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oral pathology Flashcards

1
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which lesions are below the mucosal surface

A

ulcers, cysts, abscesses

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2
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which lesions extend above the mucosal surface

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blisters, pustules, hematomas , plaques

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3
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what lesion is even with the mucosal surface

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ecchymosis(brusing)

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4
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what is the conidition in which inflammation causes severe pain and high fever

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cellulitis

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5
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what is the term for an inflammation of the tongue

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glossitis

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6
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what is the condition in which a pattern on the tongue changes

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geographic tongue

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7
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what is the term for a malignant lesion in the epithelial tissue of the oral cavity

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carcinoma

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8
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what is the condition in which the body does not absorb vitamin b12

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pernicious anemia

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9
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what type of cancer affects the blood-forming organs

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leukemia

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10
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what is the common precancerous lesion among users of smokeless tobacco

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leukoplakia

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11
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what causes radiation caries

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lack of saliva

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12
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what is the term for lack of caries

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xerostomia (dry mouth)

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13
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what is the condition that is frequently seen on the lateral border of the tongue of patients with HIV/AIDS

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hairy leukoplakia

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14
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which opportunistic infection is seen as bluish lesions on the skin or oral mucosa of patients with HIV/AIDS

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Kaposi’s sarcoma

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15
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what the malignant condition that involves the lymph nodes of patients with HIV/AIDS

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lymphoma

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16
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What is the difference between development disorders and inherited disorder

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developmental is caused by a disruption of the cells and inherited is through genes

17
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what is a congenital disorder

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present at birth and may be developmental or inherited

18
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what is the term for abnormally large jaws?

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macrognathia

19
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what is the term for bony growths in the palate

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torus palatinus

20
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what is a more common term for ankyloglossia

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tongue-tie

21
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what is the dental term for “tooth within a tooth”

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dens - in dente

22
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what is the term used for abnormally small teeth

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microdontia

23
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what term is used to describe two teeth that are joined together

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fusion

24
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what teeth are most often affected by ankyloses

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deciduous molars

25
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what is the hereditary condition that affects the detin

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dentinogenesis imperfect

26
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what is the difference between attrition and abrasion

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attrition is normal wearing during chewing and abrasion is the abnormally process of tooth wear caused by repetitive improper mechanical forces

27
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what is an oral indication of bulimia

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erosion of the lingual surfaces of the teeth

28
Q

what are three potential complications of orofacial piercing

A

infections chipped teeth , broken teeth

29
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what are three potential complications of orofacial piercing

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infections chipped teeth, broken teeth

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