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  2. Cracked tooth syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Cracked tooth syndrome could be considered a type of dental trauma and also one of the possible causes of dental pain.One definition of cracked tooth syndrome is "a fracture plane of unknown depth and direction passing through tooth structure that, if not already involving, may progress to communicate with the pulp and/or periodontal ligament."

  3. Periapical cyst - Wikipedia

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    The bacteria gains access to the periapical region of the tooth through deeper infection of the pulp, traveling through the roots. The resulting pulpal necrosis causes proliferation of epithelial rests of Malassez which release toxins at the apex of the tooth. The body's inflammatory response will attack the source of the toxins, leading to ...

  4. Dental trauma - Wikipedia

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    A crack in enamel with no loss of tooth structure Tooth is not tender No abnormalities Generally no treatment needed Discolouration of prominent cracks can be prevented by etching and sealing with resin No follow-up required 2) Enamel fracture Fracture involving enamel only Tooth not tender with normal mobility and pulpal response Loss of enamel

  5. Meth mouth - Wikipedia

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    Chronic use of the drug might also cause trismus, the inability to open the jaw. [8] The effects of meth mouth are similar to those of Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease that causes a lack of saliva, which results in tooth decay. [5] [6]

  6. Enamel infraction - Wikipedia

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    Any treatment necessary is mostly for patients with concerns on the appearance of the tooth. If they want to and are able to, they can get a crown or veneers . [ 13 ] Most patients can continue normally with enamel infractions as long as the infraction doesn't get bigger or cause any complications.

  7. Rotten, cracked, falling out: What are dreams about teeth ...

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    A cracked tooth can be fixed; a rotten tooth has to be removed for the mouth to remove to a state of well-being. If the tooth is rotten, reflect on what is rotting in your life to return to well ...

  8. Pulp canal obliteration - Wikipedia

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    The exact causes of pulp obliteration are unclear [2] but it typically occurs in response to dental trauma, [1] especially following luxation injuries involving displacement, particularly if a tooth is replanted after being completely avulsed (knocked out) [3] This response is common in this scenario and typically starts to occur several months ...

  9. Buccal exostosis - Wikipedia

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    Due to it being difficult to clean around the exostosis, periodontal disease can often occur as a result, and so this should be treated by the dentist or dental hygienist/therapist. There are, however, some occasions were treatment is required, for example; If the skin overlying it is continually experiencing trauma due to sharp foods,