oral function: swallowing and speech

Question 1

where are liquids swallowed from

Answer 1

the mouth , oral seal is present

Question 2

where are solids swallowed from

Answer 2

the oropharynx , no oral seal present

Question 3

palatal surface erosion

Answer 3

suggests stomach acid reflux is responsible

Question 4

attrition

Answer 4

tooth wear occlusally caused by contact of occluding teeth - bruxism / parafunction

Question 5

abrasion

Answer 5

tooth wear from objects e.g nails , tooth brush

often paired with erosion as erosion weakens enamel making it more susceptible to abrasion

Question 6

abfraction

Answer 6

loss of tooth surface in cervical regions

caused by excessive loading to teeth e.g clenching

Question 7

dysphasia

Answer 7

language disorder

Question 8

dysphagia

Answer 8

difficulty swallowing

Question 9

dysarthria

Answer 9

speech difficulty due to neuro muscular defects

Question 10

odnyophagia

Answer 10

pain on swallowing

Question 11

what are some oral causes of speech defects

Answer 11

malocclusions e.g anterior open bite
cleft palate
tongue issues e.g tongue tied , tongue piercing
xerostomia

Question 12

torus mandibularis and torus palitinus

Answer 12

benign neoplasms/ bony overgrowths that pose no harm

Question 13

embouchure

Answer 13

position and use of lips, tongue and teeth in playing a wind instrument