Oral Med Flashcards
If a patient comes to you with a large ulcer, rolled edges and gradually increasing in size, what bacterial infection would you check for in their history?
Tuberculosis
What is the primary lesion in syphilis called and describe it?
It is called the chancre. it is painless, occurs at the site of infection. there is usually marked lymphadenopathy. ulcers last 1-2 months
What is the second lesion of syphilis called?
It is the snail track ulcer - the oral lesions have sloughy mucous patches. can clear up in 12 weeks, can last up to a year
What is a gumma?
this is the tertiary lesion of syphilis. it is necrotic granulous material on palate or tongue. can perforate the palate. this is the only non-infectious lesion of syphilis.
What causes primary hepetic gingivostomatitis?
HSV1/HSV2
What are the symptoms of primary herpetic gingivostomatitis? how would you treat it?
Child presents with multiple vesicles which break quickly and form shallow ulcers. there is mucositis.
lymphadenopathy and pyrexia.
Assure parent this is self limiting, child on soft diet, well hydrated - milk is good.
CHX to prevent secondary infection
paracetamol at the approved dose for weight to take down the pyrexia
aciclovir if very bad infection or if the child is immunocompromised
What diseases can varicella zoster cause?
Chicken pox and shingles
What are risk factors for shingles?
Elderly, immunocompromised, alcoholics
What is the clinical presentation of shingles?
it causes vesicles to errupt on the dermatome of the nerve it has infected. it heals in 2-4 weeks, scars, pipgments.
does not cross the midline, urgent referral to opthalmology if involves the eye
What are two diseases caused by the coxsackie virus?
herpangina
hand foot and mouth
What is the presentation of herpangina?
widespread ulcers on the mucosa, no gingivitis (difference to herpetic gingivostomatitis)
self limiting, 10-14 days
What disease is preceded by koplicks spots?
measles
What are the different types of oral candidosis?
pseudomembranous candidosis erythematous candidosis denture stomatitis angular cheilitis median rhomboid glossitis chronic hyperplastic candidosis chronic mucocutaneous candidosis
A patient presents with erythematous mucosa and white plaques which can easily be scraped off.
What Dx tests would you do and how would you treat it?
can do a swab of the area, or a mouth rinse with PBS for 1 mins. check for candida
treat with fluconazole, miconazole gels, nystatin gel
if glabrata or tropicalis - resistant to fluconazole so use CHX
careful of warfarin and statin interaction
what are the risk factors for angular cheilitis?
reduced OVD denture wearer immunocompromised diabetes haematinic deficiency
What are risk factors for median rhomboid glossitis?
inhaled steroids and smokers
How would you treat chronic hyperplastic candidosis?
Biopsy. incisional
systemic antifungals (floconazole and itraconzaole)
treat risk factor.
monitor as increased chance of malignant change
What are the classes of recurrent aphthous stomatitis?
Minor, Major, Herpetiform
What are the differences between the types of RAS?
minor - small ulcers, 1-6 at a time, non keratinised mucosa, heal 1-2 weeks, no scar
major - large ulcers, >10mm, last 1-2 months, keratinised mucosa, heal with scarring
herpetiform - very small ulcers, up to 100, FOM, lateral tongue, both keratinised and non keratinised mucosa. frequent recurrences
What types of bullous diseases should you be aware of?
pemphigus, pemphigoid, epidermolysis bullosa, angina bullosa haemorrhagica
What is angino bullosa haemorrhagica?
localised oral blood blister, soft palate and cheeks. exclude any other condition and reassure pt
Describe mucous membrane pemphigoid
mucous membrane bullae which rupture and heal with scarring. can affect eyes and lead to loss of vision.
test is direct or indirect immunofluoescence - IgG and C3 can be found at the basement membrane.
topical steroids, or methotrexate
what are the risk factors for erythema multiforme?
carbamazepine
penicillins
NSAIDs
infections (HSV, pneumonia)
How does erythema multiforme present?
immunologicaly mediated hypersensitivity reaction - skin and mucous membranes
get target lesions - concentrinc rings of erythema. pyrexia
self limiting around 1 month.
oral lesions form crusts and painful erosions.
