final review Flashcards
what are 4 signs of inflammation
- redness
- swelling
- heat
- pain
which types of bacteria are responsible for dental caries
(MS) mutans streptococci and (LB) lactobacilli
what can damage the dental pulp
demineralization or caries
what 3 types of protection is provided to the teeth by saliva
chemical, physical and antibacterial
periodontal disease signs and what causes it? why is it not reversible? and what are some signs and symptoms
periodontal disease can be caused by bacterial plaque, and calculus
it is not reversible because once the surrounding bone structures have been damaged, it cannot be repaired or grow back
signs and symptoms are:
- red, swollen gingiva
- bleeding gingiva
- loose teeth
- pain or pressure when chewing
- pus around the teeth
what are signs of gingivitis
redness, and swelling
gingiva bleeds easily
changes in the gingival colour
loss of tissue adaptation in the teeth
what is the term universal precautions in terms of treating patients
universal guidelines are based on treating all human blood and bodily fluids as potentially infectious
what is herpes? what are some signs of herpes simplex type 1
herpes are viral infections
- can result in ulcer like lesions
what is recurrent herpes labialis? and how long can they take to heal
it is a childhood infection that can lie dormant and reappear later in life
it can heal within 7-14 days
list lesions extending below the gingiva
ulcers - breaks in the mucosa that looks like craters
erosion - shallow injury in the mucosa
abscesses - collection off puss in a specific area
cyst - fluid or semisolid, fluid-filled sacs
list lesions extending above the gingiva
blisters - lesions filled with watery fluid
pustules - looks like a blister but contains pus
hematoma - looks like a blister but contains blood
plaque - flat area that is slightly raised from the surface (bruise)
list lesions that lay flat
nodules - appears below the surface or may be slightly elevated
granuloma - a type of nodule that contains granulation tissue
tumours - also known as neoplasms, masses of tissue that grows beyond the normal size
what are some AIDS initial oral manifestations
hiv gingivitis
hiv periodontitis
cervial lymphodenopathy
candidias
lymphoma
hair leukoplakia
kaposi sarcoma
herpes simplex
herpes zoster
human papillomavirus
pseudomembranous
a false membrane or tissue
demineralization
loss of minerals in the tooth
remineralization
replacement of minerals in the tooth
xerostomia
dryness of the mouth caused by reduction of saliva
cavitation
formation of cavity or hole
rampant caries
decay that develops rapidly and is widespread throughout the mouth
incipient lesion
non cavitated lesion
root caries
decay on the root surface of the teeth that have gingival recession
recurrent/secondary caries
caries that form in tiny spaces between the tooth and the margins of restoration
arrested caries
areas of decay that have stopped progressing and are inactive
smooth surface caries
caries that occur on the mesial, distal, facial, and lingual surfaces of the enamel
ecchymosis
medical term for a bruise
precancerous leukoplakia
signs of precancerous changes in the mouth, or mouth cancer
leukoplakia
formation of white spots or patches on the tongue, cheeks and oral mucosa
cellulitis
serious bacterial skin infection that causes inflammation of cellular or connective tissue
osteosarcoma
a malignant tumour that involves the bone
kaposi sarcoma
kaposi sarcoma is a disease where cancer cells are found in the mucosal membranes, and causes red, blue and black oral lesions
sarcoma
term used for a broad group of cancers that begin in the bones and soft tissue
andenicarcinoma
a malignant tumour that comes from the glands underlying the oral mucosa