Surface Lesions vs Soft Tissue Enlargement

Oral mucosal surface lesions are characterized by surface changes to the oral mucosa, explains Nikitakis (2005). These changes could be related to color, texture, ulceration, indentation, or the development of projections.
•  A soft tissue enlargement is characterized by swellings. Over time, the swellings may become hardened, stiff, or fibrous (The British Society for Oral Medicine 2017).
•    The biggest difference between oral surface lesions and soft tissue enlargement is the depth or thickness of the problematic area.
•    They rarely extend more than two to three millimeters below the surface of the oral mucosa (University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics).
•    Oral mucosal surface lesions have a minimal depth or thickness, while soft tissue enlargement in the mouth can get so large that it affects a person’s ability to masticate, swallow, speak or breathe.
•    Soft tissue enlargements come in two categories. The reactive type occurs suddenly and develops rapidly. They often result from an injury to the mouth or face, an acute infection, or an allergic reaction to something that is eaten.
•    Non-reactive soft tissue enlargements are classified as tumors. They may be benign or malignant, but biopsy and pathology are required to determine their status.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Genetic Susceptibility

  Historically, the contribution of genetic factors to an individual’s predisposition for the development of oral infections has been largely unstudied.    In the age of genetic medicine, it is becoming apparent that genetic variability can account for significant changes in innate and adaptive immune responses, with some clear implications for the development of maxillofacial infections (Munz et al., 2017).    One such study identified genetic variation in the genes DEFB1 and LTF that were linked with susceptibility to chronic periodontitis (Zupin et al., 2017). These genes encode the proteins beta-defensins 1 and lactoferrin, both of which contribute to the oral innate immune system.
Read more

Viral infections

 The oral cavity can be targeted by a variety of viral pathogens (Tyring, 2006). While these viral infections are variable in severity, they are more virulent in individuals with compromised immune systems (Regezi, 2016). Viruses are biologically different than bacteria or fungi in that viruses are not capable of replication and proliferation by themselves. A virus particle, or virion, consists of a protective protein coat called a capsid that contains the viral genome.   The viral genome is encoded with either deoxyribonucleic acids (DNA) or ribonucleic acids (RNA), depending on the viral species. The capsid includes proteins that target specific cell types in specific species as well as mechanisms for entering into the target cell types. The host cell’s own protein machinery then replicates the virus’s genetic material and produces the viral proteins required for capsid formation encoded by the virus’s genome. This replicates the virus, allowing more copies to be released to...
Read more

Irreversible Pulpitis- Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

  Definition Irreversible pulpitis is a persistent inflammatory condition of the pulp, symptomatic or asymptomatic in nature with the pulp becoming incapable of healing. Types There are two types of Irreversible Pulpitis 1) Asymptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis 2) Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis Causes/Etiology CAUSES/ETIOLOGY  Most common is Dental Caries Chemical, Mechanical and Thermal injuries to pulp Untreated reversible pulpitis Symptoms SYMPTOMS Pain is caused by sudden change in temperature specially cold, sweet or acidic food items and pressure from food entrapped in tooth cavity Pain remains even after the removal of stimulus. Pain can be spontaneous which can be Sharp, Piercing, Intermittent or Continuous in nature Pain exacerbated by lying down or on bending due to increase in intr...
Read more
Flipkart.com
The more the merrier 🎈
Combos
Formal Shirts Sarees
Kids' Apparel Fragrance
Skin Care Hair Care
Cookware Sets Kitchen Containers
Curtains Bath Towels
Gourmet Food Art Accessories
We hope you enjoy emails from Flipkart. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here.