Chapter 17 Oral Pathology Flashcards
Which lesions are below the mucosal surface
Ulcers, cysts, abscesses and areas of erosion
Which lesions extend about the mucosal surface
Blisters, pustules, hematomas, and plaques
What lesion is even with the mucosal surface
Ecchymosis (bruising)
What type of condition appears as a white patch or area
Leukoplakia
What condition is caused by a yeast like fungal infection
Candidiasis
What is another term for canker sore
Apthous ulcer
Condition in which inflammation causes severe pain and high fever
Cellulitis
What is the term for inflammation of the tongue
Glossitis
Condition where a pattern on the tongue changes
Geographic tongue
Condition in which the body does not absorb Vitamin B12
Pernicious anemia
What type of cancer affects the blood forming organs
Leukaemia
What is a common precancerous lesion among users of smokeless tobacco
Leukoplakia
What is the term for malignant lesion in the epithelial tissue of the oral cavity
Carcinoma
What causes radiation caries
Lack of saliva
The term for lack of saliva
Xerostomia (dry mouth)
Condition that is frequently seen on the lateral border of the tongue of patients with HIV/AIDS
Hairy leukoplakia
Which opportunistic infection is seen as bluish lesions on the skin or oral mucosa of HIV/AIDS patients
Kaposi’s sarcoma
Malignant condition that can involve the lymph nodes of patients with HIV/AIDS
Lymphoma
What is the difference between developmental disorders and inherited ones
Developmental- caused by disruption of the cells during development
Inherited- caused by abnormality in gene
What is a congenital disorder
Present at birth and may be developmental or inherited
Term for abnormally large jaws
Macrognathia
Term for bony growths in the palate
Torus palatinus
Common term for ankyloglossia
Tongue tied
What is the dental term for Tooth within a tooth
Dens in dente
Abnormally small teeth are known as
Microdontia
The term to describe two teeth that are joined together
Fusion
Teeth most often affected by ankylosis
Deciduous molars
What is the hereditary condition that affects the dentin
Dentinogenisis imperfect
What is attrition
Normal process of tooth wear caused by chewing
What is abrasion
Abnormal process of tooth wear caused by repetitive and improper mechanical forces
What is an oral indication of bulimia
Erosion of the lingual surfaces of the teeth
What are three potential complications of orofacial piercing
Infections, chipped teeth, broken teeth
Idiopathic means
The cause of the disease is unknown
Virulence is
Strength of a pathogens ability to cause a disease
What are the 4 classic signs of inflammation
Redness, swelling, heat, pain
True or false: Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults
True
Mesiodens is a
Supernumerary tooth located between the maxillary central incisors
Hutchinsons incisors
Peg shaped teeth, usually associated with maternal syphilis
Anelogenesis imperfecta
Enamel formation is incomplete or defective
Enamel hypoplasia is
Enamel is deficient in amount
Ankylosis is
Deciduous teeth in which bone is fused with cementum and dentin
Oral manifestations of bulimia include:
Decalcification of enamel and a dry mouth or decrease in saliva
Role of saliva
Fluid that provides physical, chemical and antibacterial protection for the teeth
Dental carries are caused by 2 bacteria which are:
MS and LB
When the number of caries causing bacteria in the mouth increase, the risk for developing dental carries ____
Increases
Pulpits is
Inflammation of the dental pulp
Can be reversible or irreversible
Macrognathia is characterized by
Abnormally large jaws
“Bulldog”
Underbite
Macrogenia is a
Large chin
Exostosis is a
Benign bony growth projecting outwards from the surface of the bone
Granuloma
Nodule that contains granular tissue
Pertaining to a false membrane or tissue is
Pseudomembrane
Black hairy tongue may be caused by
Poor oral hygiene, use of antibiotics or radiation treatment
Why does oral cancer frequently go undetected ?
It is usually not painful in the early stages
An osteosarcoma is a malignant tumour that involves the
Bone
What are some oral signs of leukaemia
Enlargement of the gums, red gingiva, gingival hemorrhage, ulceration
