Body Unilateral Facial Numbness Possible causes of sudden onset: Trauma (including dental surgery) Acute infection (bacterial or viral [e.g., varicella-zoster virus]) Vascular event (e.g.,
Body The Canadian Academy of Dental Anaesthesia (CADA) is pleased to hear that CDA shares the Canadian Paediatric Society’s goal of improved access to
Body Abstract Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a hereditary disorder that causes developmental alterations in the structure of enamel. In addition, tooth sensitivity, missing
Body Angular Cheilitis Inflammation of the angles of the mouth, characterized by fissures, scaling, erythema and crusting (fig. 1). Cause is usually multifactorial, due
Body Dry Socket (Alveolar Osteitis) Complication of wound healing following the extraction of a tooth. The patient experiences severe throbbing pain caused by bone
Body Researchers from the department of applied oral sciences at Dalhousie University have developed a biomaterial to be used as an alternative to hysterectomy for
Body Aphthous Ulcers (also known as aphthous stomatitis, canker sores) Single or multiple ulcerations of the oral mucosa; usually self-limiting, painful, or recurrent. Presentation
Body Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (NUG) Acute infection of the gingiva characterized by gingival necrosis, bleeding and pain. NUG is diagnosed at the onset of
Body Burning Mouth Syndrome Idiopathic burning sensation of the oral mucosa with no apparent underlying cause. Etiology and pathogenesis is unknown (appears to be
Body Pain or discomfort caused by orthodontic appliances Situations where orthodontic appliances may cause pain or discomfort include: A long wire that is located
Body Abstract Intravenous (IV) administration of bisphosphonates has been considered an absolute contraindication for placement of dental implants, because of the increased risk of
Body Researchers from McGill University and the Federal University of Sao Paulo (Brazil) have identified a substrate protein involved in the most common form of
