2. • INTRODUCTION
• DEFINITIONS
• CLASSIFICATION
• ETIOLOGY
• COMPONENTS OF STRESS
• PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESSORS
• PHYSIOLOGY OF THE STRESS RESPONSE
• STAGES OF STREES
• CENTRAL CONTROL STATIONS OF THE STRESS SYSTEM
• REGULATION OF THE STRESS RESPONSE
• STRESS BIOMARKERS
• PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
• POSSIBLE MECHANISMS OF ACTION OF PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS ON PERIODONTAL TISSUES.
• ORAL PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS
• STRESS AND SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE
• EFFECT OF STRESS ON WOUND HEALING
• COHEN’S PERCEIVED STRESS SCALE
• MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHOSOMATIC ORAL DISEASES
• STUDIES
• DRAWBACKS OF CURRENT MODELS
• TREATMENT PLAN - STRESS REDUCTION PROTOCOL
• - DENTAL TREATMENT
• - PSYCHOLOGICAL TREATMENT
• CONCLUSION
• REFERENCES
3. INTRODUCTION
STRINGERE
It is a response state of the organisms to forces acting
simultaneously on the body which, if excessive that is,
straining the capacity of adaptive processes beyond their
limits led to diseases of adaptation and eventually to
disease of exhaustion and death
4. “Human behavior is complex involving innate skills, learned behavior, social
interactions and relationships with others.
RISK FACTOR is an aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, an environmental
exposure, or an inborn/inherited characteristic which on the basis of epidemiologic
evidence is known to be associated with disease-related conditions.
5. “Perception of the patient‘s psyche is vital to understand the pathogenesis of the disease
and the ability of the patient to cope with the proposed management regimen.
Not only are bacteria required to cause any disease such as periodontitis, but there must also
be a susceptible host.
Depression of immune responsiveness is seen as a result of factors such as physical and
mental stress.
Little is understood to assess the mechanism by which psychosocial stress, distress, and
coping influence the periodontal disease initiation and progression.
WHY DO WE NEED TO KNOW THIS?
6.
7. • Stressor is any stimuli, situation or circumstance that has a potential to
induce stress.
• Subsequently, it compels the mind and body to be in an almost
constant alarm-state in preparation to fight or flee.
STRESSOR
8. Selye defined forces that had the potential to challenge the adaptive capacity of the organism
as ‘stressors’ and stated that stressors could be physical or mental (e.g. emotional)
9. It is a state of physiological or psychological strain caused by adverse
stimuli, physical, mental or emotional, internal or external, that tend to
disturb the functioning of an organism and which the organism
naturally desires to avoid. (Dorland’s Illustrated Medical Dictionary)
DEFINITIONS
• Stress is defined as a total transaction from demand to resolution in response to an
environmental encounter that requires appraisal, coping and adaptation by the
individual.(J Oral Health Comm Dent 2010)
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14. Daily hassles
Environmental
influences
Major life events
Psychological
factors
Systemic illness
The strains measured
in the Daily Strain
Scale were assessed
in 5 subscales..
(Pearlin and
Schooler(1978)
ETIOLOGY
21. STAGE 2
• If the stressor persists, it becomes necessary to attempt some
means of coping with the stress.
• Although the body begins to try to adapt to the strains or
demands of the environment, the body cannot keep this up
indefinitely, so its resources are gradually depleted.
34. Breivik and co-workers (1997 )
Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis and its effects on T- lymphocyte numbers
Th cells --Th1 (INF gamma,IL2)
--Th2 (IL4,5,6,10)
Neuropeptides selectively regulate Th1/Th2 cytokine secretion and may regulate
immune response.
↑ Plasma glucocorticoid – provoke inappropriate Th2 response.
ALTERATION OF TH1/TH2 RATIO
35.
36. Oral hygiene negligence
Changes in dietary intake
Smoking and other harmful
habits
Bruxism
Gingival circulation
Endocrine Changes
Lowered host resistance and
Stress
Alteration in salivary flow &
components
POSSIBLE MECHANISMS OF ACTION
OF PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS ON
PERIODONTAL TISSUES.
37. Belling and Gupta (1961)1.ORAL HYGIENE
NEGLIGENCE
It has been reported that psychological disturbances can lead
patients to neglect oral hygiene and that the resultant accumulation
of plaque is detrimental to the periodontal tissues.
Academic stress is also a risk factor of periodontal disease.
