Name of Medical College /Institute: Dhaka Dental College Name of the University: Dhaka University (U. Dhaka) Government/ Non-Government: Govt. Address: Mirpur-14, Dhaka-1206 Tel- 8017146 In Brief
Archive for April, 2012
Oral manifestations of DIABETES MELLITUS
Oral manifestations of DIABETES MELLITUS Inadequate secretion of insulin resulting in hyperglycemia, and glycosuria • Decreased tissue resistance to infection • Oral manifestations Dryness, “burning” tongue, sensitive gingiva – Uncontrolled patients exhibit fulminating periodontitis, hemorrhagic gingival papillae – End stage diabetics can develop mucormycosis
Oral features of Addison’s disease
Oral features of Addison’s disease Primary hypoadrenocorticism Addison’s disease is Chronic insufficiency of the adrenal cortex Causes : Autoimmune or due to tuberculosis, neoplasm, hemochromatosis. s/s : Bronzing of skin, mucous membranes pigmentation General debility – Diarrhea – Severe anemia
Oral manifestation of vitamin C deficiency
Oral manifestation of vitamin C deficiency Vitamin C is water soluble vitamin . Source : Vegetables and fruits Vitamin c deficiency features : Scurvy (inner city infants, elderly individuals) • Vitamin c deficiency cause Inadequate collagen synthesis – Wound healing – Weakened vascular walls • CNS hemorrhage • Oral manifestations – Spontaneous hemorrhage • Weak [...]
Oral Manifestations of Vitamin A (retinol) Deficiency
Oral Manifestations of Vitamin A (retinol) Deficiency Vitamin A (retinol) is fat soluble vitamin Source: Red and yellow vegetables, liver In case of deficiency of Vitamin A (retinol) : Blindness due to ulceration Problems in keratinization In case of Hypervitaminosis : Bulging fontanelles (infants), bone pain or swelling, skin and hair changes and hair loss, [...]
Oral Manifestations of Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Oral Manifestations of Vitamin B Complex Deficiency All Vitamin Bs are water soluble Thiamin (B1) – Animal and vegetable sources – Probably maintains the proper function of neurons Manifestations – Beriberi: Multiple neuritis (Wernicke’s encephalopathy), congestive heart failure, generalized edema (tongue, gingiva) Riboflavin (B2) – Source : Milk, greens, fish, eggs, legumes Manifestations – Glossitis, [...]
Common oral manifestations of patients with Hyperthyroidism
Common oral manifestations of patients with Hyperthyroidism Increased susceptibility to caries Increased susceptibility to periodontal disease Enlargement of extraglandular thyroid tissue Burning mouth syndrome Accelerated dental eruption Maxillary and mandibular osteoporosis Development of connective tissue diseases like Sjogren’s syndrome or Systemic lupus erythematosus
Common oral manifestations of patients with Hypothyroidism
Common oral manifestations of patients with Hypothyroidism Salivary gland enlargement Compromised periodontal health Macroglossia Glossitis Dysguesia Delayed tooth eruption Enamel hypoplasia in both dentitions, (being less intense in the permanent dentition) Anterior open bite Micrognathia Thick lips Mouth breathing
