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The study of the cause of disease is - correct answer Pathology A condition that is the result of medical treatment is described as - correct answer Iatrogenic The death of cells or tissues within a living body is - correct answer Necrobiosis A condition defined as being caused from an undetermined origin is - correct answer Idiopathic A tumor or lesion that grows rapidly and moves into normal tissues of the body is? - correct answer Malignant A patient comes into the dental clinic with a raised lesion in his mouth. The clinician examines the lesion but is not exactly sure what the lesion is. She removes the lesion and sends it to a laboratory to be examined. The procedure she did is a - correct answer Biopsy The identification of the patient's disease or condition is called the - correct answer Diagnosis Which of the following is not a cause of pulpal disorder - correct answer Causes: irritants, trauma, chemical fillings, bases, disinfectants, idiopathic, and systemic reasons such as diabetes or sickle cell anemia List four (4) of the five(5) cardinal signs of inflammation - correct answer
- redness
- swelling
- heat 4.pain Inflammation that is immediate, localized and rapid is: - correct answer Acute inflammation Circle the LETTERS of the TWO statements that describe a benign neoplasm. - correct answer With a depressed immune system, _____________ infections such as herpes, hepatitis, tuberculosis, candidosis and pneumonia can overcome the individual's system. - correct answer Opportunistic Apthous ulcers occur only on keratinized tissue. - correct answer TRUE. Apthous ulcers can be found on the lining of the mucosa of the cheeks, edge of the tongue, floor of the mouth, palates, and soft red portion of the lip. Exfoliative or "smear" biopsy - correct answer cells shed from body surfaces, such as the inside of the mouth, are collected and examined. Edema - correct answer a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body Osteomyelitis - correct answer nflammation of bone or bone marrow, usually due to infection. Mucocele - correct answer a swelling like a sac that is due to distension of a hollow organ or cavity with mucus a mucocele of the appendix specifically: a dilated lacrimal sac. Gemination - correct answer Tooth germs try to divide
The construction of an opturator is for treating which of the following developmental disturbances? - correct answer Cleft palate An antibody is - correct answer Counteracting a specific antigen The spreading of cancer to various sites in the body is known as - correct answer Metastasize An older adult male patient has evidence of a hard bony growth in the palate. This area will have to be removed before placement of an upper denture. The condition is known as a - correct answer Maxillary tori When a patient loses vertical dimensions of the face, saliva can pool in the corners of the mouth, and a fungal infection can occur called______________________. - correct answer Candidiasis Numerous light-yellow lesions are sometimes found in the oral cavity, most often on the buccal mucosa. These round lesions, which are sebaceous oil glands near the surface of the epithelium, are called_____________________. - correct answer Fordyce granules Which disease, caused by bacteria, has three primary stages, with bone and cartilage being destroyed in the final stage?_____________________________. - correct answer Syphilis Oral conditions that are commonly seen in a patient with AIDS include - correct answer Candidiasis, hairy leukoplakia, cervical lymphadenopathy, HIV periodontitis The following is an oral fungal infection: - correct answer Candidiasis What virus is responsible for cold sores (painful blisters around the mouth), commonly called fever blisters? - correct answer Herpes simplex virus
A patient comes to your office with the following clinical signs: crumbly yellow teeth but no caries. The DDS determines total lack of enamel. What developmental condition is likely________. - correct answer Enamel hypoplasia Pulp stones are also known as _________________. - correct answer Denticles Chronic hyperplastic pulpitis is also known as _________ ________. - correct answer Pulp polyp A developmental condition that affects the dentin and exhibits teeth that are pink and opalescent is called ____________________. - correct answer Why is it important for a DA to be able to recognize the difference between normal and abnormal - correct answer to inform the dentist so a diagnosis can be made What are the different ways a DDS can diagnosis a condition. There is a list - correct answer Historical, clinical, radiographic, microscopic, laboratory, therapeutic, surgical, and differential findings. What is a broad term used to describe abnormal tissue in the oral cavity - correct answer lesion Which type of lesions extends above the mucosal surface - correct answer Blister, pustule, plaque What is an example of a benign tumor - correct answer Non- cancerous tumor, still deadly, but less aggressive. What term means white patch - correct answer Leukoplakia What is a canker sore - correct answer Aphthous ulcer
Which of the following is an example of a chemical that is a known teratogen involved in congenital malformations. - correct answer Polychlorinated biphenyls Who can diagnosis pathologic conditions - correct answer Only a dentist or physician Two or more possible causes of a condition are identified a _____________diagnosis - correct answer Differential diagnosis Historical Diagnosis: - correct answer personal history, family history, medical and dental histories and history of the lesion are often useful in making a diagnosis. Clinical Diagnosis: - correct answer based on the clinical appearance of the lesion, including color, size, shape and location. Radiographic Diagnosis: - correct answer lesions that cannot always be seen clinically can be diagnosed with radiographs. Microscopic Diagnosis: - correct answer tissue can be removed from the lesion and sent for review at a pathology laboratory in the form of a biopsy. Laboratory Diagnosis: - correct answer blood chemistries and tests like urinalysis can provide information that leads to a diagnosis. Therapeutic Diagnosis: - correct answer providing treatment and seeing how the condition responds. Surgical Diagnosis: - correct answer a diagnosis is made on the basis of findings from a surgical procedure. Differential Diagnosis: - correct answer When 2 or more possible causes of a condition are identified.
What is acute inflammation and chronic inflammation - correct answer Acute: injury to the tissue is minimal and short-lasting and begins to repair quickly. Chronic: injury and irritation continues. What is collection of pus - correct answer Abscess what is known as thrush - correct answer Candidiasis What cancer affects the bone - correct answer Osteosarcoma Radiation therapy can cause a decreased blood supply resulting in the death of bone - correct answer True What is a whitish appearance following chemotherapy - correct answer Mucositis What condition causes a bright red line along the border of the free gingival margin
- correct answer HIV gingivitis What is termed a benign bony growth - correct answer Exostosis Abnormally large teeth - correct answer Macrodontia Small toothlike mass of enamel and dentin from within the lingual pit - correct answer Dens in dente Teeth that look opalescent and have an amber color - correct answer Dentinogenesis Inperfecta
