treatment of the mouth Flashcards
1
Q
oral candidiasis (thrush)
A
antifungals (fluconazole)
2
Q
leukoplakia
A
cessation of irritants (alcohoo, smoking)
cryotherapy,
3
Q
oral lichen planus
A
aimed at managing pain and discomfort
corticosteroids topically or systemically
4
Q
erythroplakia
A
complete excision depending on biopsy results
5
Q
glossitis
A
nutrtional supplementation
6
Q
necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (trench mouth)
A
war half strength peroxided rinses
oral penicillin
7
Q
peritonsillar absess
A
surgical management
needle aspiration
8
Q
herpes stomatitis
A
acyclovir
valcyclovir
9
Q
apthous ulcers
A
topical corticosteroids
