Introduction Synonyms Epidemiology & Demographics Incidence Prevalence Predominant Sex & Age Peak Incidence Risk Factors Physical Findings Clinical Presentation Etiology Differential Diagnosis Workup Imaging Studies Acute General Treatment Oral agents Intravenous antibiotics Topical antibiotics can be used along with scaling and root planing to reduce pocket depth: Surgical drainage is necessary for removal of necrotic …
6 Interesting Facts of Avulsed Tooth Avulsed tooth is the complete displacement—secondary to trauma—of an entire tooth from the alveolar bone, associated with pulp necrosis and possible attachment damage Diagnosed using clinical and radiographic evidence Treatment depends on length of time tooth has been outside its socket; replantation within 60 minutes is optimal. Procedures vary …
Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis Necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (NUG) is a distinct, painful infectious disease primarily of the interdental and marginal gingiva. It is characterized by a symptom triad that includes gingival pain, ulcer, and bleeding. Synonyms NUG Trench mouth Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) Vincent stomatitis Fusospirochetal gingivitis Acute ulcerative gingivitis How common is Necrotizing Ulcerative …
What is Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease, also called gum disease or gingivitis, is inflammation, infection, or both that affects the tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth (periodontal tissue). Periodontal tissue includes the gums, the tissues (ligaments) that hold the teeth in place, and the tooth sockets (alveolar bones). Periodontal disease can affect tissue around …
What is Impacted Molar Molars are the teeth in the back of the mouth. When they push out from the gum and grow (erupt), they can become trapped inside the gum, or they may only partially come through the gum surface (become impacted). Molars erupt at different times in life. The first set of molars usually …
Is Ectopic Eruption of Teeth common in Children An ectopic eruption is when a child’s adult (permanent) tooth comes in (erupts) at an abnormal position. The permanent tooth may grow in front of or behind the child’s baby (primary) teeth. The permanent tooth may also get stuck underneath a primary tooth and grow in crooked. …
What is Early Childhood Caries Early childhood caries is tooth decay in a child’s baby teeth (primary teeth) that is caused by bacteria. The decay can develop as soon as a child’s baby teeth begin to come in at about 6 months of age. It is important that any decay in your child’s teeth be …