Oral Medicine in Primary Dental Care Flashcards
what conditions is taking an oral rinse helpful for
suspected cases of altered taste ,dry mouth, burning mouth syndrome
what are the routine haematological investigations
full blood count
vitamin B 12
ferritin
folate
HbA1c
what do the presence of antibodies anti-ro and anti-la suggest
sjogrens
what does the presence of antibody ANA suggest
systemic lupus erythematous
what does the presence of RF antibody suggest
rheumatoid arthritis
what questions should we ask about ulcer history
is it painful
how many
how long
which sites in mouth
suffered from similar ulcers?
started any new drugs?
if a patient gives a history of previous ulceration what further questions need to be asked
at which sites
how long to heal
how many at one time
does it happen at other body sites
aware of predisposing factors
do you have any allergies
what is the treatment of a traumatic ulcer
remove any persistent traumatic factor
chlorhexidine 0.2%
what does minor RAS present as
small ovoid or circular lesions affecting non-keratinised sites in anterior oral cavity
what does major RAS present as
<1cm in diameter affecting posterior part of mouth and involve keratinised mucosa
what does herpetiform RAS present as
multiple small round ulcers which can coalesce to form larger areas of irregular ulceration
how do you manage RAS in primary dental care
history
chlorhexidine 0.2% or benzydamine 0.15% 3x daily
diet advice
avoid SLS
review after 4 weeks
if after 4 weeks there is no improvement of RAS what do you do
doxycycline 100mg broken into 10ml water used as mouthwash for 2mins 3x daily
beclometasone MDI 2x daily
if after 8 weeks from initial appointment there is no improvement of RAS what do you do
arrange haematological investigations with GMP
consider referral
what bacteria is involved in necrotising gingivitis
anaerobic bacteria
fusobacterium species
what is the management of necrotising gingivitis including antibiotic dose
debridement
metronidazole 400mg 3x daily for 3 days
when does an ulcer require biopsy
if it fails to respond to initial treatment within 2-3 weeks
if there are lots of small ulcers on a keratinised part of mucosa on the posterior part of the mouth what disease could this be
herpes simplex virus
what is the oral clinical presentation of erythema multiforme
rapid onset of extensive oral ulceration with blood crusted lips
what is angular cheilitis characterised by
erythema, soreness and ulceration occurring at the angle of the mouth
yellow crusting
what should be in the differential diagnosis of angular cheilitis
recurrent herpes labialis
lichen planus
what is the common microorganisms found in angular cheilitis
candida species like candida albicans
staph aureus
what tests should be done for angular cheilitis
swab or smear of angle of mouth
swab of anterior nares
swab or imprint of palate
swab or imprint of fitting surface of upper appliance
what is the management of angular cheilitis in primary dental care
provide topical antimicrobial agent to erythematous tissues and potential source of infection
improve hygiene
what is it called when there is an erythematous pattern where the upper appliance is usually worn
chronic erythematous candidosis
how is chronic erythematous candidosis treated
apply sugar free miconazole oromucosal gel to fitting surface of appliance four times a day
what can a patient with denture stomatitis soak their denture in for a short term period to clear candidal infection
chlorhexidine
who is acute erythematous candidosis seen in
patients who use steroid inhaler