Infra Orbital Nerve Block – Block of Anterior and Middle Superior Alveolar Nerves Inferior alveolar nerve block as the name suggests blocks the Infraorbital nerve block along with some other nerves which is used mainly when working in the Anterior Maxillary region. So let us see in detail about How to give Infra Orbital Nerve […]
Sequence of Extraction for Complete Maxillary and Mandibular teeth extraction
In the case of extraction of Maxillary and Mandibular teeth in a full mouth rehabilitation case we need to follow a sequence or step by step procedure to extract all the teeth. Extraction of teeth can be due to many reasons, such as Full mouth rehabilitation where the remaining teeth are not worth saving or […]
Medical and Surgical Treatment options for Oral Submucous Fibrosis
Oral submucous fibrosis is a pre malignant condition caused mainly due to chewing of Beetle Quid or Areca nuts. The hyalinisation of the buccal mucosa forming bands and decrease in mouth opening is the first symptom. Followed by White bands seen in labial mucosa, palate, and even spreads to uvula. Burning sensation while taking food […]
Commonly Used Anti Fungal Medications, Indications, Dosage, Adverse effects and Drug Interactions
Fungal Diseases are commonly caused and spread through Fungal spores, these are most commonly Localized and can become Systemic often. Fungal Diseases like Candidiasis, Histoplasmosis, Blastomycosis, Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever), Cryptococcosis, Aspergillosis, Zygomycosis, Toxoplasmosis are the various types of fungal diseases which show Systemic and Localized Oral features in patients affected by it. Fungal infections are […]
Oral or Dental Fibroma – Clinical, Histological Features and Treatment
Oral or Dental Fibroma is the most common “Tumor” of the Oral cavity. It is not a true neoplasm but it is a reactive hyperplasia of fibrous connective tissue in response to local irritation or Trauma. Oral Fibroma should be diagnosed properly because certain benign and Malignant Neoplasms also mimic Fibromas in appearance. Hence before […]
Why are Wisdom Teeth/3rd Molars most often Extracted by Dentists
Wisdom Tooth or the 3rd Molar is the most commonly Extracted tooth due to pathological reasons by Dentists. Wisdom Teeth or 3rd molar teeth are being considered as vestigial parts of the human body as with evolution over decades it is seen that in some people 3rd molars are completely absent not even tooth buds […]
Local Examination for Surgical Removal of Impacted 3rd molar tooth
Third molar is the most commonly impacted tooth in the Oral cavity. Surgical removal of Impacted tooth is the most common Surgical procedure in Dental Clinic. Diagnosis in Impaction is most important because of the location and structures surrounding the impacted tooth. Treatment plan should be determined only after proper Diagnostic evaluation is done. Types […]
Wharf’s Assessment of Impacted Third Molar
Wharf’s Assessment of 3rd Molar Impaction is a very detailed assessment of the Difficulty of Impaction procedure which considers various factors to determine the difficulty of the Impaction Surgery. The various factors which determine the Wharf’s Assessment are: Winters classification Height of the mandible Angulation of the 2nd molar Root shape & morphology Follicle development […]
Types of location of 3rd Molar root to Inferior Alveolar Nerve Canal
The 3rd molar is the most commonly impacted tooth in the whole dentition because of the timing of eruption and the lack of length of Jaw which has been decreasing over generations thanks to Evolution. During 3rd molar impaction of the Mandible there are many factors which should be considered before going for Surgical removal […]
Histologic or Microscopic Features of Odontogenic Keratocyst
It is a developmental Odontogenic Cyst that has characteristic histological features and high rate of recurrence. Initially these lesions are asymptomatic and do not produce any symptoms until the size of the lesion increases and overlap on the adjacent structures. Symptoms of Odontogenic Keratocyst includes Swelling of Jaw, Displacement of Teeth, Pain if Secondarily infected […]
Oral Leukoplakia Classification and Staging System
Oral Leukoplakia: It is defined as a predominantly white lesion of the oral mucosa which cannot be characterized as any other definable white lesion. Floor of the mouth is the are with worst prognosis followed by the tongue and then Lips. About 50% of the lesions in floor of the mouth show features of epithelial […]
TNM Stages of Cancer Classification
Cancer is most simply described as the uncontrolled division of cells which are not normal in a certain part of the body which later on increases in size and then spreads to various other parts of the body by a process called as Metastasis. A localized tumor or lesion is easy to treat compared to […]
TMJ Ankylosis – Aetiopatholoy and Causes
Aetiopathology of TMJ Ankylosis is a very vast subject as there can be many direct and indirect causes here we are going to discuss the various Aetiological and pathological causes of TMJ Ankylosis TMJ Ankylosis is the Decrease in mobility of the Temporo mandibular joint either uni lateral or bi lateral which is caused by […]
Apicoectomy – Definition, Indications, Contraindications, Surgical Procedure, Complications
Apicoectomy: Definition: It is the cutting off, of the apical portion of the root and curettage of the periapical necrotic, granulomatous, inflammatory or cystic lesion. Synonym: Apical Surgery, Root Resection, Endodontic Surgery, Root Amputation Indications of Apicoectomy: Apical anamoly of root tip-dilacerations, intracanal calcifications Presence of lateral/accessory canal/apical region perforations Roots with broken instruments Root […]