Bacterial infection that is very contagious
What is primary syphilis (chancre)
Condition where the bone tissue in the jaw fails to heal after trauma, associated with bisphosphonates
What is osteonecrosis of the jaw
Location of aphthous ulcers
What is moveable, non-keratinized mucosa
Autoimmune condition that presents with a butterfly rash over the nose and arthritis
What is systemic lupus erythematosus
Tuberculosis diagnostic tests
What is a skin test or biopsy
Histopathology shows hyperkeratosis and pt reports chronic rubbing in the area
What is frictional keratosis
Presents with gingival overgrowth, spontaneous bleeding ad an elevated WBC count
What is leukemia
Difference between minor and major aphthous ulcers
What is minor is smaller (3-5 mm) and shallower vs major are deeper and larger (>1 cm)
Abnormal clusters of sebaceous glands found on the vermillion border or buccal mucosa
What are fordyce granules
Management strategies for head and neck radiation
What is good OH, fluoride treatment, regular dental check-ups, salivary substitutes, etc..
A biopsy ruled out viral herpes, the condition is.
What is herpetiform aphthous ulcers
This condition is seen with acute osteomyelitis and is a piece of dead bone
What is a sequestrum
The definition and cause of pericoronitis
What is a bacterial infection of the gingiva around a partially erupted mandibular third molar
Condition presents with xerostomia and dry eyes due to autoimmune destruction of salivary and lacrimal glands.
What is Sjogren's syndrome
Treatment of diseases such as aphthous ulcers and erosive lichen planus
What is topic steroids
Pt presents clinically with Striae of Wickham
What is reticular lichen planus
Autoimmune disorder primarily affects the mucous membranes and presents with blisters or erosions that rupture easily, can affect eyes
What is benign mucous membrane pemphigoid
Difference between frictional keratosis lesions and leukoplakia
What is caused by chronic mechanical irritation and typically resolves when the irritant is removed vs leukoplakia cannot be rubbed off
A positive result occurs after slight pressure on the skin causes separation of the layers and formation of a bullae
What is Nikolsky's sign
Etiology of aphthous ulcers
What is stress, trauma, certain foods, and menstruation
Pt also presents with acantholysis
What is pemphigus vulgaris
Four types of lichen plants
Differential diagnosis of leukoplakia
What is frictional keratosis, lichen planus, and oral candidiasis
Clinically presents with arthritis, conjunctivitis, skin lesions, oral lesions that resemble aphthous ulcers
What is Reiter syndrome
Acantholysis definition
What is intraepithelial separation