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Rongeur
Similar in size to forceps, design similar to fingernail clippers, has spring between handles, used to trim alveolar bone.
Fistula
when abscess surfaces from source of infection to gingiva
endodontics
Dental specialty that diagnoses and treats diseases of the pulp
Radiographic diagnosis is excellent in providing information about?
Periapical pathology, internal resorption, impacted teeth
Biopsy is used for what?
As a final diagnosis
Therapeutic diagnosis
Made by providing a treatment plan and seeing how the condition responds
Inflammation
The body's protective response to irritation or injury
Classic signs of inflammation 4
Redness, swelling, heat, pain
Lesion
Broad term for abnormal tissues in the oral cavity
Ulcer
A break in the mucosa that looks like a punched out area similar to a crater
Abscess
Collection of pus in a specific area
Cyst
Fluid or semi-solid fluid filled sac, not always infectious, may form around the crown of an unerupted tooth
blisters aka
vesicles, are filled with watery fluid
Tumors aka
Neoplasms
Leukoplakia
General term that means white patch and it may occur anywhere in the mouth
Candidiasis
Superficial infection caused by the yeast like fungus Candida albicans
Candidiasis can be caused by what?
Antibiotic therapy, diabetes, xerostomia, weekend and you know logic reactions
Thrush
Creamy white plaques resembling cottage cheese or curdled milk form in the mouth, patient frequently described as a burning sensation and unpleasant taste
Canker sores aka
Aphthous ulcers, are a common form of oral mucosal ulceration
angular cheilitis
Ulceration and redness at the corners of lips
Oral cancer
One of the 10 most frequently occurring cancers in the world, most often affected is the vermilion border of the lips
Carcinomas
Occur on the lips, tongue, cheeks, and floor of the mouth
Oral cancers are treated by
Oral cancers are treated bysurgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy. Often a combination of these three is used
Radiation carries is caused by what?
Lack of saliva
Causes of oral lesions include
Opportunistic infections, Michael Myers, and autoimmune like diseases
Lymphoma
Malignant disorders of the lymphoid tissue
Herpes zoster aka
The shingles
Congenital disorders are
Present at birth. They can be inherited or developmental
Teratogen
Are infections, drugs, and exposure to radiation
dens in dente
A tooth within a tooth
Gemination
An attempt by the tooth bud to divide
microdontia
Abnormally small teeth
attrition
Normal wearing away of tooth structure during chewing
bruxism
Another word for grinding and clenching of the teeth