Module 3: Upper GI - Disorders of the Oral Cavity

Question 1

_____________ is the hard white part of your teeth. It’s made of calcium-phosphate crystals that make up the tooth enamel.

Answer 1

Hydroxyapatite

Question 2

_______ is the main part of the tooth. It’s mostly collagen and surrounds the pulp and is covered by the enamel.

Answer 2

Dentin

Question 3

The _______ is the soft part of the tooth that supplies nerves.

Answer 3

pulp

Question 4

Dental ________ = tooth decay or _________

Answer 4

caries, cavities

Question 5

Dental caries is an infectious disease because it involves __________.

Answer 5

bacteria

Question 6

T/F: Streptococcus mutants is the most prevalent bacteria in the mouth.

Answer 6

T

Question 7

The bacteria in the mouth love _________ CHO (i.e. sugary & starchy foods).

Answer 7

fermentable

Question 8

Saliva keeps your mouth’s pH at ≤______, which inhibits tooth decay.

Answer 8

5.5

Question 9

Saliva has _______ which protect tooth enamel from acid.

Answer 9

lysozymes

Question 10

Xerostomia = _______ ________.

People with this are prone to __________.

Answer 10

dry mouth, cavities

Question 11

________ is the sticky film that accumulates on the teeth from food debris and bacteria.

Answer 11

Plaque

Question 12

Plaque + _________ = tartar

Answer 12

calcium

Question 13

____________ protects against dental caries by stabilizing the enamel and preventing demineralization.

Answer 13

Fluoride

Question 14

Fluorapatite is a compound (calcium + phosphorus) that’s more resistant to _____ than hydroxyapatite.

Answer 14

acid

Question 15

T/F: Fluoride is toxic at high doses.

Answer 15

T

Question 16

__________ is excess fluoride in the diet when teeth develop dark/white spots.

Answer 16

Fluorosis

Question 17

T/F: Fluorosis is not just cosmetic, it can cause health problems.

Answer 17

F

Question 18

Gingivitis is inflammation of the __________ (gingiva).

Answer 18

gums

Question 19

Periodontal disease is inflammations of the __________ that affects the ________ that support and anchor teeth.

Answer 19

gingiva, tissues

Question 20

____________ is the loss of teeth (full or partial).

Answer 20

Edentulism

Question 21

_______________ foods produce/promote the development of tooth decay = BAD.

Answer 21

Cariogenic

Question 22

___________ foods inhibit the formation of dental caries = GOOD.

Answer 22

Cariostatic

Question 23

T/F: Xylitol in sugarless gun is cariostatic and protects against dental caries.

Answer 23

T

Question 24

PRO + Vit _____ are needed for collagen and antioxidants

Answer 24

C

Question 25

Calcium + Vit D are important for _________ health.

Answer 25

enamel

Question 26

Zinc is needed for tissue ______ and gingival permeability.

Answer 26

repair

Question 27

_____________ is the inflammation of the oral mucosa.

It causes severe pain & ulceration of the gingiva, oral mucosa and palate = PAINFUL EATING

Answer 27

Stomatitis

Question 28

_________ is inflammation of the tongue and lips.

Answer 28

Glossitis

Question 29

Glossitis could be a sx of _______ deficiency anemia, vit B ______ deficiency, and other B vitamins.

Answer 29

iron, 12

Question 30

__________ cheilitis/cheilosis are fissures and scaling at the corners of the mouth.

Answer 30

Angular

Question 31

Angular cheilitis/cheilosis is a sx of iron or _________ deficiency.

Answer 31

riboflavin

Question 32

The use of multiple medications can can cause complications = ___________

Answer 32

polypharmacy

Question 33

Dysgeusia = altered ______, which is a complication of polypharmacy.

Answer 33

taste