After reading the assigned chapter for the week, post one the following:
- Write a Question about the chapter- Was there something confusing about this week’s topic? Did the reading leave you wanting to know more?
- Give a Quote from the chapter you found interesting and explain why. (Write down the page you found the quote).
- Make a Comment about the text or topic – Maybe you have seen one of these lesions before? Maybe the topic reminded you of something? Give us some detail as to what information provoked your thought.
I want to do the QUOTE and Ask a question. Im going to povide you te information from the book below.
Chapter 1 Topic: Fissured Tongue Pages 24-24
The cause of fissured tongue (also referred to as scrotal tongue) is unknown. It is about 5% of the population. Familial patterns of occurrence suggest that genetic factors are probably involved.There is a slight predilection in males. Clinically, the dorsal surface of the tongue appears to have deep fissures or grooves from 2 to 6 mm that may become irritated if food debris collects in them. The diagnosis of fissured tongue is a clinical one based on the appearance. About one third of patients with fissured tongue have erythema migrants as well. It is asymptomatic, and no treatment is indicated for the condition. However, a patient with fissured tongue mat be advised to bush the tongue gently with a soft toothbrush to keep the fissure clean of debris and irritants. Tongue scraping may remove surface debris, but does not reach the depth of the deep grooes and fissures present in fissured tongue.
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The book I go the information is Oral Phatology for dental hygienist with general phatology introcudtion edition 8 Olga A. C. Ibsen/Scott M peters.