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what causes caries?
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destruction of calcified tissue by acid producing bacteria
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what types of cares do kids get?
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pits and fissure caries in the posterior mouth on occusal surfaces
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what type of caries do older people get?
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root surface caries due to gingival recession which exposes dentin at the root
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other than older pts what other population gets root surface caries?
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meth users
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tooth pain with stimulant
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reversible pulpitis
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tooth pain at random times (without stimulant)
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irreversible pulpitis
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where does the infection spread to with dental caries?
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through the root canal to the periapical tissues
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what is Ludwig's angina?
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a carie infection on the floor of the mouth that can obstruct the airway or infect the mediastinum
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what is cavernous sinus thrombosis?
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a carie derrived infection in the maxilla that can spread to the brain - very dangerous
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what does fluoride do?
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it strengthens enamel when given during tooth development
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what is the imporant defense against caries?
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saliva - helps butter bacteria acids and contains IgA and other bacteriostatic factors
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what increases the incidence of caries?
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xerostomia
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red, puffy gums
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gingivitis
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red puffy gums with a red-lining near the tooth line
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gingivits seen in AIDS
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what causes periodontal diseae?
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chronic inflammation initiated by dental plaque and tartar
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painless, bleeding gums ith horizontal bone loss that is a slow process
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periodontitis
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where does periodontal diseaes occur?
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at the gingival sulcus
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what is the most common cuase of tooth loss in adults over 40yoa?
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periodontal disease
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how does periodontal disease result in tooth loss?
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it destroys the periodontal ligament and alverolar bone which looses the support for the teeth
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what causes acute necrotizing ulcreative gingivitis?
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presence of a fusiform bacillus with a spirochete (borrelia vincentii)
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painful, malodorous "punched out" ulceration on the gingiva
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acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
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what location is affected by acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis?
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interdental gingival papillae
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what is vincent's angina?
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acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis ulcers that extend to the tonsillar pillars
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What is NOMA?
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acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivits that has gone out of hand - can ulcerate thorugh the face
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what disease usually preceeds NOMA?
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measles
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what population is NOMA seen in?
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chemo patients and in 3rd world countries
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what are the populations at risk for candidiasis?
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1. drugs (antibiotics and immune suppressants), 2. DM, 3. Debilitation, 4. Dentures, 5. Dryness
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softened slighlty elevated white patches on the mucosal surface which can be scraped off leaving behind a raw bleeding surface
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Candidiasis
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what can mimic candidiasis?
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oral hairy leukoplakia - usually seen on lateral tongue
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what is angular chilitis?
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candidiasis in elderly patients with infection at the corners of the mouth
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what form of Candida causes disease?
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hyphae
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a pt has recurrent candidiasis that haven't responded to treatment. What must be considered?
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a endocrine syndrome: 1. hypothyroidism, 2. hypoparathyroidism, 3. Addison's, 4. DM
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young kid with ulcers on fixed and non-fixed mucosa with a fever, lymphadenopathy and malaise
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primary herpetic gingivostomatitis
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where are primary herpetic gengivostomatitis lesions found?
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fixed and non-fixed mucosa
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painful intraepithelial vesicles which rupture and become crusted
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secondary herpetic lesion
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where do the secondary herpetic lesions form?
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vermillion border or on FIXED oral mucosa
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Histology: ballooning degeneration of epithelial cells
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herpes
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What are Lipshutz bodies?
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eosinophilic intranuclear inclusions found in herpes
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what is the Tzanck preparation?
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a smear of vesicular fluid shows multinucleated giant cells, seen in herpes infections
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what 3 drugs can induce gingival overgrowth?
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phenatoin, Ca channel blockers and cyclosporine
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what is the etiology of aphthous stomatitis?
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immune dysfunction - incrased CD8, decreased CD4
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painful round, crateriform necrotizing ulcerations outlined by an erythematous ring and covered by gray pseudomembrane
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aphthous stomatits
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where do aphthous stomatitis occur?
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non-fixed mucosa only (unlike herpes which is on fixed)
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what disease is characterized by pain disproportional to size?
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aphthous stomatits
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what is peridenitis mucosa necrotica recurrens?
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Major aphthous: large painful persistent canker sores that develop around salivary glands and produce scarring
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what is Behcet's syndrome?
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a variant of aphthmous stomatitis: recurrent cankers associated with genital ulcers and uveitits/conjunctivitis
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hyperplastic CT associated with denture flange
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epulis fissuratum
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pebbly gingival surface covered by denture on facial aspect, some times with a groove
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epulis fissuratum
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what is Fibroepithelial polyp?
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an epulis fisusratum that is on the roof of the mouth so that as it grows it is compressed by the denture and is 'leaf' like
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histology: fibrous CT with hyperparakeratosis, acanthosis, PEH and focal ulceration
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epulis fissuratum
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what causes nicotine stomatits?
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heat induced changes from smoking
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grayish/white nodules with red center in the roof of the mouth
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nicotine stomatitis
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histology: hyperkeratosis around the opening of minor salivary gland
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nicotine stomatitis
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where is the origin of peripheral giant cell granuloma?
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periostium
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red/bluish pedunculated nodule in with cupping of the bone
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peripheral gaint cell granuloma
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what is the location peripheral giant cell granuloma lesions?
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Gingiva ONLY on the mandible > maxilla
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do you need intact teeth to form a peripheral cell granuloma?
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no, you only need the area of tooth formation but not the tooth itself
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histology: 1. giant cells, 2. fibrovascular matrix, 3. hemorrhage, 4. hemosiderin
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peripheral gaint cell granuloma
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what is the recurrence rate of peripheral giant cell granulomas?
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10% recurrence
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where is the origin of peripheral ossifying fibroma?
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periodontal ligament
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where do peripheral ossifying fibromas occur
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unique to gingiva on anterior jaw
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what is needed to form a peripheral ossifying fibroma?
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Must have intact teeth!
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a gingival lesion in the anterior mouth is found to be moving teeth as it grows. What is it?
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peripheral ossifying fibroma
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histology: dense hyperceullar fibroblastic background, 2. cemuntum-like caclification, 3. elongation of rete ridges
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peripheral ossifying fibroma
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what is the recurrence rate of peripheral ossifying fibroma?
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15-20% recurrence
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