Month: January 2023

Bacterial infection can lead to the inflammation of the salivary glands. Bacterial sialedenitis commonly affects the parotid gland,submandibular glands are rarely affected. ACUTE BACTERIAL SIALEDENITIS Clinical Features This is characterized by sudden onset of unilateral pain at the angle of the mandible. The affected gland is enlarged, tender, and very useful. There is a purulent […]

This disease is reported to be highly prevalent in parts of our African region where it affects children and in groups of persons with congenital disorders such as Down’s syndrome.Significantly, nutritional deficiencies arising from the prevalent poor socio-economic status of many of our populations may predispose to  the occurrence of most cases that present with […]

Is the inflammation of the gingiva covering a partially erupted or impacted tooth.Presents with deep pain, gingival swelling, pus production and gingivitis of the overlying gum. Management Oral hygiene instructions. Chlorhexidine mouthwash 0.2% rinses or normal saline rinses. In presence of an abscess initiate antibiotic therapy: Amoxicillin 500mg orally 8 hourly+metronidazole 400mg orally 8 hourly. […]

The periodontium is a functional unit whose main roles include the support of the teeth within the jawbones and the provision of sensory information relating to the  function of chewing. The components of the periodontium, therefore, include the alveolar bone, cementum, the periodontal ligament, and gingiva(gum). Acute and chronic periodontal disease is one of the […]