Injury to the teeth and the supporting alveolar bone occurs quite frequently,especially among children. Other more severe injuries to the soft and skeletal tissues of the orofacial area commonly arise through road traffic accidents, sporting activities, and interpersonal violence. Such…
Infection in the jawbones may be localized or generalized. Generally, the localized forms of infection are the most common, with the focal osteitis/alveolitis(dry socket) occurring 1 to 7 days following a dental extraction. This probably is the most common bone…
This is an infective condition of the orofacial tissues that may cause extensive tissue destruction with severe morbidity. The condition may initially manifest as an acute ulcerative necrotizing gingival infection that rapidly involves a block of the contiguous tissues culminating…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
This is a bacterial infection that often requires special attention since it is associated with extreme morbidity. It is a mixed bacterial infection whose pathogenesis principally involves extensive and rapid destruction of fascia, almost exclusively around the neck and craniofacial…
This is the most common gynaecological cancer. The risk factors for this condition are early age of first coitus, multiple sexual partners, having spouses with multiple sexual partners, high parity, infection with human papillomavirus(HPV), and infection with Herpes Simplex type…
Orofacial cellulitis may emanate from any of the sources and sites given earlier.The principal micro-organism that precipitate cellulitis produce diverse toxins, enzymes, and cytokines that destroy tissue to facilitate infection, which spreads through the contagious fascial planes. In this way…
