Gingival Disease in Pregnancy Gingival changes in pregnancy were described as early as 1898, even before any knowledge about hormonal changes in pregnancy was available. Pregnancy itself does not cause gingivitis. Gingivitis in pregnancy is caused by bacterial plaque, just as it is in nonpregnant women. Pregnancy accentuates the gingival response to plaque and modifies […]

The trigeminal neuralgia is also called as Tic doulouroux, Trifacial neuralgia or Fothergill’s disease. Severe pain occuring along the course of nerve. Etiology : Based on etiology it is idiopathic or secondary. Idiopathic Trigeminal Neuralgia : Dental pathosis leads to involvement of trigeminal neuralgia. Secondary to extensive traction on various divisions of fifth nerve being

Classification of pulp disease : 1. Pulpitis (Inflammation) : Pulpitis is an inflammation of the tooth pulp, the soft inner tissue of your teeth. A. Reversible Dental pulpitis : Pulpitis is reversible if you identify it early. Your dentist will treat the cause and expect the symptoms to resolve. 1. Symptomatic (acute). The main sign

Leukoplakia is a white patch in the mouth. Leukoplakia is a condition in which thick, white or grayish patches form usually inside the mouth. Etiology of Leukoplakia : The common predisposing factors of leukoplakia are: 1.Tobacco: It is used by large number of people in various forms such as smoking of cigarette. Cigar, biddies and

The angina pectoris is a symptom complex caused by transient myocardial ischaemia and constitutes a clinical syndrome rather than a disease. Types 1. Nocturnal. 2. Unstable 3. Prinzmetal’s 4. Intractable. Causes : i. Athrosclerosis ii. Aortic stenosis iii. Hypoxemia. Clinical Features : a. The most important feature is chest pain on exertion and pain subsides

As per the WHO, diabetes mellitus (DM) is a hetro- geneous metabolic disorder characterised by common feature of chronic hyperglycaemia with disturbance of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism. DM is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality the world over. It is estimated that approximately 1% of population offers from DM. The incidence is rising

Early childhood caries is a specific term used to describe a unique pattern of dental decay in infants and toddlers, and preschool children. Early childhood caries is a particularly virulent form of dental caries that is characterized by an overwhelming infectious challenge and is associated with unusual dietary practices. It initially presents with smooth- surface

It is a well established fact that the primary etiological agent in periodontal disease is bacterial plaque. The toxins and enzymes produced by the bacterial plaque elicit inflammatory and immunologic changes in the periodontal tissues at both cellular and molecular levels. These responses can be affected by a variety of systemic factors that can alter

Once in a millennium, one comes across a landmark discovery, the ramifications of which span an entire century. A great forward stride in the field of public health was made with discovery of inverse correlation between dental caries prevalence and fluoride concentration in the drinking water. Various preventive measures and programmes using fluoride were implemented

Introduction Dental caries continues to be a veritable scourge on mankind, despite widespread preventive measures. This disease exerts a social, physical, mental and financial burden on a global scale, with developing countries like India being affected the most. Definition “Dental caries is a microbial disease of the calcified tissues of the teeth characterized by demineralization