Oral Functions 4 - reflexes and speech Flashcards

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1
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what are the 3 stages of swallowing

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buccal
pharyngeal
oesophageal

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2
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what is the buccal phase

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it is the voluntary phase

the bolus moves up and down against the hard palate and it is pushed into the oropharynx

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3
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what is the function of saliva in swallowing

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it secretes enzymes

lingual lipase and salivary amylase

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4
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what does the water content of saliva do

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it binds particles together to create a bolus

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what is deglutition

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food passing from mouth to stomach

consists of voluntary and involuntary contractions

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6
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what is deglutition controlled by

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nervous system

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7
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what is the pharyngeal phase

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involuntary
move food from pharynx to oesophagus
signals are sent from the medulla to close off the epiglottis and the uvula closes over

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what is the esophageal phase

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peristalsis

progression of involuntary wave like contractions

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9
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what are the two functions of swallowing

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feeding function

protective function

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10
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what is swallowing

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process by which the accumulated food bolus is transported through the lower pharynx and oesophagus to the stomach (feeding function)

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11
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how is swallowing preventative

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it prevents ingested material from entering the lower airway

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12
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how is swallowing potentially dangerous

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because the foodway crosses the airway

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13
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describe the process of swallowing liquids

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liquids are gather on the tongue anterior to the pillars of the fauces
the liquid is then propelled through the oro- and hypo-pharynx and then into the oesophagus

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14
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what separates the mouth from the pharynx when swallowing liquids

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the POSTERIOR ORAL SEAL

when swallowing liquid there is an oral seal

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15
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describe the process of swallowing solids

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chewed food material accumulated on the pharyngeal part of the tongue and vallecula (-oro pharynx)
the bolus is then propelled through the tongue through the hypo-pharynx and then into the oesophagus

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16
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is there an oral seal when swallowing solids

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NO

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17
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describe the squeeze back mechanism

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the forward movement of the tongue during the occlusal and initial opening phases creates a contact between the tongue and the hard palate

the contact zone moves progressively backwards, squeezing the processed food through the fauces

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18
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what are the events of swallowing

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propulsion of food
preventing of ‘reflux’
protecting the airway

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19
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what does the duration of the masticatory sequence vary with

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food consistency

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20
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what do the masticatory muscles do in humans

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stabilize the swallowing process

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21
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how is reflux prevented

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elevation of soft palate
sides of tongue contacts pillar of fauces
dorsum of tongue contacts posterior pharyngeal wall
upper oesophageal sphincter
lower oesophageal sphincter

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22
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what is erosion

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tooth surface loss

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23
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how can stomach acid erode teeth

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by reflux
vomiting
regurgitation
rumination

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24
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when palatal erosion is seen what is most likely

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stomach acid

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25
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what is attrition

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tooth wear occlusally caused by contact between occluding teeth

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26
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what is attrition usually due to

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bruxism/parafunction

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27
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what is seen in attrition

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the teeth inter digitate indicating that attrition is occurring
equal amounts between upper and lower

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28
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what is recommended for those with bruxism

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psychological caused condition
can’t ‘treat’
can offer relaxation techniques
mouthguard to protect teeth

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29
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what is abrasion

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due to another object

30
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what may abrasion be caused of

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might be caused by biting or chewing objects between the teeth for example tobacco pipes, nails or pens

31
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what is the most common presentation of tooth wear

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the result of a combined lesion involving erosion and abrasion

32
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why does acid make the teeth more susceptible to abrasion from toothbrushing

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acid weakens the outer 3-5 microns of mineralized tissue

33
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what is abfractions

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stress lesions

34
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how does abfractions present

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wedge shaped notch

35
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what is abreaction’s caused by

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flexure and ultimate material fatigue of susceptible teeth at locations away from the point of loading (cervical regions)

36
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what is the breakdown of abfractions depend on

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magnitude, duration and frequency and location of the occlusal forces

