It is important that the dental hygienist understand the effects of systemic disease on nutritional status and oral health. Match each disease, condition, or medication with its most appropriate description.
-Replace bone in hyperparathyroidism

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In hyperparathyroidism, the parathyroid glands produce too much parathyroid hormone, leading to the breakdown of bone tissue and the release of calcium into the bloodstream. This process can result in the formation of "brown tumors," which are lesions that appear in the bones, including the jaw, as a result of the excessive bone resorption. These lesions are not true tumors but rather areas of osteoclastic activity and fibrosis that resemble tumors, hence the name "brown tumors."

It Is Important That the Dental Hygienist Understand the Effects