Oral Pathology and Radiology

December 8, 2023
Aphthous Stomatitis: Treatment, Diagnosis, and Clinical Pictures

Aphthous Stomatitis: Treatment, Diagnosis, and Clinical Pictures

In this blog, we will teach you how to diagnose and treat Aphthous Stomatitis and its' three main subtypes: minor, major, and herpetiform aphthae. Don't have time to read this article? We get it. Download the Diagnosing Vesicular Ulcerative Conditions checklist to get...

Oral Pathology of Secondary (Recurrent) Herpetic Eruptions

Oral Pathology of Secondary (Recurrent) Herpetic Eruptions

This can be understood as the migration of virus from ganglion to surface along the course of sensory nerves. Upon reaching the surface the herpes virus infects epithelial cells and reproduces. Secondary or recurrent herpes is something that most of us are familiar...

Understanding Oral Herpes: Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis

Understanding Oral Herpes: Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis

There are many different types of herpes virus. Additionally, you have your Zoster Virus, Epstein-barr virus associated with mononucleosis, and some lymphomas. You've got Cytomegalovirus, again mono-like syndrome, Roseola which is associated with Heck's disease, and...

What is Erythema Multiforme and the EM-TEN Spectrum?

What is Erythema Multiforme and the EM-TEN Spectrum?

Erythema multiforme is a mucocutaneous condition that can cause lesions of the mucous membranes and the skin. Here is how to diagnose and treat Erythema Multiforme and the EM-TEN Spectrum. Don't have time to read this article? We get it. Download the Diagnosing...

Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid Pictures, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid Pictures, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Something very similar to Pemphigus Vulgaris is Pemphigoid. Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid is a chronic autoimmune mucocutaneous vesiculobullous disease where autoantibodies target components of the basement membrane. Don't have time to read this article? We get it....

Pemphigus Vulgaris: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis

Pemphigus Vulgaris: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis

What is Pemphigus Vulgaris? Don't have time to read this article? We get it. Download the Diagnosing Vesicular Ulcerative Conditions checklist to get the key information and images from this article plus all the other conditions we cover in the Dentist's Guide to Oral...

What is the difference between a vesicle and an oral ulcer?

What is the difference between a vesicle and an oral ulcer?

We are going to review the differences between vesicles and ulcerations, two types of lesions found in an oral cavity. If you look at this oral mucosa decision tree for oral lesions, many of these lesions are classified as vesiculobullous or vesicular...

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