Exam 17: Oral Pathology

The condition known as _____ refers to any teeth in excess of the 32 normal permanent teeth.

In a ______ diagnosis,blood chemistries including other tests,such as urinalysis,are used to provide information that will lead to diagnosis.

Which of the following types of lesions extends above the mucosal surface?

When a bright red line presents along the border of the free gingival margin in the oral cavity,this is a sign of what oral manifestation?

Dentists can use up to _____ different sources of information to make an accurate and final diagnosis.

The normal wearing away of a tooth structure during chewing is known as:

The abnormal wearing away of a tooth structure caused by a repetitive habit is known as:

An adverse effect of the inflammatory change in the oral mucosa showing a whitish appearance is called:

A broad term for abnormal tissues in the oral cavity is:

A hereditary abnormality,in which there are defects in the enamel formation,is:

When cells of the body divide and a deformity of a part of the body occurs,it is a(n) _____ disorder.

Any tooth that remains unerupted in the jaws beyond the time at which it should normally erupt is referred to as:

An oral habit consisting of involuntary gnashing,grinding,and clenching of the teeth is:

Radiation therapy can affect the major salivary glands and cause dry mouth.This condition is known as:

Dental complications of oral piercings include:

_____ is the general term used to describe inflammation and changes to the tongue.

A general term that literally means "white patch" is:

The condition is which abnormally small teeth are found is known as:

Which of the following is an example of a drug that is a known teratogen involved in congenital malformations?