ulcer, erosion, cyst
what lesions are below the mucosal surface
blisters, pustule, plaque
what lesions extend above the mucosal surface
ecchymosis
what lesion is even with the mucosal surface
leukoplakia
what type of condition appears as a white patch or area
candidiasis
what condition is caused by yeast like fungal infection
aphthous ulcers
what is another term for canker sore
cellulitis
what is the condition in which inflammation causes severe pain and high fever
glossitis
what is the term for an inflammation of the tongue
geographic tongue
what is the condition in which a pttern on the tongue changes
pernicious anemia
what is the condition in which the body does not absorb vitamin b12
leukemia
what type of cancer affects the blood-forming organs
leukiplakia
what is a common precancerous lesion among users of smokeless tobacco
carcinoma
what is the term for a malignant lesion in the epithelial tissue of the oral cavity
lack of saliva
what causes radiation caries
xerostomia
what is the term for lack of saliva
hairy leukoplakia
what is the condition that is frequently seen on the lateral border of the tongue of patients with hiv/aids
kaposi's sarcoma
which opertunistic infection is seen as purplish lesions on the skin or oral mucosa of patients with hiv/aids?
lenmphoma
what is the malignant condition that involves the lymph nodes of patients with hiv/aids
developmental disorders
when cells in the body divide, ______ ______ may occure. the result is usually a deformity of part of the body
inherited disorders
are caused by an abnormal gene in an individual and are transmitted from parent to the child through the egg and sperm
congenital disorders
are present at birth. They can be inherited or developmental but the exact cause of most are unknown
small
micro means
large
macro means
macrognathia
what is the term for abnormally large jaws
torus
what is the term for bony growths in the palate
tongue tie
what is the more common term for ankyloglassia
dens in dente
what is the dental term "tooth within a tooth
microdontia
what is the term used for abnormally small teeth
fusion
what term is used to describe 2 teeth that are joined together
deciduous molars
which teeth are most often affected by ankylosis
dentinogenesis imperfection
what is the hereditary condition that affects the dentin
abrasion
abnormal wearing away of tooth structure
attrition
normal wearing away of tooth structure during chewing
bulimia
a pattern of erosion that becomes apparent on the lingual surfaces
chipped or broken teeth, serious infections
what are 3 potential complications of orofacial piercings