Lecture 4 - Oral Health & Infections Flashcards
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS)
canker sores
Risk Factors canker sores
Stress
local injury
non-smoker
hormonal changes
genetics
certain diseases
Vit/mineral deficiencies
non-infectious
signs and symptoms of canker sores
ulcers form on moveable parts of mouth
painful
look like craters
minior canker sores
85% incidence
usually ~ 1 lesions
none to moderate pain
< 1 cm
duration 5-7days
Major canker sores
5% incidence
2-10 lesions
none-moderate pain
0.5- 2cm
duration 7-14 days
Herpetiform
~10% incidence
multiple crops
severe pain
1-4cm
Any intraoral area no self care
duration ~60 days
Self-treatment exclusions ulceres
present > 2 weeks
Frequent recurrent
Systemic illness or other Identifiable cause of ulcers
prior unsuccessful treatment
Major risk factors oral cancer
tobacco use
Heavy alcohol drinking
Other risk factors for oral cancer
HPV infection
male
> 55yrs old
Exposure to sunlight
Poor nutrition
Immunsuppresion
Non-pharm canker sore treatment
Apply ice for 10min
Rinse warm salt water or mouthwash
apply baking soda to ulcer
Avoid exacerbating factors
OTC oral debriding/wound cleaners
Carbide peroxide or Hydrogen peroxide (each has specific directions)
MOA: release O2 to mechanically cleanse the ulcer
Topical oral anesthetics
Benzocaine products
MOA: block conduction of nerve impulses to reduce pain
use ~4 times per day
Precaution/warnings of topical oral anesthetics
hypersensitivity reactions
Can be irritating
Methemoglobinemia = V rare
OTC topical oral protectants
MOA: provide protective barrier over canker to limit friction and irritation
place over sore for 10-20sec and stays on until dissolved
Prevention of canker sores
Avoid foods that can use it
stiff toothbrush
SLS toothpaste
Cold sore trigger of reactivation
Fatigue
Windburn
Stress
Fever
Immunosuppression
Common cold
injury
UV radiation
Self treat exclusions of cold sore
> 14 days present
increasing rate of recurrence
Infection
Immunosuppression
non-pharm cold sore treatment
wash hand frequently
clean lesson with gentle soap and water
keep lesions to prevent cracking
avoid identified triggers
OTC cold sore option
Docosanol 10% (Abreva)
Only FDA approved OTC, 12yrs+
reduces severity and duration
Docosanol 10%
MOA: inhibit fusion between HSV and human cells
use 5 times per day
ADE: mild burning/stinging