37
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how is the airway protected

A

upward and forward movement of the larynx
closure of laryngeal inlet (aryepiglottic muscles and epiglottis)
adduction of vocal folds
stop breathing (apnea)

38
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what is dysphasia

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a specific language disorder

39
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what does dysphasia involve

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damage to particular parts of the brain:
broca’s area
wercicke’s area

40
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what is dysphagia

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difficulty swallowing

41
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what is odynophagia

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pathological condition in which the affected person experiences extreme pain when swallowing

42
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what is dysarthria

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difficulty speaking that is caused by problems with the muscles used in speech

43
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what is dysarthria due to

A

neuromuscular defects

lesions in descending neural pathways, cranial nerves, vocal muscles, neuromuscular junctions

44
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what are the oral causes of language and speech defects

A
malocclusions
loss of teeth and denture related 
cleft lip/palate
tongue related
dry mouth
45
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what are the different reasons for anterior open bites

A

digit sucking
skeletal origin
tongue thrust

46
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what is a cleft palate

A

oral and nasal cavities are not separated

47
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how is speech effected in a cleft palate patient

A

it has nasal quality

48
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how is cleft palate treated

A

has to be repaired or filled with an obturator

49
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what are conditions affecting the tongue

A

tongue tie
partial atrophy
tongue stud

50
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what is xerostomia

A

dry mouth

51
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what is one fo the serious repercussions of dry mouth

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impeded speech

without adequate saliva production, pronouncing words becomes difficult

52
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how do those with xerostomia find difficult in relation to speaking

A

they cannot swallow and start talking normally

53
Q

what is a tori

A

benign bone tumor

no malignant transformation

54
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what is the effect of tori

A

won’t cause any issues

difficult to have RPD with it due to its interference with the major connector

55
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what are denture related speech problems

A

problems mainly arise from restricted tongue space
the denture base plate being too thick
the artificial teeth not being set properly

56
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what sounds does the position of the tongue involved in

A

th/s/sh

57
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how should the denture base be shaped

A

so the tongue can form narrow channel in the midline for producing the s sound

58
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what does excessive thickening of the palate laterally resulting

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prevents close adoption of the tongue to the palate so that the s becomes sh

59
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what problems does a wrong occlusal plane result in

A

issues pronouncing f v and ph
labiodental sounds
fricative sounds

60
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how should dentures be fabricated

A

to a morphology that does not cause interference with tongue/lip/cheek movement

61
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what may loss of maxillary anterior teeth prevent

A

clear reproduction of certain sounds particularly f and v

62
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how are f and v sounds made

A

lower lip contacting the edges of maxillary incisors

63
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during fricative sounds what do the tips of maxillary incisor teeth touch

A

the vermillion border of the lip

64
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what are the terms in regards to anatomy of the lips

A
philtrum
cupids bow
vermillion border
commisure 
vermillion zone
65
Q

how may the tone of the lips and cheeks be assessed when replacing missing teeth

A

by asking fundamental questions

this will indicate the functional relationship of the lips and tongue to dentures in speech

66
Q

what do the aerodigestive tract and facial tissues produce

A

vocal sounds

contribute to the playing of wind instruments

67
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what is embouchure

A

the position and use of lips and tongue and teeth in playing a wind instrument

68
Q

what factors might influence the final choice of treament

A
cost
effects on adjacent teeth 
aesthetics
function 
life span
69
Q

what does the trumpet tend to do

A

its mouthpiece is usually centered on the lips

tends to move all front teeth back

70
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what are issues for musicians and dentists

A

teeth - restorations, loss and replacement aesthetics
tongue
facial muscles - lips and cheeks

71
Q

when do we find out about wind instruments players

A

during social history taking

72
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How is the airway protected during swallowing

A

apnea
upward and forward movement of hyoid-laryngeal complex and a closure of the laryngeal inlet (depression of epiglottis and adduction of vocal cords)