Oral Path Flashcards
The most commonly affected branches of trigeminal nerve in Trigeminal neuralgia are __ and __, but pain can be about in any location on the head and even the index finger.
V2 and V3
Anterior disc displacement [with/without] reduction occurs when the articular disc is located anterior to the condyle during opening of the jaw Reich results in a limited mouth opening without any clicking or popping sounds.
Without
Anterior disc displacement [with/without] reduction is observed in patients who experience pain and popping or clicking sound upon opening and closing their mouth.
With
Popping sounds indicate that…
The condyle head is moving back against the disc, and as the mouth closes, the condyle head slides off to the posterior aspect of the disc creating another clicking sound
True or false… most patients suffering from TMD typically exhibit no obvious TMJ pathology on Panos
True
___ imaging is the preferred method for visualizing the TMJ followed by ___
MRI
Cone bean tomography
___ is the term to describe the mandibular hinge position which further opening of the mandible would produce forward translators movement rather than hinge movement.
Terminal hinge position (transverse horizontal axis)
___ is the prime muscle that pulls the condyle head anterio-medially out of the glenoid fossa.
Lateral pterygoid
____ most commonly cause intracapsular restraint of mandibular movement in adults
Disc interference disorders (AKA internal derangement disorders)
Disc interference disorders are commonly associated with anterior and medial displacement or dislocation of the anterior disc.
What are signs and symptoms of internal derangements?
Clicking sounds
catching or locking during jaw movements
May or may not be associated with pain
An occlusal splint should be fabricated in __ since it is the most stable, most reliable, reproducible joint position. Define this position.
CR (centric relation)
CR describes the maxillomandibular relationship when the condyles articulate with the thinnest, avascular portion of the articular disc so that the condyle is in its most anterior-superior position against the condylar eminence
What TMJ disorder is most responsive to treatment with an occlusal separator?
Muscle spasm
Occlusal separators separate upper and lower teeth from each other and allow the TMJ to rest and recover.
They also serve to help the muscles of mastication relax.
____ is a neoplasm that commonly arises along the posterior aspect of the mandible during the fourth to fifth decades of life. It is a benign tumor that originates from ___. It is a [quickly/slowly] progressing [painful/painless] swelling that is often associated with impacted teeth and occurs most frequently in the ___ area, but may also occur in the ___ area.
CEOT (calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor) (pindborg tumor)
The epithelial remnants of the stratum intermedium of the enamel organ.
Slowly
Painless
Molar
Premolar
CEOTs have a presence of ___ deposits appear microscopically and a “____” appearance is observed radiographically.
Amyloid-like
Driven-snow
Incisional biopsy is indicated in cases where the lesion is large and it >___mm
10
What area has the worst prognosis for squamous cell carcinoma? Why?
Floor of the mouth
Its rich blood supply.
Angular cheilitis is associated with what three things?
Nutritional deficiency (vitamin B)
Loss of vertical dimension
Candida albicans infection
What are some characteristics of angular chelitis?
Erythema Moist maceration Soreness Pain Burning Pruritis Ulceration And crusting at the corners of the mouth
(AKA angular cheilosis, commissars chelitis, angular stomatitis, and perleche)
What is necrotizing sialometaplasia and what causes it?
Rapidly expanding ulcerative lesion that mostly occurs on the posterior area of the hard palate
Usually engine, often painless, self-limiting, and resolves in about 6-10 weeks
Trauma to the minor salivary glands in the hard palate causes this condition
What condition presents with a radiographic “___” appearance lesion. It can cause paresthesia, loosening and displacement of teeth, along with a localized swelling in the posterior mandible.
Sunburst
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma is classified as a form of bone cancer that predominantly occurs in __ and ___. Osteosarcomas usually manifest as a ___ ___ swelling that can be distinguished in radiographs as appearing ___ or having a __ apperance. The ___ appearance is due to the calcified tumor spicules that radiate outward of the bone.
Children and teenagers
Solid, indurated
Moth-eaten or having a sunburst apperance
Sunburst
____ is a condition that manifests on the hard palate as a white surface lesion associated with pipe and cigar smoking and is not considered to be premalignant
Nicotinic stomatitis
Nicotinic stomatitis is induced by…
It is found most commonly in [men/women] over the age of __
The palate being exposed to very hot conditions, is also associated with the chronic ingestion of hot beverages
Men. 45
True or false… cancer risk is significantly increased with nicotinic stomatitis
False
Nicotinic stomatitis should completely resolve on its own after __-___ upon smoking cessation. If the lesion persists, a biopsy may be necessary to confirm the diagnosis
1-2 weeks
What muscle of mastication/facial expression is the most susceptible to myositis?
Myositis - inflammation of the muscles
The masseter
Myositis is a documented side effect of ___ drugs like ___ and ___
Lipid-lowering
Statins and fibrates
___ is a rapidly expanding ulcerative lesion that mostly occurs on the posterior area of the hard palate. It is usually benign and is often painless. It is usually self-limiting and resolves in about __-___ weeks.
Necrotizing sialometaplasia
6-10
List some etiologies for necrotizing stomatitis
Trauma
Local anesthetic injection
Smoking
Alcohol
Diabetes
Vascular disease (arteriosclerosis)
Pressure from a dental prosthesis
Allergy
Carcinoma in situ is most associated with [erythroplakia, leukoplakia, white sponge nevus]
Erythroplakia
Erythroplakia is most commonly found in what three locations?
Floor of the mouth
Tongue
Soft palate
Why does erythroplakia appear red in some areas?
