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SPECIAL NEEDS:�Endocrine Diseases
Tan Li Ting, Melissa Lee Lay See, Nurul ‘Adilah Jumati, Syahirah Malek
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OVERVIEW • Endocrine System
• Common Endocrine Diseases
• Risk factors
• Signs and symptoms
• Dental Management & Considerations
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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
- Responsible for hormonal secretion
- Diversify it's function through hypothalamus and pituitary
- Controls physiological process and homeostasis
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MAJOR ENDOCRINE GLANDS
1. Pineal gland
2. Pituitary gland
3. Thyroid gland
4. Thymus
5. Adrenal gland
6. Pancreas
7. Ovaries
8. Testes
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TOP 4 COMMON ENDOCRINE DISEASES (NOT IN ORDER)
Osteoporosis
Diabetes mellitus
Hyper/Hypothyroidism
Hyper/Hypoparathyroidism
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ENDOCRINE DISEASES: OSTEOPOROSIS
• Define Osteoporosis (U.S. National Library of Medicine):
o A disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to fracture.
o Usually the bone loses density, which measures the amount of calcium and minerals in the bone
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Osteoporosis
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ENDOCRINE DISEASES: OSTEOPOROSIS
• Commonly found amongst women
• Causes:
o Lack of intake of Calcium/Vit. D
o Menopause: decreased estrogen level
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Osteoporosis
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RISK FACTORS: OSTEOPOROSIS
Low Body Weight
Family History
Smoking & High Alcohol Consumption
RISK FACTORS
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Osteoporosis
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SYMPTOMS: OSTEOPOROSIS
Early Stages:
• Almost no symptoms
More than often, many will have experienced a fracture before finding out.
Later Stages:
• Pain (Due to compression fractures)
• Loss of height
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Osteoporosis
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• Assoc. with alveolar bone loss & increased risk of periodontal disease o Weakened bone structure
o Increased risk of alveolar bone resorption, attachment loss, tooth loss and edentulism
• Bisphosphonate therapy o Increased risk of Osteonecrosis after dental extraction
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Osteoporosis
DENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: OSTEOPOROSIS
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DENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
OSTEOPOROSIS
• Frequent dental visits o Scaling and Root Planing to prevent progression of
periodontal disease resulting in bone loss
• Denture fit o Ill-fitting dentures
• Susceptible to periodontal bacteria o Increase risk for periodontal diseases and tooth loss
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Osteoporosis
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• High blood sugar, because pancreas does not produce enough insulin or cells do not respond to the insulin.
• Most common endocrine disease in Singapore
• Prevalence: 11.3% in 2010
• M>F
• Indian 17.2%, Malay 16.6% and Chinese 9.7%
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Diabetes Mellitus
ENDOCRINE DISEASES: DIABETES MELLITUS
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TYPES:
• Type I Diabetes Mellitus o Juvenile diabetes o Insulin dependent
• Type II Diabetes Mellitus o Adult onset o Non-insulin dependent
• Third type o Gestational diabetes o pregnant women
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Diabetes Mellitus
TYPES: DIABETES MELLITUS
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SYMPTOMS
• Excessive thirst, urination and hunger
• Sudden weight loss
• Increased fatigue
• Increased susceptibility to infections due to lowered immunity
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Diabetes Mellitus
SYMPTOMS: DIABETES MELLITUS
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! Hemoglobin joins with glucose " HbA1C
! Glycosylated hemoglobin
! Measured 3-6 monthly to check if DM is under control
! Blood sample from vein or finder prick is needed to measure
! 6.5% is good for DM patient
! > 7% is not well controlled
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Diabetes Mellitus
HB1AC: DIABETES MELLITUS
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TYPE 1 TYPE 2 Genes Age > 45 years old
Environment Pre-diabetes (DM during prev. pregnancy)
Diet Given birth to a baby > 9 pounds
Chemicals and Drugs
Impaired glucose tolerance
Distribution of fats: Excess body weight(esp. around waist)
Family history of DM
Inactivity: Low activity level (exercising < 3 times a week)
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Diabetes Mellitus
RISK FACTORS: DIABETES MELLITUS
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• Gestational diabetes o Greater than 25 years old
o Family or personal health history
o Excess weight
o Nonwhite race
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Diabetes Mellitus
RISK FACTORS: DIABETES MELLITUS
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• Oral manifestations o compromised periodontal health/worsen due to DM o candidosis (denture wearers) o dry mouth and sialosis-> increased caries o glossitis o burning mouth syndrome o oral, facial dysasthesia
• Poor response/healing to periodontal therapy
• Priority given to dental infections
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Diabetes Mellitus
DENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: DIABETES MELLITUS
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• Enlarged salivary glands and xerostomia
• Increase susceptibility to periodontal disease
• More severe case of periodontal disease
• Poorer wound healing
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Diabetes Mellitus
DENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: DIABETES MELLITUS
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Diabetes Mellitus: Patient Management
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Diabetes Mellitus
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: DIABETES MELLITUS
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• Scheduling dental visits: o Early morning, since their blood sugar level is higher at this
time.
