Oral Conditions And Their Tx Flashcards
What are infectious lesions?
ANUG, Herpes Labialis, candidiasis, angular cheilitis, alveolar osteitis
What are immune reactions?
Recurrent aphthous ulcers, lichen planus,
Miscellaneous oral conditions
Geographic tongue and burning mouth syndrome or tongue syndrome
Inflammation reactions
Pericoronitis
ANUG is cause by which factors
Bacterial and environmental factors
Treatment of ANUG
OH and mouthwash
Meds used for ANUG
Non prescription for pain reliever
Rx antibiotics should only be used if the patient is immunosuppressed
(Infectious lesion)
Herpes labialis etiology
HSV 1 or HSV2
Initial occurrence of herpes labialis is the result of
Direct contact
Progression of herpes labialis
Flare: tiny blister on vermillion border of lip
7-10 days: self limiting ie. heals
Prescription antivirals for Herpes labialis
Acyclovir, famiclovir, and valacyclovir
Non rx for herpes labialis
Docasonol 10% (topical abreva)
Angular cheilitis treatment is geared towards
Secondary infection
Cheilitis can result from a
Vitamin b6, b2 deficiency
Treatment for severe candidiasis is? Mild?
Rx of fluconazole. Nystatin
Alveolar osteitis treatment
CHX, saline water rinses, debridement, placement of pack, analgesics, SPT