Chapter 1:Face and Neck Regions
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Case Study 1.0
Age
62 YRS
Scenario
Sex
Male
Height
6’ 2”
Weight
220 LBS
BP
95/75
Chief
Complaint
“Why does it
Patient of record
has not visited
the office for 4
years. He is
concerned about
the appearance
of his lower lip. A
limited
examination was
performed.
Medical
History
Past history of
basal
carcinoma on
the tip of his
nose
look like my
lower lip is
disappearing?”
Current
Medications
None
Social
History
Alaskan
fisherman
A clinical
photograph was
taken. He needs
routine
maintenance
appointments and
full mouth
radiographic
series.
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Regions of the Face
Frontal
Orbital
Nasal
Infraorbital
Zygomatic
Buccal
Oral
Mental
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Lymph Nodes
Lymph nodes are bean-shaped bodies grouped in
clusters along the connecting lymphatic vessels,
positioned to filter toxic products from the lymph to
prevent their entry into the blood.
What would you do if you notice an enlarged and firm
lymph node during an EO/IO exam?
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Lymph Nodes
The lymph nodes can be superficial in position with
the superficial veins, or deep in the tissue with the deep
blood vessels.
All the nodes of the head and neck drain either the right
or left tissues in the area, depending on their location
(except for the midline submental nodes, which drain
the tissues in the region bilaterally).
What is lymphadenopathy?
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Superficial Nodes of the Head
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Deep Nodes of the Head
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DEEP LYMPH NODES OF THE HEAD
Drainage Patterns
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Frontal Region
Includes the forehead and the area above the eyes.
Figure 1-3
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Nasal Region
The root of the nose is
located between the eyes,
and the tip is the apex of the
nose.
Inferior to the apex on each
side of the nose is a nostril,
or naris (plural, nares).
The nares are separated by
the nasal septum
The nares are also bounded
laterally by winglike
cartilaginous structures,
each ala (plural, alae).
Figure 1-4
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Nasal Region Review
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Nasal Region Review
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Buccal and Zygomatic
Region
The parotid salivary
gland has a small part
that can be palpated in
the buccal region as
well as in the zygomatic
region.
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Parotid Salivary Gland
Review
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Parotid Salivary Gland
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Oral Region: Lips
Width of lips should be
about same distance
between irises of the
eyes
Vermillion borders are
only found in humans
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Oral Region: Lips
Nanci A. Ten Cate’s Oral Histology, ed 7. Mosby, St. Louis, 2008
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Lip Anatomy Review
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Lip Anatomy Review
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Clinical Considerations with Lips:
Angular Cheilitis
Angular cheilitis
At commissures
Possible candida
inflection
Possible nutritional
deficiency
B2
Iron deficiency
Zinc deficiency
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Clinical Considerations with Lips:
Loss of Vermilion Border
Any loss of the
vermilion border is very
important to note in the
patient record.
With this loss, it is hard
to determine the border
between the lips and
the surrounding skin.
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Mental Region
Figure 1-8
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Mental Region: Mandible
The posterior border of
the ramus is thickened
and extends from the
angle of the mandible
to a projection, the
mandibular condyle
with its neck.
The articulating
surface of the condyle
is an oval head involved
in the TMJ.
Figure 1-9
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Regions of Face Review
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Regions of Face Review
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Vertical Dimension of the
Face
Facial dimensions:
May affect esthetics
May affect speech
VDO (Vertical Dimension of
Occlusion)
Small VDO – common with
edentulous patients means loss
of vertical dimension from
missing teeth
Large VDO – patient may not be
able to close lips
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Loss of height in the lower third, which
contains the teeth and jaws, can occur
in certain circumstances.
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Regions of the Neck
Figure 1-11
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SCM Review
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Superficial Cervical Nodes
Figure 1-12A
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CERVICAL LYMPH NODES REVIEW
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CERVICAL LYMPH NODES REVIEW
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SUPERFICIAL CERVICAL
LYMPH NODES
Drainage Patterns
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Regions of the Neck
At the anterior midline is
the hyoid bone, which
is suspended in the
neck.
