Chapter 1 Introduction To Oral And Maxillofacial
Pathology With Complete Solutions Latest Update
Pathology - correct answers the study or science of disease and includes its causes,
development, course, and effects.
What are the most common diseases affecting the oral cavity? - correct answers
Dental caries & periodontal disease
What does the study of oral pathology encompass? - correct answers General
pathology, systemic pathology, and oral and maxillofacial pathology
General pathology - correct answers study of basic disease process (i.e. infection,
autoimmunity, neoplasia)
Systemic pathology - correct answers includes diseases that affect specific organ
system (cardiovascular, respiratory, etc.)
Oral and maxillofacial pathology - correct answers study of diseases that affect the
oral cavity and facial structures.
Oral and maxillofacial pathology involves the diagnosis of disease through what? -
correct answers causes, processes, and effects of these disease
, Diagnoses involves use of what? - correct answers Clinical, radiographic,
microscopic, and chemical examination
Forensic odontology - correct answers Branch of medicine that deals with
matching characteristics of the teeth or oral cavity with existing dental records;
Provides identification of deceased victims
Forensic team members - correct answers Physicians, dentists, crime scene
investigators, and funeral directors
Assessment of Oral Pathologic Lesions. First step? - correct answers Recognition of
lesion
Lesion - correct answers a pathological change in an organ or tissue that alters the
normal form or function
Assessment of Oral Pathologic Lesions. Methodical approach? - correct answers
Complete patient history, assessment of signs and symptoms, complete head,
neck, and intraoral exam, and use of clinical and laboratory diagnostic procedures
Why is determining patient's health status important? - correct answers 1.
Identification of undiagnosed medical conditions
2. Enables ongoing evaluation of known conditions for progression and/or changes
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