Term
| How is information gathered to diagnose? |
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Definition
-Clinically
-Radiographically
-Historically
-Histologically
-Differential findings
-Surgical
-Therapeutic |
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| How many areas must be relied on to make a diagnosis? |
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| Exophytic growth of compact bone locate on the palate |
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Definition
| Torus palatinus/ Palatal tori |
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| Non-pathogenic misplaces sebaceous glands |
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| Where are Fordyce granules most commonly seen? |
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| Outgrowths of normal dense bone found on the LINGUAL aspect of the mandible typically bilateral |
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| Red to purple clusters found o the lingual and lateral surfaces of the tongue |
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| A flat or slightly raised oval or rectangular erythematous area in the midline of the dorsal surface of the tongue & extends to the circumvallate papillae. Histological findings show C. albicans. |
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Definition
| Median Rhomboid Glossitis |
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Term
| Erythematous patches surrounded by a white or yellow perimeter involving dorsal & lateral sides of the tongue & is missing filiform papillae |
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Definition
Geographic Tongue
**If seen on the mucosa it is called ECTOPIC Geographical tongue** |
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| The dorsal surface of the tongue has deep fissures/grooves that can become irritated if food were to become trapped |
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Definition
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| A condition where the pt has an increased amount of keratin on the filiform papillae which results in a white “hairy” appearance |
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| A “white-line” which is asymptomatic and non-pathological seen running anterioposteriorly on the buccal mucosa along the occlusal plane |
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Definition
Linea Alba
**associated with clenching or bruxing** |
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Term
| A generalized opalescence seen on the buccal mucosa appearing as a gray-white film diffused throughout the mucosa. When mucosa is stretched, it becomes less prominent. |
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| circumscribed, elevated lesion that is more than 5 mm in diameter, usually contains serous fluid & looks like a blister |
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| a lobe which is part of the whole; usually are fused together |
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| A flat area that is usually distinguished by a color different from that of the surrounding tissue. |
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Macule
**i.e. a freckle** |
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Term
Small circumscribed lesion usually less than 1 cm in
diameter that is elevate or protrudes above the surface of normal surrounding tissue |
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| Attached by a stemlike or stalklike base similar to that of a mushroom |
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Pedunculated
Key Word= stalklike |
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| Describing the base of a lesion that is flat or broad instead of stemlike |
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Definition
Sessile
Key Word: Stemlike |
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| Describing the base of a lesion that is flat or broad instead of stemlike |
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Definition
Sessile
Key Word: Stemlike |
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| Variously sized circumscribed elevations containing pus; vesicle filled with pus. |
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Definition
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| Small, elevated lesion less than 1 cm in diameter that contains serous fluid |
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| Palpable solid lesion usually less than 1 cm in diameter found in soft tissue; it can occur above, level with, or beneath the skin surface |
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Definition
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| Evaluation of a lesion by feeling it w/fingers to determine the texture of the lesion |
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| Colors used to describe a pathology |
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Definition
-Red (erythematous)
-Pink
-White
-Blue-Black
-Brown
-Black
-Pallor
-"Salmon" |
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| A cleft or groove normal or otherwise, showing prominent depth |
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| Resembling small, nipple-like projections or elevations found in clusters |
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| The process by which parts of a whole join together, or fuse, to make one |
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| A lesion w/borders that are NOT well defined |
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Definition
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| Black/ Dark areas on a radiograph where radiant energy can pass through because they are less dense |
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| Light or white areas on a radiograph where light cannot pass through because it is more dense |
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Definition
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| A developmental anomaly of enamel & dentin mass that looks like a conglomeration of little teeth |
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| A developmental anomaly of enamel & dentin mass that does not resemble teeth. |
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Definition
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| Most common supernermarary tooth |
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Definition
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| An unerupted tooth is wedged against another tooth or teeth & otherwise directed so that it cannot erupt normally |
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Definition
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Term
| Calcified pulp is also known as |
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Endolith
**usually a result of trauma** |
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| Tiny arteries which brings blood supply to the pulp that usually dissipate over time. |
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| Defined as many lobes or parts which are somewhat fused together; radiographically it has the soap bubble appearance |
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| On a radiograph presenting with having 1 compartment or unit that is well defined or outlined |
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| Radiographically when the apex of a tooth appears shortened or blunted & irregularly shaped; occurs as a response to stimuli, can include trauma, tumor, orthodontia or cyst. |
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| Cyst where the epithelium is derived from the dental lamina; usually located b/w the mandibular premolars, which ARE VITAL |
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| Deformation where enamel is usually very soft & is easily pitted w/an explorer |
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| Clinically appears a bluish opalescence color & translucent. At times, the sclera of the eye will appear blue as well |
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| Irregular breakdown of bone & formation of bone which results in bone expansion, weakening, & pain (remodeling of bone) appears as cotton wool on a radiograph |
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Term
| Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis will respond well to what type of treatment? |
