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 […]
Most Common Mistakes committed while Brushing your Teeth
Tooth Brushing is the most important Preventive Technique used in Dentistry and the one which is given most importance by any Dentist. As Brushing is done to prevent any harm to the tooth and supporting structures but if the same Tooth brushing leads to harmful effects it is a big loss. So it is important […]
Types of Tooth Brushing Techniques
Proper Tooth Brushing Techniques are very important to maintain Oral Health, by following correct tooth brushing technique you will be able to remove food debris and plaque which will in turn prevent the onset of Dental Caries. The main reason for Dental caries is food lodgment in teeth, which are the food for the Bacteria […]
What is Tonsillitis – Clinical Features and Treatment
Tonsillitis simply means – Inflammation of the Tonsils. Before we understand what tonsillitis is we need to know what Tonsils are and their functions. Tonsils are Simple Lumps or Balls of Lymphatic Tissue in the Back of the Oral Cavity on either side of the back of the tongue. Tonsils like other Lymph Nodes help […]
Oral Manifestations of AIDS or Hiv
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome or Human Immunodeficiency Virus has some major Oral Manifestations which are very important in its Diagnosis. We all know that HIV remains silent without any Signs or Symptoms except persistent Generalized Lymphadenopathy, which is present for longer than 3 months time and involves 2 or more extra lingual sites. Most frequently involved […]
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 […]
Histologic or Microscopic Features of Dentigerous Cyst
Dentigerous cyst is a developmental Odontogenic cyst that is formed by expansion of dental follicle and therefore always attached to the neck of an impacted or Unerupted tooth. Initially this lesion is asymptomatic, other than a clinically missing tooth. In later stages the cyst causes Bony Expansion and displacement of teeth and pain if 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 […]
Diagnostic Findings of Condylar Fractures
Condylar Fracture: Fracture of the Condylar Neck or Condylar Head either Unilateral or Bilateral depending on the location of impact or injury which is most commonly on the chin. Radiographic examination is the most important diagnostic procedure to confirm Condylar fracture, but to diagnose condylar fracture clinical features are important to get to primary Diagnosis […]