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Oral Health and Bone Disease
Chloe Kalsi
Period #4
11/27/22
Like the rest of the skeleton, oral bone is made up of both trabecular and
cortical bone and develops and resorbs over the course of a person’s lifetime.
When oral bone loss outpaces growth, it can result in a loss of tooth-anchoring
support or weaken the remaining ridge in locations where partial or complete
tooth loss has already taken place.
Jessica White a 65-year-old woman has Osteoporosis. She has been
experiencing symptoms such as tooth pain and tooth loss. As well as muscle pain
and an increase amount in fractures.
Osteoporosis is the weakening of bones that increases the likelihood of
fractures. Osteoporosis is caused by lack of calcium or nutrients.
The most
common form of Osteoporosis is known as “primary osteoporosis”. Risk factors
that are associated with Osteoporosis are sex hormones, anorexia nervosa,
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calcium and vitamin D take, medication use, alcohol intake, cigarette smoking,
lifestyle, elder people, and hereditary osteoporosis. Jessica has a low vitamin D
and C intake. There are many risks factors Jessica has too, she is older, and she is a
woman. Both are common risk factors for osteoporosis.
For doctors to diagnose you with Osteoporosis, you must undergo a certain
number of scans. Your doctor will most likely order a bone density scan, this exam
is used to measure bone mineral density (BMD). It is most preformed using dual-
energy-x-ray-absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA). The DEXA scan is most performed by
a Rad Technology Team or Technician. Another test they take is your vitamin levels
(C and D) these tests are done by a Laboratory Team. Jessica has done a series of
nutrients tests.
Treatment options to treat Osteoporosis include medications and
supplements, nutrition, and healthy diet. Jessica has improved a lot since 6
months ago. She now takes vitamin supplements and does physical exercise. She
has never felt better! There are more severe cases of osteoporosis that are
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untreatable. However, coming in for regular checkups with your doctor can
prevent further worsening.
In conclusion there is ongoing treatment and monitoring for Jessica. Since
Jessica’s osteoporosis was caught in its early stages, Jessica can expect to heal
fully. Within the next 2-3 years she can also expect to fully stop her treatment.
However, she still must take her vitamin pills and exercise regularly. But for now,
she Is headed in the right direction.
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