In this post we shall discuss about Fordyce’s Granules. Developmental anomaly characterized by heterotrophic collection of sebaceous glands at various sites in oral cavity. Pathogenesis Of Fordyce’s Granules The occurrence of sebaceous gland in the mouth may result from inclusion in the oral cavity of ectoderm having some of the potentialities of skin in the […]
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In this post we shall learn about the most commonly used tooth fracture classification i.e. Ellis and Davey Classification. Tooth fractures can occur due to various reasons like trauma, decay, or weak tooth structure. Ellis and Davey in 1970 proposed a classification system for tooth fractures based on the extent of damage to the tooth
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In this post we shall discuss some of the common infections caused by Staphylococcus Aureus. Toxic shock syndrome Toxic shock syndrome is a fatal multi system disease caused by S. Aureus strains. It usually presents as fever, myalgia, diarrhea, rash, hypotension. It is associated with infections of sequestrated or mucosal sites by Toxic Shock Syndrome
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In this post we shall discuss about Keloid formation and treatment Keloid is a defect in maturation and stabilization of collagen fibrils as normal collagen bundles are absent It is common in females Mostly seen in black people Genetically predisposed and very rare in Caucasians Keloid grows even after 6 months. It extends into adjacent
In this post we shall learn about cleft palate types and management of the those clefts. Palate is formed from the fusion of Premaxilla and Two palatine processes. When there is abnormal fusion of these processes, cleft palate is formed. Now lets get into detail of Cleft Palate types and Management. Cleft Palate Types and
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Today, July 3rd 2020, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has finally released the revised cutoff scores for NEET-MDS 2020. On 21st May DCI had informed about its decision to implement second proviso in clause 7(1) of the Dental Council of India, Master of Dental Surgery Course Regulations, 2017 and had asked for vacant MDS
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In this post we shall discuss about Submentovertex – Extraoral View Radiograph of the base of the skull is taken by Submentovertex – Extraoral View (SMV). Indications Lesions affecting palate or pterygoid region or base of skull or sphenoidal sinus. Exposure 0.4 Seconds 50 kVp 20-30 mA Structures Visible in this view Carotid canals Nasal
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In this post we shall discuss about the signs, symptoms and clinical features of acute and chronic Empyema. Empyema is the presence of pus in the pleural cavity. Clinical Features of Acute Empyema Symptoms Due to Toxemia: Anorexia, sweats, malaise and loss of weight. Due to Primary Disease: Sudden rise in temperature along with fever
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