Many muscles attach to
the hyoid bone, which
controls the position of
the base of the tongue.
Figure 1-11
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Regions of the Neck
Also found in the
anterior midline, inferior
to the hyoid bone, is the
thyroid cartilage,
which is the prominence
of the “voice box,” or
larynx.
The vocal cords, or
ligaments of the larynx,
are attached to the
posterior surface of the
thyroid cartilage.
Figure 1-11
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Regions of the Neck
The thyroid gland
Endocrine gland
Temp, weight, digestion
It is located inferior to
the thyroid cartilage,
at the junction of the
larynx and the trachea.
Figure 1-13
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Regions of the Neck
Examined
The hyoid bone can be
effectively palpated by
feeling inferior to and
medial to the angles of
the mandible.
Do not confuse the
hyoid bone with the
inferiorly placed thyroid
cartilage when
palpating the neck.
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Anatomy of the Head and Neck, ed 4. Saunders,
Philadelphia, 2012
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THYROID GLAND REVIEW
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Regions of the Neck
The submandibular salivary gland and the
sublingual salivary gland can also be
palpated in the neck region.
Figure 1-5
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SUBMANDIBULAR
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SUBLINGUAL
SALIVARY GLAND REVIEW
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SUBLINGUAL
SALIVARY GLAND REVIEW
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SALIVARY GLANDS
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DH 356
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Age
37 YRS
Scenario
Sex
Female
Height
5’ 5”
Weight
180 LBS
BP
135/105
Chief
Complaint
“What are the
hard bumps on
New patient is
scheduled for a
full examination.
Her last dental
appointment was
2 years ago. She
is concerned
about the floor of
her mouth.
the bottom of
my mouth?”
Medical
History
High blood
pressure
controlled by
medications
Current
Medications
Diuretic
Social
History
High school
biology teacher
Clinical
photograph was
taken. She has
moderate
deposits with
slight bleeding.
She wants to
know about the
latest in
homecare. Slight
dry mouth and
she grinds her
teeth during the
day and night.
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Walsh M. Dental Hygiene – Theory and Practice, ed 3, Elsevier,
2015
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fill in the answer before peeking!
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Oral Vestibules
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Jaws, Alveolar Processes,
and Teeth
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Figure 2-6
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Dental Arches
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Elsevier, Imaging Consult, imaging.consult.com, 2015
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Age
37 YRS
Scenario
Sex
Female
Height
5’ 5”
Weight
180 LBS
BP
135/105
Chief
Complaint
“What are the
hard bumps on
New patient is
scheduled for a
full examination.
Her last dental
appointment was
2 years ago. She
is concerned
about the floor of
her mouth.
the bottom of
my mouth?”
Medical
History
High blood
pressure
controlled by
medications
Current
Medications
Diuretic
Social
History
High school
biology teacher
Clinical
photograph was
taken. She has
moderate
deposits with
slight bleeding.
She wants to
know about the
latest in home
care. Slight dry
mouth and she
grinds her teeth
during the day
and night.
Fehrenbach MJ, Extraoral and Intraoral Assessment; Darby, ML,
Walsh M. Dental Hygiene – Theory and Practice, ed 3, Elsevier,
2015
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Gingival Tissue
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Figure 2-9
The attached gingiva
may have areas of
melanin
pigmentation.
Figure 9-22
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Oral Cavity Proper
Palate
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Figure 2-11
Figure 2-12
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Figure 2-13
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Oral Cavity Proper
Tongue
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Figure 2-14
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Anatomy of the Head and Neck, ed 4. Saunders,
Philadelphia, 2012
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Figure 2-15
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To examine the dorsal
and lateral surfaces of
the tongue, have the
patient gently extend the
tongue while a gauze
square is wrapped
around the anterior one
third of the tongue in
order to obtain a firm
grasp.
The dorsal surface is
digitally palpated.
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Extraoral and
Intraoral
Assessment; Darby,
ML, Walsh M.
Dental Hygiene Theory and
Practice, ed 3,
Elsevier, 2010
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Oral Cavity Proper
Floor of Mouth
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Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, and
Laryngopharynx
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Entrance to the throat
3 divisions:
nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx
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