Treatment of Oral Ulceration & Xerostomia Flashcards
1
Q
What are some of the causes of Oral ulceration? (6)
A
- Trauma
- Infections
- Cancer
- Drug therapy
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Recurrent aphthae
2
Q
Majority of ulcer lesions require specific management in addition to local treatment
What are these specific managements? (4)
A
- Protect ulcerated area
- Relieve pain
- Reduce inflammation or
- Control secondary infection
3
Q
Name some treatments for oral ulcerations (4)
A
- Simple mouthwashes
- Antimicrobial mouthwashes
- Local analgesics
- Topical Corticosteroids
4
Q
Ulcerations caused by what, can be treated by simple mouthwashes?
A
Trauma
5
Q
What are the 2 ways you can make a saline mouthwash?
A
- Dissolving half a teaspoonful of salt in a glass of warm water
- Diluting compound sodium chloride mouthwash
6
Q
What is the benefit of using a saline mouthwash? (2)
A
- Cleansing affect
- Increases blood flow
7
Q
Give an example of a antimicrobial mouthwash
A
Chlorhexidine Mouthwash
8
Q
Name 3 local analgesics used to treat oral ulcerations
A
- Benzydamine
- Lidocaine
- Choline salicylate dental gel
9
Q
What can provide useful relief of dry mouth? (2)
A
- Artificial saliva
- Topical fluoride
