List of articles in "Disease" category - Page 268

Taurodontism is a condition found in the molar teeth of humans whereby the body of the tooth and pulp chamber is enlarged vertically at the expense of the roots. As […]

An enamel pearl is a condition of teeth where enamel is found on locations where enamel is not supposed to be such as on a root surface. They are found […]

Dens evaginatus is a condition found in teeth where the outer surface appears to form an extra bump or cusp. Premolars are more likely to be affected than any other […]

Dens invaginatus also known as dens in dente (tooth within a tooth) is a condition found in teeth where the outer surface folds inward. There are coronal and radicular forms […]

Concrescence is a condition of teeth where the cementum overlying the roots of at least two teeth join together. The cause can sometimes be attributed to trauma or crowding of […]

Macrodontia is a condition in which any tooth or teeth appear larger than normal for that particular type of tooth. True macrodontia that involves the entire dentition is rare. It […]

Microdontia is a condition in which teeth appear smaller than normal. In the generalized form all teeth are involved. In the localized form only a few teeth are involved. The […]

Eagle syndrome or styloid–carotid artery syndrome is a rare condition where an elongated temporal styloid process (more than 30mm) is in conflict with the adjacent anatomical structures. Two forms of […]

Leukoedema (also termed leucoedema) is a blue grey or white appearance of mucosae particularly the buccal mucosa (the inside of the cheeks) but may also occur on the mucosa of […]

Desquamative gingivitis (DG) is a descriptive term that refers to an erythematous (red) desquamatous (shedding) and ulcerated appearance of the gums. It can be caused by several different disorders.