Historically, examination of the dorsum of the tongue has been considered a routine element of a medical assessment to provide a general indication of possible iron deficiency or pernicious anaemia. It is becoming increasing apparent, however, that the spectrum of changes within the mouth that reflect the presence of underlying illness is far greater than just an erythematous appearance of the tongue. In addition, in recent years attention has been given to the relationship between the dental health, the oral microflora and systemic disease. The mouth contains an extensive and diverse microbial community, involving more than 500 bacterial species. It is not surprising therefore, that microbial factors and inflammatory products within the pe...
The relationship between oral and general health has been increasingly recognised during the past tw...
Periodontal infection, including gingivitis and chronic periodontitis, is found worldwide and is amo...
Oral health status is an integral component of a general health and well-being of an individual. Kno...
Historically, examination of the dorsum of the tongue has been considered a routine element of a med...
Many diseases affect the oral cavity. Therefore, the mouth is an organ that internists should observ...
Any alteration in systemic diseases of the body may show initial signs and symptoms in the oral cavi...
The tongue has a rich nerve supply and can detect not only the usual sensation of touch, pressure, h...
The book presents a collection of 10 articles published in a Special Issue entitled "Oral Inflammati...
Dental plaque is an oral biofilm that much like the rest of our microbiome has a role in health and ...
The relationship of oral disease to overall disease is certainly not a new concept. For centuries, t...
Recognizing the presence of infection and the cardinal signs of inflammation alerts the general dent...
The oral cavity contains a complex micro-ecosystem of flora inhabiting a variety of different niches...
The mouth, including the periodontium, can be the site of presentation of many systemic conditions,...
Bacteria from dental plaque reach the blood stream in patients with periodontal diseases, dental tre...
The recognition of focal infection as a factor in systemic disease in a recent development in medici...
The relationship between oral and general health has been increasingly recognised during the past tw...
Periodontal infection, including gingivitis and chronic periodontitis, is found worldwide and is amo...
Oral health status is an integral component of a general health and well-being of an individual. Kno...
Historically, examination of the dorsum of the tongue has been considered a routine element of a med...
Many diseases affect the oral cavity. Therefore, the mouth is an organ that internists should observ...
Any alteration in systemic diseases of the body may show initial signs and symptoms in the oral cavi...
The tongue has a rich nerve supply and can detect not only the usual sensation of touch, pressure, h...
The book presents a collection of 10 articles published in a Special Issue entitled "Oral Inflammati...
Dental plaque is an oral biofilm that much like the rest of our microbiome has a role in health and ...
The relationship of oral disease to overall disease is certainly not a new concept. For centuries, t...
Recognizing the presence of infection and the cardinal signs of inflammation alerts the general dent...
The oral cavity contains a complex micro-ecosystem of flora inhabiting a variety of different niches...
The mouth, including the periodontium, can be the site of presentation of many systemic conditions,...
Bacteria from dental plaque reach the blood stream in patients with periodontal diseases, dental tre...
The recognition of focal infection as a factor in systemic disease in a recent development in medici...
The relationship between oral and general health has been increasingly recognised during the past tw...
Periodontal infection, including gingivitis and chronic periodontitis, is found worldwide and is amo...
Oral health status is an integral component of a general health and well-being of an individual. Kno...