Inflammation
This type of inflammation occurs when the injury or irritation is minor and doesn't last long
What is acute inflammation
An above surface lesion that is raised, usually oval or circular, and filled with fluid that protects the damaged tissue
What is blister
This condition occurs when the connective tissue grows over the teeth
What is gingival hyperplasia
This term describes teeth that are abnormally large
What is macrodontia
The medical term for tumor
What is neoplasm
This type of inflammation occurs when the tissues do not heal quickly and the inflammation process continues
What is chronic inflammation
An above surface lesion caused by bleeding from a ruptured blood vessel, which appears as a raised bruised area due to the collection of localized clotted blood
What is a hematoma
Common ulcerations that recur in the oral cavity
What are aphthous ulcers
This term describes teeth that are abnormally small
What is microdontia
A sore in the oral cavity, face, or mouth that bleeds easily and does not heal within 2 weeks is a warning sign of ?
What is oral cancer
Literally means the inflammation of the tongue
What is glossitis (bald tongue)
A below-surface lesion that is a defect left from a trauma or an injury, it may arise from biting the cheek
What is erosion
This occurs when amalgam particles become trapped in the tissue, either during oral surgery or during an amalgam or crown preparation procedure. The gingival tissue in the immediate area appears blue to gray.
What is amalgam tattoo
The medical term for a pregnancy tumor that is found in males and non-pregnant females, it may also be seen in orthodontic patients where poor oral hygiene is a factor
What is pyogenic granuloma
Another term for a neoplasm that is considered harmless?
What is benign
These are said to bring about inflammation by increasing blood flow to the involved areas and causing redness and heat
What is histamines
The medical term for tissue bruising
What is ecchymosis
A condition in which the filiform papillae of the tongue becomes elongated and appear like hairs
What is hairy tongue
A condition where teeth are congenitally missing
What is anodontia
A white, leathery patch that cannot be identified as any other type of lesion
What is Leukoplakia
These types of blood cells are attracted to inflammation, they help destroy the invading microorganisms and aid in healing
What is white blood cells
A flat or above-surface lesion that is a small lump of tissue, hard or soft, that is usually more than one-quarter inch in diameter
What is a nodule
The yeast Candida albicans is most often responsible for the infection that is often found in babies, toddlers, children, the elderly, and people with suppressed immune systems
What is thrush
The term commonly used for tongue tied
What is ankyloglossia
A malignant neoplasm that can spread, or metastasize, into the surrounding tissue and lymph nodes
What is carcinoma