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CHAP TER13 The mouth, lips, andteeth
Tongue:ulceration and blistering
Common
Frictional from sharp teeth/ llings
Burns or topical irritants
Primar y herpetic stomatitis
Aphthous ulceration
Erosive lichenplanus
Drug- induced (nicorandil/ chemotherapy).
Uncommon
Cancer— squamous cell carcinoma
Behçet’s disease
Vesiculobullous disorders
SJS
Angina bullosa haemorrhagica.
Lips:weakness ofparalysis
(See also E ‘Facial palsy’, pp.340 –2.)
Uncommon
CVA/ bulbarpalsy
Hypoglossal nerve lesions
Iatrogenicinjur y
Tumour.
Teeth:change inbite
(See also E Chapter 11 and E Chapter 12.)
Common
Jaw/ dentoalveolar fracture (see E Chapter 11 and E Chapter 12)
TMJ eusion
Recent dental treatment.
Uncommon
Dislocation/ locking TMJ (see E Chapter 12)
Jaw cysts or odontogenic tumours (see E Chapter 11 and
E Chapter 12)
Over- erupted wisdomtooth.
Teeth:discolouration/ staining
Common
Extrinsic stains (coee, wine, cigarettes)
Trau m a
Age related.
COMMON PROBLEMS AND THEIRCAUSES
Uncommon
Excessive uoride exposure during childhood
Tetracycline
Dentinogenesis imperfecta.
Teeth:injury
Common
Crown fractures
Root fractures
Dentoalveolar fractures
Subluxation/ avulsion
Chipped llings, lost crowns/ caps.
Teeth:toothache
Common
Pulpitis/ dental or periodontal abscess
Dentine hypersensitivity
Recent treatment.
Uncommon
Referred— sinusitis
Pain on biting— crackedtooth
Teething pain— infants.
Teeth:wisdom teeth problems
Common
Pericoronitis/ dental decay/ pulpitis
Erupting
Postoperativepain.
Uncommon
Infected dentigerouscyst.
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Gums:bleedinggums
Common
Poor oral hygiene/ periodontal disease
Trauma— laceration or fracture
Ill- tting dentures.
Uncommon
Pregnancy
Anticoagulants
Haematological disorders— leukaemia, haemophilia,
thrombocytopenia
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CHAP TER13 The mouth, lips, andteeth
Liver disorders
Tumours
Scurv y
Vitamin K deciency.
Gums:change incolour/ pigmented lesions
Common
Frictional keratosis
Oral lichen planus/ lichenoid reaction
Amalgamtattoo
Racial pigmentation/ nevi
Smoking.
Uncommon
Cancer
Anaemia
Heavy metal poisoning (lead, bismuth, and mercury)
Addison disease
Albright syndrome
Bluenevi
HIV
Peutz– Jeghers syndrome.
Gums:lumps and swelling
Common
Dental/ periodontal abscess
Gingivitis
Drugs (calcium channel blockers, antiepileptics)
Pregnancy.
Uncommon
Pyogenic granuloma
Uner uptedteeth
Pregnancy
Cancer
Leukaemia
Malnutrition
Poorly tting dentures.
Teeth and gums:exposedbone
Common
Drysocket
Fracture (see E Chapter 11 and E Chapter 12).
COMMON PROBLEMS AND THEIRCAUSES
Uncommon
Osteomyelitis/ ORN/ BRONJ
Cancer
Denture trauma.
Teeth and gums:bleeding extractionsocket
Common
Normal/ reactionary haemorrhage— local anaesthetic wearingo
Iatrogenic— poking the socket/ sucking/ spitting
Infection
Anticoagulants.
Uncommon
Clotting disorders, liver disease, haematological disease.
Teeth and gums:painful extractionsocket
Common
Normal postoperativepain
Drysocket
Abscess.
Uncommon
Retained root fragment
Sensitivity from adjacenttooth.
Teeth and gums:looseteeth
Common
Periodontal disease
Trau m a .
Uncommon
Tumours/ jawcysts
ORN/ BRONJ.
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Teeth and gums:miscellaneous related problems
Common
Denture rubbing/ ulceration
Loose dentures
Broken dentures/ orthodontic appliance
Denture candidiasis.
Uncommon
Flabby ridge, denture hyperplasia, denture broma.