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Definition
| Hydrogen peroxide because anaerobic bacteria cannot survive in an oxygenated environment |
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Term
| A benign mass of inflamed tissue that bleeds easily b/c of a abnormal amount of blood vessels commonly referred to as a "pregnancy tumor" |
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Definition
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| Whitening and sloughing of the area as a result of tissue destruction from phenol |
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| A bruise inside the mouth from an accumulation of blood appearing as a red to purple to bluish-gray mass resulting from trauma |
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Definition
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Term
| What could cause a traumatic ulcer? |
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Definition
-Oral mucosa biting
-Irritation from a complete or partial denture
-Oral mucosa injury from sharp edges of food
-Removal of cotton roll (starch sensitivity) |
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Term
Raised red areas may be seen
at the openings of ducts of minor salivary glands on the palatal surface associated with cigarettes/ pipe smoking |
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Definition
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A white lesion located where chewing tobacco is placed, most often in the mucobuccal
fold |
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Definition
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A flat, bluish-gray lesion of oral
mucosa due to the introduction of
amalgam into tissue |
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Definition
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| A degeneration of the tissue of the lips due to exposure to the sun |
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Definition
Solar Cheilitis (Actinic Cheilitis)
**commonly on the lower lip** |
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Term
| A lesion that forms when a minor salivary gland duct is damaged; not a true cyst. Clinically appears bluish. |
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Definition
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A unilateral mucocele-like lesion that forms on
the floor of the mouth associated with the ducts of submandibular and sublingual glands |
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Definition
Ranula
**Key Words: Frog's Belly** |
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Term
| A salivary gland stone may be found in both minor & major salivary glands |
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Definition
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Term
A lesion that contains many multinucleated giant
cells, well-vascularized connective tissue, RBCs,
& chronic inflammatory cells |
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Definition
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Most common mass on gingiva, a broad-based, persistent
exophytic lesion composed of dense, scarlike connective tissue with few blood vessels; the result of trauma |
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Definition
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Term
| Palatal vault is covered by multiple papillary projections associated with a removable full or partial denture or orthodontic appliance that is worn continuously |
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Definition
| Papillary Hyperplasia of the Palate (Palatal papillomatosis) |
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Term
An increase in the bulk of free
& attached gingiva, especially
the interdental papillae gingival margins are rounded and may vary from normal pink to pale or erythematous |
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Definition
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Term
An excessive proliferation of
chronically inflamed dental pulp
tissue |
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Definition
| Chronic Hyperplastic Pulpitis (Pulp polyp) |
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Term
Purulent exudate surrounded by connective tissue containing neutrophils and
lymphocytes |
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Definition
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Term
A localized mass of chronically inflamed granula that forms at the opening of the pulp canal, generally at the apex of a
nonvital tooth root |
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Definition
| Dental or Periapical Granuloma |
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Term
| Two main types of B lymphocytes that travel to the site of injury when stimulated by an antigen |
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Definition
-Plasma cells
-B memory cells |
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Term
| Proteins made by cells that are able to affect the behavior of other cells |
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Definition
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Term
Using antibodies created by
another person to prevent
infectious disease |
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Definition
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| Antibodies created by the person themselves |
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Definition
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Term
| Immediate (anaphylactic type) |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Cell-mediated type (delayed) |
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Term
| What route may cause a more widespread and severe reaction? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are two other names for Aphthous ulcers? |
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Definition
| Canker sores/ Aphthous Stomatitis |
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Term
| What systemic disorders are associated with multiple aphthous ulcers? |
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Definition
-Chron's disease
-Ulcerative colitis
-Arthritis
-Cyclic Neutropenia |
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Term
Occurs on movable mucosa up to 1 cm in diameter with a
erythematous halo surrounding a yellowish-white fibrin surface. |
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Definition
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Term
Lesions caused by diffuse swelling due to increased permeability of deeper
blood vessels |
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Definition
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Term
| Lesions resulting from contact of an allergen with skin or mucosa |
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Definition
| Contact Mucositis and Dermatitis |
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Term
| Target lesion characteristic skin lesion with concentric erythematous rings alternating with normal skin color. |
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Definition
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Term
The most severe form of Erythema Multiforme that is more extensive and painful oral lesions genital mucosa and
mucosa of eyes may be involved lips generally are
encrusted and bloody |
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Definition
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
**I know this is raunchy but if it helps... Steven's "Johnson" should help associate this to the genital lesions** |
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Term
| Whitish lines visible in the papules of lichen planus |
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Definition
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Term
| Can be caused by lichen planus |
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Definition
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Term
Classic syndrome includes the triad of
arthritis, urethritis, and conjunctivitis,
but all components may not be present |
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Definition
| Reactive Arthritis (Reiter Syndrome) |
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Term
Includes three entities