Absence of keratin production
Reduced number of epithelial cells
Increased vascularity due to inflammation
Thin and neoplastic epithelium
Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue will likely migrate to the __ first. If it progresses there it typically results in a [poor/questionable] prognosis. ___ is typically used to treat this type of cancer.
Cervical nodes.
Poor
Surgical neck dissection
True or false… leukoedema should be biopsied because it is considered premalignant.
False. It is diagnosed clinically by stretching. It is benign, and NOT premalignant.
______ presents as a rubbery, firm, asymptomatic nodule within the main body of the parotid gland. It accounts for 90% of the benign tumors occurring in the gland. It occurs as a preexisting lesion of long duration
Benign mixed tumor or pleiomorphic adenoma
Describe the presentation of post-herpetic neuralgia
Possible paresthesia and itching
Discomfort to severe pain which can be described as burning or stabbing
Persistence of pain for 3+ months
Cutaneous scarring may be present
____ is a condition characterized by the presence of multiple ensign tumors of ectodermal origin, along with multiple pigmented macules on the skin. It is a genetic condition that manifests as cafe au lait spots and multiple soft nodules which may occur anywhere in the body.
Neurofibromatosis
Neurofibromatosis occurs with many varieties. The most commonly occurring form is ____
NF1
Von Recklinghausen’s disease
Adenomatoid odontogenic tumors are most likely to manifest in which location? They are benign ___ tumor of bone that may or may not mineralize. They are most commonly found in [males/females] [over/under] the age of 20.
Anterior maxilla (associated with an unerupted tooth)
Epithelial
Females under the age of 20
True or false… peripheral ossifying fibroma shows histological evidence of calcification.
True
The formation of apthae involve a ___ mediated immune response triggered by a variety of factors, including ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, and ___
T-cell
Nutritional deficiencies Local trauma Stress Hormonal influences Allergies Genetic predisposition
Where is the most common site of intraoral malignant melanoma?
Hard palate and maxillary gingiva
Describe the features of carcinoma in situ.
Invasion has NOT yet breached the basement membrane and there is no invasion of surrounding tissues.
Abnormal mitosis
Los of cellular polarity
Pleomorphism
What are some risk factors of median rhomboid glossitis?
Smoking
Wearking dentures
Corticosteroid sprays/inhalers
HIV
Tender swelling localized within the submandibular triangle is indicative of ___
Lymphadenopathy - condition in which the lymph nodes become swollen, tender, and enlarged. Lymphadenopathy could be an indication of infection, malignancy, or an auto-immune disease.
Ranulas typically exhibit a recurrence rate of up to ___% after complete excision of the ranula and up to ___% of cases of complete excision of the ranula with sublingual gland.
20%
2%
___ is indicated for a ranula occurring the first time. ___ is indicated for a recurring ranula.
Marsupialization
Complete lingual gland excision
Premalignant squamous epithelial lesions typically manifest where?
Floor of the mouth and lateral border of the tongue
True or false… an ulcer at the floor of the mouth heals quickly because of the increased blood flow to the area.
False. Although there is increased blood flow to this area, the healing occurs slower because of the high degree of mobility of the tongue and floor of the mouth. The rich blood supply actually serves as an explanation for the high potential for premalignant lesions because rapidly dividing malignant cells require more nutrition than normal cells.
What are 5 prodromal symptoms of acute herpetic gingivostomatitis?
Fever
Anorexia
Malasie
Headache
____ are the most active during a histamine/allergic immune reaction. ____ contain histamine and heparin, that they are able to secrete to affect the activity of the body in an immune reaction and are known for allergy and anaphylaxis.
Mast cells
_____ is a common benign salivary gland neoplasm of glandular cells along with myoepithelial components, that can potentially become malignant. It is the most common variety of salivary gland tumor and also the most common tumor of the parotid gland.
Pleomorphic adenoma
What is the most common tumor of the parotid gland?
Pleomorphic adenoma
The presence of “sulfur granules” is pathognomonic of which condition?
Actinomycosis
Name four characteristics of actinomycosis (caused by actinomyces israeli)
A non-painful hard lump in the jaw
Painful skin abscesses which initiate as red bruises
Muscle spasms in the jaw leading to locked jaw
Presence of sulfur granules
Where is the most common location of mucoceles?
Lower lip
Mucoceles present a bluish translucent color and are most commonly found in children and young adults.
What are mucus retention cysts?
True cysts that are lined by epithelium and are more rare than mucus extravasion phenomena. Mucus retention cysts usually present as asymptomatic swelling of the palate, cheek, FOM, or maxillary sinus. The lesions range from 3mm to 1cm and demonstrate non-tender mobility and a normal surface color
Which site in the oral cavity is kaposi’s sarcoma most likely to appear? The mouth is involved in ___% of cases and is the initial site in 15% of ___-related kaposi’s sarcoma.
Palate
30%
AIDS
_____are a collection of mucous deposits within the paranasal singuses. They appear radiopaque because the air that surrounds the psuedocyst is radiolucent, making the mucus appear more radiopaque.
Mucus retention pseudocysts
What is the best treatment of generalized acute herpetic gingivostomatitis?
Increase fluid intake, gentle debridement of the mouth, and good oral hygiene.
How long does generalized acute herpetic gingivostomatitis typically last? What are some palliative treatments? What should be used in extreme cases?
10-14 days
Topical xylophone, Benadryl, kaopectate to coat the mouth, and a balanced diet, magic mouthwash
Acyclovir