Chapter 17 Oral Pathology

Question 1

Which lesions are below the mucosal surface

Answer 1

Ulcers, cysts, abscesses and areas of erosion

Question 2

Which lesions extend about the mucosal surface

Answer 2

Blisters, pustules, hematomas, and plaques

Question 3

What lesion is even with the mucosal surface

Answer 3

Ecchymosis (bruising)

Question 4

What type of condition appears as a white patch or area

Answer 4

Leukoplakia

Question 5

What condition is caused by a yeast like fungal infection

Answer 5

Candidiasis

Question 6

What is another term for canker sore

Answer 6

Apthous ulcer

Question 7

Condition in which inflammation causes severe pain and high fever

Answer 7

Cellulitis

Question 8

What is the term for inflammation of the tongue

Answer 8

Glossitis

Question 9

Condition where a pattern on the tongue changes

Answer 9

Geographic tongue

Question 10

Condition in which the body does not absorb Vitamin B12

Answer 10

Pernicious anemia

Question 11

What type of cancer affects the blood forming organs

Answer 11

Leukaemia

Question 12

What is a common precancerous lesion among users of smokeless tobacco

Answer 12

Leukoplakia

Question 13

What is the term for malignant lesion in the epithelial tissue of the oral cavity

Answer 13

Carcinoma

Question 14

What causes radiation caries

Answer 14

Lack of saliva

Question 15

The term for lack of saliva

Answer 15

Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Question 16

Condition that is frequently seen on the lateral border of the tongue of patients with HIV/AIDS

Answer 16

Hairy leukoplakia

Question 17

Which opportunistic infection is seen as bluish lesions on the skin or oral mucosa of HIV/AIDS patients

Answer 17

Kaposi’s sarcoma

Question 18

Malignant condition that can involve the lymph nodes of patients with HIV/AIDS

Answer 18

Lymphoma

Question 19

What is the difference between developmental disorders and inherited ones

Answer 19

Developmental- caused by disruption of the cells during development
Inherited- caused by abnormality in gene

Question 20

What is a congenital disorder

Answer 20

Present at birth and may be developmental or inherited

Question 21

Term for abnormally large jaws

Answer 21

Macrognathia

Question 22

Term for bony growths in the palate

Answer 22

Torus palatinus

Question 23

Common term for ankyloglossia

Answer 23

Tongue tied

Question 24

What is the dental term for Tooth within a tooth

Answer 24

Dens in dente

Question 25

Abnormally small teeth are known as

Answer 25

Microdontia

Question 26

The term to describe two teeth that are joined together

Answer 26

Fusion

Question 27

Teeth most often affected by ankylosis

Answer 27

Deciduous molars

Question 28

What is the hereditary condition that affects the dentin

Answer 28

Dentinogenisis imperfect

Question 29

What is attrition

Answer 29

Normal process of tooth wear caused by chewing

Question 30

What is abrasion

Answer 30

Abnormal process of tooth wear caused by repetitive and improper mechanical forces

Question 31

What is an oral indication of bulimia

Answer 31

Erosion of the lingual surfaces of the teeth

Question 32

What are three potential complications of orofacial piercing

Answer 32

Infections, chipped teeth, broken teeth

Question 33

Idiopathic means

Answer 33

The cause of the disease is unknown

Question 34

Virulence is

Answer 34

Strength of a pathogens ability to cause a disease

Question 35

What are the 4 classic signs of inflammation

Answer 35

Redness, swelling, heat, pain

Question 36

True or false: Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults

Answer 36

True

Question 37

Mesiodens is a

Answer 37

Supernumerary tooth located between the maxillary central incisors

Question 38

Hutchinsons incisors

Answer 38

Peg shaped teeth, usually associated with maternal syphilis

Question 39

Anelogenesis imperfecta

Answer 39

Enamel formation is incomplete or defective

Question 40

Enamel hypoplasia is

Answer 40

Enamel is deficient in amount

Question 41

Ankylosis is

Answer 41

Deciduous teeth in which bone is fused with cementum and dentin

Question 42

Oral manifestations of bulimia include:

Answer 42

Decalcification of enamel and a dry mouth or decrease in saliva

Question 43

Role of saliva

Answer 43

Fluid that provides physical, chemical and antibacterial protection for the teeth

Question 44

Dental carries are caused by 2 bacteria which are:

Answer 44

MS and LB

Question 45

When the number of caries causing bacteria in the mouth increase, the risk for developing dental carries ____

Answer 45

Increases

Question 46

Pulpits is

Answer 46

Inflammation of the dental pulp | Can be reversible or irreversible

Question 47

Macrognathia is characterized by

Answer 47

Abnormally large jaws “Bulldog” Underbite

Question 48

Macrogenia is a

Answer 48

Large chin

Question 49

Exostosis is a

Answer 49

Benign bony growth projecting outwards from the surface of the bone

Question 50

Granuloma

Answer 50

Nodule that contains granular tissue

Question 51

Pertaining to a false membrane or tissue is

Answer 51

Pseudomembrane

Question 52

Black hairy tongue may be caused by

Answer 52

Poor oral hygiene, use of antibiotics or radiation treatment

Question 53

Why does oral cancer frequently go undetected ?

Answer 53

It is usually not painful in the early stages

Question 54

An osteosarcoma is a malignant tumour that involves the

Answer 54

Bone

Question 55

What are some oral signs of leukaemia

Answer 55

Enlargement of the gums, red gingiva, gingival hemorrhage, ulceration