digestive system-pathology-oral cavity Flashcards
Painful ulcer in the mouth of unkown cause; commonly called canker sores
Aphthous ulcer
Congenital anomaly in which upper lip and jawbone fail to fuse in the midline, leaving an open gap
cleft lip
Congenital anomaly in which roof of the mouth has a split or fissure
cleft palate
Gradual decay and disintegration of teeth caused by bacteria; may lead to abscessed teeth; commonly called a tooth cavity
dental caries
inflammation of the gums
Gingivitis
infection of the lip by herpe simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1); also called fever blisters or cold sores
Herpes labialis
disease of supporting structures of the teeth, including gums and bones; most common cause of tooth loss
Peridontal disease
inflammation of a salivary gland
sialadenitis