Laryngospasm
CC A 12-year-old female is scheduled for extraction of four bicuspids under intravenous (IV) general anesthesia. (Laryngospasm may occur more often in children because of the frequency of upper respiratory…
Perioperative considerations in pregnant patients
CC A 22-year-old multiparous G3P2002 (this is the patient’s third pregnancy: two children were born at term, zero children were born premature, zero were abortions or miscarriages, and two living…
Subcutaneous drug–induced osteonecrosis of the jaws in patients with osteoporosis
CC A 52-year-old postmenopausal female is referred for evaluation by her restorative dentist for “oral rehabilitation” using dental implants. Subcutaneous drug–induced osteonecrosis of the jaws The most commonly used subcutaneous…
Intravenous drug–induced osteonecrosis of the jaws
CC A 71-year-old female with a history of multiple myeloma of the past 5 years is referred by her oncologist because of “exposed bone” and a draining fistula ( Fig….
Oral drug–induced osteonecrosis of the jaws
CC A 65-year-old female is referred for evaluation because “the right side of my face aches, and I feel it is swollen.” Oral drug–induced osteonecrosis of the jaws Patients who…
The opioid epidemic
CC A 16-year-old female is referred for consultation regarding her third molars. HPI The patient desires extraction of her third molars before initiating orthodontic therapy, and she presents with her…
Opioid side effects
CC A 30-year-old female presents to the office complaining that “the pain medication is making me feel nauseous.” (Nausea is one of the most commonly seen adverse effect of orally…
Antibiotic-associated colitis
CC A 65-year-old male, status post incision and drainage (I&D) of a severe facial infection, who was previously admitted to the hospital for treatment of an odontogenic infection, complains of…
Penicillin allergy and anaphylaxis
CC A 21-year-old female admitted for treatment of an open mandibular body fracture complains of the sudden appearance of a rash and shortness of breath after receiving her intravenous (IV)…
Cone-beam computed tomography
CC A 14-year-old female is referred for exposure and bracketing of her impacted canines. HPI The patient’s parent states that she had her primary canines removed at a younger age,…
Mixed radiolucent-radiopaque lesion (cemento-ossifying fibroma)
CC A 38-year-old female is referred for evaluation of a mandibular lesion. She states, “I have a tumor in my lower jaw.” Cemento-ossifying fibroma In the most recent World Health…
Unilocular radiolucent lesion in a periapical region (periapical cyst)
CC A 52-year-old male is referred by his general dentist for evaluation of a periapical radiolucency associated with the left mandibular second molar, a new finding compared with features on…
Multilocular radiolucent lesion in the periapical region (ameloblastoma)
CC An 86-year-old male presents with concern of pain and swelling in the lower left jaw adjacent to a previous premolar extraction site that was performed years ago. (Typically, ameloblastomas…
Unilocular radiolucent lesion of the mandible
CC A 68-year-old White male is referred for evaluation of “swelling of my right lower jaw.” Dentigerous cyst Dentigerous cysts, also known as follicular cysts, are typically associated with an…
Multilocular radiolucent lesion in the pericoronal region (odontogenic keratocyst)
CC A 20-year-old male is referred for evaluation of a swelling on his right mandible. Odontogenic keratocyst Odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) show a slight predilection for males and are predominantly found…
Introduction to the upper limb, back, thorax, and abdomen
Overview and topographic anatomy General information Upper limb • The upper limb is the region of the body composed of the: • Pectoral girdle • Brachium (arm) • Antebrachium (forearm)…
Oral cavity
Overview and topographic anatomy General information • Oral cavity— the space located between the lips and cheeks on the external surface to the palatoglossal fold on the internal surface •…
Eye and orbit
Overview and topographic anatomy of the orbit General information • Orbit— a pyramid-shaped bony recess in the anterior part of the skull, lined by periosteum called the periorbital fascia •…
Intraoral injections
Overview and topographic anatomy General information • Intraoral injections provide adequate pain control for various dental procedures • Many techniques have been developed • All require detailed understanding of head…
