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Alveolar osteitis usually occurs where the blood clot fails to form or is lost from the socket (i.e., the defect left in the gum when a tooth is taken out). This leaves an empty socket where bone is exposed to the oral cavity, causing a localized alveolar osteitis limited to the lamina dura (i.e., the bone which lines the socket).
Osteomyelitis of the jaws. Osteomyelitis of the jaws is osteomyelitis (which is infection and inflammation of the bone marrow, sometimes abbreviated to OM) which occurs in the bones of the jaws (i.e. maxilla or the mandible ). Historically, osteomyelitis of the jaws was a common complication of odontogenic infection (infections of the teeth).
Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, is a subjective complaint of dryness in the mouth, which may be associated with a change in the composition of saliva, or reduced salivary flow, or have no identifiable cause. [ 1] This symptom is very common and is often seen as a side effect of many types of medication.
Bru the Golden Retriever pup is no exception. This young dog had to visit the vet for a minor procedure on July 9, but being stuck in the cone--or, in his case, a donut--of shame, is so much worse ...
Starting off with a long-line leash. this will help them (and you) feel more confident in their recall. Practicing again and again (and again). Expert trainer Julianna DeWillems says the secret to ...
Gingival recession, also known as gum recession and receding gums, is the exposure in the roots of the teeth caused by a loss of gum tissue and/or retraction of the gingival margin from the crown of the teeth. [ 1] Gum recession is a common problem in adults over the age of 40, but it may also occur starting in adolescence, or around the age of 10.
In the final clip, you see Beau trotting into the nursery, where an extremely young baby is snoozing on a cushion on the floor. Once again, he’s brought a gift for the infant, and it’s the ...
Oral candidiasis (Acute pseudomembranous candidiasis) ,which is also known as oral thrush, among other names, [ 1] is candidiasis that occurs in the mouth. That is, oral candidiasis is a mycosis (yeast/fungal infection) of Candida species on the mucous membranes of the mouth . Candida albicans is the most commonly implicated organism in this ...