Ch. 17 Oral Pathology

What is another term for canker sore

Aphthous ulcer

A condition called "black hairy tongue" is often caused by A. drinking alcohol. B. the use of antibiotics. C. inflammation. D. cellulitis.

B

All of the following are examples of lesions that extend below the mucosal surface EXCEPT A. erosion. B. hematoma. C. abscess. D. cyst.

B

Early oral signs of leukemia do not include A. gingival hemorrhage. B. very pale gingival color. C. gingivae of a spongy texture. D. enlargement of the gingivae.

B

Hairy leukoplakia is found in patients with A. antibiotic sensitivity. B. HIV-positive status. C. tuberculosis. D. diabetes

B

What type of lesions are below the surface?

Blisters

What type of lesions are even with the surface?

Bruises

A bony overgrowth in the midline of the hard palate is a A. torus mandibularis. B. micrognathia. C. torus palatinus. D. None of the above

C

A localized collection of pus is a(n) A. cyst. B. lesion. C. abscess. D. blister.

C

A malignant tumor involving the bone is called A. carcinoma. B. adenocarcinoma. C. sarcoma. D. osteosarcoma.

C

The general term used to describe inflammation and changes in the topography of the tongue is A. fissured tongue. B. pernicious anemia. C. glossitis. D. black hairy tongue.

C

What is the term for dry mouth? A. Halitosis B. Candidiasis C. Xerostomia D. Mucositis

C

What condition results from an infection caused by a yeastlike fungus?

Candidiasis

what is term for a malignant lesion in the eithetial tissue of the oral cavity

Carcinoma

What is the condition in which inflammation causes severe pain and high fever

Cellulitis

what is the dental term for "tooth within a tooth "?

Dens in dente

The candidiasis infection is caused by A. a virus. B. bacteria. C. fungus. D. yeast. E. Both C and D are correct.

E

Bruxism damages only enamel and dentin. True False

False

Early stages of oral cancer are usually painful. True False

False

Lichen planus is a malignant condition. True False

False

Radiation treatment for head and neck cancer has no effect on the salivary glands, blood vessels, and bones of the jaws. True False

False

What term is used to describe two teeth joining together?

Fusion

What is the condition in which the pattern of the tongue changes

Geographic tongue

What is the term for inflammation of the tongue

Glossitis

What is the condition frequently seen on the lateral border of the tongue of patients with HIV/AIDS?

Hairy leukoplakia

What opportunistic infection is seen as purplish-colored lesions on the skin or oral mucosa of patients with HIV/AIDS?

Kaposi's sarcoma

What causes radiation caries?

Lack of saliva

What type of cancer affects the blood-forming organs?

Leukemia

What is a common precancerous lesion among users of smokeless tobacco?

Leukoplakia

What is the malignant condition that involves the lymph nodes of patients with AIDS/HIV?

Lymphadenopathy

What is the term for abnormally large jaws?

Macrognathia

What is the term used for abnormally small teeth?

Microdontia

What is the condition in which the body does not absorb vitamin B12?

Pernicious anemia

What is a more common term for ankyloglossia?

Tongue-tie

Cancers of the pharynx, larynx, and esophagus occur 400 to 500 times more frequently among users of smokeless tobacco. True False

True

Candidiasis is often an early indication of progression from HIV positive to AID status True False

True

What type of lesions are below the surface?

Ulcers

What factors can cause meth mouth?

-Consumption of sugary soft drinks -lack of saliva caused by the drug -clenching and grinding of the teeth

What are potential complications of oral-facial piercing ?

-Infection -chipped teeth -broke -broken teeth

A closed sac or pouch lined with epithelium and containing fluid or semisolid material is a(n) A. cyst. Correct B. lesion. C. abscess. D. blister.

A

A swelling or a mass of blood collected in one area or organ is the definition of A. hematoma. B. lymphoma. C. petechiae.

A

Classic signs of inflammation include A. pain, redness, swelling, and heat. B. pain, swelling, redness, and pus. C. swelling, redness, heat, and mucus. D. mucus, pus, redness, and pain.

A

Small, pinpoint red spots on the skin or mucous membrane are A. petechiae. B. cellulitis. C. candidiasis.

A

The technical term for bruising is A. ecchymosis. B. cellulitis. C. leukoplakia. D. abscess.

A

Tooth erosion is often seen in patients with A. a history of bulimia. B. habits such as thumb sucking. C. cleft palates. D. All of the above

A

Name the heredity abnormality in which there are hypoplasia-type defects in the enamel formation

Ameligenesis imperfecta