o Regular dental visits
• Infection and wound healing: o Post-op antimicrobial or antibiotic therapy
o Avoidance of smoking
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Diabetes Mellitus
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: DIABETES MELLITUS
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Diabetes Mellitus: Patient Management
• Diet: o Ensure patient has eaten normally and
taken medicines as usual.
• Advice: o Eat healthily
o Exercise regularly
o Take medication on time
o Frequent medical check up (HbA1c)
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Diabetes Mellitus
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: DIABETES MELLITUS
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ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Thyroid gland disorders
ABOUT THE THYROID
Secretes 3 hormones: Thyroxine (T4) Triiodothyronine (T3) Calcitonin- Regulate Ca and phosporus
levels, skeletal remodeling
Thyroid hormones influence the growth and maturation of tissues, energy metabolism and turnover of both cells and nutrients.
Metabolic processes Oxygen use
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ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Thyroid gland disorders
Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are the two most common thyroid disorders in women between the age of 20 and 50, who are also five times more
likely than men to develop thyroid disorders. #
Hyperthyroidism is the condition caused by unregulated production of thyroid hormones. (decrease TSH, increase T3 and T4)
Hypothyroidism is defined by a decrease in thyroid hormone production and thyroid gland function. (increase TSH, decrease T3 and T4)
-singhealth
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CAUSES: HYPERTHYROIDISM
Other risk factors:
Gender History
Age Smoking
Trauma to the thyroid
Major stress
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Thyroid gland disorders
CAUSES
Thyroid nodules
Thyroiditis
Excessive iodine intake
Graves’ disease
Medications
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TYPES AND CAUSES:
HYPOTHYROIDISM
1) CRETINISM (CONGENITAL)
• Iodine deficiency • Defective or absent thyroid gland
2) MYXEDEMA (ACQUIRED)
• Hashimoto’s thyroiditis • Treatment of overactive thyroid • Severe iodine deficiency • Pituitary gland disorder • Long -term lithium intake
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Thyroid gland disorders
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HYPERTHYROIDISM HYPOTHYROIDISM
1. Nervousness
2. Anxiety
3. Hand tremors
4. Goiter
5. Weight loss, despite increased appetite
6. Heart palpitations
7. Heat intolerance
8. Increased perspiration
1. Fatigue
2. Cold intolerance
3. Thin brittle hair or fingernails
4. Weight gain, easily with normal diet
5. Weakness
6. Goiter
Thyroid Gland Disorders: SYMPTOMS
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Oral manifestations:
• Enlargement of extraglandular thyroid tissue (mainly in the lateral posterior tongue)
• Accelerated dental eruption • Burning mouth syndrome • Increased susceptibility to caries • Periodontal disease • Maxillary or mandibular osteoporosis • Sjogren's syndrome • Thyroid may be enlarged or noticeably palpable (Graves’ disease)
Medications:
o anti-thyroid drugs- methimazole, propylthiouracil
o radioactive iodine
o beta-blocker and iodides
DENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: HYPERTHYROIDISM
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Thyroid gland disorders
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ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Thyroid gland disorders
Our role: Look out for signs and symptoms to aid in early diagnosis. If a suspicion of thyroid disease arises for an undiagnosed patient, all elective dental treatment to put on hold until full medical evaluation.
