Sialadenitis of the anterior mandibular vestibule: A subset of burning mouth syndrome.

Burning Mouth syndrome (BMS) is a relatively common oral neurosensory disorder known for oral burning pain. In that there is a relative absence of oral clinical findings and systemic causation, the diagnosis of BMS is challenging. Sialadenitis of the anterior mandibular vestibule appears to be a subset of BMS.

Quality appraisal of antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines to prevent infective endocarditis following dental procedures: a systematic review.

Objective: To assess the quality of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for the use of antimicrobial prophylaxis to prevent infective endocarditis in indicated dental procedures.

Study Design: We searched on Medline/OVID, CINAHL/EBSCO, and EMBASE from January 2011 to January 2022. We included de novo guidelines and excluded adapted or adopted guidelines, and guidelines published before 2011.

Survey of opioid prescribing among dentists indicates need for more effective education regarding pain management.

Background: Dentists commonly prescribe opioids and are the highest prescribers of opioids to patients 18 years and younger. Little is known about dentists' beliefs regarding opioids and other analgesics.

Methods: The authors conducted a national survey of dentists about their opioid prescribing habits, perceptions regarding opioid effectiveness, beliefs about patient behaviors, and relationships with drug and equipment manufacturers.

Actinomycosis of the ventral tongue with successful laser ablation therapy: A case report.

Background: We present a first case report of an Actinomycosis lesion of the ventral tongue. Actinomycosis of the tongue is an uncommon finding.

Case Description: The 64-year-old female patient presented with a leukoplakic ventral tongue lesion.

Diagnosis and Management of Oral Allergy Syndrome, the Itchy Tongue Allergic Reaction.

Oral allergy syndrome (OAS) is a relatively common condition that is strongly associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis. Symptoms include pruritus of the oral mucosa and, in particular, the posterior tongue. Patients with OAS experience symptoms immediately after eating certain fruits, vegetables, spices, and nuts.

Thirteen maxillary full dentures over 10 years: A case of peripheral painful traumatic trigeminal neuropathy.

There are multiple reasons for failure of full maxillary dentures. It is necessary for clinicians to consider the rationale behind the failure of the prosthesis before remaking a maxillary full denture. Diagnostic categories related to pertinent maxillofacial and oral neuropathies and psychosocial issues are also discussed.

Inflammatory reaction of the anterior dorsal tongue presumably to sodium lauryl sulfate within toothpastes: a triple case report.

Background: Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), a popular surface active agent ingredient within toothpastes, is known for its foaming action. Surface active agents increase the effectiveness of toothpastes with respect to dental plaque removal. SLS is a known irritant and also has allergenic potential.

Oral Radiographic Evidence of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in an End-Stage Renal Failure Patient: A Case Report.

Background: The authors report a case of a 42-year-old woman with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) undergoing dialysis therapy with the relative loss of tooth root lamina dura and several mandibular radiolucencies. Secondary hyperparathyroidism related to End Stage Renal Disease may result in the loss of bone density and radiolucent lesions, which has been previously described as Brown tumor. Findings significant for hyperparathyroidism may befound on routine dental imaging.

Risk-benefit assessment for antibiotic prophylaxis in asplenic dental patients.

A review of the published literature revealed that discourse on the topic of antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines for the asplenic dental patient is limited and that guidelines regarding this issue have not been updated for years. The review determined that the professional protocol for the treatment of asplenic dental patients has changed over the last 30 years, particularly with reference to adult patients. Furthermore, as dentists and physicians now understand that blood-borne bacteremias are produced from everyday occurrences such as chewing and toothbrushing, bacteremias secondary to dental procedures are no longer viewed as seriously as in the past; therefore, the guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis have changed.

Emerging Dental Specialties and Ethics.

This paper discusses ethical dimensions related to the formal recognition of emerging dental specialties. It explores several issues related to the potential emergence of several new dental specialty areas. There are good reasons that dentistry should open the door to these new specialties, and patients would benefit.

Erythema multiforme major secondary to a cosmetic facial cream: first case report.

Background: Oral erythema multiforme (EM) major is an acute immune-mediated disorder typically involving the oral mucosa, triggered by a hypersensitivity reaction to an antigen.

Case Summary: A 59-year-old woman presented to an oral medicine clinic with a chief complaint of "mystery disease" of 1 year's duration. The condition was described as repeated episodes of severe, painful, asymmetric oral lesions that responded to systemic steroid therapy.

A topical imiquimod-induced oral mucosal lichenoid reaction: a case report.

Background: Imiquimod (IMI) is a topical immune response modifier used in the treatment of actinic keratosis and cheilitis. Actinic cheilitis is a potentially premalignant condition that requires therapeutic intervention. IMI therapy is noted for producing cutaneous and mucosal adverse effects.

Oral tissue irritants in toothpaste: a case report.

In this case, an adolescent patient presented with multiple, asymptomatic ulcerated lesions- resembling aphthous ulcerations- located in the oral cavity. The etiology of these lesions appeared to be associated with soft tissue irritants found in the patient's toothpaste. This report highlights the need to rule out known oral irritants in dentifrices for patients who present with oral ulcerations.

Topical tacrolimus with custom trays in the treatment of severe oral chronic graft-versus-host disease refractory to a potent topical steroid therapy: a case report.

Background: The authors present a case demonstrating the success of topical tacrolimus (TAC) therapy with custom trays in the treatment of oral chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD). The 41-year-old male patient initially responded to topical steroid therapy (clobetasol propionate 0.05% ointment) applied both topically and with flexible carrier trays, but later became refractory to this potent topical agent.

Erythema multiforme major following treatment with infliximab.

Background: The growth in the use of anti-tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) agents for treatment of inflammatory conditions has led to increased recognition of the side effects associated with this class of drugs.

Case Description: We report a case of a patient who developed erythema multiforme (EM) major with characteristic oral and cutaneous lesions following treatment with the anti-TNF-α medication infliximab therapy for Crohn's disease (CD).

Clinical Implications: To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of infliximab-induced EM secondary to the treatment of CD.

Orofacial pain due to trigeminal autonomic cephalgia with features of short-lasting neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing: a case report.

Background: We present a case of a 64-year-old woman with a presumptive diagnosis of short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT) syndrome with telangiectasia. Dental procedures were not successful in alleviating the condition.

Results: The patient's symptoms of short unilateral severe pain episodes abated after geographic relocation, although orofacial pain continued.