ANUG or Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis is an inflammatory destructive disease of the gingiva which shows punched out, crate like depressions at the crest of the gingiva, covered by gray pseudo membranous slough which is demarcated from the remaining gingiva with a linear erythema. It is also called as Trench Mouth as ANUG was seen […]
Differences between Fenestration and Dehiscence
Fenestration and Dehiscence are two similar conditions of Tooth which are similar due to bone loss around the tooth but are different by the type of bone loss or bone surrounding it. To understand the differences first let us know about What is Fenestration and What Dehiscence: Definition of Tooth Fenestration: Fenestration are Isolated areas […]
Difference between Preiapical, Lateral Radicular and Residual cysts
Before we know the difference between Periapical, Radicular and Residual cysts, let us know what exactly a Cyst is – A Cyst is a “pathological fluid filled cavity lined by epithelium” . It consists of three parts – Wall or capsule, Epithelial lining and Lumen or Cavity. What is the Difference between Periapical, Radicular and […]
What is Barodontalgia
Barodontalgia: Baro – Pressure, Odonto: Teeth, Algia: Pain It is the Pain in the teeth caused due to changes in pressure which may be seen in case of High Altitudes as seen in Pilots and also in Deep sea divers who also see severe changes in pressure which lead to pain in the tooth. Synonyms: […]
What is Pericoronitis
Definition of Pericoronitis: It is defined as the inflammation of soft tissues covering the crown of the partially erupted or impacted tooth and is caused by Normal Oral flora or the inflammation of gingiva in relation to the crown of a partially erupted tooth most commonly seen in the Mandibular third molar regions (38 and […]
Head and Neck Lymph Node Examination
Lymph nodes are also known as lymph glands and these are small lumps of tissue which are a part of body’s immune system. Lymph nodes consist of white blood cells which act as the body’s active immune system, by filtering harmful substances like bacteria and cancer cells from your body. Lymph nodes are located throughout […]
Antibiotic Use in Dentistry – Guidelines, Indications and Contraindications
Antibiotic is a Greek word – “Anti” meaning ‘against’ and “Bios” meaning ‘life’ Antibiotics are being used in Dentistry from a very long time. And as we have seen in the recent past overuse or improper use of these antibiotics, antiviral and antimicrobial drugs there have been instances of an appearance of Super Bug which is resistant to […]
Dental Problems in Diabetes Mellitus | Oral Manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by relative or absolute insufficiency of insulin and disturbances of carbohydrate metabolism. WHY Diabetes happens:Diabetes Mellitus occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or when the body cannot effectively use tht insulin it produces. Cells use glucose and body needs insulin a hormone produced by B […]
Recurrent Apthous Stomatitis
Definition of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: A common oral disease characterized by the development of painful, recurring solitary or multiple ulcerations of the oral mucosa. Synonyms: Aphthous ulcers Aphthae Canker sores Etiology of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: Bacterial infection – L form of streptococci – streptococcus sanguis – immunologic hypersensitivity reaction to L form of streptococci Immunologic […]
A 20 Min Test to Detect Oral Cancer on its way
Researchers from the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom and researchers from Rice University are working on a mode of Diagnosis for Oral cancer which will minimize the amount of time taken for the diagnosis of Oral Cancer, to as low as 20 mins. Procedure: The Dentist himself will collect Stem Cells from the […]
Focal Epithelial Hyperplasia
Definition: A cutaneous condition characterized by multiple papillary or sessile areas of the oral mucosa and white to pinkish papules that occur diffusely in the oral cavity. It is caused by the human papilloma virus types 13 and 32. Synonyms – Heck’s Disease, Multifocal papilloma Etiology: HPV – 13 & 32 Recently known to be […]
Gingival Cyst of Adults and Newborn
Gingival Cyst is a small superficial cyst which is found in the alveolar mucosa, and as the name suggests it does not involve the alveolar bone. Gingival cysts are of 2 types: Gingival (Alveolar) Cyst of Newborn Gingival cyst of the Adult Gingival (Alveolar) Cyst of the Newborn: Gingival cyst of the newborn is a […]
Primordial Cyst
Definition of Primordial Cyst: A Odontogenic cyst developing from the stellate reticulum which is formed in place of a tooth. Etiology: Develops through liquefaction and cystic degeneration of stellate reticulum of enamel organ before any calcified enamel or dentine is formed. Usually it may develop from a normal tooth germ, which may be clinically missing […]
Classification of Cysts of Jaw
Cysts in the Jaws are very common occurrence when compared to any other part of the body, as the cysts are of varied types the classifications given by various scientists is also very helpful to divide each cyst based on it origin and its clinical presentation. Based on classification we can also decide the treatment […]