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Dentist have eight sources to use to make a final diagnosis between normal and abnormal conditions. They are |
Historical (personal, family, dental and medical history’s) radiographic (x-rays use to make diagnosis) microscopic (biopsy -tissue is removed and looked at under a microscope) Laboratory (blood test, urinalysis or cultures) therapeutic (providing a treatment and seeing how the condition responds) Surgical-(made on the basis of finding from a surgical procedures) Differential- (two or more possible causes and the dentist must determine which tests or procedure should be done to rule out the incorrect cause and make a final diagnosis) |
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Types of oral lesions (abnormal tissue in the oral cavity) |
Wound, sore or any other tissue damage caused by an injury or disease |
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What’s an abcess |
Collection of pus in a specific area- usually around the apex of a tooth |
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Diseases of the oral cavity are: |
Leukoplakia- white patches Candidiasis- yeastlike fungus Ulcers- canker sores |
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Signs of oral cancer |
Sore that doesn’t heal Lump or swelling in the neck, lips or oral cavity White or rough textures lesions on the lips or oral cavity These signs can help detect oral cancer before it’s too late |
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A bright red line along the border of the free gingival margin is |
HIV gingivitis |