Comparing psychiatric patients with controls found that the severity
of inflammatory periodontal disease increased significantly in both
groups as levels of calculus increased.
They also found more moderate and heavy calculus in the
psychiatric group than in the control group.
38. 2.CHANGES IN DIETARY INTAKE:
• Emotional conditions are thought to modify dietary intake, thus indirectly affecting
periodontal status.
• This can involve, for instance, the consumption of excessive quantities of refined
carbohydrates and so other diets, requiring less vigorous mastication and therefore
predisposing to plaque accumulation at the approximal risk site.
39.
40. 3.SMOKING AND
OTHER HARMFUL
HABITS
It has not been established whether this correlation occur because,
(1)Tobacco smoking has a direct toxic effect on the gingiva
(2)Vascular or other changes are induced by nicotine or other
substance
(3)Smoking and ANUG are both reflections of stress.
Kenney et al mentioned that the circulating nicotine have following
effect,
47. LICHEN PLANUS(LP)
Erythema multiforme (EM) and
mucous membrane pemphigoid
(MMP)
• Remissions and exacerbations
of long standing MMP are
often related to specific
periods of psychologic tension.
48. Periodontal diseases are infections associated with specific pathogenic bacteria that colonize the sub
gingival area.
Onset and progression of periodontal infections are clearly modified by local and systemic host
conditions or risk factors that markedly affect the resistance of the host to infecting periodontal
organisms.
Emotional factors play a significant role in the complex etiology of CPD, in which the gingival and
underlying periodontal tissue cannot respond adequately to the local irritation of bacterial plaque and
calculus.
The loss of tissue resistance has been attributed to variety of systemic factors,
including emotional stress.
49.
50. RHL occurs due to
either physical
trauma or emotional
stress leading to
lesions of skin and
labial mucosa.
51. Biting of oral
mucosa (self
mutilation)
Biting of oral mucosa or tongue can induce severe trauma.
Neurotic patients may also traumatize their mouth with foreign objects such as sharp pencils,
toothpicks, or fingernails.
Gingival recession on a maxillary canine caused by self-inflicted trauma from the pressure from
patient's fingernail.
54. “• Patients with MPDS report psychological symptoms such as Frustrations,
Anxiety, Depression, Hypochondriasis and Anger.
• Maladaptive behaviours such as pain verbalization, poor sleep, dietary habits,
lack of exercise, clenching, bruxism can be seen when pain becomes prolonged.
MYOFACIAL PAIN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME
66. “Following observations were made:
T. forsythia and periodontal disease……
Individuals with high levels of clinical attachment loss….
Severe attachment loss and alveolar bone loss.
Higher levels of salivary cortisol….
67. MANAGEMENT OF PSYCHOSOMATIC ORAL
DISEASES
Stress relaxation training
Behavioral/relaxation techniques
a. Relaxation through yoga or meditation
b. Hypnosis
c. Biofeedback
d. Cognitive-behavioral therapy
68.
69.
70.
71. DRAWBACKS OF CURRENT MODELS
Two major models to study the effect of stress on systemic health are:
• Role of major life events
• Day-to-day stresses.
It is obvious that not all factors inducing stress fall neatly into one or another of these
categories
It is difficult to determine whether it is the stressful events that caused the altered
disease pattern, or whether the stress response is a consequence of having a disease.
This area of investigation, within the dental field, is the lack of a uniform definition of
stress.
Lack of proper Questionnaires
The effects of stress may be altered by gender, personality type, age, lifestyle, psychological
disorders, and varying coping styles
72. The stress reduction protocol includes two series of procedures
that when used either individually or collectively, act to
minimize stress to the patient during treatment and thereby
decrease the degree of risk presented to the patient
adjustment adaptation confrontation
73. 1)Recognition
of medical risk
and anxiety.
2) Medical
consultation.
3)
Premedication
(Antianxiety or
sedative-
hypnotic drugs
given one
night before
the
appointment
or one hour
before
appointment).
4)
Appointment
scheduling and
minimized
waiting time to
reduce anxiety.
5) Vital signs
monitoring: BP,
heart rate,
rhythm and
respiratory
rate.
Stress
Reduction
Protocol in
Dental Office
Includes
74. Regular
exercise
helps to
burn off
and use up
the stress
hormones
and
neuroche
micals.
The
benefits of
meditation
and other
relaxation
techniques
.
Eliminatio
n of
alcohol
use.
