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Flashcards in Oral Cavity Deck (10)
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1
Q

What occurs in the oral cavity

A

Receives food,
commences digestion
mechanically breaks up solid food and combines this with saliva

2
Q

What are the commonest cause of oral ulceration

A

Aphthous ulcers

3
Q

What are aphthous ulcers

A

Painful, superficial breaches of the muscosa of the lips, tongues, gums or buccal membranes

4
Q

What is the most common form of oral cancer

A

Squamous cell carcinoma

5
Q

What are some causes of oral cancer

A
Smoking 
Tobacco chewing
Alcohol excess
Malnutrition
Betel nut chewing (asian)
6
Q

How might an oral cancer present

A

Leukoplakia

7
Q

What is the usual treatment for oral cancer

A

Radical radiotherapy

8
Q

What might patients with Crohn’s disease require if they have mouth problems

A

Topical steroid

9
Q

What might cause dental enamal erosion

A

GORD
Chronic alcoholism
Bulimia (recurrent vomiting)

10
Q

What are 2 types of genetic disorders that are prone to oral cavity problems

A

Gardner syndrome

Peutz-Jegher’s syndrome