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DefinitionOligodontia is a dental condition characterized by the absence of multiple teeth in the mouth. This article will provide a comprehensive overview of oligodontia, including its...
DefinitionOligodontia means being born without six or more permanent teeth (not counting wisdom teeth). It sits on the severe end of the “tooth agenesis” spectrum (few...
DefinitionOral and dental diseases include tooth decay (cavities), gum disease (periodontal disease), tooth loss, and oral cancer, which are largely preventable through good oral hygiene like brushing...
DefinitionOral dysplasia might sound like a complicated term, but we’re here to break it down for you in simple, easy-to-understand language. In this article, we’ll explain...
DefinitionOral myiasis is an infection? in the mouth caused by the larvae (baby stage) of certain flies. These tiny larvae live in soft tissues of the...
DefinitionOrodynia means an ongoing burning, scalding, stinging, or tingling pain? inside the mouth, usually with a normal-looking mouth on exam. Many people feel it on the...
DefinitionOtitis externa, commonly known as swimmer’s ear, is an ear infection? that affects the outer ear canal. This article provides a comprehensive overview of otitis externa,...
DefinitionOtitis Externa (OE) is an inflammation?, infectious or non-infectious, of the external auditory canal. In some cases, inflammation can extend to the outer ear, such as...
DefinitionOtitis media is a group of inflammatory diseases of the middle ear. The two main types are acute? otitis media (AOM) and otitis media with effusion (OME). AOM is an infection? of rapid onset that...
DefinitionPapillary duct stones, also known as salivary duct stones or sialoliths, are calcified formations that develop within the ducts of the salivary glands. These stones can...
DefinitionPartial epilepsy with auditory aura means a person has repeated seizures that begin in one small area of one brain hemisphere (a “focal” or “partial” onset),...
