Oral Disease Flashcards
Anterior oral lesions have a better prognosis than posterior lesions. True/False?
True
Women are more affected than men by oral cancer. True/False?
False
Male:female ratio is 2:1
Give some causes of oral cancer
Tobacco Alcohol Poor diet/nutrition Infection, viruses Immunosuppression
How many cigarettes are thought to be equivalent to a hookah sesh?
100 cigarettes
One unit of alcohol is roughly how much beer and wine?
Half a pint of beer
Glass of wine
What are some common causes of white patches in the mouth?
Trauma
Infection
Immune reactions
Dysplasia
What are some common causes of red patches in the mouth?
Vasculitis
Immune reactions
Dysplasia
Prognosis for HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer is better than non-HPV associated oropharyngeal cancer. True/False?
True, apparently
What is an oral disease manifestation of Ca channel blockers?
Gingival hyperplasia
What is an oral disease manifestation of nicorandil?
Oral ulceration
What is are some oral disease manifestations of antihypertensive agents?
Xerostomia
Lichen planus
Angioedema
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
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