Strengthen
your
relationshi
ps by
building a
strong
support
network
Learn
better
ways to
manage
time
Take good
care of
yourself
Speak up
and ask
for help
Stress
Reduction by
the Patient
Includes
75. Careful
history.
Evaluat
e stress
status.
Debride
ment of
root
surfaces
.
•
Optimiz
ing oral
hygiene
.
•
Utilizati
on of
antimic
robial
substan
ces.
Provide
informa
tion on
possible
associat
ion to
patients
.
Address
indirect
effects/
habits
induced
by
stress
(smokin
g, oral
hygiene
)
Avoid
surgical
treatme
nt
during
acute
phases
of
stress.
Referral
to
physicia
n/
psychia
trist/
counsell
ing
Clinical
implications
and
periodontal
treatment
plan
The term stress is Derived from a latin word called String er.. Meaning to “draw tight”
Stress is found to be a predictable factor of periodontal disease.
the brain prepares the body for defensive action—the fight or flight response by releasing stress hormones, namely, cortisol and adrenaline (epinephrine).
These hormones raise the blood pressure and the body prepares to react to the situation.
This state of accumulated stress that we all encounter in everyday life can increase the risk of both acute and chronic psychosomatic illnesses and weaken the immune system of the human body.
Hans Selye
He conducted many important scientific work on the hypothetical non-specific response of an organism to stressors.
Occ.athletes ,boxers
Invol.. Recovery from GA
Vol…musicians?
Eustress is the good stress/positive stress that motivates the individual to continue working.
Distress is the negative stress which is difficult to bear or cope with. Negative, threatening homeostasis with pain, discomfort and physical pathology
When someone is not experiencing positive stress and it can lead to more problems and produce boredom and hopelessness.
Outcome of stress and occurs when someone is being pushed too hard to meet deadlines…
These are the factors that..
Life events in this context refers to any break in continuity in a person's life.
Death of a spouse, retirement or redundancy etc., which results in a disturbing or unexpected incident, may be called a life event.
Emotional link exists between life events & personality ……Short-term coping strategies (use of alcohol and tobacco) exacerbates stress and anxiety
Changes in social circumstances are felt as a stressful life event with accompanying feelings of helplessness and hopelessness, leading to a state of stress
Involve the way in which we mentally process what is going on around us.
when stressed,it often becomes difficult to concentrate and gets distracted.
our atitudde towards life situations determine how we respond….
people start thinking negatively and self defeating…
The systemic reaction that affect the body to produce an interrelated nonspecific tissue change resulting from continued exposure to stress.
Dr. Hans Selye, an endocrinologist, developed a three-stage model of the body’s response to stress as general adaptation syndrome (GAS).
The first phase is an alarm reaction, the second stage is one of resistance or adaptation, and the final stage is one of exhaustion.
alarm
resistance
exhaustion
..long-term damage may result, as the body’s immune system becomes exhausted, and bodily functions become impaired, resulting in………
Any lesions in dese areas causes diff effects in immune system
Brain locus for fear related behaviors and enhances its stoges as ltm or stm in hippo
1st-----Interplay of several neurotransmitter systems in the brain underlies the characteristic phenomenology of behavioral, endocrine, autonomic and immune responses to stress….
locus ceruleus and other noradrenergic cell groups of the medulla and pons are collectively known as the LC/NE system
Four main pathways:
2
The pituitary gland is connected to the hypothalamus by the infundibulum, a stalk of tissue that contains nerve fibers and small blood vessels.
Secretory IgA may decrease initial colonization by pathogens, and IgG opsonizes bacteria so they can be phagocytized and killed by neutrophils.
Suppression of the immune response by increased stress-induced cortisol levels increases the potential for pathogen-related periodontal destruction.
This results in decreased immune cell response to antigens and a decrease in T-cell activity and antibody production….mediates cvs and metabolic effects….
is less pronounced and cholinergic receptors are found In epithelial cells of thymus,bone marrow and t cells.
The second major pathway to be activated is the sympathetic nervous system. That is the flight or fight response.
The adrenal medulla is actually a modified sympathetic ganglion..it secretes products directly into the bloodstream.
The release of catecholamines results in the hormonal secretion of norepinephrine and epinephrine from the adrenal medulla, which results in changes in immune responses.
