Surgical excision of mucocele with local anesthesia in an 8-month-old baby

The mucocele is a common cyst of the minor salivary glands, and is produced by the accumulation or retention of mucosa as a consequence of an obstruction or trauma to the salivary duct.

The mucocele has a bluish or translucent color, and its size can be from millimeters to centimeters in diameter. It is rare to find a mucocele in a newborn baby.

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We share the case of the surgical removal of a mucocele in an 08-month-old baby under local anesthesia.

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Gurgel, C.V., Neto, N.L., Geller-Palti, D., Sakai, V.T., Oliveira, T.M., & Machado, M.A. (2012). Surgical excision of mucocele with local anesthesia in an 8-month-old baby.

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How to Treat Tonsil Stones

Tonsil stones are calcifications of various sizes that are deposited on the tonsils. They are yellowish-white, with a bad smell and are made up of food debris and dead cells.

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The presence of the tonsil stone causes bad breath, and when they are large it causes discomfort when swallowing food.

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Riga Fede Disease Treatment: Case Report

Riga Fede disease is an ulcer that appears on the ventral aspect of the tongue of newborn babies or infants with natal or neonatal teeth. These ulcers are painful and are involved in feeding babies.

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The presence of natal or neonatal teeth are not common, and usually appear in the lower jaw at the level of the central incisors. The intervention of the pediatric dentist is necessary for the evaluation and adequate treatment.

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We share an article that presents the case of a 20-day-old baby whose feeding was affected by a 5 x 8 mm ulcer on the tongue.

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Alahmari, A. (2017). Management of Riga-Fede disease: A Case Report. Dentistry 3000, 7, 1-3.

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What are Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders?

Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders are known as lesions that appear in the oral cavity and present a danger of possible malignant neoplasms in the future. The incidence of this type of injury is increasing, and is related to external factors.

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Early detection is recommended in these cases, in this way we prevent neoplasms from developing and increase the possibility of successful treatment.

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We share an interesting video from the Hack Dentistry channel that explains in detail what potentially malignant oral disorders are and what type of injuries to take into account.

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05 diseases that manifest in the oral cavity

The oral cavity is the setting chosen for some diseases to manifest themselves, and this time 05 diseases that usually show early signs in the oral cavity will be addressed.

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Some of these diseases are leukemia, anemia and diabetes, among others. It is important to know what these signs are in order to identify and treat them in time.

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We share an interesting video by Dr. Joseph Nemeth, who explains which are the 05 diseases that show early signs in the oral cavity.

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Tooth development (Odontogenesis): 3D animated video

Odontogenesis is the process of formation and development of teeth, it consists of 4 phases: dental lamina, bud, cap and bell. This process begins in the sixth week of embryonic development.

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The buds or shoots appear in each jaw (upper and lower) and they are responsible for forming the enamel.

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We share an interesting 3D animated video of the odontogenesis process, where we can observe the formation of the dental crown.

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ORAL REHABILITATION of a child with dentinogenesis imperfecta

Imperfect dentinogenesis is a developmental disorder of the dentin (histodifferentiation phase), hereditary, is rare and can affect the primary and permanent dentition.

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The tooth has normal-appearing enamel, but being on defective dentin, it tends to fracture easily. For this reason, the professional must know its characteristics for good management.

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We share the clinical case of an oral rehabilitation of a 05-year-old boy with imperfect dentinogenesis. We can see the treatment plan and the excellent result.

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