Chapter 17- Oral Pathology Handout

Why is it important for the dental assistant to be able to recognize the differences between normal and abnormal conditions that appear in the mouth?

To inform the dentist so a diagnosis can be made

Which of the following types of diagnoses is made by seeing how a condition responds to treatment?

Therapeutic

Which of the following is a broad term used to describe abnormal tissues in the oral cavity?

Lesion

Which of the following types of lesions extends above the mucosal surface?

Hematoma

Which of the following is an example of a benign tumor?

Neoplasm

Which of the following is a general term that means "white patch"?

Leukoplakia

A canker sore is a common term for

an aphthous ulcer.

Which of the following changes of the tongue is associated with smoking?

Black hairy tongue

Which of the following is a malignant neoplasm that comes from the salivary glands underlying the oral mucosa?

Adenocarcinoma

Smokeless tobacco is associated with

high rates of precancerous leukoplakia and oral cancer.

Which of the following is the most common cause of death in an HIV-positive patient?

Infection

Which of the following terms is used to describe a disorder that is present at birth?

Congenital

_______ is a condition characterized by abnormally large jaws.

Macrognathia

Which of the following terms is used to describe congenital absence of teeth?

Anodontia

________ is a hereditary abnormality, in which there is incomplete calcification or hardening of the enamel of a tooth.

Hypocalcification

_______ teeth are teeth in which the bone has fused to cementum and dentin.

Ankylosed

Which of the following oral habits that results in loss of tooth structure is associated with stress or tension?

Bruxism

Which of the following is (are) the primary dental complication of oral piercings?

Chipped teeth, broken teeth, and serious infections at the site of piercings

Which of the following is an example of a chemical that is a known teratogen involved in congenital malformations?

Polychlorinated biphenyls

Which of the following professionals can diagnose pathologic conditions?

Dentist or physician

When two or more possible causes of a condition are identified, a ________ diagnosis must be made.

differential

In a ________ diagnosis, the personal history, family history, medical and dental histories, and history of the lesion are often useful in making a diagnosis.

historical

A diagnosis of fissured tongue is an example of a __________ diagnosis.

clinical

Biopsy of tissue is useful in making which of the following type of diagnosis?

Microscopic

Which of the following occurs when injury to the tissue is minimal and short-lasting and the tissue begins to repair quickly?

Acute inflammation

Which of the following is a fluid or semisolid, fluid-filled sac?

Cyst

Which form of candidiasis is known as thrush?

Pseudomembranous

A malignant neoplasm that comes from supportive and connective tissue such as bone is called a

sarcoma

Radiation therapy can cause decreased blood supply resulting in the death of bone known as

osteoradionecrosis.

Which of the following is an inflammatory change in the oral mucosa following chemotherapy that shows a whitish appearance?

Mucositis

A bright red line along the border of the free gingival margin characterizes which of the following oral conditions?

HIV gingivitis

What term is used to describe a benign bony overgrowth on the lingual surface of the mandible near the premolar and molar areas?

Torus mandibularis

Which of the following terms is used to describe abnormally small teeth?

Microdontia

The condition in which a small, toothlike mass of enamel and dentin form within the lingual pit is called

dens in dente.

Teeth with _____________ are opalescent and have an almost amber color.

dentinogenesis imperfecta

Normal wear of tooth structure caused by aging is called

attrition.

Loss of tooth structure due to bulimia is a form of tooth

erosion.

Negative effects on tooth development due to chromosomal abnormalities are caused by

genetic factors.

Lack of jaw space can lead to

impaction