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Chapter 17 Oral Pathology Flashcards

1
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Which lesions are below the mucosal surface

A

Ulcers, cysts, abscesses and areas of erosion

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Which lesions extend about the mucosal surface

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Blisters, pustules, hematomas, and plaques

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3
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What lesion is even with the mucosal surface

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Ecchymosis (bruising)

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4
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What type of condition appears as a white patch or area

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Leukoplakia

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5
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What condition is caused by a yeast like fungal infection

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Candidiasis

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6
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What is another term for canker sore

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Apthous ulcer

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7
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Condition in which inflammation causes severe pain and high fever

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Cellulitis

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8
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What is the term for inflammation of the tongue

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Glossitis

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9
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Condition where a pattern on the tongue changes

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Geographic tongue

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10
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Condition in which the body does not absorb Vitamin B12

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Pernicious anemia

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11
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What type of cancer affects the blood forming organs

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Leukaemia

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12
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What is a common precancerous lesion among users of smokeless tobacco

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Leukoplakia

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13
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What is the term for malignant lesion in the epithelial tissue of the oral cavity

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Carcinoma

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14
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What causes radiation caries

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Lack of saliva

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15
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The term for lack of saliva

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Xerostomia (dry mouth)

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16
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Condition that is frequently seen on the lateral border of the tongue of patients with HIV/AIDS

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Hairy leukoplakia

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17
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Which opportunistic infection is seen as bluish lesions on the skin or oral mucosa of HIV/AIDS patients

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Kaposi’s sarcoma

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18
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Malignant condition that can involve the lymph nodes of patients with HIV/AIDS

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Lymphoma

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19
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What is the difference between developmental disorders and inherited ones

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Developmental- caused by disruption of the cells during development
Inherited- caused by abnormality in gene

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20
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What is a congenital disorder

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Present at birth and may be developmental or inherited

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21
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Term for abnormally large jaws

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Macrognathia

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22
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Term for bony growths in the palate

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Torus palatinus

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23
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Common term for ankyloglossia

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Tongue tied

24
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What is the dental term for Tooth within a tooth

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Dens in dente

25
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Abnormally small teeth are known as

A

Microdontia

26
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The term to describe two teeth that are joined together

A

Fusion

27
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Teeth most often affected by ankylosis

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Deciduous molars

28
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What is the hereditary condition that affects the dentin

A

Dentinogenisis imperfect

29
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What is attrition

A

Normal process of tooth wear caused by chewing

30
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What is abrasion

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Abnormal process of tooth wear caused by repetitive and improper mechanical forces

31
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What is an oral indication of bulimia

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Erosion of the lingual surfaces of the teeth

32
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What are three potential complications of orofacial piercing

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Infections, chipped teeth, broken teeth

33
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Idiopathic means

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The cause of the disease is unknown

34
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Virulence is

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Strength of a pathogens ability to cause a disease

35
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What are the 4 classic signs of inflammation

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Redness, swelling, heat, pain

36
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True or false: Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults

A

True

37
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Mesiodens is a

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Supernumerary tooth located between the maxillary central incisors

38
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Hutchinsons incisors

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Peg shaped teeth, usually associated with maternal syphilis

39
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Anelogenesis imperfecta

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Enamel formation is incomplete or defective

40
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Enamel hypoplasia is

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Enamel is deficient in amount

41
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Ankylosis is

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Deciduous teeth in which bone is fused with cementum and dentin

42
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Oral manifestations of bulimia include:

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Decalcification of enamel and a dry mouth or decrease in saliva

43
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Role of saliva

A

Fluid that provides physical, chemical and antibacterial protection for the teeth

44
Q

Dental carries are caused by 2 bacteria which are:

A

MS and LB

45
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When the number of caries causing bacteria in the mouth increase, the risk for developing dental carries ____

A

Increases

46
Q

Pulpits is

A

Inflammation of the dental pulp

Can be reversible or irreversible

47
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Macrognathia is characterized by

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Abnormally large jaws
“Bulldog”
Underbite

48
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Macrogenia is a

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Large chin

49
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Exostosis is a

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Benign bony growth projecting outwards from the surface of the bone

50
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Granuloma

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Nodule that contains granular tissue

51
Q

Pertaining to a false membrane or tissue is

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Pseudomembrane

52
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Black hairy tongue may be caused by

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Poor oral hygiene, use of antibiotics or radiation treatment

53
Q

Why does oral cancer frequently go undetected ?

A

It is usually not painful in the early stages

54
Q

An osteosarcoma is a malignant tumour that involves the

A

Bone

55
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What are some oral signs of leukaemia

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Enlargement of the gums, red gingiva, gingival hemorrhage, ulceration

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