Soft Oral Tissue Disease

Question 1

What are common conditions soft tissue diseases

Answer 1

Oral cancer, lichen planus, pemphygoid, candida, leukoplakia, ulcers, herpes

Question 2

What are influencing factors with soft tissue disease?

Answer 2

. Immuno-compromised (poorly, controlled systemic disease) e.g. lupus, HIV, diabetes
. Stress
. Nutritionally deficient (vitamin D risk factor for oral cancer)
. Environmental factors

Question 3

What is lichen planus

Answer 3

Is a chronic inflammatory condition, painless white lines on mucosa called striae. Sometimes red painful erosions/ulcers on attached gingiva. Appearance of mucosa loss.