Oral Lesions - mucosal Flashcards
1
Q
Aphthous Stomatitis
A
Treatment: No surgical tx indicated (recurrent disease). Advise pt to avoid foods that may gouge existing ulcers or create new ones. Rx: Topical corticosteroid Cyclosporine mouthrinse Antimicrobial Systemic steroids (if severe)
2
Q
HSV Infection
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Treatment: No surgical tx indicated. Advise pt to drink liquids to prevent dehydration. Rx: Antiviral OTC Abreva Broad-spectrum antibiotic
3
Q
Denture Sore Mouth (Papillary Hyperplasia)
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Treatment: Good oral & denture hygiene. Make sure denture fits well. Advise pt not to wear at night. Surgical reduction may provide better denture base. Rx: Antifungal
4
Q
Epulis Fissuratum
A
Treatment:
Surgical excision for better denture fit
Rx:
None
5
Q
Irritation/Traumatic Fibroma
A
Treatment:
Excision
Rx:
None
6
Q
Mucocele
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Treatment:
Surgical excision deep enough to include underlying gland that feeds it
Rx:
None
7
Q
Papilloma
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Treatment:
Conservative surgical excision
Rx:
None
8
Q
Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma
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Treatment:
Excision
Rx:
None
9
Q
Pyogenic Granuloma
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Treatment:
Conservative excision
Rx:
None
10
Q
Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma
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Treatment:
Conservative excision
Rx:
None
11
Q
Traumatic Ulcer
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Treatment:
Remove cause if known.
Rx:
Topical Orajel
12
Q
Drug Induced Gingival Hyperplasia
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Treatment: Good oral hygiene. Surgical removal of excess tissue. Rx: Discontinue drugs that result in overgrowth.
13
Q
Geographic Tongue
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Treatment: None Rx: Only if symptomatic. Topical steroid ointment.
14
Q
Lichen Planus
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Treatment: None Rx: Only if symptomatic. Topical steroids.
15
Q
Angular Cheilosis
A
Treatment:
Restore proper OVD.
Rx:
Antifungal
