Dental Research and Management (ISSN: 2572-6978)
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Volume 4 Issue 2
Case Report
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.33805/2572-6978.149
Plasma Cell Gingivitis as a Predisposing Factor for Plaque-Induced Periodontitis: A Case Report
Vilma AlejandraUmanzor Bonilla, Claudette Arambú, Hugo Romero and Juan Jose Guifarro
Abstract
Plasma cell gingivitis is a benign lesion of unknown etiology characterized by massive infiltration of plasma cells into the connective tissue of the gingiva. Clinically it presents as a gingival enlargement with erythema and some areas with the presence of desquamation, it is usually asymptomatic, but on some occasions the patient may present
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Research Article
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.33805/2572-6978.148
Factors Associated to the Search for Dental Care in High Risk Pregnancy
Jessica Galvan,
Danielle Bordin, Cristina Berger Fadel, Alessandra Martins and Fabiana Bucholdz Teixeira Alves
Abstract
Introduction: Conducting dental consultations during pregnancy is considered an important challenge in the context of Maternal and Child Health Policies, as it is surrounded by myths rooted among users and health professionals. In this sense, it is important to identify barriers and facilitators to the search for dental assistance in this perio
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Case Report
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.33805/2572-6978.147
A Patient with a Sudden Onset of Oral Pigmentation
Abstract
Addison's disease or primary adrenal insufficiency (hypoadrenocorticism) is an endocrine disease characterized by a deficiency in the production of the adrenal cortex hormones, particularly cortisol and aldosterone. Patients affected by Addison's disease develop anorexia, weight loss, hypoglycemia, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, skin, and mucosal
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Research Article
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.33805/2572-6978.146
An Approach to Assess Early Detection of Periodontal Disease in Young and Adult Individuals in Colombia for Prevention
Sandra Viviana ZorroRodriguez, Mauricio Pérez Flórez, Fabio Santos Bottacin, Herney Rengifo Reina and Mario Taba Jr
Abstract
Aim: Studies have shown that the prevalence of the periodontal disease among young people is relatively low; however, periodontitis is a public health problem and prevalence among adults has been increasing. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of periodontitis among young adults and adults in Colombia and to propose an alternative approac
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Research Article
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.33805/2572-6978.145
Frequency of Cervicofacial Necrotizing Fasciitis Secondary to Odontogenic Abscess
Juárez-RebollarAlejandra Giselle, López-Saucedo Francisco, Juárez-RebollarDaniel and Juárez-Paredes Celso Marcelo
Abstract
Introduction: One of the complications of odontogenic abscess is cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis; which is infrequent in the cervicofacial region. This disease usually occurs in immunosuppressed patients. Treatment is broad spectrum antibiotics and surgery. Material and Method: A research study was conducted with the following characterist
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