– Letterer-Siwedisease
– Hand-Schuller-Christiandisease – Solitaryeosinophilicgranuloma |
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Definition
| Langerhans Cell Disease (Histiocytosis X) |
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Term
An acute and chronic inflammatory autoimmune
disease that presents as “Butterfly” rash on bridge
of nose |
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Definition
| Systemic Lupus Erythematosus |
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Term
A severe, progressive autoimmune disease affecting skin and mucous membranes as erythema, bullae,
erosions, and/or ulcers |
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Definition
Pemphigus Vulgaris
**diagnosed with Nikolsky sign** |
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Term
| A chronic, recurrent autoimmune disease requires that two of three types of lesions (oral, genital, and ocular) similar in appearance to apthous ulcers |
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Definition
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| An infection caused by a filamentous bacterium Actinomyces israelii that orms abscesses that tend to drain by sinus tracts |
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Definition
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| Oral lesion seen in primary stage of syphilis |
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Definition
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Term
| Acute inflammation of the bone and bone marrow |
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Definition
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Term
Themostcommontype
of candidiasis |
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Definition
| Denture Stomatitis /(Chronic Atrophic Candidiasis) |
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Term
A rare fungal infection can present as a proliferating or
destructive mass in the maxilla that may occur with diabetic and debilitated
patients |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| Oral infections are mostly caused by what type of Herpes Simplex Virus? |
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Definition
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Term
A painful infection of the fingers due to a primary or
secondary infection |
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Definition
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Term
| white lesion most commonly occurring on the lateral border of the tongue |
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Definition
Hairy Leukoplakia
Epstein-Barr Virus is considered to be the cause |
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Term
Characterizedbyfever, malaise, sore throat, and difficult swallowing (dysphagia) Includes vesicles on the soft
palate |
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Definition
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Term
A malignant tumor that
may occur in association with HIV infection appears as a nonulcerated, necrotic, or ulcerated mass. May be surfaced by ulcerated or normal- colored erythematous mucosa |
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Definition
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Term
| Characterized by intense erythema and extremely rapid bone loss |
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Definition
| Necrotizing Ulcerative Periodontitis (NUP) |
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Term
| Three parts of of the tooth germ are: |
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Definition
-enamel organ: Produces enamel
-Dental Papilla: forms the dental pulp
-Dental Sac/ Follicle: forms Cementum, PDL, and alveolar bone |
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Term
| An extensive adhesion of the tongue to the floor of the mouth |
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Definition
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Term
| Epithelium-lined blind tracts located at the corners of the mouth |
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Definition
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| A small mass of thyroid tissue located on the tongue appearing as a smooth nodular mass posterior to circumvallate papillae at the base of the tongue |
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Definition
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Term
| The most common cyst observed in the oral cavity is caused by pulpal inflammation & is known as what? |
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Definition
| Periapical Cyst (Radicular Cyst) |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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| A cyst that forms around the crown of an unerupted or developing tooth, most commonly rd around the mandibular 3rd molars |
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Definition
| Dentigerous Cyst (Follicular Cyst) |
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Term
A cyst that develops in the place of a
toot |
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Definition
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Term
| A cyst with a characteristic feature called ghost cells (enlarged eosinophilic epithelial cell but without a nucleus) common affects he anterior jaw |
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Definition
| Calcifying Odontogenic Cyst (COC) |
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Term
| An asymptomatic, unilocular or multilocular radiolucent lesion on the lateral surface of a tooth root |
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Definition
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Term
| A cyst has the same type of lining, but is located in the soft tissue |
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Definition
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Term
| A cyst located within the nasopalatine canal or the incisive papilla appears as a well-define radiolucent lesion that is oval- hart shaped. |
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Definition
| Nasopalatine Canal Cyst (Incisive Canal Cyst) |
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Term
| A well-defined, unilocular radiolucency – Located in the midline of the hard palate |
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Definition
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Term
A well-defined, pear- shaped radiolucency found between the roots of the maxillary lateral incisor and
cuspid |
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Definition
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| A very rare lesion located in the midline of the mandible |
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Definition
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Term
An expansion or swelling in
the mucobuccal fold in the area of the maxillary canine and the floor of the nose |
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Definition
Nasolabial Cyst
**Soft Tissue Cyst** |
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Term
A cyst commonly found in major salivary
glands commonly found on the floor of the mouth |
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Definition
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Term
| A developmental cyst often present at birth orusually found on the floor of the mouth when it is located in the oral cavity with a doughy consistency when palpated noted in young children |
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Definition
| Dermoid Cyst and Benign Cystic Teratoma |
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Term
A well-defined cystlike
radiolucency may be observed on radiograph in the posterior region of the mandible inferior to the mandibular canal that is not a true cyst |
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Definition
| Static Bone Cyst (Stafne Bone Cyst) |
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Term
A pseudocyst that consists of blood filled spaces
with a Multilocular appearance “honeycomb,” “soap bubble” |
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Definition
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Term
| Usually the lack of more than 6 teeth |
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