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Diagramatic representation of mucosal erosion (left), excoriation (center), and ulceration (right) Simplistic representation of the life cycle of mouth ulcers. An ulcer (/ ˈ ʌ l s ər /; from Latin ulcus, "ulcer, sore") [2] is a break in the skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue and the disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue. [3]
Frequency. ~30% of people to some degree [1] Deaths. None reported. Aphthous stomatitis, [2] or recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), commonly referred to as a canker sore, is a common condition characterized by the repeated formation of benign and non- contagious mouth ulcers (aphthae) in otherwise healthy individuals.
Stomatitisis inflammationof the mouth and lips.[1] It refers to any inflammatory process affecting the mucous membranesof the mouth and lips, with or without oral ulceration. [2] In its widest meaning, stomatitis can have a multitude of different causes and appearances. Common causes include infections, nutritional deficiencies, allergic ...
When it comes to maintaining your health, you may be overlooking one of the most important parts of your body: your mouth. Gum disease is the most common oral disease, with studies estimating that ...
355,000 new cases (2018) [ 5 ] Deaths. 177,000 (2018) [ 5 ] Oral cancer, also known as oral cavity cancer, tongue cancer or mouth cancer, is a cancer of the lining of the lips, mouth, or upper throat. [ 6 ] In the mouth, it most commonly starts as a painless red or white patch, that thickens, gets ulcerated and continues to grow.
Oral candidiasis (Acute pseudomembranous candidiasis), which is also known as oral thrush, among other names, [1] is candidiasis that occurs in the mouth. That is, oral candidiasis is a mycosis (yeast/fungal infection) of Candida species on the mucous membranes of the mouth. Candida albicans is the most commonly implicated organism in this ...
Hypersalivation. Other names. Ptyalism, [1] sialorrhea, [2] water brash. Specialty. Oral and maxillofacial surgery. Hypersalivation or hypersialosis is the excessive production of saliva. [3] It has also been defined as increased amount of saliva in the mouth, which may also be caused by decreased clearance of saliva. [4]
Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a burning, tingling or scalding sensation in the mouth, lasting for at least four to six months, with no underlying known dental or medical cause. [ 3 ][ 7 ] No related signs of disease are found in the mouth. [ 3 ] People with burning mouth syndrome may also have a subjective xerostomia (dry mouth sensation ...