Chapter 3 Immunity and Immunologic Oral lesions
Erythema Multiforme is associated with this type of lesion
What is target lesion?
Extensive adhesion of the tongue to the floor of the mouth
What is ankyloglossia
Macular skin pigmentation that is the color of coffee with milk
What is Cafe au lait?
This disease is caused by a sustained increase in glucocorticoid levels
What is Cushing Syndrome (Hypercortisolism)?
This therapy is often the first recommended treatment for TMJ disorders and is worn at night.
What is an occlusal splint (night guard)?
This disease affects the salivary and lacrimal glands resulting in a decrease of saliva and tears
What is Sjogren Syndrome?
This cyst develops in the place of a tooth
What is primordial cyst
Fibro-osseous lesion characterized by disordered cementum and bone deposition
What is Florid cement-osseous dysplasia?
A chronic disorder associated with sensitivity to dietary gluten
What is Celiac Disease?
This neuropathic condition causes episodes of sharp, electric-shock-like pain along the trigeminal nerve.
What is trigeminal neuralgia?
Pemphigus Vulgaris is associated with this sign
What is Nikolsky sign?
Presents as a raised nodule on the skin of the face or neck
What is epidermal cyst
Osteomalacia in children
What is Rickets?
An increase in the number of circulating red blood cells
What is Polycythemia?
This term describes grinding of the teeth that contributes to TMJ disorders.
What is bruxism?
Lace like appearance associated with Lichen Planus
What is Wickham striae
A pseudocyst with a honeycomb appearance
What is an aneurysmal bone cyst
Pseudocyst that consists of blood-filled spaces surrounded by multinucleated giant cells and fibrous connective tissue
What its an Aneurysmal bone cyst?
Malignant neoplasms of the hematopoietic stem cells
What is Leukemia?
This disorder develops rapidly and resolves in 1-2 months.
What is Bell palsy?
Six or more missing teeth
What is oligodontia
Replacement of bone with abnormal fibrous connective tissue interspersed with varying amounts of calcified material
What is Fibrous dysplasia?
A rare form of Agranulocytosis
What is Cyclic Neutropenia?
Immobility of the TMJ because of bony union between the articulating structures.
What is ankylosis?