Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Gum cancer, also called gingiva cancer, occurs when cells in the gum grow out of control, forming tumors or lesions. A common form of gum cancer is squamous cell ...

More than paying lip service, the cells may offer new opportunities to research and treat various lip conditions ...

Such high-risk procedures include interventions with manipulation of the gingiva, the periapical dental region, or with perforation of the oral mucosa (1). Accordingly, professional dental hygiene ...

The melanin present in hyperpigmented gingiva acts as a chromophore and absorbs laser energy, thus facilitating the denaturing of melanin-containing cells in the gingiva. This paper presents a case of ...

Sophie has a fractured jaw, the gingiva of her upper palate (roof of the mouth) has separated exposing the nasal cavity to the mouth. In addition to these injuries, she has suffered a life of neglect.

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a form of cancer that develops in the squamous cells lining of the oral cavity, encompassing areas such as the mobile tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, gingiva ...

The history of dental trauma or intrusion was not clear. The mobility of right maxillary primary central incisor was moderate and its labial gingiva showed abscess. The root absorption of the right ...

Purpose: The stability of a triamcinolone acetonide mouthwash and its efficacy in treating oral lichen planus are described. Results: The mouthwash had a satisfactory shelf life and was well ...

The results of this preliminary study suggest that this mouthwash was a safe and effective therapy for reducing the signs and symptoms of oral lichen planus. However, the therapeutic effectiveness ...