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Sequelae of Pulpal Disease Flashcards

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inflammation of the pulpal tissue:

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pulpitis

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What are the three classifications of pulpitis?

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  1. reversible vs. irreversible
  2. acute vs. chronic
  3. symptomatic bs. asymptomatic
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During inflammation of the pulp, describe the blood supply and collateral support:

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limited blood supply; no collateral support

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The expansile process of inflammation of the pulp includes:

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  1. blood vessel dilation
  2. leakage of fluid into surrounding tissue
  3. migration of cells
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pulp is alive, tooth can heal:

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reversible pulpitis

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pulp is dead, tooth cannot heal, even once irritant is removed

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irreversible pulpitis

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can occur as a result of irreversible pulpitis:

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pulpal necrosis

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  1. blood supply of tooth is severed
  2. tooth is discolored (grey)
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pulpal necrosis

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pulpitis characterized by sudden onset and symptomatic:

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acute pulpitis

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In acute pulpitis there is a collection of ____ ( ____)

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neutrophils; abscess

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exudate enclosed within chambers, builds pressure:

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abscess

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acute pulpitis can progress to:

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  1. osteomyelitis
  2. PA abscess
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pulpitis characterized by longer process and asymptomatic:

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chronic pulpitis

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Less irritant within the pulpal chamber occurs with:

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chronic pulpitis

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chronic pulpitis can progress to:

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  1. periodontitis
  2. PA granuloma
  3. PA cyst
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Chronic hyperplastic pulpitis is seen mostly in:

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primary teeth (children)

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What might cause the pulpal tissue to become hyperplastic in chronic hyperplastic pulpitis?

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constant, long-standing irritant

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Discuss the symptoms of chronic hyperplastic pulpitis:

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asymptomatic

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What causes the pulp polyp in chronic hyperplastic pulpitis?

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proliferation of granulation tissue

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due to the pulp being contained in a rigid, non-expansive tooth cavity, ____ occurs in pulpal inflammation

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destruction

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21
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The presence of open or closed pulpitis occurs in:

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periapical lesions

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virulence of involved ____ occurs in periapical lesions

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microorganism

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In a periapical lesion we may see extent of ____ of ____

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sclerosis; dentinal tubules

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What is important in resolving PA lesions?

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competency of host immune response

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Cysts, granulomas and abscesses on a radiograph all appear:

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radiolucent

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Mass of chronically-inflamed granulation tissue:

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PA granuloma

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Where is a PA granuloma located?

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apex of non-vital tooth

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Most PA granulomas are:

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asymptomatic

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What is an absolute must in order to have a periapical granuloma?

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NON-VITAL TOOTH

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Is a PA granuloma considered a true granuloma?

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NO- its just granulation tissue (not true granulomatous inflammation)

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What is seen in this image?

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periapical radiolucency (PA granuloma)

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A periapical granuloma may develop as the initial ____ or arise after an initial ____.

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periapical pathosis; periapical abscess

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A periapical granuloma may transform into:

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  1. periapical cyst
  2. periapical abscess
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What type of inflammation is involved with periapical granulomas? What cells are present?

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chronic inflammation; plasma cells, macrophages & lymphocytes

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What are frequently seen with PA granulomas?

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cholesterol clefts; giant multinucleated cells

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36
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This image shows:

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periapical granuloma

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37
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This image shows:

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periapical granuloma

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38
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This image shows:

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periapical granuloma

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39
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This image shows a periapical granuloma. What helps to diagnose this?

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presence of neutrophils, plasma cells, and macrophages

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pathologic cavity located in soft tissue or bone lined by epithelium:

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cyst

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In order to have a cyst, what is an absolute must?

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epithelial lining

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Components of a cyst include:

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  1. wall (connective tissue wall)
  2. lumen (can be filled or empty)
  3. lining (epithelial lining)
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43
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creates epithelial lining surrounding cavity of a cyst:

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rest of malassez

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44
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The epithelial lining of a cyst is derived from:

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rest of malassez

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45
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This image shows:

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rest of malassez

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46
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A periapical cyst may also be called: (2)

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radicular cyst or apical periodontal cyst

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Pathologically, how can you differentiate a periapical cyst from a periapical granuloma?

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The presence of an epithelial lining

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An inflammatory cyst that is an asymptomatic, slow-growing lesion associated with the root apex of a non-vital tooth:

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periapical cyst

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49
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external root resorption may be possible with:

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PA cyst

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50
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Accumulation of acute inflammatory cells at the apex of a non-vital tooth:

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periapical abscess

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What is an absolute must for a periapical abscess?

