Development Disturbances | Oral Lesions | Inflammation | Chemical Agents | Neoplasms |
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The condition in which teeth are abnormally large is called ?
Macrodontia
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What is a raised area usually oval or circular filled with fluid that protects the damaged tissue?
Blister
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The body responds to disease and injury with a process known as
Inflammation
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Placing Aspirin over the root area of the tooth can cause a lesion that is whit in color?
True
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T/F Leukoplakia is a leathery patch
True
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When do Neonatal teeth appear ?
Birth
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What is a concentrated area of pus formed when bacteria invades the dental pulp?
Abcess
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What are the 4 signs of inflammation?
Redness, Swelling, Heat, Pain
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Connective tissue growing over the teeth is called
Gingival Hyperplasia
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T/F Carcinoma is a benign tumor
False
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T/F Andodontia is when teeth are congenitally missing?
True
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Destruction of the mucous membrane and appears as an open sore on the tissue is called?
Ulcer
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T/F Chronic Inflammation happens when tissues don't heal quickly and the inflammation process continues
True
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Nicotine stomatitis affects pipe smokers or cigarette smokers ?
Pipe Smokers
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T/F Excessive exposure to the sun at a young age can develop oral cancer
True
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A condition in which the enamel and dentin of two or more individual teeth join together is called ?
Fusion
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T/F Eccymosis is a below the surface lesion ?
FALSE
(Even or flat with the surface) |
T / F Red blood cells are attracted to inflammation and help destroy the invading microorganisms and aid in healing.
FALSE
White Blood Cells |
T/F Methamphetamine causes cravings for high caloric carbonated drinks which will then result in rampant decay.
True
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T/F If a tumor is known to be benign it should not be brought to the doctors attention.
False
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Bony outgrowths of tissue that are benign are also known as ?
Tori
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What are the 4 classifications of oral lesions ?
Max. 3
- Above the oral surface
- Below the oral surface - Even or flat with the surface - Flat or above the surface |
Specialized cells in an area that release a number of chemicals, some of which are called....
Histamines
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What is the cause of hairy tongue ?
-Food & Tabacco
-Poor Oral Hygiene |
What are signs of oral cancer?
- Sore oral cavity
- Lumps or bumps - Chronic sore throat - Difficulty speaking - Significant weight loss |