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periodontal tissue that is affected is collagen. The matrix metalloproteinases with collagen-degrading properties are known as collagenases and gelatinases. Collagenases MMP are 1, -8, -13 and -14, and gelatinases are -2 and -9. Both types can cause gingiva recession, pocket formation, tooth mobility and periodontal attachment…

Teeth Teeth are by far one of the most fascinating parts of the human body. The funny thing is, unless we are actively thinking about taking care of them, or brushing them, most of us hardly ever think about our teeth. However, just because you don't think of them, does not mean they are not doing many things at once! There are actually four different kinds of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. Each of these four types of teeth perform different (and specific) functions. For…

Gum disease is among the most common health problems worldwide. A Periodontal word comes from the Greek language that mean around the tooth. Both periodontal disease and gum disease can be used as a synonym for periodontitis, specifically chronic periodontitis. "It is now considered an autoimmune disease and can be a precursor to extreme health problems". Moreover, more worrying is the fact that the relation between periodontal disease and other maladies are often not detected or given adequate…

The Amazing Specialties Dental Has to Offer Over the years we have seen a variety of cases in the dental office. Anywhere from very misaligned teeth, broken teeth, abnormalities in the gingiva, root canals, cavities, to all 32 teeth missing. Therefore resulting in different dentists needing to invest time to specialize in each aspect, so that each dental problem could be solved to its full extent. As time went on specialties started to rise and many dentists would specialize in each profession.…

tissues in the oral cavity. There are several types of oral cancers, but 90% of them are squamous cell carcinomas, which means that they originate in the tissues that line the mouth and lips and commonly involves the tongue, floor of the mouth and gingiva. Oral cancer has resulted in many deaths since 1990 to today’s date, even that the death rate has increased tremendously there is more advance equipment to help…

in the early mixed dentition prevented impaction in 66% of the PDC patients when compared with an untreated control group (14%).(15) If the interceptive treatment is not benificial in such cases so surgical solution will be done by uncovering the gingiva and retracting the impacted canine . there are two techniques open exposure technique and colsed exposure technique but surgical intervention has its hazards like bleeding from the site of surgery , hepatoma , post operative pain , purulent…

sharp without papilledema, macula intact. EARS: External auditory canals and tympanic membranes clear, hearing grossly intact. NOSE: No nasal discharge. THROAT: Oral cavity and pharynx normal. No inflammation, swelling, exudate, or lesions. Teeth and gingiva in good general condition. NECK: Neck supple, non-tender without lymphadenopathy, masses or thyromegaly. CARDIAC: Normal S1 and S2. No S3, S4 or murmurs. Rhythm is regular. There is no peripheral edema, cyanosis or pallor. Extremities are…

Patient Information: Patrick, 42yrs., M, Caucasian S. CC: Pain on the side of the back and stomach that radiates to the groin. HPI: Patrick is a 42yr old male patient presented to the clinic with c/o pain on the side of his back, that spreading to the stomach and radiates to the groin. He also c/o nausea and using the restroom very often. He feels, he is febrile as he was sweating. Onset: This morning 5 a.m. Location/Radiation: Which side of your back hurts? Where is the pain located on the…

Introduction One of the main reasons why the oral cavity plays a major role in early detection of disease/malignancy is the fact that the mucous membrane cells have a rapid turnover which is 3-7 days while that of the skin is around 28 days. This signifies to the early manifestations which can be detected by the dental practitioner, and thus probably might save the patient's life, or at least direct him towards proper treatment. Firstly, it is of significance to define three main terms as stated…

Got milk? Hopefully so because osteoporosis is the most common type of bone disease, affecting over 200 million people worldwide. It involves the loss of bone mass and mineral content which causes the bones to become fragile and brittle. This leads to a higher risk of fractures, or breaks and cracks, than in normal bone. Literally, the word “osteoporosis” translates to “porous bones,” and occurs when excessive bone is lost, inadequate bone is produced, or a combination of both. Living with…