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NON-VITAL TOOTH!

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A periapical abscess may arise as the initial ____ or as an ____ (____).

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Initial periapical pathosis; an acute exacerbation of chronic periapical lesion (phoenix abscess)

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53
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Acute exacerbation of chronic periapical lesion:

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phoenix abscess

54
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A localized collection of pus that has accumulated in a tissue cavity, producing swelling:

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abscess

55
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Describe the symptoms of a periapical abscess:

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generally symptomatic, but may be asymptomatic if there is lack of accumulation of purulent material due to a chronic path of drainage

56
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When might a periapical abscess be asymptomatic?

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If there is a lack of accumulation of purulent material due to a chronic path of drainage

57
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Pathologically how can you differentiate between a periapical abscess vs. a periapical granuloma?

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by the presence of acute or chronic inflammatory cells

PA Abscess: Acute inflammation = neutrophils

PA granuloma: Chronic inflammation = plasma cells, macrophages & lymphocytes

58
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This image shows a _____. How can we be sure?

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PA abscess; lots of neutrophils

59
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List the drainage pathways of acute periapical infections: (5)

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  1. surface of gingiva (parulis)
  2. palate (palatal abscess)
  3. maxillary sinus
  4. soft tissue spaces (cellulitis)
  5. floor of mouth (ludwig angina)
60
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Label the following drainage pathways of acute inflammation:

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  1. surface of gingiva (parulis)
  2. palate (palatal abscess)
  3. maxillary sinus
  4. soft tissue spaces (cellulitis)
  5. floor of mouth (ludwig angina)
61
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The following image shows:

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dental abscess

62
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Gum boil:

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parulis

63
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  • acute periapical inflammation in which purulent material perforates through bone, periosteum, soft tissue, epithelium and drains through intraoral sinus:
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parulis

64
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What does a parulis consist of?

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a mass of inflamed granulation tissue with an epithelized sinus tract

65
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The intraoral opening of a sinus tract/ terminal end of sinus tract:

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parulis

66
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What can be seen in the following image?

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parulis

67
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What can be seen in the following image?

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parulis

68
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A localized collection of pus that has accumulated (consolidated) in a tissue cavity, producing fluctuance:

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abscess

69
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Microscopically what do you see in an abscess?

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neutrophils

70
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A dental abscess that drains extraorally, through the overlying skin (from within):

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cutaneous sinus tract

71
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What can be seen in this image?

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cutaneous sinus tract

72
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connects two anatomic cavities:

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fistula

73
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connects sinus to oral cavity:

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oroantral fistula

74
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Fistulas are usually the result of:

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some kind of trauma or surgery

75
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Give two examples of fistulas:

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  1. oroantral fistula
  2. tracheo-esophageal fistula
76
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Diffuse spread of an acute inflammatory process through the fascial planes of soft tissue producing erythema, edema, warmth and pain:

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cellulitis

77
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If an abscess is unable to establish drainage into the oral cavity or onto the surface of skin (sinus) tract, this will result in:

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cellulitis

78
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If a patient has trouble opening mouth secondary to cellulitis:

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trismus

79
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An aggressive, rapidly spreading cellulitis involving multiple anatomic spaces:

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Ludwig’s Angina

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What are some anatomic spaces that Ludwigs angina may involve?

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  1. submental space
  2. sublingual space
  3. submandibular space
81
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What makes Ludwigs angina a medical emergency?

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produces massive swelling of neck that may extend close to clavicles and cause airway obstruction

82
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Valveless venous system may allow retrograde spread of infection from middle third of the face:

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cavernous sinus thrombosis

83
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Cavernous sinus thrombosis is considered a:

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medical emergency

84
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Cavernous sinus thrombosis is characterized by the formation of a _____ within the ____, a major dural venous sinus resulting in a life-threatening infection

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blood clot; cavernous sinus

85
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The cavernous sinus is a major:

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dural venous sinus

86
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Cavernous sinus thrombosis may be associated with spread of infection from:

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maxillary teeth

87
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This image shows:

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Trismus (secondary to cellulitis)

88
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This image shows:

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Ludwig’s Angina

89
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This image shows:

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Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis

90
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What are the significant anatomical structures passing through the cavernous sinus? (5)

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A) internal carotid artery
B) CN 3- Oculomotor
C) CN4- Trochlear
D) CN 5- Trigeminal (V1- opthalmic, V2-maxillary)
E) CN6- Abducens