What are different causes for sub-epithelial vesiculo-bullous lesions?
Angina bullosa haemorrhagica mucous membrane pemphigoid bullous pemphigoid lichen planus epidermolysis bullos erythema multiforme
What are different causes for oral white patches?
White spongy naevus frictional keratosis smokers keratosis stomatitis nicotina syphilitic leukoplakia chronic hyplerplastic candidosis pseudomembranous candidosis lichen planus lupus erythematosus leukoplakia (descriptive - hairy, pan oral) oral carcinoma skin grafts renal failure
What is a soft, diffuse, lesion with uneven thickness of the superficial layer. has no defined boundary and can affect anywhere in the mouth?
white spongy naevus
How would you diagnose frictional keratosis?
history, intraoral examination to look for any areas to cause trauma
Patient presents with white/grey base on the palate. there are numerous red papules present. what is the diagnosis?
this is stomatitis nicotina/nicotinic stomatitis. red patches are salivary glands. can be dysplastic or neoplastic. reversible if pt stops smoking
What are some localised causes of pigmentation of the oral mucosa?
foreign body - amalgam tattoo, tattoo, grit from trauma
local response to chronic trauma
ephelis (freckle)
pigmented naevi
peutz jeghers syndrome - perioral naevi
kaposis sarcoma - from HHV8 and related to end stage AIDS
malignant melanoma - dark, irregular outline, rapid growth
melanotic lesion
What are some generalised causes of pigmentation of the oral mucosa?
racial pigmentation - symmetrical and bilateral food - e.g. tobacco drugs CHX heavy metal salt deposits - deposited along gingival margin endocrine - addisons, nelson syndrome, haemochromatosis black hairy tongue
What lesions would you look our for as being pre-malignant?
leukoplakia speckled leukoplakie erythroplakia erosive lichen planus submucous fibrosis
What is sumbumous fibrosis and how would you diagnose it?
chronic and progressive scarring of oral connective tissue - hyperplasia and fibroblasts
caused by betel nut chewing.
pale mucosa, constraining fibrous bands, fibrosis of the submucosa. results in lips and cheeks becoming immobile and trismus
histopath shows epithelial atrophy and cellular atypia.
Rate leukoplakia, erosive lichen planus, erythroplakia and speckled leukoplakia in order from highest risk of malignancy to lowest
erythroplakia
speckled leukoplakia
leukoplakia
erosive lichen planus
What are the most common sites for oral cancer?
floor of mouth
lateral border of tongue
retromolar area
What are the aetiological factors of oral cancer?
sunlight, alcohol, tobacco, alcohol and tobacco combined, chewing tobacco/paan, HPV, immuno suppression, socioeconomic deprivation
What is the clinical appearance of an oral SCC?
often painless ulcer > 3 weeks
- firm with raised edges, indurated, inflamed granular base. fixed to surrounding tissue. pain is late feature
might be swelling
might be leukoplakia, speckled leukoplakia, erythroplakia
What is glossodynia and what are the common causes?
painful tongue.
caused by haematinic deficiencies, candidosis, lichen planus, psychogenic
What would you ask about if a patient presented you with diffuse swelling of lips, cheek/face?
ask about GIT issues - could be oral crohns, could be orofacial granulomatosis. check also for sarcoidosis
What are the differences between angular cheilitis and actinic cheilitis?
angular is affecting the commisures of the lips. staph and candida infection
actinic is sun damage to lower lip. excessive keratin production and increased mitototic activity in basal cell layer. PREMALIGNANT
What are causes for xerostomia?
anxiety drugs systemic disease sjogrens dehydration mouth breathing radiation to head and neck surgical removal of salivary gland aplasia of salivary gland sialadenitis sialolithiasis sarcoidosis
What is sialadenitis, what causes it and how can it be treated?
this is infection of the salivary glands, caused by staph aureus infection, ascending bacteria from lack of salivary flow.
purulent discharge. almost always unilateral,
increase fluid intake, remove any calculi present
do not do sialography
What is mumps?
viral sialodenitis. different from bacterial as no purulent discharge. commonly bilateral parotid
What are causes of sialosis?
benign swelling of salivary glands
unknown aetiology, but linked with endocrine abnormalities, nutritional deficiencies, alcohol abuse and hormones.
