Oral Disease Flashcards
What is an oral disease manifestation of Ca channel blockers?
Gingival hyperplasia (gum overgrowth)
What is an oral disease manifestation of nicorandil?
Oral ulceration
What is are some oral disease manifestations of antihypertensive agents?
Xerostomia (dry mouth)
Lichen planus
Angioedema (swelling)
What does the Challocombe scale measure?
Oral dryness
Describe oral lichen planus
Lacy white lines/rash which can develop into ulcers
What are some oral disease manifestations of inhaled corticosteroids?
Candidiasis
Mucosal fragility
Sudden blisters (angina bullosa)
What is an oral disease manifestation of oxygen administration?
Xerostomia
What is glossitis? What is a major cause?
Inflammation + loss of lingual papillae of the tongue
B12 deficiency is common cause
What are some oral disease manifestation of Crohn’s disease?
Angular cheilitis (cuts at corner of mouth)
Cobblestoning
Ulceration
Name some high risk sites for oral cancer
Soft sites: ventral tongue, floor of mouth
What is sialosis?
Enlargement of the salivary glands
Not due to inflammation or neoplasia
What is Sjogren’s syndrome?
Dry mouth syndrome due to immune destruction of salivary glands
Which virus is the commonest cause of oral hairy leukoplakia?
Epstein-Barr Virus
What are the components of the DMF index?
No. of -
Decayed
Missing
Filled
teeth
A patient of 32 teeth has 2 decayed, 4 missing and 6 filled teeth - what is his DMF score?
12, duh