Catecholamines, released during stress, contribute to the development of hyperglycemia by directly stimulating glucose production and interfering with the tissue disposal of glucose,
In addition, the sympathetic nervous system has a role in regulating immune cell activities
any of a group of compounds which act as neurotransmitters and are short-chain polypeptides
They are also present in gingival and periodontal tissues and penetrate into the epithelium.
long lasting emotional stress may increase SP release, resulting in enhanced and imbalanced inflammatory reactions, which may promote tissue damage.
Described the hpa axis amd ..
T1 stimulate cellular imunity through production of….hypothesized thatt2 response increases susceptibility to infectious diseases…t1 may actually be protective against perio whereas t2 response may increase perio breakdown
Via sympathetic ns,sensoric peptidergic ns,neuroendocrine s, cells of immune system…..neurotransmitters neuropeptides and hormones of stress..unfavourable shift
Antigen presenting cells
….Among the many harmful oral habits which are believed to be induced by emotional disturbances, smoking is possibly the most important in relation to worsened periodontal conditions.
reported that 98% of the ANUG patients were smokers and that the frequency of ANUG increased with an increasing exposure to tobacco smoke
Vasoconstriction, produced by the release of Adrenaline and non-Adrenaline, which is supposed to result in lack of nutrients for the periodontal tissue
(2) Suppression of secondary antibody responses
(3) Inhibition of oral neutrophil functions
may result in wear of teeth, trauma to periodontal tissues, and occasionally facial musculature and temporomandibular joint structures.
tested the hypothesis that in long or continued emotions a constant constriction of blood vessels could produce a lack of oxygen and nutrient materials for the periodontal tissues..
It has been known that stress can affect the endocrine system….stress can alter pituitary function and subsequently influence carbohydrate and calcium metabolism, affecting the mouth……..studies…glucocorticoids causes anug by altering the response of oral tissues to bacterial toxins…pmn and reduced proliferation of lymphocytes
Psychologic factors are known to influence the rate of secretion and composition of saliva. Mental activity, stress, muscular effects or emotional disturbances produce a transient reduction of salivary flow, changes in the salivary enzyme count,sliva ph and chemical composition like igA secretion
LP & Glossitis areata, the lesions often appear after an episode of intense emotional stress…
In EM and MMP, emotional stress plays a significant role in determining the severity of the disease as well as recurrent episodes.
ANUG is a fusospirochetal infection caused by local and systemic predisposing factors
Self-inflicted injuries are a common pathological behavior pattern in many stressful conditions and in psychiatric disorders.
cohen
MPDS is a muscle-contraction headache-like pain of the face.
Saliva plays a significant role in the maintenance of oral and general health.
Xerostomia is the abnormal reduction of saliva and can be a
people with aggressive periodontitis were more depressed and socially isolated than people with chronic periodontitis or control group.
Chronic recurrent conditions….either as a….stress is a common risk factor….and periodontal disease.of course diff stressors and diff responses may be operative in each disease,,immune response and inflammation
Altered cortisol and catecholamine level……affect recruitment of macrophage and fibroblast…whivh impairs tissue turnover and dec. wound healing
: The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is the most widely used psychological instrument for measuring the perception of stress.
Strong association between levels of …among individuals with a high depression score…
2. had higher scores on the financial strain scales…Genco et al. (1999) studied relationship between psychosocial stress, coping, and periodontal disease in a study of 1426 adults. The results indicated a significant role of financial strain in relation to alveolar bone loss and periodontal attachment loss.
3. It was found that those who were high emotion-focused copers, a form of inadequate coping, ..
4. Subjects with high levels of financial strain and poor coping strategies had significantly
Various approaches are:
Alprazolam. (0.25 to 0.5 mg/day)
Phenelzine (15 to 90mg/day),
Nortriptyline (25 mg/day)
There are several major problems with this relatively simplistic classification
Coping against stress is the effort to try to reduce, control or tolerate the state of stress. Successful coping is when the subject has the feeling to face the stress and able to control the given situation.
1)
In our daily practice we frequently come across patients with psychosomatic disorders, patients who are emotionally disturbed frequently presents with oral symptoms.
Recognition of such emotional disturbance and psychological management of such case should be taken into consideration when treating patients with these psychosomatic disorders.
The dental practioner may always decide to refer patients to appropriate professional for assistance and counselling
Determining patients under chronic stress could develop specific multidisciplinary treatment strategies for ultimate effects of coping with stress factors and improvement of prognosis and outcome of periodontal treatment.