"between the features of these diagnoses, e.g. between AFP and TMD and burning mouth syndrome. Atypical odontalgia is similar in nature to AFP, but the latter term generally is used where the pain is confined to the teeth or gums, and AFP when the pain involves other parts of the face. Other sources use atypical odontalgia and AFP as synonyms, or describe atypical odontalgia as a sub-type, variant, or intra-oral equivalent of AFP. Sometimes ""phantom tooth pain"" is listed as a synonym for AO, and sometimes it is defined as toothache which persists after a tooth has been extracted. It"
"Odontoma An odontoma (also termed odontome) is a benign tumour of odontogenic origin (i.e. linked to tooth development). Specifically, it is a dental hamartoma, meaning that it is composed of normal dental tissue that has grown in an irregular way. The average age of people found with an odontoma is 14. The condition is frequently associated with one or more unerupted teeth. Though most cases are found impacted within the jaw there are instances where odontomas have erupted into the oral cavity. There are two main types: compound and complex. In addition to the above forms, the dilated odontoma is"
"Toothache which has no identifiable dental or medical cause is often termed atypical odontalgia, which, in turn, is usually considered a type of atypical facial pain (or persistent idiopathic facial pain). Atypical odontalgia may give very unusual symptoms, such as pain which migrates from one tooth to another and which crosses anatomical boundaries (such as from the left teeth to the right teeth). Establishing a diagnosis of nondental toothache is initially done by careful questioning about the site, nature, aggravating and relieving factors, and referral of the pain, then ruling out any dental causes. There are no specific treatments for"
"present as hypodontia, usually missing 1 or 2 permanent teeth, or oligodontia that is the congenital absence of 6 or more teeth. Congenital absence of all wisdom teeth, or third molars, is relatively common. Anodontia is the congenital absence of teeth and can occur in some or all teeth; whereas partial anodontia (or hypodontia), involves two dentitions or only teeth of the permanent dentition (Dorland's 1998). Approximately 1% of the population has oligodontia. Many denominations are attributed to this anomaly: partial anodontia, hypodontia, oligodontia, the congenital absence, anodontia, bilateral aplasia. Anodontia being the term used in controlled vocabulary Medical Subject"
"Barodontalgia Barodontalgia, commonly known as tooth squeeze and previously known as aerodontalgia, is a pain in tooth caused by a change in ambient pressure. The pain usually ceases at ground level. Dental barotrauma is a condition in which such changes in barometric pressure changes cause damage to the dentition. The most common victims are underwater divers because in deep dives pressures can increase by several atmospheres, and military pilots because of rapid changes. In pilots, barodontalgia may be severe enough to cause premature cessation of flights. Most of the available data regarding barodontalgia is derived from high-altitude chamber simulations rather"
"and possibly inflammatory nickname, ""the suicide disease"". Symptoms of ATN may overlap with a pain disorder occurring in teeth called atypical odontalgia (literal meaning ""unusual tooth pain""), with aching, burning, or stabs of pain localized to one or more teeth and adjacent jaw. The pain may seem to shift from one tooth to the next, after root canals or extractions. In desperate efforts to alleviate pain, some patients undergo multiple (but unneeded) root canals or extractions, even in the absence of suggestive X-ray evidence of dental abscess. ATN symptoms may also be similar to those of post-herpetic neuralgia, which causes"
"Nail biting Nail biting, also known as onychophagy or onychophagia (or even erroneously onchophagia), is an oral compulsive habit. It is sometimes described as a parafunctional activity, the common use of the mouth for an activity other than speaking, eating, or drinking. Nail biting is very common, especially amongst children. More pathological forms of nails biting are considered an impulse control disorder in the DSM-IV-R and are classified under obsessive-compulsive and related disorders in the DSM-5. The ICD-10 classifies the practice as ""other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence"". However, not all nail"
"Periodontology Periodontology or periodontics (from Greek περί ""peri"" ""around""; and ὀδούς ""odous"" ""tooth"", genitive ὀδόντος ""odontos"") is the specialty of dentistry that studies supporting structures of teeth, as well as diseases and conditions that affect them. The supporting tissues are known as the periodontium, which includes the gingiva (gums), alveolar bone, cementum, and the periodontal ligament. A person who practices this specialty is known as a periodontist. Periodontal diseases take on many different forms but are usually a result of a coalescence of bacterial plaque biofilm accumulation of the red complex bacteria (e.g., P. gingivalis, T. forsythia, and T. denticola)"