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CHAP TER13 The mouth, lips, andteeth
Useful questions and what tolookfor
Bleeding (non- extraction)
Askabout
Histor y of tr auma or dent al treatment
Duration
Generalized or discrete
Swelling or other symptoms (pain/ ulceration/ blisters)
Bleeding from othersites
PMH/ drug history
Family history of bleeding disorders.
Lookfor
Conrm site anddegree
Oral hygiene
Associated structures, e.g. loose/ painfulteeth
Bruising/ petechiae, hepatosplenomegaly
Signs of injury/ infection/ malignancy at site of bleeding.
Bleeding following dental extraction
Askabout
How long af ter the extraction did the bleedingstart
History of bleeding disorders
Anticoagulant medication.
Lookfor
Signs of active bleeding from soft tissue andbone
OP T to exclude retained root fragments
Signs of local or systemic infection— inamed gums, swelling,
abscess, lymphadenopathy
Signs of underlying bleeding disorder.
Change incolour
Askabout
How has colour changed
Smoking/ sun exposure/ diet/ known precipitant
Associated changes in lesion (growth, itching, bleeding, pain,etc.)
Discrete or widespread
Other sites onbody.
Lookfor
Single/ multiple lesions
Blanching or bleeding
Possible melanoma.
USEF UL QU ESTI ONS AND WHAT TO LOOKFOR
Depapillation (loss ofsurface roughness)
Askabout
Howlong
Painful/ painless
Diet and nutritionalstatus
Histor y of tr auma, friction, andburns.
Lookfor
Conrm depapillation
Blood tests — haematinic screen:iron, folate, vitamin B12,
magnesium, and zinc to rule out micronutrient deciency
Adjacent sharp or rough teeth causing trauma.
Diculty swallowing (dysphagia)
(See also E Chapter 8.)
Askabout
Duration
Progressively worsening
Smoking/ alcohol histor y
Is it causing issues with aspiration or nutrition?
Signs of chest infection
Signs of reux or vomiting indicating oesophageal obstruction
PMH of diabetes, stroke,cancer
Any paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea.
Lookfor
Oral hygiene or signs of odontogenic infection, such as swelling, trismus, elevated tongue, and oor ofmouth.
Any ulcer ations in the oral cavity, tongue, oor of mouth, or throat suggestive of atumour
Hoarsevoice
Signs of facial nerve or hypoglossal ner vepalsy
Signs of chest infection
Wasting, cachexia, signs of nutritional deciency.
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Discolouredteeth
Askabout
Single tooth or multiple teeth aected
Histor y of tr auma toteeth
History of foods causing staining— wine, soy sauce, tea/ coee, or
smoking
History of tetracycline antibiotics in childhood.
Lookfor
Conrm whether single or multiple teeth aected
Colour— black/ grey, brown/ yellow.
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CHAP TER13 The mouth, lips, andteeth
Exposedbone
Askabout
Histor y of recent extraction or trauma from denture
Histor y of radiation therapy tojaws
History of bisphosphonate medication
History of immunocompromise, diabetes, steroids, smoking
Oral hygiene
Severity of pain, or problems with malnutrition.
Lookfor
Site,extent
Signs of pathological frac ture— checkonOP T
Signs of necrosis or infected bone— pus, swelling, or stula
Signs of oral cancer with induration, ulceration and
lymphadenopathy.
Halitosis
Askabout
Howlong
Painful/ painless
Symptoms of chest/ throat/ sinus/ dental infection
Any gastric/ oesophageal symptoms
Tongue scrubbing and oral hygiene regimen.
Lookfor
Conrm halitosis objectively
Anaemia, signs of diabetic ketoacidosis, liver failure, lung abscess,
or bowel obstruction
Poor oral hygiene
Dental infection
Tonsillitis, sinusitis.
Injuries (dental— fractured, avulsed,loose)
Askabout
Trauma history
If avulsed tooth, time out ofmouth
Gradually loosening tooth/ teeth
Does the bite feel normal?
Lookfor
Ensure all broken teeth are accounted for. Consider imaging.
Single tooth aected, or segment of loose teeth suggesting alveolar
bone fracture
Signs of tooth root and jaw fracture on OPT and PA mandible
Changes in bite (occlusion).
