Oral Pathology Chapter 13,14,17,19 Flashcards
A sign is when
evidence of disease that somebody other than the patient can observe
Symptom is
evidence observed by the patient only
Syndrome
A set of signs and symptoms occurring together
Oral pathology is the study of
disease of the oral cavity
Etiology
study of the cause of disease
Idiopathic
Cause of disease is unknown
Pathogen
microorganism capable of causing disease
Virulence is the strength of
a pathogens ability to cause disease
Lesion
a broad term for abnormal tissue in the oral cavity
abnormality
difference or malformation of normal
anomaly
deviation from what is standard, normal, expected
who can diagnose a patient
doctors/dentists
Inherited immunity is
being born with it
acquired immunity is
developed over time and exposure
Defence system - Natural barriers are
skin and mucous membranes, can include tears, earwax
a harmful substance causing immune response is a
antigen
an antibody is
specialized cells of immune system that fight antigens
acute inflammation
immediate and localized protective response to physical injury (cut or sprain)
Chronic inflammation
slow and ongoing, can result in tissue damage (Injury continues)
What are the 4 signs of inflammation
redness, swelling, heat, pain
What is periodontal disease caused by
plaque, calculus (tartar), malocclusions, systemic causes (diabetes), medications
What is periodontal disease
infection of the bone structure surrounding teeth causing it to breakdown and tissue to detach
signs and symptoms of periodontal disease
Red, swollen, bleeding gums
loose separated teeth
pain/pressure when chewing
pus around teeth/gingiva
Less than 30% of sites affected is ___ periodontitis
localized