Digestive System - Lab 16 PDF
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This document provides information on various oral conditions. It details gingivitis, a gum inflammation, and also covers aphthous stomatitis, characterized by painful ulcers, and oral candidiasis, a fungal infection. The information seems to be part of lecture notes or lab materials on oral biology.
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Digestive system Gingivitis Gingivitis is an often painful inflammation of the gums. It typically occurs due to plaque buildup on the teeth and is often treatable with oral hygiene improvements. Gingivitis symptoms include gum discoloration and bleeding ...
Digestive system Gingivitis Gingivitis is an often painful inflammation of the gums. It typically occurs due to plaque buildup on the teeth and is often treatable with oral hygiene improvements. Gingivitis symptoms include gum discoloration and bleeding Aphthous stomatitis Aphthous stomatitis is a disorder of unknown etiology that may cause significant morbidity. One or several discrete, shallow, painful ulcers are visible on the oral mucous membranes. Individual ulcers typically last 7-10 days and heal without scarring. Minor aphthous ulcer (tongue). Dense inflammatory infiltrate in the ulcer, and dilated vessels. Oral candidiasis Oral candidiasis, also known as oral thrush among other names, is candidiasis that occurs in the mouth. That is, oral candidiasis is a mycosis (yeast/fungal infection) of Candida species on the mucous membranes of the mouth Fragment showed Parakeratosis, acanthos is, infiltirationof polymorphonuclear leuk ocytes,
