Diseases of the mouth

Prim Care. 2014 Mar;41(1):75-90. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2013.10.011.

Abstract

Oral pathologic abnormality is common and can be potentially serious. There are many diseases of the mouth that medical personnel must be able to diagnose and initiate management. The most prevalent lesions can be categorized as infectious, inflammatory, and common benign and malignant lesions. This article discusses prevalence, cause, diagnosis, and management of lesions such as stomatitis, candidiasis, caries, oral cancers, and bony tori.

Keywords: Candidiasis; Caries; Leukoplakia; Oral; Oral cancers; Stomatitis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Candidiasis, Oral / diagnosis
  • Candidiasis, Oral / drug therapy
  • Child
  • Dental Caries / diagnosis*
  • Dental Caries / prevention & control
  • Dental Caries / therapy
  • Humans
  • Mouth Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Mouth Diseases / epidemiology
  • Mouth Diseases / etiology
  • Mouth Diseases / therapy*
  • Periodontal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Periodontal Diseases / therapy
  • Prevalence
  • Risk Factors