What are the diagnostic features of sialosis?
hysto path shows acinar cell hypertrophy, sialography is normal.
What are diagnostic features of secondary sjogrens syndrome?
xerostomia, keratoconjunctivitis, CT disorder e.g. rheumatoid arthritis
What are the diagnostic features of primary sjogrens syndrome?
xerostomia - no CT component
What is meal time syndrome and how it is managed?
obstruction of salivary duct which causes pain and swelling of the salivary gland around smelling or eating food. most common is sub mand because of quality of saliva (mucous), duct is long, has a bend at hilum and goes up.
investigate with palpation, radiography, sialography, ulstrasound.
Tx by massaging,HSMT, arrange review
What does internal derangement of the TMJ mean?
the articular disc moves forward when the join rotates and translates. mechanical fault in the joint interfering with smooth working
how would you diagnose internal derangement of the TMJ?
joint clicks (disc moving over condyle), joint locks (disc deplaced and not reducing), pain (muscle spasm or alteration in synovial fluid)
What branch of CNV is most commonly affected by TGN? give 5 features of it
CNV3 - mandibular branch > max > opthalamic
shooting pain, intense, trigger point, short acting,
paroxysmal
how would you diagnose and treat TGN?
Hx, pt description, carbamazepin, phyenytoin, gabapentin,
re-assess regularly on pain scale
What is dry socket and what are risk factors for it?
Dry socket is alveolar osteitis, delayed healing of the socket resulting in exposed bone and pain
smoking, single tooth XLa, traumatic extraction, alcohol, mandible Xn, posterior tooth Xn
How would you treat a patient with dry socket?
- reassure
- provide warm LA to area
- flush with warm saline
- pack the socket with alvogyl
- review in a week
What is a common sign/symptom of a undisplaced unilateral fractured manidbular condyle?
how would you treat?
pain on movements of the mandible, but no occlusal alteration
get advice, monitor, analgesia
what is a common sign/symptom of orbital blow out fracture?
limited eye movements - especially up as the muscles are caught in the fracture
What would someone with a ZOM fracture present with?
swelling over affected area
ecchymosis
sub conjunctival haemorrhage
pain
if displaced - hollowing out over zygomatic arch
possible paraesthesia of area supplied by infraorbital nerve
What are the signs and symptoms of a patient presenting with TMJ dislocation and how would you treat?
deranged occlusion, class III occlusion, hollowing out of TMJ on that side, pain
sit patient down
stand infront of them, explain you are going to try to relocate TMJ
put gloves on, wrap gauze around thumbs
place thumbs in buccal sulcus on buccal shelf
puch down and back
advise dont open mouth wide, stifle yawns, soft diet, analgesia
if cant relocate, refer to maxfacs
What is the most appropriate medication for the following conditons?
- Bells palsy
- atypical facial pain
- acute pericoronitis
- post surgical pain
- angular cheilitis
- AB cover to prevent IE
- prevent post surgical bleeding
- TGN
- prednisolone, 0.5mg/kg BID/5 days
- amitriptyline, 10mg. PD
- metronidazole, 200mg, TID, 5 days
- paracetamole 500mg - 1000mg QDS, ibuprofen 200-400mg QDS
- fluconazole/miconazole gel
- amoxicillin, 3g taken 2 hours before procedure
- tranexamic acid mouthwash
- carbamazepine 100-200mg BID
What are 5 local haemostatic measures?
surgical packing, fibrin foam, pressure, suturing, tranexamic mouthwash, bone wax
What are some complications of a fractured mandible?
deranged occlusion anaesthesia of IAN paraesthesia of IAN anaesthesia or parasthesia of lingual nerve non union/mal union of the mandible infection
What signs and symptoms would make you suspect an OAC has been formed?
