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Viral Hepatitis
Viral hepatitis is a viral infection of the liver. It is most commonly caused by the hepatitis virus, but other viruses e.g. CMV, EBV and Yellow Fever can cause hepatitis. There are 5 types of hepatitis virus: Hepatitis A Virus…
Ludwig’s Angina and Cervicofacial Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection
Ludwig’s Angina Ludwig’s angina is a bilateral cellulitis involving the submandibular, submental, or sublingual spaces. It presents as edema and cellulitis with an intact skin. It is named after Karl Friedrich Wilhelm Von Ludwig who was the first to describe…
Noma (Cancum Oris)
Noma Noma is a severe disfiguring gangrene of the mouth and face that begins as a gingival ulcer and spreads rapidly through the tissues of the mouth and face. Synonyms include cancrum oris and fusospirochetal gangrene. The word Noma originates…
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal Neuralgia Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), also known as tic douloureux, is a chronic neurological condition characterised by sudden, severe facial pain. It is often described as a “lightning bolt” striking the face by patients. It involves the trigeminal nerve, as…
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Overview Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) is the malignant transformation of stratified squamous epithelium in the oral cavity. It occurs between the vermillion borders of the lips and the junction of the soft and hard palates. It is the most…
Basics of Dentistry
Overview *Review embryology, anatomy Dental History Dental Examination Investigations in Dentistry
Hypothermia and Shivering
Hypothermia Hypothermia is defined as a core body temperature less than 36 degrees Celsius. Core body temperature can be measured in the nasopharynx, distal eosophagus, tympanic membrane and pulmonary artery. Skin is generally much cooler than core temperature. Mechanisms to…