mouth Flashcards
where does oral cavity extend from
lips to pharynx
what does oral cavity contain
- tongue
- teeth
- gums
what are primary functions of oral cavity
- mastication
- swallowing
- speech
what is often a factor of mouth diseases
poor dental hygiene
what is idiopathic aphthous ulceration
recurrent painful round or ovoid mouth ulcers with inflammatory halos
who usually gets aphthous ulceration
- women
- non-smokers
when does aphthous ulceration first appear
childhood and are frequent before age 40
causes of mouth ulcers
- IBD - crohns
- coeliac disease
- herpes
- candidiasis
- TB
- dentures
- drugs
what is advice for aphthous ulceration
- avoid acidic food or drinks
- avoid foods that cause pain
what is given for aphthous ulceration to reduce the attack
steroids
what is carcinoma of mouth
squamous cell carcinoma
where do most malignant mouth tumours develop
- floor of mouth
- lateral borders of tongue
how are mouth tumours recognised
hard, indurated ulcers with. raised and rolled edges
causes of mouth ulcers
- smoking
- heavy alcohol consumption
- areca nut
what are some pre-malignant lesions of mouth
- leukoplakia
- lichen planus
