Nonodontogenic Cysts

Jan 7, 2020 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Nonodontogenic Cysts

This article focuses on describing nonodontogenic cysts of the oral and maxillofacial region. The lesions described include nasopalatine duct canal cyst, nasolabial cyst, traumatic bone cyst, Stafne bone cyst, aneurysmal…

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Caries Management Decision-Making

Jan 7, 2020 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Caries Management Decision-Making

The purposes of this article are to (1) offer a critical thinking skill set in decision-making and synthesis for caries diagnosis, and risk-adjusted and personalized management based on emulating the…

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Motivational Communication in Dental Practices

Jan 7, 2020 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Motivational Communication in Dental Practices

Dental caries and periodontal diseases are preventable. Nevertheless, they remain prevalent. Dental practices offer an ideal setting for educating patients about oral health-related behavior change. This article describes the motivational…

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Dietary Implications for Dental Caries

Jan 7, 2020 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Dietary Implications for Dental Caries

Acid produced during bacterial fermentation of carbohydrates dissolves tooth structure, leading to dental caries. Carbohydrates are a nutrient within foods, individual foods contain multitudinous differing nutrients in varying concentrations, and,…

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Mucocutaneous Diseases

Jan 7, 2020 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Mucocutaneous Diseases

Mucocutaneous diseases affecting the oral cavity are predominantly immune mediated or inflammatory. Three of the most common and clinically significant conditions are reviewed in this article: lichen planus, pemphigus vulgaris,…

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Salivary Gland Diseases

Jan 7, 2020 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Salivary Gland Diseases

A variety of diseases ranging from obstructions, infections, to benign and malignant tumors occur in salivary glands. The most common problem is painful blockage of ducts by stones that prevents…

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Odontogenic Tumors

Jan 7, 2020 by in General Dentistry Comments Off on Odontogenic Tumors

Odontogenic tumors are a group of neoplastic growths that originate from the tissues responsible for tooth formation and the periodontal apparatus of the jaw. Odontogenic tumors usually present as radiolucent…

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