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Pericoronitis is inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding the crown of a partially erupted tooth, [1] including the gingiva (gums) and the dental follicle. [2] The soft tissue covering a partially erupted tooth is known as an operculum, an area which can be difficult to access with normal oral hygiene methods.
Denture-related stomatitis is a common condition where mild inflammation and redness of the oral mucous membrane occurs beneath a denture.In about 90% of cases, Candida species are involved, [4] which are normally a harmless component of the oral microbiota in many people.
Angular cheilitis can be caused by infection, irritation, or allergies. [2] Infections include by fungi such as Candida albicans and bacteria such as Staph. aureus. [2] Irritants include poorly fitting dentures, licking the lips or drooling, mouth breathing resulting in a dry mouth, sun exposure, overclosure of the mouth, smoking, and minor ...
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[1] [2] [3] Scratch marks, crusting and scarring may be seen, and there may be signs of secondary bacterial infection. [1] Diagnosis is by visualising the nits or live lice, either directly or with a magnifying glass. [5] Investigations for other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are usually performed. [6]
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In the initial stage of the infection, the pulp chamber is partially necrosed for a period of time and if left untreated, the area of cell death expands until the entire pulp necroses. The most common clinical signs present in a tooth with a necrosed pulp would be a grey discoloration of the crown and/or periapical radiolucency. This altered ...