Ch 31 Hygiene

Question 1

Alopecia

Answer 1

Hair loss or baldness

Question 2

Caries

Answer 2

Cavities of the teeth

Question 3

Cerumen

Answer 3

Wax in the external ear canal, consisting of a heavy oil and brown pigment

Question 4

Cheilosis

Answer 4

Ulceration of the lips

Question 5

Gingivitis

Answer 5

Inflammation of the gingiva or gums

Question 6

Glossitis

Answer 6

Inflammation of the tongue

Question 7

Halitosis

Answer 7

Offensive breath

Question 8

Pediculosis

Answer 8

Infestation with lice

Question 9

Periodontitis

Answer 9

Marked inflammation of the gums that also involves degeneration of the dental periosteum and bone

Question 10

Plaque

Answer 10

Invisible, destructive, bacterial film that builds up on teeth and eventually leads to the destruction of tooth enamel

Question 11

Stomatitis

Answer 11

Inflammation of the oral mucosa

Question 12

Tartar

Answer 12

Hard deposit on the teeth near the gumline formed by plaque buildup and dead bacteria