Diagnose by:
– Size of tooth
– Radiographic position of roots in relation to antrum
– Bone at trifurcation of roots
– Bubbling of blood
– Nose holding test (careful as can create an OAF)
– Direct vision
– Good light and suction - echo
– Blunt probe (take care not to create an OAF)
How would you treat an OAC?
if C not F, then suture closed if possible, buccal advancement flap if not to encourage healing.
metronidazole antibiotics
advise patient no straws, no wind instruments, no blowing nose for a couple of weeks
steam inhalation and nasal degoncestants
Where is the most likely spread of infection from a maxillary lateral incisor?
palatal area
buccal
Where is the most likely spread of infection from a mandibular third molar?
sub lingual sub mandibular sub masseteric retro pharyngeal lateral pharyngeal
Where is the most likely spread of infection from a maxillary canine?
infra orbital
What are boundaries of the submandibular space?
lateral: mandible below mylohyoid line
medial: mylohyoid muscle
inferior: deep cervical fascia and platysma and skin
What are the principles of managing a patient with a dental infection?
identify cause of the infection
establish drainage of the infection
provide appropriate antibiotic coverage
assess holistically predisposing factors for infection
supportive information (soft diet, fluid etc)
What are causes of Oral lichenoid reaction?
drugs (ACEIs, carbamazepine, NSAIDs, amalgam, CoCr, gold)
composites,
graft vs host disease
How would you diagnose oral lichen planus rather than lichenoid reaction?
OLP - bilateral, well defined sites (buccal mucosa/tongue)
mixed sub ep infiltrate in LP, increased vascularity)
OLR - unilateral, undefined sites + defined (gingiva, lips, palate). only lymphohystocytic infiltrate, deep LP and superficial mucosa, no change in vascularity
What are the management options for OLP and OLR
If lichenoid reaction - remove the causative factors such as the amalgam.
topical corticosteroids
oral hygiene instruction
Difflam mouthwash
monitor for changes - 3 months for 1st year, 6 months for 2 years
repeat biopsies if there are any changes
Radiograhpic differences between Pagets, albrights and cherubism?
pagets - osteitis deformans, dysregulated bone remodelling giving cotton wool appearance
maccune - albright - poly ostoticfibrous dysplasia showing ground glass appearance
cherubism - expansion of the mandible and a ‘soap bubble’ appearance
What are extraoral symptoms of ectodermal dysplasia?
fine and sparse hair
What are histopathological features of sjogrens?
extensive lymphoid infiltrate with germinal centres
interstitial fibrosis
acinar atophy
What can cause postural hypotention?
fall in cardiac output venous pooling in legs fall in stroke volume poor venous return anxiety states
What are signs and symptoms of TMJ problems?
Pain, locking of jaw, clicking of jaw, limited opening
How do you treat TMJ problems?
conservative advice: soft diet NSAIDs and paracetamol heat dont open mouth fully bite raising appliance - soft or hard acrylic mindfullness and reducing stress consciously unclench when you find yourself clenching
What are different white lesions which can be scraped off?
pseudomembranous candidosis moriscatio buccarum thermal burns sloughing traumatic lesion allergy to toothpaste/MW chemical burn secondary syphillis diptheria
What are different white lesions which cannot be scraped off?
leukoplakia leukoedema linea alba tobacco pouch keratosis lichen planus actinic cheilosis morsicatio white coated tongue nicotine stomatitis hairy leukoplakia hyperplastic candidiasos lupus erythematosus oral submucosal fibrosis white spongy naevus
Why do oral lesions appear white?
Acanthosis (thickening of the epithelium)
Hyperkeratosis (production of keratin)
Pseudomembranous (accumulation of organisms and debris on surface)
What is leukoplakia?
