4th Year Mouth Additions Flashcards
(23 cards)
what is glossitis?
inflamed tongue that cause papillae to shrink giving a beefy appearance
causes of glossitis?
iron deficiency B12 folate Coeliac's injury or irritant
treatment options for candidiasis
miconazole gel
nystatin suspension
fluconazole tablets
what is geographic tongue?
inflammatory condition where the tongue loses epithelium and papillae
patches form irregular shapes
tends to relapse and remit
what is geographic tongue related to?
stress mental illness psoriasis atrophy diabetes
is geographic tongue benign?
yes
management of geographic tongue
topical steroids
antihistamines
what is strawberry tongue related to?
scarlet fever
Kawasaki disease
what is black hairy tongue?
decreased shedding of keratin so papillae elongate looking like hairs
presentation of black hairy tongue
sticky saliva
metallic taste
causes of black hairy tongue?
dehydration
poor hygiene
smoking
what is leukplakia and erythorplakia?
precancerous squamous cell carcinoma
presentation of oral lichen planus
reticular, erosive plaque (Wickham’s striae)
management of oral lichen planus
oral hygiene
stop smoking
topical steroids
what can gingivitis progress to?
periodontitis + acute necrotising
management of gingivitis
oral hygiene smoking chlorhexidine anitbiotics surgery
causes of gingival hyperplasia
gingivitis pregnancy scurvy AML drugs (CCBs, phenytoin, ciclopsorin)
what are apthous ulcers related to?
stress trauma foods IBD Coeliac's Behcet's vitamin deficiency HIV
how long does it take for apthous ulcers to heal?
2 weeks
management of apthous ulcers
choline salicylate (bonjela) benzydamine lidocaine or topical corticosteroids
when to refer ulcer on cancer pathway?
present for >3 weeks
causes of angioedema
allergic reaction
ACEI
hereditary angioedema (C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency)
what is Ludwig’s angina?
cellulitis of floor of the mouth
