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This article follows the 1999 classification, although the ICD-10 (10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems) differs significantly. The latest World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions was held in 2017. this updated classification ...
In medicine, not otherwise specified (NOS) is a subcategory in systems of disease/disorder classification such as ICD-9, ICD-10, or DSM-IV.It is generally used to note the presence of an illness where the symptoms presented were sufficient to make a general diagnosis, but where a specific diagnosis was not made.
Odontogenic infections can be severe if not treated and are associated with mortality rate of 10 to 40%. [4] Furthermore, about 70% of odontogenic infections occur as periapical inflammation, i.e. acute periapical periodontitis or a periapical abscess. [3] The next most common form of odontogenic infection is the periodontal abscess. [3]
A dental abscess is a localized collection of pus associated with a tooth. The most common type of dental abscess is a periapical abscess , and the second most common is a periodontal abscess . In a periapical abscess, usually the origin is a bacterial infection that has accumulated in the soft, often dead, pulp of the tooth.
Enamel hypoplasia is a risk factor for dental caries in children including early childhood caries (ECC), which continues to be a burden for many children. This association has been identified as significant and independent, and is believed that the formation of pits and missing enamel provides a suitable local environment for adhesion and ...
Tooth pathology is any condition of the teeth that can be congenital or acquired. Sometimes a congenital tooth disease is called a tooth abnormality.These are among the most common diseases in humans [1] The prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of these diseases are the base to the dentistry profession, in which are dentists and dental hygienists, and its sub-specialties, such ...
524.2 Anomalies of dental arch relationship; 524.3 Anomalies of tooth position of fully erupted teeth; 524.4 Malocclusion unspecified; 524.5 Dentofacial functional abnormalities; 524.6 Temporomandibular joint disorders; 524.7 Dental alveolar anomalies; 524.8 Other specified dentofacial anomalies; 525 Other diseases and conditions of the teeth ...
Dental caries, dental trauma, dental procedures, [3] professional misconduct [4] Diagnostic method: Apical Radiolucencies, Apical Radiopacities [5] Treatment: Root canal treatment, [1] periradicular surgery, [6] retrograde root canal treatment [7] Medication: Antibiotic in case of a sudden onset of symptoms in less than 24 hours. [8]