Oral and dental conditions

Burkitt lymphoma is a highly aggressive mature B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma characterized by one of the fastest tumor growth rates among human malignancies. The endemic (African) form commonly affects the jaws and facial bones of children living in malaria-endemic regions of sub-Saharan Africa, including Tanzania.

Osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a chronic degenerative joint disorder characterized by progressive destruction of the articular cartilage, remodeling of the subchondral bone, sclerosis, and formation of osteophytes.

Tooth sensitivity, medically known as dentin hypersensitivity, is a common dental condition characterized by short, sharp pain arising from exposed dentin in response to external stimuli such as thermal, tactile, osmotic, or chemical triggers.

Pregnancy is associated with numerous physiological and hormonal changes that affect the oral cavity. Elevated levels of estrogen and progesterone increase vascular permeability and alter the immune response, making the gingival tissues more susceptible to inflammation in the presence of dental plaque.

Refers to inflammation of the soft tissues covering the crown of erupting tooth and occurs more commonly in association with the mandibular third molar (wisdom) teeth.