Function | Mouth

Function The mouth has many important functions. It plays a major role in breathing, eating, tasting and speaking out. It also plays a significant role in facial expressions and, apart from the eyes, is one of the most expressive parts of the face. The mouth is important for the absorption and comminution of food. It … Function | Mouth

Mouth Thrush | Mouth

Mouth Thrush The cause for the oral thrush are fungi. Mostly they are yeast fungi, which belong to the genus Candida. The most frequent trigger of the infection of the oral mucosa is Candida albicans. A whitish coating develops on the oral mucosa, which can usually be easily scraped off with a toothbrush. However, a … Mouth Thrush | Mouth

Therapy of throat cancer | Throat cancer (pharyngeal carcinoma)

Therapy of throat cancer If throat cancer is discovered at an early stage, when it is still small and circumscribed, healing by surgical removal is within the realm of possibility. However, the often too late diagnosis is problematic. The aim of therapy is to restore or maintain the patient’s quality of life, so that he … Therapy of throat cancer | Throat cancer (pharyngeal carcinoma)

Classification of throat cancer | Throat cancer (pharyngeal carcinoma)

Classification of throat cancer Mostly throat cancer is classified according to its location. The pharynx consists of 3 levels, the upper pharynx (epipharynx) or also nasopharynx (nasopharynx). Carcinomas located in this level are called corresponding nasopharyngeal or epipharyngeal carcinomas. The middle level (mesopharynx) is connected to the oral cavity and is therefore also called oropharynx … Classification of throat cancer | Throat cancer (pharyngeal carcinoma)

Betaisodona® Oral antiseptic

Introduction – What is Betaisodona® Oral Antiseptic? Betaisodona® Oral Antiseptic is a drug for the prevention and treatment of infections in the mouth. In contrast to an antibiotic, which is able to specifically combat disease-causing bacteria and possibly fungi throughout the body, the antiseptic only acts locally in the area of application and can effectively … Betaisodona® Oral antiseptic

Interaction | Betaisodona® Oral antiseptic

Interaction Since Betaisodona® oral antiseptic acts almost only locally, there are few interactions with other drugs. Betaisodona® should never be used together with disinfectants containing mercury, as this can produce caustic mercury iodide. However, medicines containing mercury are practically no longer used today. Other disinfectants such as silver sulfadiazine, hydrogen peroxide, octenidine and taurolidine can … Interaction | Betaisodona® Oral antiseptic

Price | Betaisodona® Oral antiseptic

Price The drug is available at a price starting at about 10€ for 100ml solution. Is Betaisodona® oral antiseptic available only on prescription? Betaisodona® Oral Antiseptic is a pharmacy-only but non-prescription drug. Can be used during pregnancy and lactation Betaisodona® should only be used during pregnancy on the doctor’s prescription, and the thyroid gland of … Price | Betaisodona® Oral antiseptic

Bacteremia – What is that?

What is a bacteremia? One speaks of a bacteremia when bacteria enter the bloodstream. This is different from sepsis (blood poisoning) because although the bacteria can be detected in the bloodstream, the patient does not experience any systemic inflammatory symptoms (high fever, aching limbs, drop in blood pressure, coughing, etc.). Bacteremia occurs more frequently than … Bacteremia – What is that?

Blood poisoning – a dangerous complication | Bacteremia – What is that?

Blood poisoning – a dangerous complication Blood poisoning (sepsis) is a dreaded complication of bacteremia. By definition, it differs from bacteremia in the occurrence of physical symptoms such as fever and chills. Sepsis is always preceded by bacteremia, even if in some cases it develops so quickly that no bacteremia can be detected beforehand. However, … Blood poisoning – a dangerous complication | Bacteremia – What is that?

Tooth impression

Definition The tooth impression is a process in which the rows of teeth are reproduced in detail separately from each other using an impression compound. There are different impression materials for this purpose, depending on the intended use of the impression. These are applied to a carrier, called an impression tray, and then placed over … Tooth impression