Characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of common oral disorders in newborns

The oral cavity of newborns can present lesions and alterations in the oral cavity that cause concern to their parents and that can also put the growth and development of the newborn at risk.

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Health professionals must know and recognize the characteristics of the different lesions that newborns present in the oral cavity so that they can adequately advise parents.

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We share the clinical characteristics, diagnosis and treatments of the oral lesions and conditions that occur most frequently in newborns. Information in PDF and video

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WFP Van Heerden & AW Van Zyl (2010) Diagnosis and management of oral lesions and conditions in the newborn, South African Family Practice, 52:6, 489-491, DOI:10.1080/20786204.2010.10874032

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What is dental abscess? - Causes, diagnosis and treatment

The progression of caries destroys the tooth structure and compromises the pulp, spreading the infection to the alveolar bone. The infectious process causes excruciating pain and requires immediate treatment.

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Tooth abscess presents several signs and symptoms, the main ones being: intense pain when chewing, swelling, accumulation of pus and general discomfort.

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Warning signs of oral cancer - Identify and recognize the symptoms and lesions

Oral cancer can occur both in the oral cavity (tongue, lips, gums, cheeks) and in the oropharynx (tonsils, base of the tongue, throat). There are several factors that increase the risk of oral cancer, such as tobacco use, alcohol, prolonged sun exposure, and diet.

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There are potentially malignant symptoms and lesions that everyone should be aware of as part of a preventive attitude. Self-examination is a great alternative to discover and identify pre-malignant lesions.

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Oral cancer: Risk factors, management, procedures and types of treatment

Oral cancer is caused by an uncontrolled proliferation of cells in the oral mucosa. Neoplasms can be benign or malignant and occur mostly in men over 50 years of age.

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The etiology of oral cancer is unknown but there are factors that increase the risk of suffering from it, for example: tobacco, alcohol, genetics, infections. We must have a preventive attitude by performing a self-examination and continuous visits to the dentist.

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How to manage dental infections? - Specific pharmacological treatment

Various types of infections (caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, etc.) can originate in the oral cavity, all of them of different severity. In some cases they can put the patient's life at risk and require hospital care.

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The dentist must recognize the symptoms, the clinical and pharmacological management of odontogenic infections, in order to act immediately and thus avoid the aggravation of the conditions.

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Let us know the causative agents of odontogenic infections and the clinical management and specific pharmacological treatment for each of them.

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Bruxism: What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed?

Bruxism is a parafunctional and multifactorial activity that consists of abnormal contact of the teeth (clenching or grinding), resulting in pain and alterations in the chewing muscles, temporomandibular joint, and teeth.

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Bruxism can occur at any age, and must be diagnosed and treated in time to avoid its serious consequences and complications. Treatment is sometimes usually multidisciplinary.

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Epstein's pearls and Bohn's nodules: definition, characteristics and case report

Bohn's nodules and Epstein's pearls are benign cysts found in the oral cavity of a newborn. They are observed as small lumps that are distributed in the oral cavity and disappear over time.

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Each one of them presents characteristics that differentiate them, and that must be evaluated by the pediatric dentist in order to identify them.

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What is pericoronitis? Causes, symptoms and treatment

Pericoronitis is an inflammation of the soft tissue that covers or surrounds a tooth that is in the process of eruption. This condition can occur in primary, mixed and permanent dentition.

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By partially erupting, the soft tissue can accumulate food and bacteria that are difficult to remove. When the soft tissue becomes inflamed, it causes pain when chewing.

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Ludwig's angina in a pediatric patient - Case report (diagnosis, symptoms and treatment)

Ludwig's angina is a severe and life-threatening infectious process with rapid progression. It is common in adults but can occur in children with suppressed immunity.

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Clinically, a painful, diffuse inflammation can be seen, making it difficult to speak and swallow. The patient with Ludwig's angina requires hospitalization and treatment with specific antibiotics.

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How is an oral biopsy taken? - Step by step procedure

Oral biopsy is a surgical procedure that removes a sample of tissue for examination in the laboratory by the pathologist. The procedure is ambulatory and with local anesthesia.

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This procedure is performed when a definitive diagnosis of a lesion suspected of malignancy is needed. The biopsy can be incisional or excisional, and requires skill on the part of the surgeon.

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Ludwig's angina in children - Case report, clinical and pharmacological management

Ludwig's angina is a serious infectious process (it puts the patient's life at risk) of rapid evolution that affects both adults and children. It generally affects the submandibular space, which turns children into care patients due to their anatomical characteristics.

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Treatment requires hospitalization, observation, and antibiotic therapy. Dental medical intervention must be immediate and effective to stop the spread of infection.

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Molar incisor hypomineralisation: Definition, diagnosis and clinical management

Molar incisor hypomineralization is a development defect of dental enamel, and affects the aesthetics of the tooth and generates sensitivity and a high degree of enamel fracture, in addition to a high risk of caries.

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The molar or incisor affected by hypomineralization presents a white/yellow color, and with an enamel susceptible to fracture. There are mild and severe cases, which is why an early diagnosis is important to avoid tooth loss.

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Frequent oral pathologies in the newborn - Diagnosis and treatment (cysts, infections, tumors)

The newborn can present a series of pathologies that must be detected in time for early treatment. Sometimes the obstetrician or pediatrician does not recognize oral alterations, so evaluation by a pediatric dentist is important.

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Molar Incisor Hypomineralization: Minimally Invasive Treatments - Step by Step

The tooth affected by molar incisor hypomineralization has a porous appearance with brown, yellow and opaque white stains. It is of unknown etiology and the patient is affected in aesthetics.

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The patient may present sensitivity, and an accelerated wear of the dental structure. The risk of caries is high and must be treated to prevent tooth loss.

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We share the management protocol and techniques of minimally invasive treatments that exist for molar incisor hypomineralization.

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