White plaque or patch which cannot be rubbed off - descriptive not diagnostic
requires diagnostic procedure to determine biologic behaviour
How does white sponge nevus present?
diffused thickening, corrugated white lesions. Bilateral mainly on buccal.
incisional biopsy and microscopic examination
painless, persistent, early childhood onset
no Tx
What is frictional keratosis?
benign hyperkeratosis from Chronic irritation
circumscribed, adherent plaque at site of irritation
painless, persistent
remove source of friction
Talk through pseudomembranous candidiasis (aetiology, description, diagnosis and Tx)
Aetiology: infection of mucosa by candidal albicans
description: multiple white plaques, non adherent. erythematous base. acute onset. bad taste
diagnosis: cytologic smear. perform periodic acid shiff (PAS) test to detect fugal organisms
Tx: topical antifungals (clotrimazole, nystatin, miconazole, ketoconazole)
persistent recurrence can indicate immunocompromised pt
What is the clinical significance of chronic hyperplastic candidiasis?
lesions might show evidence of epithelial dysplasia - suggests they are premalignant
What is the typical visual appearance of reticular lichen planus?
adherent, white, interlacing striations called wickhams striae. mostly buccal mucosa. usually painless
What is the typical visual appearance of plaque-like lichen planus?
adherent, circumscribed, confluent white plaques.
mostly dorsum of tongue
What is hairy leukoplakia, and how do you diagnose and treat it?
hyperplasia of oral ep and hyperkeratosis. caused by EBV
co infection with c. albincans can occur.
adherent white plaques on lateral border of tongue. corrugated/shaggy appearance. bilateral
DNA probe on sample to Dx EBV
can give high dose aciclovir
- pts with hairy leukoplakia with HIV are liekly to progress to AIDS within 2 years
What is the clinical significance of smoking-related leukoplakia?
if on FoM has highest incidence of malignant transformation
cannot determine clinically if is malignant - need Bx
What does smokers pouch keratosis look like?
circumscribed, adherent, white plaques, varying thickness. present where tobacco is placed. can be associated with gingival recession adjacent to it.
persistent lesions can develop into verrucous carcinoma
What is the clinical significance of oral submucous fibrosis?
can develop into SCC
What is actinic cheilitis (actinic cheilosis) and what is the clinical significance?
Chronic exposure to UV
irregular, diffuse adherent white thickening of the involved ep. lower lip vermillion
10% turn into SCC
What is denture stomatitis?
description, diagnosis, treatment
infection of mucosa by C. albincans. from denture
if diffuse - broad spectrum ABs or immunosuppression
take cytologic smear, PAS stain.
generalised erythematous mucosa of denture bearing area
treat with miconazole or nystatin gel on denture and mucosa.
good denture hygiene
accompanied with papillary hyperplasia.
What does angular cheilitis look like and how do you treat it?
exaggerated commisures. erythematous fissuring. generally ill fitting denture wearer
loss of OVD, staph infection, haematinic deficiencies, chronic irritation (licking)
what is the clinical significance of erythroplakia?
highly likely to exhibit dysplastic change, premalignancy or malignancy
can be carcinoma in situ
multifocal lesions are common
How would you diagnose erythema migrans?
history - lesions move. possible burning sensation
clinically - circumscribed erythematous patches. elevated hyperkeratotic borders. dorsum and ventral surfaces of tongue.
What are causes of fissured tongue and how would you treat it?
common in Down syndrome, possible xerostomia. cause is unknown.
Part of Melkerson-rosenthal syndrome (fissured tongue, cheilitis granulomatosa, unilateral facial nerve palsy(
how would you diagnose a traumatic ulcer?
superficial ulcer surrounded by erythematous mucosal margin
yellow surface pseudomembrane
painful, Hx of trauma, traumatic ulcerated granulomas can persist for longer
remove suspected aetiology - does it heal?
How does wegener’s granulomatosis present?
deep granulomatous ulcers of the palate, focal erythematous gingival swelling with pebbly surface.
may cause destruction of alveolar bone and tooth mobility
What is necrotising sialometaplasia?
ischemic necrosis following loss of blood supply to minor salivary gland. deep ulcer, hard palate, off midline.
can be from LA injection
painful. Biopsy