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
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
Dentinogenesis imperfecta is a development-related malformation of the dentin with considerable consequences for the entire hard tooth tissue. The teeth show opalescent discoloration and structural changes of enamel and dentin. They are therefore also called glass teeth. The English term is dark teeth or crownless teeth. The teeth show a bluish transparent discoloration and the … Imperfecta dentinogenesis
Root canal treatment is considered a complicated and, depending on the clinical picture, a time-consuming procedure. The reason for a root canal treatment is an inflammation of the dental pulp. After a successful root canal treatment, the diseased tooth can be saved. What is a root canal treatment? Schematic diagram for treatment of tooth root … Root Canal Treatment: Treatment, Effect & Risks
Side effects of local anesthesia Local anesthetics are well tolerated in most cases, so that no side effects occur. If side effects occur, they are usually caused by the addition of adrenaline. Absolute contraindications for the administration of adrenaline are If too large an amount of the anesthetic is used, discomfort, restlessness, dizziness, palpitations, a … Side effects of local anesthesia | Local anesthesia at the dentist
The TENS Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) uses stimulation current, which can relieve pain after treatment/illness and achieve analgesia (pain elimination) during surgery. The stimulation current increases the release of pain-suppressing messenger substances (neurotransmitters and endorphins). In addition, vascular-dispersing substances are produced more intensively, so that the transmission of pain is inhibited. For this method … The TENS | Local anesthesia at the dentist
Introduction Local anesthesia is a local anesthetic in the area of the nerve endings in the mouth. This results in a local pain elimination and elimination of sensitivity without affecting the patient’s consciousness. After a while, the local anesthetic is broken down by the body and the effect begins to wear off. In addition to … Local anesthesia at the dentist
After-effects of anesthesia After the anesthesia, the sensation in the treated area only returns after a while. After this time, the patient should initially refrain from eating and drinking. The duration of the renunciation depends on the type of procedure and the anesthesia. This serves prophylactically as protection against swallowing food and liquid. How long … After-effects of anesthesia | Local anesthesia at the dentist
Introduction The root of the tooth is the part of the tooth that secures the tooth in the tooth socket. It is not visible from the outside because it is located under the crown of the tooth. At the tip of the root there is a small opening, the Foramen apicale dentis. This is the … Inflammation of the tooth root
