HM MAN ch 8: oral pathology Flashcards
what is the science that treats the nature, cases, and development of oral diseases?
oral pathology
salivary glands secrete about how much saliva on a daily basis?
1,500 ml
microscopic counts in saliva show an average of how many microorganisms per milliter?
750 million
the temperature in the oral caviy is around how many degrees fahrenheit?
98.6
how can oral lesions be difined?
as any pathological or traumatic disorder of tissue that creates a loss of function of the area affected.
___ is any pathological or traumatic disorder of tissue that creates a loss of function of the area affected.
oral lesion
what are the three most common lesions that extend below the surface of the mucosa?
abscess
cycst
ulcers
___ is a localized collection of pus in a specific area of soft tissue or bone. often it is confined in a particular space and is commonly cause by a bacterial infection.
abscess
what is an abscess
a localized collection of pus in a specific area of soft tissue or bone. often it is confined in a particular space and is commonly cause by a bacterial infection.
__ is an enclosed pouch or sac containing fluid or semi-solid material.
cyst
what is a cyst
an enclosed pouch or sac containing fluid or semi-solid material
__ are a disruption of the superficial covering of the mucosa or skin caused by biting, denture irritation, tooth bursh injury, or other irritants.
ulcer
what is an ulcer?
a disruption of the superficial covering of the mucosa or skin caused by biting, denture irritation, tooth bursh injury, or other irritants.
What are the two most common types of lesions above the surface of the mucosa?
vesicles
Hematoma
__ is a small elevation that contains fluid.
vesicles
what are the two common lesion of the oral mucosa that are nonelevated?
petechiae
ecchymoses
the pathologic break that is produced on or in the tooth surfaceis called what?
carious lesion
what is a carious lesion?
the pathologic break that is produced on or in the tooth surfaceis called what?
the cause of tooth decay has been linked to a gropu of bacteria called what?
streptococi
dental caries usually fist appear how?
as a chalky white spot on the enamel
which type of carious lesion has not progressed past the decalcification stage?
incipient