Oral disease Flashcards
what type of cancer is found in the mouth
squamous cell carcinoma
how would you describe Eyrthroplakia
a red patch
how would you describe leukoplakia
an adherent, white patch
what are the 4 premalignant lesions in the oral cavity
leukoplakia
Eyrthroplakia
lichen planus
submucius fibrosis
risk factors of mouth cancer
smoking
alcohol
HIV
candida
common locations of oral cancer
floor of mouth
lateral borders of tongue
(soft areas)
symptoms of oral cancer
red/white/red & white lesion ulcer numbness pain change in voice dysphagia
where do must dental cavities occur
at the back
harder to reach with a toothbrush
how are dental cavities measured
DMF - sum of decayed, missing, and filled teeth
what is periodontal disease
group of related conditions characterised by inflammation of periodontal tissue in response to plaque
give examples of periodontal disease
gingivitis
chronic or aggressive periodontitits
what the are oral manifestations of anaemia
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis minor
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis major
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis Herpetiform
Glossitis
what the are oral manifestations of B12 deficiency
glossitis
what the are oral manifestations of folate deficiency
glossitis
what the are oral manifestations of Crohn’s disease
Oral ulceration Mucosal tags Cobblestone mucosa Swollen lips Angular cheilitis
what the are oral manifestations of HIV/AIDS
Hairy leukoplakia
Kaposi’s sarcoma
Candidiasis
what the are oral manifestations of diabetes type 2
Candidiasis
what the are oral manifestations of nicorandil use
ulceration
what the are oral manifestations of oral steroid treatment
Candidiasis
what is glossitis
red. swollen tongue
what is angular cheilitis
red cracks at corners of mouth
what causes oral white striations
lichen planus
what causes transient white patches thatch be scrapped off
Candidiasis
what causes persistent white patches
leukoplakia
