In this post we will learn about Graves Disease, its signs and symptoms and its management. Grave’s disease is an autoimmune disease caused by production of autoantibodies that stimulate TSH(Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) receptor on thyroid cell membrane resulting in excessive synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormone. Proptosis as seen in Graves Disease. Image Courtesy: Jonathan […]
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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