Diseases of the pulp and periapical tissues (12 contents)
Modern technology is rapidly changing dental care. In the US, researchers are testing a system that can penetrate even the less accessible areas of the mouth.
We definean abscess as a pus-filled space (usually spherical) that has formed in the oral cavity as a result of bacteria entering there, e.g. after previous damage, with major decay or holes in the...
The maxillary sinuses belong to the paranasal sinuses. Due to their proximity to the nasal passages, inflammation from the nasal mucosa can easily spread to their area. At the same time, the drainage...
Periodontitis is a condition that affects increasingly younger people. It is estimated that already seven out of ten Poles are likely to complain of unpleasant symptoms of this disease. However,...
TMJ, is defined as the inability to, open the mouth. It is caused by a sudden, reflex contraction of the muscles responsible for lifting the jaw.
A tooth is said to be dead when the tissue inside the tooth (the pulp) has died. The pulp of the tooth shows a very rich vascularisation and blood supply.
Occasionally, a purulent discharge appears in the top layer of the gingiva, which is contained in a blister that is well demarcated from the nearby tissues.