Syndromes related to disease of blood are the list of diseases which are related to blood disorders. A Syndrome in general is a term used to describe collective set of medical problems which are seen together with various Signs and Symptoms. It cannot be called as one disease but a concurence (Meaning in Greek) of […]
Syndromes related to Diseases of bones and Joints.
Here is a list of Syndromes related to Diseases of Bones and Joints. Crouzon Syndrome (or) Craniofacial Dysostosis: Prognathic mandible Hypoplastic maxilla High arched palate Parrot beak appearance Hypertelorism Apert Syndrome: Syndactyly involving hands and feet – mitten hands and soc feet It has many features similar to Crouzon syndrome Treacher Collins Syndrome or Mandibulofacial […]
Syndromes related to Bacterial, Viral and Mycotic infections.
These are Syndromes which are caused due to Bacterial, Viral and Mycotic infections which lead to many diseases which are described as Syndromes which are discussed below. Syndromes related to Bacterial, Viral and Mycotic infections. Heerfordt Syndrome: Uveoparotid fever Behcet’s Syndrome: It has a charecteristic traid of symptoms: Recurrent Oral Ulcers Genital Ulcers Ocular inflammation […]
Syndromes related to Salivary gland tumors, Cysts and Tumors of Odontogenic Origin
Syndromes related to Salivary gland tumors, Cysts and Tumors of Odontogenic Origin The list of syndromes related to the Salivary Gland tumors and the Odontogenic tumors of the oral cavity is very limited as there are not many syndromes related to these conditions. As i am sorting out the essential syndromes which are important to […]
Syndromes related to Benign and Malignant Tumors of Oral Cavity
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 […]