"is also a risk factor. Nail biting Nail biting, also known as onychophagy or onychophagia (or even erroneously onchophagia), is an oral compulsive habit. It is sometimes described as a parafunctional activity, the common use of the mouth for an activity other than speaking, eating, or drinking. Nail biting is very common, especially amongst children. More pathological forms of nails biting are considered an impulse control disorder in the DSM-IV-R and are classified under obsessive-compulsive and related disorders in the DSM-5. The ICD-10 classifies the practice as ""other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and"
"results in Diplomate status in the American Board of Periodontology. Periodontology Periodontology or periodontics (from Greek περί ""peri"" ""around""; and ὀδούς ""odous"" ""tooth"", genitive ὀδόντος ""odontos"") is the specialty of dentistry that studies supporting structures of teeth, as well as diseases and conditions that affect them. The supporting tissues are known as the periodontium, which includes the gingiva (gums), alveolar bone, cementum, and the periodontal ligament. A person who practices this specialty is known as a periodontist. Periodontal diseases take on many different forms but are usually a result of a coalescence of bacterial plaque biofilm accumulation of the red"
"an infrequent developmental alteration that appears in any area of the dental arches and can affect deciduous, permanent and supernumerary teeth. Dens invaginatus is a developmental anomaly resulting from invagination of a portion of crown forming within the enamel organ during odontogenesis. The most extreme form of dens invaginatus is known as dilated odontoma. Odontomas are thought to be the second most frequent type of odontogenic tumor worldwide (after ameloblastoma), accounting for about 20% of all cases within this relatively uncommon tumor category which shows large geographic variations in incidence. Odontoma An odontoma (also termed odontome) is a benign tumour"
"Orthognathic surgery Orthognathic surgery (); also known as corrective jaw surgery or simply jaw surgery, is surgery designed to correct conditions of the jaw and face related to structure, growth, sleep apnea, TMJ disorders, malocclusion problems owing to skeletal disharmonies, or other orthodontic problems that cannot be easily treated with braces. Originally coined by Harold Hargis, this surgery is also used to treat congenital conditions such as cleft palate. Typically during oral surgery, bone is cut, moved, modified, and realigned to correct a dentofacial deformity. The word ""osteotomy"" means the division, or excision of bone. The dental osteotomy allows surgeons"
"Hypodontia Hypodontia is defined as the developmental absence of one or more teeth (excluding the third molars) which can affect both the primary and permanent dentition. It is the most common developmental dental anomaly and can be challenging to manage clinically. The term hypodontia is used to describe the whole range of the disorder from one missing tooth to the complete absence of all teeth, anodontia. Terminology in use varies. One text has proposed the following descriptive terms: The descriptive terms agenesis or multiple dental agenesis are often used in the USA. Individuals with hypodontia often exhibit other dental anomalies"
"<ref> Hypodontia Hypodontia is defined as the developmental absence of one or more teeth (excluding the third molars) which can affect both the primary and permanent dentition. It is the most common developmental dental anomaly and can be challenging to manage clinically. The term hypodontia is used to describe the whole range of the disorder from one missing tooth to the complete absence of all teeth, anodontia. Terminology in use varies. One text has proposed the following descriptive terms: The descriptive terms agenesis or multiple dental agenesis are often used in the USA. Individuals with hypodontia often exhibit other dental"
"Onychotillomania Onychotillomania is a compulsive neurosis in which a person picks constantly at the nails or tries to tear them off. It is not the same as onychophagia, where the nails are bitten or chewed or dermatillomania, where skin is bitten or scratched. It is commonly associated with psychiatric disorders such as depressive neurosis, delusions of infestation and hypochondriasis. It was named by Professor Jan Alkiewicz, a Polish dermatologist. The constant destruction of the nail bed leads to onychodystrophy, paronychia and darkening of the nail. Some cases have been treated successfully with antipsychotics. One cheap solution suggested by researchers is"
"the adaptive capacity of the periodontium produce injury called ""trauma from occlusion"". When occlusal forces are reduced the PDL atrophies, appearing thinned. This phenomenon is called ""disuse atrophy"". Periodontium The periodontium is the specialized tissues that both surround and support the teeth, maintaining them in the maxillary and mandibular bones. The word comes from the Greek terms περί ""peri""-, meaning ""around"" and -""odont"", meaning ""tooth"". Literally taken, it means that which is ""around the tooth"". Periodontics is the dental specialty that relates specifically to the care and maintenance of these tissues. It provides the support necessary to maintain teeth in"
