Mandibular cancer is a malignant neoplasm characterized by an infiltrative type of growth, early metastasis. Patients indicate the appearance of acute paroxysmal pain radiating along the mandibular nerve, paresthesia of the lower lip and mental region, the presence of pathological mobility of intact teeth. Diagnosis of mandibular cancer includes clinical, radiological and cytological studies. Treatment…
Radicular cyst is a cavity formation in the area of the tip of the tooth root, lined from the inside with epithelial tissue and filled with cystic fluid. It is the outcome of chronic periapical inflammation. A patient with a radicular cyst may not make any obvious complaints, they occur when the contents are suppurated…
Pulpitis is an inflammatory process affecting soft tissues with neurovascular formations that fill the tooth cavity. It is characterized by paroxysmal progressive pain, often spreading to the entire jaw, giving into the ear and temple, increasing at night. It requires urgent treatment at the dentist, often – tooth depulpation (nerve removal). With timely treatment, the…
Cervical caries is a carious process with localization in the posterior region, that is, in the area of the neck of the tooth. Depending on the stage, disease can be manifested by darkening of the tooth enamel in the near-gingival area; increased sensitivity of the tooth to temperature, chemical and mechanical stimuli; formation of a…
Tooth discoloration is a pathological condition accompanied by a change in the natural color of teeth as a result of exogenous and endogenous factors. Teeth can acquire yellow, brown, gray, pink, black, red tint. Often, along with disease, enamel demineralization is detected, accompanied by hyperesthesia. Diagnosis includes collection of complaints, physical examination, radiography, EOD, thermography.…
Pericoronaritis is an inflammation of the gum tissues surrounding teething teeth (more often wisdom teeth). It is accompanied by severe pain in the area of the cutting tooth, limitation and pain when opening the mouth and swallowing, swelling of the gums, unpleasant odor and taste in the mouth, violation of general well-being. An improperly erupting…
Peri-implantitis is an odontogenic infection accompanied by soft and bone tissue damage in the dental implant area and bone resorption. The clinic of peri-implantitis is characterized by pain in the implant area, hyperemia and swelling of the gum, formation of a gingival pocket, bleeding or suppuration, mobility of the structure. Peri-implantitis is diagnosed during a…
Periapical abscess is a limited accumulation of purulent exudate in the tissues around the apical third of the tooth root. Patients complain of the occurrence of dull pronounced pain in the area of the causal tooth, an increase in soreness when biting off food, chewing. In the projection of the root tips with a periapical…
Mandibular fracture is a pathological condition that occurs when the integrity of the mandibular bone is violated. Patients complain of the appearance of painful swelling in the area of damage, an increase in pain when chewing, opening the mouth. The bite is broken, ruptures of the mucous membrane with the exposure of the bone edge are…
Root fracture is a traumatic tooth injury accompanied by a violation of the integrity of its root. Patients complain of increased soreness in the area of the damaged tooth when chewing, biting off food. During the examination, edematous hyperemic mucosa is detected. Vertical percussion in case of root fracture is positive. Pathological mobility of teeth…