The reticular form of lichen planus is the classic form, and the lesions exhibit a white lacey-like appearance called?
Wickham Striae
What is the name for the "pregnancy tumor"?
Pyogenic granuloma
What is the location of Angular cheilitis?
Commissures of lips
What is the location of Erythroplakia?
Floor of the mouth
What is the size of the Ecchymoses?
Measure over 1 cm
What is the Etiology of Lichen Planus?
Lichen Planus is considered a chronic auto-immune disorder
What is the size of a Purpura?
Larger than a petechia and less than 1 cm
What predisposes a person to the likelihood of developing candida infection?
Endocrine disturbances & xerostomia
Where does Erythroleukoplakia commonly occur?
Lateral border of the tongue, buccal mucosa and soft palate
What is the size range for Petechiae?
1-2mm
The Bullous form of lichen planus presents as a?
Bullous lesion surrounded by an erythematous tissue border.
Why do the Pyogenic Granulomas often appear in pregnancy?
Due to increase in hormones in addition to trauma or local irritation
Erythematous Candidiasis is found in patients with?
HIV
True or False: The dental treatment plan mandates a biopsy for all red-white lesions, if the lesion is still present after two weeks.
True
What is a common hypersensitivity reaction seen orally?
Cinnamon aldehyde allergy
Women over the age of what are most affected by Lichen Planus?
40
The peripheral giant cell granuloma can result from?
Tooth extraction, plaque and calculus, faulty restorations, trauma, or dentures
What is another name for denture stomatitis?
Chronic atrophic glossitis
What is the etiology of Kaposi sarcoma?
Kaposi sarcoma is a cancer that is associated with HIV infection.
What can occur due to a rupture to the PSA vein during local anesthesia?
Hematoma
What may be prescribed to help people with Lichen Planus?
Topical or Systemic corticosteroids
Histologically the peripheral giant cell granuloma consists of?
Fibroblasts and multinucleated giant cells
Treatment for denture stomatitis can include the use of a?
anti fungal agent
In Kaposi sarcoma, the oral cavity is the first site of invovlement in what percent of cases?
20 to 70%
What it the etiology of Ecchymoses?
May be associated with bleeding disorders and hemophilia-related disorders