"Osteomyelitis of the jaws Osteomyelitis of the jaws is osteomyelitis (which is infection and inflammation of the bone marrow, sometimes abbreviated to OM) which occurs in the bones of the jaws (i.e. maxilla or the mandible). Historically, osteomyelitis of the jaws was a common complication of odontogenic infection (infections of the teeth). Before the antibiotic era, it was frequently a fatal condition. Former and colloquial names include Osteonecrosis of the jaws (ONJ), cavitations, dry or wet socket, and NICO (neuralgia-inducing Cavitational osteonecrosis). The current, more correct, term, osteomyelitis of the jaws, differentiates the condition from the relatively recent and better"
"removing the void space by carefully replacing the offending restoration, repeating the endodontic treatment or removing the tooth. Barodontalgia Barodontalgia, commonly known as tooth squeeze and previously known as aerodontalgia, is a pain in tooth caused by a change in ambient pressure. The pain usually ceases at ground level. Dental barotrauma is a condition in which such changes in barometric pressure changes cause damage to the dentition. The most common victims are underwater divers because in deep dives pressures can increase by several atmospheres, and military pilots because of rapid changes. In pilots, barodontalgia may be severe enough to cause"
"to the oral cavity. According to the World Health Organization, oral diseases are major public health problems due to their high incidence and prevalence across the globe, with the disadvantaged affected more than other socio-economic groups. The majority of dental treatments are carried out to prevent or treat the two most common oral diseases which are dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal disease (gum disease or pyorrhea). Common treatments involve the restoration of teeth, extraction or surgical removal of teeth, scaling and root planing and endodontic root canal treatment. All dentists in the United States undergo at least three years"
"Endodontics Endodontics (from the Greek roots ""endo-"" ""inside"" and ""odont-"" ""tooth"") is the dental specialty concerned with the study and treatment of the dental pulp. Endodontics encompasses the study and practice of the basic and clinical sciences involving the biology of the normal dental pulp. It also includes the etiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the dental pulp along with associated periradicular conditions. Endodontics has evolved tremendously in the past decade and its applications have immensely improved the quality of dental treatment. In clinical terms, endodontics involves either preserving part, or all of the dental pulp"
"of the mandible. Osteomyelitis of the jaws Osteomyelitis of the jaws is osteomyelitis (which is infection and inflammation of the bone marrow, sometimes abbreviated to OM) which occurs in the bones of the jaws (i.e. maxilla or the mandible). Historically, osteomyelitis of the jaws was a common complication of odontogenic infection (infections of the teeth). Before the antibiotic era, it was frequently a fatal condition. Former and colloquial names include Osteonecrosis of the jaws (ONJ), cavitations, dry or wet socket, and NICO (neuralgia-inducing Cavitational osteonecrosis). The current, more correct, term, osteomyelitis of the jaws, differentiates the condition from the relatively"
"Dentistry Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity, commonly in the dentition but also the oral mucosa, and of adjacent and related structures and tissues, particularly in the maxillofacial (jaw and facial) area. Although primarily associated with teeth among the general public, the field of dentistry or dental medicine is not limited to teeth but includes other aspects of the craniofacial complex including the temporomandibular joint and other supporting, muscular, lymphatic, nervous, vascular, and anatomical structures."
"Anodontia In dentistry, anodontia, also called anodontia vera, is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the congenital absence of all primary or permanent teeth. It is divided into 2 subsections, complete absence of teeth or only some absence of teeth. It is associated with the group of skin and nerve syndromes called the ectodermal dysplasias. Anodontia is usually part of a syndrome and seldom occurs as an isolated entity. There is usually no exact cause for anodontia. The defect results in the dental lamina obstruction during embryogenesis due to local, systemic and genetic factors. Congenital absence of permanent teeth can"
"Odontode Odontodes, or dermal teeth, are hard structures found on the external surfaces of animals or near internal openings. They consist of a soft pulp surrounded by dentine and covered by a mineralized substance such as enamel, a structure similar to that of teeth. They generally do not have the same function as teeth, and are not replaced the same way teeth are in most fish. In some animals (notably catfish), the presence or size of odontodes can be used in determining the sex. The name comes from the Greek """"odon"""" meaning tooth. A New Species of Hisonotus (Siluriformes, Loricariidae)"
"often in people from the lower end of the socioeconomic scale. It is estimated that tooth loss results in worldwide productivity losses in the size of about US$63 billion yearly. Edentulism Edentulism or toothlessness is the condition of being toothless to at least some degree; in organisms (such as humans) that naturally have teeth (dentition), it is the result of tooth loss. Loss of some teeth is called ""partial edentulism"", whereas loss of all teeth is called ""complete edentulism"". Persons who have lost teeth are (either partially or completely) edentulous (edentate), whereas those who have not lost teeth can be"