1. Brief and stress-free appointments
2. NO local anaesthetic with epinephrine and epinephrine impregnated cord for uncontrolled hyperthyroidism
3. Side effects: Propylthiouracil ! agranulocytosis ! Sialolith ! prolonged bleeding due to warfarin
4. Susceptible to infections due to drug side effects
5. Dietary advice: Avoid iodized salt, seafood
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: HYPERTHYROIDISM
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Oral manifestations: • Delayed dental eruption • Salivary gland enlargement • Macroglossia • Glossitis (swollen tongue) • Compromised periodontal health- delayed bone formation • Dysgeusia (distortion of taste) • Delayed wound healing
Medications: Synthroid. levothyroxine, armour thyroid
DENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: HYPOTHYROIDISM
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Thyroid gland disorders
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1. Susceptible to cardiovascular disease (e.g atrial fibrillation) ! Consult primary care provider to seek whether antibiotics
prophylaxis is required
2. Focus on lethargy, may indicate uncontrolled state and a risk for patients and respiratory rate
! possibility of an iatrogenic hyperthyroid state caused by hormone replacement therapy used to treat hypothyroidism
3. Avoid giving depressants, sedatives or narcotic analgesics ! may cause exaggerated response in patients with mild to severe
hypothyroidism
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: HYPOTHYROIDISM
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Thyroid gland disorders
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ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Parathyroid gland disorders Parathyroid glands
• small endocrine glands that produce parathyroid hormone (PTH)
• there are four parathyroid glands usually located behind the thyroid gland
• controls the amount of calcium in the blood and within the bones so that nervous & muscular systems can function properly
• PTH increases blood calcium levels by stimulationg osteoclasts to break down bone, increasing resorption
• PTH increases gastrointestinal calcium absorption by activating Vitamin D
• PTH increases renal absorption of calcium by the kidneys ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Parathyroid Disorders
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Hyperparathyroidism
• Overactivity of the parathroid glands
• Excess production of PTH
• Raised PTH levels are harmful to bone
• Primary hyperparathyroidism / Secondary hyperparathyroidism
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Parathyroid Disorders
ENDOCRINE DIS: DIABETES MELLITUS ENDOCRINE DISEASES: HYPERPARATHYROIDISM
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Symptoms
• Fragile bones that easily fracture
• Kidney stones
• Excessive urination
• Abdominal pain
• Tiring easily or weakness
• Depression or forgetfulness
• Bone and joint pain
• Frequent complain of illness with no apparent cause
• Nausea, vomiting or loss of appetite
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Parathyroid Disorders
SYMPTOMS: HYPERPARATHYROIDISM
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Complications of Hyperparathyroidism
1. Dental abnormalities • widened pulp chambers
• development defects
• alterations in dental eruption
• weak teeth
• malocclusions
• loss of lamina dura on radiographs
• giant cell lesions
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Parathyroid Disorders
ENDOCRINE DISEASES: OSTEOPOROSIS
DENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: HYPERPARATHYROIDISM
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Complications of Hyperparathyroidism
2. Brown tumor
3.Loss of bone density (bone resorption)
4.Soft tissue calcifications
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Parathyroid Disorders
DENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: HYPERPARATHYROIDISM
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Patient management
• No special consideration
• higher risk of bone fracture • Take precaution in surgical tx
• Recognize presence of brown tumor
• Perform correct differential diagnosis so as not to conduct an inadequate tx
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Parathyroid Disorders
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: HYPERPARATHYROIDISM
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Hypoparathyroidism
• Decreased function of the parathyroid glands
• Underproduction of PTH
• Leads to low levels of calcium in the blood
• Can be inherited but is also encountered after thyroid or parathyroid surgery
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Parathyroid Disorders
ENDOCRINE DISEASES: HYPOPARATHYROIDISM
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Symptoms
• Tingling or burning (paresthesia) on fingertips, toes and lips • Muscle aches or cramps affecting legs, feet, abdomen or face • Twitching or spasms of muscles, particularly around mouth, hands, arms
or throat • Fatigue or weakness • Dry, coarse skin • Brittle nails • Anxiety or nervousness • Headaches • Depression, mood swings • Memory problems
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Parathyroid Disorders
SYMPTOMS: HYPOPARATHYROIDISM
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Complications of Hypoparathyroidism
1. Dental abnormalities • Enamel hypoplasia in horizontal lines
• poorly calcified dentine
• widened pulp chambers
• dental pulp calcifications
• shortened roots
• hypodontia
• delay or cessation of dental development
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Parathyroid Disorders
DENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: HYPOPARATHYROIDISM
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Complications of Hyperparathyroidism
2. Mandibular tori
3. Chronic candidiasis
4.Parasthesia of the tongue or lips
5.Alteration in facial muscles
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Parathyroid Disorders
DENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: HYPOPARATHYROIDISM
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Patient management
! More susceptible to caries ! Due to dental anomalies
! Dental management: ! Prevention of caries with periodic reviews, advice regarding diet,
OHI
! Before performing dental tx, find out serum calcium level (must be 8mg/100ml) ! Prevents cardiac arrythmias, seizures
ENDOCRINE DISEASE:
Parathyroid Disorders
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: HYPOPARATHYROIDISM
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The end. Thank you for your attention.
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