Perio Chapter 6 part 2

What is the most common condition noted in gingival tissues?

Name a common gingival lesion of genetic origin.

What are 2 other names for gingival enlargement, or pathologic overgrowth of the gingiva?

Name 3 causes of gingival enlargement besides genetic origin.

true or false. Streptococcal infection of the throat can infect the oral tissues including the gingiva.
True False

Name 3 specific types of bacteria that can cause gingival diseases.

What is another name for NUG? (given because it was commonly seen in soldiers in WWI)

What disease is commonly seen with stress, has specific identifiable bacteria and commonly begins in the papillae?

What disease is characterised by punched out papillae from collection of PMN;s trapped in a fibrin clot?

namethe 2 micro-organisms present in NUG that are very significant features.
What are these organism's also known as?

True or false. NUG has a SLOW onset of pain.
True False

true or false. NUG can be present without bone loss.
True False

NUG is characterized by _______ ______ papillae, covered with ______ __________.

NUG presents with a distinctive breath odor also know as what?

When are antibiotics used to treat NUG?
Which antibiotics are usually used?

NUG is treated by complete ________ of the tissue with use of ____________, and excellent ______ ______ at home.

true or false. Use of scaling with ultrasonics and hand instruments is ok in patients with NUG.
True False

What home rinse can be suggested to patients to use in the treatment of NUG?

repeated bouts of NUG may cause what to the patient? (2 things)

Untreated NUG may lead to bone loss and become what?

Is the relationship between NUG and NUP clear? Why or why not?

Why is the Herpes virus infection so important for us to recognize as dental hygienists?

Which type of herpes lesions form around the mouth?

True or false. Secondary herpes lesions are highly contagious; and DO resemble gingivitis.
True False

What is another name for primary herpetic gingivostomatitis?

Which type of herpes virus is most likely to occur in younger children and adolescents, but can be seen in young adults to middle aged patients?

Herpes simplex gingival lesions may resemble NUG. List 4 symptoms of herpes that can distinguish it from NUG.

What is a palliative rinse used for treatment of primary herpetic gingivostomatitis?

Name an antiviral drug recommended to reduce the duration of infection of primary herpetic gingivostomatitis

Which type of gingival infection is being described?
tissue erythematous and fragile gingival and mucosal tissues, possibly severe redness with white patches on the gingiva. The white patches are accumulations of organisms and debris that easily rub off gingiva, exposing ulcerated tissue.

true or false. the white patches of candidiasis infection can be easily wiped off.
True False

In recent years, candida infections have been seen in patients with what specific types of diseases?

Which kind of infection is most commonly found under dentures in the mouths of pts who have worn prostheses for long periods of time?

Whit is the most common fungus in the oral cavity?

What is the treatment for gingival infections of a fungal origin?

Name a blood dyscrasia that is sometimes forst seen in the dental office. And explain why it is so.

Which condition may be characterized by hemmoraghic and swollen gingival tissues that are far more pronounced than would be expected from the amount of plaque and calculus present?

Name 3 types of dermatologic diseases that may present with gingival manifestations.

Lichen Planus is a chronic disease thought to be ________ related.

Lichen planus affects the skin and mucous membranes of __________- aged patients

true or false. Men and women are equally effected by Lichen planus.
True False

true or false. The severity of Lichen Planus may be related to stress level.
True False

What is used for the treatment of Lichen planus?

Which form of Lichen Planus affects the gingival tissues, and they appear as lacy white lines (Whickham's striae) with a bumpy appearance?

Which form of Lichen Planus may appear as areas of white lesions alternating with raw, reddened areas?

Which dermatoligic disease with gingival manifestations is a chronic vesiculobullous disease characterized by blistering and sloughing of the surface gingival epithelium?

What is the cause of mucous membrane pemphigoid?

Is mucous membrane pemphigoid more common in men or women?

The diagnosis of mucous membrane pemphigoid is easier if the disease is seen where?

The following symptoms describe which dermatologic disease?
range from mild discomfort to painfully raw and bleeding areas because of the epithelium stripping away from the underlying connective tissue

The peeling of epithelium in mucous membrane pemphigoid is known as what?

Name 3 different treatment options for mucous membrane pemphigoid

What are cicatiricial pemphigoid lesions that are limited to the gingival tissues known as?

Which condition is described as sloughing of the gingival epithelium, leaving raw, red surface?

What is another name for desquamative gingivitis?

What is the cause of desquamative gingivitis?

desquamative gingivitis disease may continue for many years, especially in _____________

what are treatment options for desquamative gingivitis?

Name for things that commonly cause traumatic lesions

Name an example of a foreign body reaction