"Edentulism Edentulism or toothlessness is the condition of being toothless to at least some degree; in organisms (such as humans) that naturally have teeth (dentition), it is the result of tooth loss. Loss of some teeth is called ""partial edentulism"", whereas loss of all teeth is called ""complete edentulism"". Persons who have lost teeth are (either partially or completely) edentulous (edentate), whereas those who have not lost teeth can be called ""dentate"" by comparison. For example, a scientific study may include a partially edentulous group and a healthy dentate control group. Organisms that never possessed teeth can also be described"
"Denture-related stomatitis Denture-related stomatitis (also termed denture sore mouth, denture stomatitis, chronic atrophic candidiasis, Candida-associated denture induced stomatitis, and denture-associated erythematous stomatitis) is a common condition where mild inflammation and redness of the oral mucous membrane occurs beneath a denture. In about 90% of cases, ""Candida"" species are involved, which are normally a harmless component of the oral microbiota in many people. Denture-related stomatitis is the most common form of oral candidiasis (a yeast infection of the mouth). It is more common in elderly people, and in those who wear a complete upper denture (a denture which replaces all the"
"recombination between homologous chromosomes. ""Taraxacum officinale"" has many English common names (of which some are no longer in use), including blowball, lion's-tooth, cankerwort, milk-witch, yellow-gowan, Irish daisy, monks-head, priest's-crown and puff-ball; other common names include, faceclock, pee-a-bed, wet-a-bed, swine's snout, white endive, and wild endive. Carl Linnaeus named the species ""Leontodon taraxacum"" in 1753. The current genus name ""Taraxacum"" derives possibly from the Arabic ""Tharakhchakon"", or from the Greek ""Tarraxos"". The common name ""dandelion"" comes from the French ""dent de lion"", or ""lion's tooth"", in reference to the plant's jagged-edged leaves. ""Taraxacum officinale"" is native to Europe and Asia, and"
"Odontostomum Odontostomum is a monotypic genus of flowering plants containing the single species Odontostomum hartwegii, which is known by the common name Hartweg's doll's-lily. In the APG III classification system, it is placed in the family Tecophilaeaceae. It was formerly placed in the Liliaceae. It This wildflower is endemic to northern California, where it can be found in the inner coastal mountain ranges and the Sierra Nevada foothills. It grows in rocky clay and often serpentine soils in grassland and woodland habitat, sometimes near vernal pools. This is a perennial herb growing from an oval-shaped corm up to 3 centimeters"
"the region above the neck, in front of the ears and below the orbitomeatal line, as well as pain within the oral cavity; [including] pain of dental origin and temporomandibular disorders"". However, some orofacial pain conditions may involve areas outside this region, e.g. temporal pain in TMD. Toothache, or odontalgia, is any pain perceived in the teeth or their supporting structures (i.e. the periodontium). Toothache is therefore a type of orofacial pain. Craniofacial pain is an overlapping topic which includes pain perceived in the head, face, and related structures, sometimes including neck pain. There are 4 main classifications which attempt"
"Odonata Odonata is an order of carnivorous insects, encompassing the dragonflies (Anisoptera) and the damselflies (Zygoptera). The Odonata form a clade, which has existed since the Permian. Dragonflies are generally larger, and perch with their wings held out to the sides; damselflies have slender bodies, and hold their wings over the body at rest. Fabricius coined the term ""Odonata"" from the Greek (), (tooth) apparently because they have teeth on their mandibles, even though most insects also have toothed mandibles. The word ""dragonfly"" is also sometimes used to refer to all Odonata, but ""odonate"" is a more correct English name"
"Odontogenic infection An odontogenic infection is an infection that originates within a tooth or in the closely surrounding tissues. The term is derived from ""odonto-"" (from ancient Greek ""odous"" - ""tooth"") and ""-genic"" (from Greek ""genos"" - ""birth""). Odontogenic infections may remain localized to the region where they started, or spread into adjacent or distant areas. It is estimated that 90-95% of all orofacial infections originate from the teeth or their supporting structures. Furthermore, about 70% of odontogenic infections occur as periapical inflammation, i.e. acute periapical periodontitis or a periapical abscess. The next most common form of odontogenic infection is"
"TMD in the general population. Orofacial pain Orofacial pain is a general term covering any pain which is felt in the mouth, jaws and the face. Orofacial pain is a common symptom, and there are many causes. It is estimated that over 95% of cases of orofacial pain result from dental causes (i.e. toothache caused by pulpitis or a dental abscess). After dental pain, the second most common cause of orofacial pain is temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD, pain-dysfunction syndrome). All other causes of orofacial pain are rare in comparison, although the full differential diagnosis is extensive. Orofacial pain has been"