Here is a list of Syndromes related to Benign and Malignant Tumors of the Oral cavity. There are not many tumors associated with tumors of the Oral cavity as most of the tumors are mainly caused due to etiologic factors other than genetic reasons like habits of tobacco, ghutka, infections etc. So here are the 4 […]
Syndromes related to Developmental Disturbances
Here is a list of Syndromes related to Developmental Disturbances of oral cavity. Syndromes related to Developmental Disturbances: Parry-Romberg Syndrome: Facial Hemiatrophy Vander Woude’s Syndrome: Pits of Lower lip and cleft of palate Ascher’s Syndrome: Acquired double lip Blepharochalasis Non toxic thyroid enlargement. Oro Facial Digital Syndrome: Cleft tongue Clefting of Mandibular alveolar process Median […]
Difference between True and Pseudo Cyst
Cyst: It is a pathological cavity containing fluid, semi-fluid or gas, which is usually lined by epithelium and is not formed by the accumulation of pus. True Cyst: A fluid-filled cavity which is lined by epithelium. A cyst can appear in any type of body tissue and it varies in size from as small as […]
List of Cell and Bodies Associated with some Dental Conditions and Diseases
Dental and Oral diseases are pathological conditions which have systemic implications as well. We can see that in case of any disease like even a mild fever there is a change in the amount of cells mostly White Blood cells count in the body. Eosinophils are the most commonly increasing cells in any minor or […]
Radiographic Techniques and their Uses in Oral Surgery
Radiographs are the most important Diagnostic aids in Dental practice using the help of which dentists decide the Treatment plan and can consider various options. In Oral Surgery Radiographs play a vital role in determining the treatment plan. Various Radiographic Techniques used in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and their Uses: Intraoral periapical View Occlusal View […]
What is the Amount of Saliva Produced from different Salivary Glands
The Quantity of Saliva produced from different Salivary Glands varies from person to person but on an average, the amount of saliva produced by each salivary gland is calculated and has been mentioned here. Human saliva is 98% water and 2% of other components like Electrolytes, Mucus, Antibacterial compounds and various digestive enzymes which breakdown food […]
Minor Salivary Glands Types, Location, and Function
Minor Salivary Glands: There are over 600 minor salivary glands in the Oral Cavity. They are of 2 Types: Mucous Producing Minor Salivary Glands Serous Fluid Producing Minor Salivary Glands Location Of Minor Salivary Glands: Minor salivary glands are found in large numbers on the Cheeks on all side of the Oral cavity which cannot […]
Dry Socket Pictures | Pictures of Alveolar Osteitis
Dry Socket is a very painful condition which is a result of dislodgement of the blood clot 2-3 days after the extraction and looking at Dry Socket pictures gives you an idea of whether it is really a Dry Socket or just a healing Socket after extraction. This leads to exposure of the bone which […]
Macrodontia – Developmental Disturbances of Teeth
Definition: Microdontia is a condition in which any tooth or taeeth appear larger than normal for that particular type of tooth. Classification Of Macrodontia: True Generalized Macrodontia Relative Generalized Macrodontia Single Tooth Macrodontia True Generalized Microdontia: All teeth are larger than normal. It is extremely Rare Seen in cases of Pituitary Gigantism Relative Generalized Macrodontia: […]
Types of Caries and their Causative Organisms
Dental Caries as described earlier is an irreversible microbial disease of the calcified tissues of the teeth, characterized by de-mineralization of the inorganic portion and destruction of the organic substance of the tooth. Caries when translated in Latin means ‘rot’ or ‘decay’ and Dental Caries means rotten or decayed teeth. Dental Caries was not seen […]
Cherubism
Definition: It is a autosomal dominant fibro-osseous benign hereditary condition which affects only the jaw bones and it is characterized by “bilaterally symmetrical enlargement” of mandible sometimes maxilla. Pathogenesis: Cherubism is a hereditary disease which is histologically similar to Central Giant cell granuloma occurs due to the following reasons: Differential Diagnosis: Giant Cell Granulomas of […]
Verrucous Carcinoma
Verrucous Carcinoma Definition: Verrucous Carcinoma is a diffuse papillary, non metastasizing, well differentiated malignant neoplasm of the oral epithelium. Synonyms: Ackerman’s tumor. Etiology: Tobacco Chewing Snuff dipping habits – Moistened smokeless tobacco Clinical Features: Age: Above 60 yrs Sex: Males > Females Site/Location: Most common: Gingiva, alveloar mucosa and buccal mucosa Less common: Floor of […]
Leukoedema
Leukoedema: Abnormality of the Buccal Mucosa which clinically resembles Leukoplakia . Differential Diagnosis: White spongy Nevus Frictional Keratosis Witkop’s Disease Clinical Features: Early stage: Filmy opalescence of the mucosa Later stages: Grayish-white cast with a coarsely wrinkled surface Location: Most of buccal mucosa extending onto the Lips, Seen noticeable along the occlusal line in bicuspid […]
Oral Submucous Fibrosis
Definition of Oral Precancerous Condition: A generalised pathological state of the oral mucosa associated with a significantly increased risk of cancer. Oral Submucous Fibrosis: a chronic debilitating disease of the oral cavity characterized by inflammation and progressive fibrosis of the sub mucosal tissues. Clinical Features: Early OSF-Prodromal symptoms: Burning sensation in the mouth on consuming spicy food, Blisters on the […]