USEF UL QU ESTI ONS AND WHAT TO LOOKFOR
Injuries(oral)
Askabout
When it occurred— date and specictime
Mechanism of injury— high/ low impact, likely cervical spineinjury
Loss of consciousness
Progression of symptoms since time ofinjury
Diculty swallowing or stridor
Numbness or weakness
Change inbite
Other injuries
Clean or dirt y injury and tetanus vaccination status.
Lookfor
Other injuries— face andspine
Lacerations— check intra- and ex traorally. Document size, depth,
and involvement of key structures, such as ver million border. Note any gross tissueloss
Mobility of jaw or teeth suggesting fracture
Account for any missing or chipped teeth— CXR to exclude
aspiration
Floor of mouth swelling or sublingual haematoma suggesting potential for airway compromise.
Lumps
Askabout
History trauma or dental treatment
Cheek- bitinghabits
Duration
Generalized or discrete
Painful/ painless
Is it growing?
Lookfor
Conrm site andsize
Mobile orxed
Associated structures, e.g. loose/ painfulteeth
Bony or sof ttissue
Lumps elsewhere
Blanching or pulsation
Are the lumps bilateral and part of normal anatomy?
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Pain and numbness
Askabout
Histor y of facial tr auma, surgery, or dental treatment
Episodic or progressive
Rapid onset or gr adual
Any improvement
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CHAP TER13 The mouth, lips, andteeth
Exact site (perioral/ dermatome)
Associated masses or swelling
Other neurological symptoms, e.g. dysarthria, limb weak ness,
hemiplegia,tetany
Past histor y of surgery to head and neck with nerve damage or
sacrice
Recent stress or viral infection.
Lookfor
Conrm site and degree (unilateral vs bilateral, dermatomal or
nerve distribution)
Test cranial nerves (especially facial and trigeminal). Forehead
sparing
Associated structures, e.g. loose/ painfulteeth
Parotidmass.
Painful extractionsocket
Askabout
Nature of extraction— simple or surgical
Onset ofpain
Associated symptoms of dry socket— inammation, badtaste
Risk factors for dry socket— smoking, poor oral hygiene,
contraceptive pill, past history of drysocket
Symptoms of infection— fever, swelling, pus, lymphadenopathy
Symptoms of nerve damage— numbness, tingling, sharp shooting or
electric shockpain.
Lookfor
Is the clot present or absent?
Is the socket inamed or pus present?
Signs of food packing and poor or al hygiene
OP T to exclude retained root fragments.
Swellings
Askabout
Onset— acute or gradual/ duration
Localized or generalized
Episodic or persistent
Obvious triggers/ allergies
Trauma or lip biting history.
Lookfor
Is the swelling soft tissue orbony?
Painful, hot, or uctuant
Associated bleeding or ulceration
Any lymphadenopathy
Systemic features— hypotension, ushed,r ash
Dental pain or infection.
USEF UL QU ESTI ONS AND WHAT TO LOOKFOR
Toothache, dental pain, wisdomteeth
Askabout
Pain duration, intensity, location, character, exacerbating and relieving features
Symptoms of systemic infection
Analgesia taken (can overdose with severe toothache)
Histor y of tr auma toteeth.
Lookfor
Conrm aected tooth/ teeth with OPT and clinical examination
Tongue mobility— able to swallow secretions
Tris m u s
Fever
Swelling, lymphadenopathy andpus.
Ulceration and blistering
Ask about
Duration
Progressive or episodic
Painful or painless—ability to maintain oral intake
Solitar y or multiple
Risk fac tors (heav y smoker, sun exposure)
Widespread mucocutaneous involvement
Weight loss/fatigue
Any new medications.
Look for
Signs of malignancy—persistent ulcer with round rolled margins, induration
Lymphadenopathy
Iron/B12/folate deciency
Ill-t ting dentures or sharp teeth causing trauma.
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Miscellaneous:denture/ orthodontic appliance (braces)- related problems
Askabout
Age of dentures
Loose and rubbing
Tight dentures
Any pain, mobility, or problems with adjacent teeth and soft
tissues.
Lookfor
Signs of traumatic ulceration
Signs of reactive hyperplasia of supporting soft tissues under
denture base orange
If patient complains of tight dentures, check for signs of acromegaly and Paget’s disease.