Inflammatory disorders

Question 1

Stomatitis

Answer 1

a general inflammatory condition affecting oral cavity:

• often occurs in elderly + denture wearers
• mucosa appears red + inflamed + often has an overlying candida infection present
• responds well to improved oral + denture hygiene in most cases
• can be due to general debilitation + malnutrition especially in elderly

Question 2

Angular cheilitis

Answer 2

inflammation at corners (angles) of mouth:

• often occurs in elderly + denture as extension of stomatitis
• appears red + inflamed angles, often with cracking of surface on mouth opening
• often sue to loss of facial height, allowing saliva to pool in area
• wet conditions produced allow infection with common skin micro-organisms such as staphylococcus aureus

Question 3

Glossitis

Answer 3

inflammation of tongue which appears as red, smooth + sore:

• often seen in iron deficiency anaemia
• also occurs when extensive candida infection is present in debilitated pts
• may also indicate vitamin B deficiencies

Question 4

Burning mouth syndrome

Answer 4

usually occurs in elderly women + is described as oral cavity feeling ‘as though on fire’

• usually no physical abnormality is found on exam
• considered psychogenic in many cases, due to depression, fear of cancer or other serious disorders