LO 15 Flashcards
Depending on the diagnosis, a lesion may require:
- only reassurance
- palliative treatment
- specific treatment
- surgical intervention
Describe the possible treatments for NUG/NG
Local treatments:
1. Scale & root plane
2. Rinses - Saline or chlorhexidine
Food Supplement
If systemic involvement:
1. Fever - ibuprofen
2. Antibiotics - metronidazole
Describe the possible treatments for HSV-1
Topical pain relief:
1. Lidocaine rinse
2. DPHA rinse - AKA Benadryl
3. Orabase cover - allows healing
Fever:
1. ibuprofen, acetaminophen
Food supplement
Antivirals (severe reaction)
1. Abreva
2. Acyclovir
- Important note: Keep child hydrated.
What are the predisposing risk factors for candidiasis?
- chronic AB
- appliances
- immune compromised
What is the typical treatment for candidiasis?
- 2 week TX course
- Topical AF Nystatin rinse
- Systemic AF Ketoconazole tabs
Describe the possible treatments for Angular Cheilitis
Depends on cause
1. Antifungals if C. Albicans - Nystatin cream
2. Antibiotics if Gram positive bacteria - Penicillin
3. Topical steroids - Kenalog - not very common
4. Vitamin B supplement if caused by vitamin deficiency
What are the predisposing factors for Alveolar Osteitis (AKA dry socket)?
- Noncompliance with post op instructions
- Smoking
- Oral contraceptives
- Complicated surgery
What are the treatment options for Alveolar Osteitis (AKA dry socket)?
- Saline rinse
- Analgesics : ibuprofen
- pack: alveogyl
- AB: penicillin - only if accompanied by fever/systemic symptoms
Antibiotics should be considered only if the patient is immunosuppressed or if ____________
evidence of systemic involvement exists (fever, lymphadenopathy…etc)
What are the influencing factors for Aphthous Ulcers?
- stress
- malnutrition
- hormonal changes
What are the 3 types of Aphthous Ulcers?
- minor
- major
- herpetiform - despite name, nothing to do with herpes
What are the treatment options for Aphthous Ulcers?
- Topical steroids: “aphthasol”
- DPHA rinse
- Immunosuppressants? Refer to own MD
What are the treatment options for Lichen Planus?
- If asymptomatic - no Tx necessary
- Topical steroids - Orabase w/ Kenalog
- Saline rinses
- Systemic steroids - send to MD
- “Common sense lifestyle changes” - no alcohol, no spicy food, good oral hygiene, no smoking
What are the treatment options for lupus?
- local corticosteroids - Kenalog
- Systemic corticosteroids - refer to MD
What is geographic tongue associated with?
- Spicy food
- Alcohol
What are the treatment options for geographic tongue?
- Reassurance
- Avoidance of irritating food and alcohol
What are the possible etiologies for burning mouth sensation?
- candidiasis
- diabetes
- blood disorders
- xerostomia
- B12, Fe deficiency
- idiopathic
Define Glossodynia
A painful tongue and is divided into two types: with and without observable alterations on the tongue
What are the treatment options for Glossodynia/Burning Mouth Sensation
- Tx of cause! (Differential diagnosis)
- For topical relief : DPHA or lidocaine rinse
- Palliative therapy involves topical DPHA to relieve symptoms
- Tricyclic antidepressants can be used on a trial basis - these can be good for neurologic chronic pain