91
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Bacterial infection of bone:

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osteomyelitis

92
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Odontogenic infection or traumatic fracture of bone are both causes for:

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osteomyelitis

93
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NUG

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Necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis

94
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NOMA

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Necrosis that extends to cutaneous tissue

95
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Both NOMA and NUG are associated with:

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Osteomyelitis

96
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Predispositions to osteomyelitis include: (3)

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  1. chronic systemic diseases
  2. immunodeficiency
  3. decreased vascularity of bone
97
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Type of osteomyelitis characterized by spread through medullary spaces with minimal tissue reaction:

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acute osteomyelitis

98
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Type of osteomyelitis characterized by a prominent tissue reaction involving granulation tissue and fibrosis:

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chronic osteomyelitis

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How does osteomyelitis appear radiographically?

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radiopaque

100
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A fragment of necrotic bone separated from adjacent vital bone that usually undergoes spontaneous exfoliation:

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sequestrum

101
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Non-vital bone encased by vital bone (death bone surrounded by viable bone)

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Involucrum

102
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Proliferative periostitis may also be called:

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Garre Osteomyelitis

103
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A form of chronic osteomyelitis:

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proliferative periostitis

104
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Periostitis occurs on the ____ of bone

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outside

105
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In proliferative periostitis, a ____ reaction occurs in which layers of ____ are formed producing cortical expansion

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periosteal reaction; reactive vital bone

106
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Discuss where proliferative periostitis is most frequently seen:

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Seen most frequently in children and young adults in the mandibular molar and proemial area involving the lower border or buccal cortex

107
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Cortical expansion is characteristic of what disease?

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proliferative periostitis

108
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If onion staining is seen on the radiograph, this is characteristic of:

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proliferative periostitis

109
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Chronic focal sclerosis osteomyelitis may also be called:

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Condensing osteitis

110
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Similarly to periapical cysts, periapical granulomas, and periapical abscesses, condensing osteitis is ALWAYS associated with _____.

However this condition is different in that radiographically it appears:

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non-vital tooth; radiopaque

111
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Localized area of bone sclerosis associated with the apices of teeth with pupal disease:

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condensing osteitis (focal chronic sclerosis osteomyelitis)

112
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Where do we see condensing osteitis most frequently?

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Seen most frequently in children and young adults involving the mandibular molars and premolars

113
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This image is characteristic of:

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condensing osteitis

114
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actinomycosis may also be called:

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ray fungus

115
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Actinomycosis is a _____ infection

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bacterial (NOT FUNGAL)

116
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Actinomycosis is caused by: (species)

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  1. actinomyces israelii
  2. actinomyces viscosus
117
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Describe the actinomyces that cause actinomycosis: (5)

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  1. filamentous
  2. branching
  3. gram positive
  4. anaerobic
  5. normal oral flora
118
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What can be seen in the following image?

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actinomycosis (ray fungus)

119
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Actinomycosis can be classified as: (3) (include percentages)

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  1. cervico-facial (55%)
  2. abdomino-pelvic (25%)
  3. pulmonary (15%)
120
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This image shows:

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cervico-facial actinomycosis

121
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Where is the entry for the organism in cervico-facial actinomycosis?

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area of prior trauma

122
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The entry for cervico-facial actinomycosis is often an area of prior trauma and this includes: (5)

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  1. soft-tissue injury
  2. periodontal pocket
  3. non-vital tooth
  4. extraction socket
  5. infected tonsil
123
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Describe the extension of cervico-facial actinomycosis:

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direct extension through soft tissue

124
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What does cervico-facial actinomycosis disregard?

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fascial planes & lymphatics

125
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“woody” induration and fibrosis are terms associated with:

A

Cervico-fascial actinomycosis

126
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In cervico-facial actinomycosis describe the drainage:

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Draining sinus tracts & suppuration with sulfur granules

127
Q

Sulfur granules (purulent exudate- yellowish crusty areas) are associated with:

A

cervico-facial actinomycosis

128
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Cervico-fascial actinomycosis may also be called:

A

lumpy jaw disease

129
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What disease is shown in this image?

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cervico-facial actinomycosis (lumpy jaw disease)

130
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What does this image show? What disease is this associated with?

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sulfur granules; cervico-facial actinomycosis

131
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What can be noted in this image? What disease is this associated with?

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sulfur granules; cervico-facial actinomycosis

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