dentistry

Ameloblastoma

Ameloblastoma is a rare kind of tumor that starts in your jaw, often near the third molar teeth or other molars. It consists of cells that form the outer layer of the tooth i.e. enamel which protects the teeth. This tumor can cause pain, swelling and can change the appearance of the face. If it goes untreated for a long time, it may become cancerous and migrate to the lymph nodes or lungs which can cause severe problems.

Posted July 9, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read

Dentigerous Cyst

Dentigerous cysts are one of the common type of odontogenic cysts. An odontogenic cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops in the alveolar bone over a tooth that hasn't erupted yet or which is impacted. This cysts mmostly affect the molars or canines, and they are second in prevalence after the periapical cysts.

Posted July 8, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 4 min read

Odontogenic Tumors

Odontogenic tumors are quite uncommon lesions of the jaws. They may be derived from odontogenic ectoderm or ectomesenchyme layers. Odontogenic tumors are always considered as a differential diagnosis for any kind of new growth in the jaws. They have a great variety in their presentation either clinically or radiographically which are discussed below.

Posted July 7, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read

Pericoronitis

Pericoronitis is the inflammation of the tissue surrounding a third molar teeth, also known as wisdom tooth. This condition most often occurs in molars that are partially impacted, or not fully erupted into the oral cavity. It is more common in lower molars than in the upper ones. Most people with pericoronitis have a flap of gum tissue partially or completely covering the crown of the erupting tooth.

Posted July 7, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read

Erythroplakia

Erythroplakia appears as abnormal red lesions on the mucous membranes in the oral cavity. The lesions typically occur on your tongue or on the floor of the mouth. The lesions of erythroplakia can’t be scraped off. Erythroplakia lesions are often found along with the leukoplakia lesions. Leukoplakia lesions appear as similar patches but leukoplakia lesions are white in color while erythroplakia are red in color.