Inflammatory Phases
Neoplasms
Oral lesions
Lesions caused by biological
Lesions produced by chemical
100
What are the three phases of inflammation?
Initiation
Amplification
Termination
100
Neoplasms are known as a?
Tumor
100
Fluid or semisolid filled sac found in bone or tissue beneath the oral mucosa.
Cyst
100
Name for canker sores.
Aphthous Ulcers
100
An acid that causes tissue burn.
Aspirin Burns
200
First phase causing swelling and pain. This is the bodies response when tissue is injured.
Initiation phase
200
Cancerous, irregular in size. Usually fast growing and multiply uncontrollably .
Malignant Neoplasms
200
Appears as a bruised area due to clotted blood, commonly known as a blood blister.
Hematoma
200
Virus that causes shingles.
Herpes Zoster
200
Appears like hairs because of build up of food, tobacco, and bacteria.
Black Hairy Tongue
300
The chemical processes starts to slow down and inflammation responses stop. Cells of the affected area are regenerated, repaired or restored.
Termination Phase
300
Tumor of the salivary gland. It is also a benign mixed tumor.
Pleomorphic Adenoma
300
Lesion that may appear as a tumor filled with granulation tissue. It may also appear during pregnancy.
Granuloma
300
A fungal infection of the mouth. Consists of white, thick covering of the mouth. 
Candida Albicans
300
The effect of tobacco when smoking and it is caused by the heat.
Nicotine Stomatitis
400
This is the second phase of inflammation, white blood cells start to fight off the infection.
Amplification Phase
400
A benign tumor that develops in the jaw. It causes the jaw to have a large or soap bubble like look in radiographs.
Ameloblastoma
400
Result of infection by bacteria. It is along the side of the periodontal ligament of the root.
Periodontal abscess
400
Caused by an abscessed tooth. Some symptoms include swelling, red skin, high fever.
Cellulitis
400
The overgrowth of the gingival tissue.
Gingival Hyperplasia
500
Why is it important to understand the process of inflammation?
To understand how a lesion develops.
500
Benign tumor of connective tissue, not a true neoplasm.
Fibroma
500
Commonly called a mole or freckle that is benign found on the lips, skin, or inside the oral mucosa.
Melanotic Macule
500
Rare bacterial disease.
Actinomycosis
500
Often called a smokers pouch since the patient doesn't actually smoke the tobacco. This causes the tissue in the area to stretch.
Chewing Tobacco Lesion