Definition The palate is the structure between oral cavity and nasal cavity. It forms both the roof for the oral cavity and the floor for the nasal cavity. Diseases of the palate Pain in the palate can have many different causes and take on different forms. A precise diagnosis of the occurrence of palatal pain … The palate
Functions of the palate The fore part of the palate, the hard palate, separates above all the mouth from the nasal cavity from each other. Due to the resistance it offers through its hard structure, the hard palate serves as an abutment against the tongue and thus supports the swallowing process by pushing the tongue … Functions of the palate | The palate
Anatomical structures around the palate The following structures can be distinguished anatomically: The hard and the soft palate The soft palate The palatal tonsils The uvula The palatal arch Palatal Musculature The palate is part of the upper jaw bone (maxilla) and is divided into two sections. The hard palate (Palatum durum) and the soft … Anatomical structures around the palate | The palate
Swollen palate and toothache A throbbing, persistent toothache and a swollen palate often indicate an inflammation of the tooth root. Tooth root inflammation is usually caused by caries, which has penetrated to the very core of the tooth, the pulp. The inflammation can also affect the gums and lead to bleeding gums. Therapeutically, a root … Swollen palate and toothache | Swelling of the palate
Introduction The palate (palate) forms the roof of the oral cavity and is further divided into a hard and a soft palate. The hard palate consists of a hard bone plate and forms the front part of the oral cavity. The soft palate delimits the oral cavity in the direction of the rachis through the … Swelling of the palate
Symptoms A swelling of the palate is mainly characterized by difficulty in swallowing, since the palate is involved in every swallowing process. So, on the one hand, the chyme is transported into the rear area of the oral cavity by pressing the tongue against the hard palate. And on the other hand, by lifting the … Symptoms | Swelling of the palate
Therapy Depending on the cause, there are various therapy options. A bacterial tonsillitis can be treated well with antibiotics. For viral infections, usually only painkillers and antipyretic drugs help. For sore throats, sore throat tablets can be purchased over the counter from the pharmacy or painkillers such as ibuprofen can help. In case of allergic … Therapy | Swelling of the palate
Diagnostics Diagnostically, the cause of the swelling of the palate must be clarified. For this purpose, the inspection of the throat is especially necessary. The patient is asked to open the mouth wide and say “A” while the doctor pushes the tongue away with a spatula and examines the oral cavity under light. An infection … Diagnostics | Swelling of the palate
Mouth rot is a disease that mainly affects the mucous membrane of the throat and mouth. It is caused by the herpes virus and is also known as gingivostomatitis herpetica. The mouth rot is very painful and occurs mainly in small children up to the age of 3 years. Due to the viral pathogen, only … Gingivostomatitis herpeticaThe oral thrush
Diagnosis The diagnosis is usually made by interviewing the patient and by physical examination. In most cases, the age of the patient in connection with the typical skin symptoms on the oral mucosa is leading the way. Thus, especially small children up to the age of three are affected by this infectious disease. Questioning the … Diagnosis | Gingivostomatitis herpeticaThe oral thrush
Course of oral thrush In the oral cavity there is a characteristic course of the “mouth rot”. At first, numerous pinhead-sized blisters appear on highly inflamed mucous membranes. The number is about fifty to over one hundred individual vesicles. However, these only have a short residence time and turn into yellowish, mostly circular depressions, so-called … Course of oral thrush | Gingivostomatitis herpeticaThe oral thrush
Treatment Since oral thrush is a viral infection, the treatment options are very limited and limited to symptomatic treatment. Mouth rot is not dangerous, but since it is accompanied by moderate to severe fever attacks and pain in the area of the oral mucosa, it may be useful to treat the symptoms. Ibuprofen in tablet … Treatment | Gingivostomatitis herpeticaThe oral thrush
