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Flashcards in treatment of the mouth Deck (9)
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1
Q

oral candidiasis (thrush)

A

antifungals (fluconazole)

2
Q

leukoplakia

A

cessation of irritants (alcohoo, smoking)

cryotherapy,

3
Q

oral lichen planus

A

aimed at managing pain and discomfort

corticosteroids topically or systemically

4
Q

erythroplakia

A

complete excision depending on biopsy results

5
Q

glossitis

A

nutrtional supplementation

6
Q

necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (trench mouth)

A

war half strength peroxided rinses

oral penicillin

7
Q

peritonsillar absess

A

surgical management

needle aspiration

8
Q

herpes stomatitis

A

acyclovir

valcyclovir

9
Q

apthous ulcers

A

topical corticosteroids