Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor was formerly considered to be a variant of aneloblastoma and was called as Adenoamelobalstoma. It is termed as AOT in short and represents 3% to 7% of all odontogenic tumors. It is considered as a Hamartoma rather than a true Neoplasm because of Slow growth and Circumscription of the lesion. AOT is […]
How to dislodge, extract or remove broken instrument from periodontal pockets – Schwartz Periotrievers
How to dislodge, extract or remove broken instrument from periodontal pockets – Schwartz Periotrievers There have been many explanations regarding the removal of broken instruments from root canals, but what will you do if you have a piece of broken instrument stuck inside a periodontal pocket. There is a specific instrument made for this purpose, […]
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 […]
Structures Passing through Foramina of Skull
What is a Foramen: An Opening or Orifice in the skeleton through which structures like Nerves, Arteries, Veins, Muscles and Ligaments pass. There are multiple such foramens on the lower aspect of the skull which act as pathways for the various structures which pass through them. The Cranium is divided into three parts – Anterior […]
Instruments used for Incision in Dentistry
Definition of Incision: It is a cut made through the body tissue or organ during surgical procedures. The various types of Incisions are: Vertical releasing incisions – incisions should begin approximately at the buccal vestibule and end at the interdental papillae of the gingiva. Envelope incisions – Should be given at least 0.5 cm from […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fordyce Granules or Fordyce Spots
Definition: Fordyce granules or spots is a collection of sebaceous glands that occur in various locations in the oral cavity. Synonyms: Fordyce Spots, Fordyce Disease Etiology: Inclusion of ectoderm having potentialities of skin in the oral cavity during development of maxilla & mandible- embryonic life Differential Diagnosis: Sebaceous Hyperplasia Epidermoid cyst Dermoid cyst Clinical Features: […]
Fascial Spaces of Head and Neck region
Fascial Space is portion of anatomy that is partially or completely walled by fascial membrane. Fascial area are potential areas between layers of fascia. Fascial space areas are filled normally with loose connective tissue which readily breakdown when invaded by infection, leading to large swelling. Fascial space infections are the most common cause of swellings […]
What are the muscles responsible for Facial Expressions
Facial Expressions is an important part in every person’s life from the start of the day till you sleep showing what you feel etc and it also helps in understand the other person’s feeling without a word being uttered. There are close to 12 types of facial expressions which are possible which have been listed […]
What are the 13 Blood Coagulation Factors – Mnemonic
Blood Coagulation or Clotting Factors are the natural proteins which help in coagulation of blood to control bleeding, they also help to maintain the flow of blood in the body and also make sure coagulation takes place in case of any injury. In simple words Coagulation means Clotting which is seen when there is any […]