Odontogenic facial cellulitis in a pediatric patient - Diagnosis, treatment and multidisciplinary management

Facial cellulitis is an infectious process, usually odontogenic, that puts the life of the pediatric patient at serious risk if it does not have the appropriate treatment. The immune system of the child patient is not developed enough to deal with this type of infection.

Facial cellulite spreads to other anatomical regions, aponeurotic plane and tissue spaces. Clinically, facial cellulite is of a soft consistency and with inflammatory signs. Early diagnosis and treatment prevents serious consequences of cellulite.

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Treatment of facial cellulite in an infant must be immediate, and multidisciplinary management is necessary in many cases. We share an article that teaches us how to identify, diagnose and treat facial cellulite in pediatric patients.

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Giunta Crescente C, Soto de Facchin M, Acevedo Rodríguez AM. Medical-dental considerations in the care of children with facial cellulitis of odontogenic origin. A disease of interest for pediatricians and pediatric dentists. Arch Argent Pediatr 2018;116(4):e548-e553.

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Allergic manifestations to local anaesthetic in pediatric dentistry: Prevention and management

The use of local anesthetics in dentistry is of great importance because in this way we can reduce the stress, anxiety and fear of patients regarding dental procedures.

Allergic reactions to local anesthetics in pediatric patients are not frequent, but we must take the necessary preventive measures and know how to manage hypersensitivity to anesthetics.

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We share an article that teaches us how to prevent, recognize and manage allergic manifestations to local anesthetics in pediatric patients.

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PERONI D. ET AL. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry vol. 20/1-2019

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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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We share an interesting video that explains what tonsil stones are and the best alternative to remove them from the tonsils.

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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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