Oral Medicine - Dry Mouth Disorders

<p>Epinephrine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased risk of dental caries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased saliva production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased oral malodour (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reduced salivation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dental caries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clinical examination and history taking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Caries on the smooth surfaces and areas not typically prone to caries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Complete blood count (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hyposalivation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sialometry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is predominantly diagnosed based on the history and examination. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dry mouth can be a significant symptom of hyposalivation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conjunctivitis sicca (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Drinking sugary beverages (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>AS Saliva Orthana (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Glycerate polymer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chewing sugar-free gum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>B cell neoplasms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dry eyes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Extraglandular problems are more common in SS-2. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sialometry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Excessive sweating (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Use of international criteria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rheumatoid arthritis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exocrine glands and extraglandular tissues (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using synthetic salivary substitutes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dryness and grittiness in the eyes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing education on oral hygiene and preventive care (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Non-cariogenic diet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is commonly raised in SS (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frequent sips of water or ice chips (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cytotoxic drugs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Xerostomia-producing medication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Antinuclear factor (ANF) and antinuclear antibodies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Swallowing dry foods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Antidepressants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dry eyes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clicking speech (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Loss of taste (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Psychoactive agents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Burning sensation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Inflammation of the conjunctiva leading to red eyes and crusts.

Glands that produce tears and may swell during inflammation.

A set of tips to manage insufficient saliva production.

Substitutes that replace missing saliva in dry mouth.

Mouthrinse options that do not contain alcohol, beneficial for dry mouth.

A condition characterized by reduced saliva production, leading to dry mouth.

Medications that can damage salivary glands directly, causing dry mouth.

Drugs that block the action of acetylcholine, often leading to dry mouth.

Difficulty swallowing dry foods due to reduced saliva production.

Drugs that influence mental processes and can have anticholinergic effects, causing dry mouth.

A class of antidepressants that can lead to dry mouth as a side effect.

Medications commonly used for allergies that can also cause dry mouth.

Include difficulty swallowing, speaking, bad taste, and dry eyes.

Unpleasant smell originating from the mouth, often due to bacteria or poor hygiene.

A condition characterized by dry mouth due to reduced saliva production.

Antimicrobial agents in saliva including mucin, histatins, and lysozyme.

Factors leading to reduced saliva, such as anxiety, medication, or aging.

Nerve perception in the face and mouth, influencing taste and touch.

Part of the nervous system managing involuntary actions, including salivation.

Part of the nervous system that increases saliva production.

Health complications or conditions caused by medical treatments or procedures.

Tooth decay that can occur on smooth surfaces not normally prone to it.

A clinical diagnosis made mainly through patient history and examination.

Tests to measure saliva production, such as sialometry.

Repeated occurrence of tooth decay despite preventive measures.

Measurements of saliva production usually assessed in sialometry.

A method used to measure salivary flow.

Includes addressing underlying causes and symptomatic treatment.

Clinical reasons for additional tests in diagnosing hyposalivation.

Products used to relieve symptoms of dry mouth.

Autoantibodies often present in Sjögren's Syndrome, include antinuclear factor and rheumatoid factor.

Specific autoantibodies related to Sjögren's Syndrome.

Mainly includes eye complaints like dryness and sensitivity.

Diet that does not promote tooth decay, important for xerostomia patients.

A chronic autoimmune disorder that primarily affects salivary and lacrimal glands, leading to dry mouth and dry eyes.

A common symptom of Sjögren's syndrome characterized by a lack of saliva production.

A common symptom of Sjögren's syndrome where tear production is reduced, causing irritation.

Symptoms of Sjögren’s syndrome that occur outside of the salivary and lacrimal glands, like fatigue and joint pain.

The activation of B lymphocytes, which can lead to increased production of antibodies and potentially B cell neoplasms.

Chronic stimulation of B cells in Sjögren’s syndrome can occasionally lead to the development of lymphoma.

Tests conducted to detect autoantibodies, which help confirm the diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome.