CPT CPT Nutrition & Systemic Health Connections

Question 1

Which systemic condition is most strongly associated with increased severity of periodontal disease?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes mellitus

Answer

Hypertension

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Asthma

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Hypothyroidism

Question 2

Vitamin C deficiency (scurvy) affects periodontal tissues by:

Accepted Answer

Impairing collagen synthesis and causing gingival bleeding

Answer

Increasing alveolar bone density

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Reducing plaque accumulation

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Enhancing post-surgical wound healing

Question 3

The proposed link between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease involves:

Accepted Answer

Systemic inflammation and bacteremia from periodontal pathogens

Answer

Direct bacterial spread to heart valves exclusively

Answer

Shared medication side effects only

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Identical genetic mutations only

Question 4

Which dietary component promotes both dental caries and indirectly affects periodontal health by supporting pathogenic biofilms?

Accepted Answer

Fermentable carbohydrates (sugars)

Answer

Dietary protein

Answer

Dietary fat

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Dietary fiber

Question 5

A patient with uncontrolled diabetes and periodontal disease should be counseled that:

Accepted Answer

Treating periodontitis may help improve glycemic control (lower HbA1c)

Answer

Diabetes has no effect on periodontal healing

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Periodontal disease only affects oral health with no systemic impact

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Sugar restriction is only relevant for caries prevention

Question 6

Omega-3 fatty acids are considered beneficial for periodontal health because they:

Accepted Answer

Have anti-inflammatory properties that may reduce periodontal inflammation

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Kill periodontal pathogens directly

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Directly increase alveolar bone density

Answer

Reduce plaque formation on tooth surfaces