Treatment
Get the main condition that caused the thrush

under control. Anti-fungal drugs will have to be either sucked on or a liquid that must be held in the mouth before swallowing to eliminate the fungus. If it spreads or becomes complicated, systemic treatment in the form of tablet or injection may be needed.

Coping with the Symptoms of Thrush

Thrush can make the
mouth very sensitive, this can make oral hygiene very difficult to maintain. Use an extra soft toothbrush. It is also helpful to rinse with a diluted solution of 3% hydrogen peroxide.

Foods to Avoid if you have Thrush

Yeast- breads, crackers, pastries Fruit Juices- canned, bottled or frozen Coffee and Tea- Regular, instant, decaffeinated. Herbal teas are tolerated Caffeine- anything containing caffeine Dairy or Dairy Containing Products Black Pepper- hard to digest. Cayenne pepper is a recommended alternative as it promotes digestion. Any type of mushroom Pickled and smoked meats, including sausages, hot dogs, corned beef, pastrami, and ham. Condiments, Sauces, and Vinegar-Containing Foods Dried, candied fruits. Leftovers, best to eat fresh foods due to mold growth.

Foods Recommended


Vegetables and Legumes Fish/Shell fish, meat, poultry Whole grains Nuts Fruits avoid for 3 months then reintroduce 1 at a time on an
empty stomach

Seeds such as pumpkin, sesame and sunflower Non grain such as Amaranth, buckwheat and quinoa Butters (almond, sesame and sunflower) Fats (Butters or unrefined oils

Herpes
Herpes simplex is a common and usually mild

infection A virus causes herpes Causes cold sores or fever blisters on the mouth and face Once introduced to the body it will live there for a lifetime Often with periodic symptoms or no symptoms at all

Herpes Symptoms
Can take 4-6 weeks
to heal fully May cause small pimples or blisters which will eventually crust over and scab May cause flu like symptoms; fever, swollen glands in lymph nodes in the head and neck region

How often will it occur? Why?

depends upon the HSV type and how long the

infection has resided in the body prolonged exposure to strong sunlight can trigger oral herpes individuals will discover what triggers outbreaks in their own bodies people who experience a strong initial outbreak can expect to have several recurrences a year

How is it Spread?
Skin to skin contact if you have a cold sore and kiss

someone, the virus will be transferred to that person if you have a cold sore and have oral sex, your partner will get genital herpes

Herpes Tx
no treatment or medication that will cure herpes

but there is some to control it 3 most common meds: Acyclovir (Zovirax),

Valacyclovir (Valtrex) and Famciclovir (Famvir)

Episodic therapy means taking the medication

only during an outbreak to speed up the healing process Suppressive therapy means taking antiviral medication daily

Holistic Tx
Whole olive leaves can be boiled in water or treated with

wine to make a remedy carbohydrates from red marine algae is a low-cost, high potential, broad spectrum antiviral agent As a mild antiseptic, Sage will help heal coldsores Rub tea tree oil directly on cold sores to promote healing Use a salve made of thyme, myrrh, and goldenseal to treat oral herpes A mouthwash made from violet soothes coldsores Capsicum, Dulcamara, Kali muriaticum, Kreosotum, and Upas tiente all assist tin the relief of oral herpes.

The End