Patients with oral mucosal diseases typically consult a dermatologist, family doctor or dentist, but these groups are often unfamiliar with acute and chronic mucosal disorders and lesions within the oral cavity.
This book aims to help all specialists by providing:
an introductory guide to oral anatomical features
an outline of investigations and procedures appropriate for oral dermatology
a differential diagnosis guide based on morphology and location
a detailed assessment of all common oral mucosal conditions, using a consistent presentation including definition, aetiology, clinical features, investigations, treatment options, prevention strategies and prognosis
hundreds of full colour clinical photographs to accompany the descriptions.
The book provides an easy to access guide that helps readers quickly find the information needed to confidently assess symptoms and signs of lesions within and around the mouth. It is targeted at practising dermatologists and dermatologists in training, but will also appeal to otolaryngologists, dental practitioners, pharmacists, and dental nurses.
Foreword; Preface; About the authors; Acknowledgements; Terminology; Abbreviations
1 Anatomical features and variants of the oral cavity
1.1 Overview
1.2 Lips
1.3 Cheeks
1.4 The tongue and the floor of the mouth
1.5 The hard palate, soft palate, and uvula
1.6 Maxilla and the mandible
1.7 Temporomandibular joint
1.8 Maxillary sinuses
1.9 Lymph nodes
2 Diagnostic procedures for diseases of the oral mucosa
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Clinical evaluation
2.3 Laboratory processes
2.4 Diagnostic imaging
3 The differential diagnosis of oral mucosal lesions
3.1 White lesions of the oral mucosa
3.2 Red and purple lesions of the oral mucosa
3.3 Pigmented lesions of the oral mucosa
3.4 Papillary and verrucous lesions of the oral mucosa
3.5 Non-neoplastic oral soft tissue swellings
3.6 Oral vesicles and bullae
3.7 Oral erosions and ulcers
3.8 Dry mouth
3.9 Halitosis
3.10 Diseases affecting the lips – cheilitis
3.11 Diseases affecting the gingivae
3.12 Diseases affecting the tongue
3.13 Mucucutaneous disorders
3.14 Oral diseases associated eith systemic disorders
4 Reactions of the oral mucosal to local or exogenous factors
4.1 Dental and oral hygiene
4.2 Debris
4.3 Acute injury
4.4 Chronic repetitive injury
4.5 Toxins
4.6 Adverse drug reaction
4.7 Reaction to infection or vaccination
4.8 Pigment
4.9 Reaction to an underlying disease
4.10 Reactive gingival hyperplasia
5 Oral mucosal diseases of developmental and genetic origin
5.1 Congenital disorders
5.2 Disorders usually diagnosed in childhood
5.3 Disorders usually diagnosed in adult life
