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— Dr Uchenna Okoye, The reason your gums are bleeding Gingivitis Gingiva or gingivae is the Latin term for the gums. Gingivitis means i...
Depending on the severity, gum disease is generally divided into two types - gingivitis and periodontitis: Gingivitis means inflammation of the gums. There are various types....
Unexplained red and white patches (including suspected lichen planus ) or the oral mucosa where there is no swelling, bleeding or pain. Gingivitis [ 13 ] G...
Increased microbial activity of bacterial reservoirs within the mouth (may be linked to poor oral hygiene), such as: Tongue coating. Gingivitis and periodontitis. Dry mouth (xero...
Measles - common in tropical Africa following an ulcerative gingivitis. Typhoid . Bacillary dysentery. Tuberculosis . Whooping cough . Leukaemia - a terminal manifestation.
Hormonal - pregnancy epulis, pregnancy gingivitis, oral contraceptive pill gingivitis. Drugs - phenytoin , calcitonin, calcium-channel blockers . , Oral health Mouth proble...
Tooth decay and gum disease (gingivitis). Saliva contains anti-infective agents, so when saliva production is reduced, infection in the mouth is more likely.
Desquamative gingivitis. Investigations Histology, direct immunofluorescence (DIF) and indirect immunofluorescence (IDIF) are used to diagnose CP.
General measures and health education have enormous potential to prevent IE - for example: Education of patients to inform doctors and healthcare workers of any underlying diagnosis/IE risk. ...
Lesions on the gums can result in desquamative gingivitis resulting to damage to the teeth. Ocular linear IgA may mimic cicatricial pemphigoid and lead to blindness.
Untreated, this could lead to tooth loss. Gingivitis which is an inflammation of the gums can lead to periodontitis and further severe gum conditions if left untreated.
It can start with gingivitis which is an inflammation of the gums. Left untreated, this leads to periodontitis and further severe gum conditions.
Gastrointestinal upset (abdominal pain, gingivitis and stomatitis, nausea, vomiting). Renal problems include acute renal failure, nephrotic syndrome and acute tubular necrosis.
Differential diagnosis These include: Clotting factor deficiencies Leukaemia Gingivitis Platelet dysfunction Senile purpura Investigations The diagn...
Oral forms of lichen planus . Gingivitis. Investigations [ 1 , 2 ] Diagnosis is usually clinical and investigations are not usually necessary.
Leukaemia cutis is an uncommon condition due to infiltration of the skin. [ 12 ] Gingivitis is common, with swollen, bleeding gums. This may lead to initial presentation at the dentist.
Ocular manifestations include diplopia, nystagmus, photophobia, and strabismus. Gingivitis, stomatitis and glossitis suggest niacin deficiency. Diarrhoea occasionally precedes or follows atta...
Some viral conditions may need prophylaxis to prevent secondary bacterial overgrowth - eg, acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis secondary to herpes simplex infection. C-reactive protei...
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory gum disease that destroys the supporting tissues of the teeth (the periodontium). Gingivitis is a milder form of periodontal disease but still causes i...
Leukoplakia - a thick, whitish-colour patch that forms on the inside of the cheeks, gums or tongue. Gingivitis - a form of periodontal disease that affects the gums. Miscellaneous ...