Peridonitis

What is Periodontitis?

Periodontitis is defined as an inflammatory disease of supporting tissues of teeth caused by specific microorganisms or groups of specific microorganisms. What is the Pathology of Periodontitis? The pathology of periodontitis is:  -Etiology: The cause of periodontitis is plaque formation. …
Gingivitis

What is Gingivitis?

Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums, usually caused by a bacterial infection. What is the Pathology of Gingivitis? The pathology of gingivitis is:  -Etiology: The cause of gingivitis is poor oral hygiene. -Genes involved: None. -Pathogenesis: The sequence of…
Dental Caries

What are Dental Caries?

Dental caries may be defined as a bacterial disease of calcified tissues of teeth and is characterized by demineralization of the inorganic and destruction of the organic substance of the tooth. What is the Pathology of Dental Caries? The pathology…
ORAL PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS ORAL PATHOLOGY?

Oral pathology is the specialty of dentistry and discipline of pathology that deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions.
Phthisis Bulbi

What is Phthisis Bulbi?

Phthisis bulbi is a clinical condition representing the end stage ocular response to eye diseases damage or injury causing scarring, inflammation, atrophy and eventually disorganization of the globe and the intraocular contents. What is the Pathology of Phthisis Bulbi? The…
Optic Neuritis

What is Optic Neuritis?

Optic neuritis is vision loss due to optic nerve demyelination. Optic neuritis is often seen in patients that have multiple sclerosis. What is the Pathology of Optic Neuritis? The pathology of optic neuritis is inflammatory demyelination of optic nerve caused…