Oral and dental conditions

This is a viral infection commonly affecting the lips and perioral soft tissues presenting as papulovesicular lesions which ultimately ulcerate.

This is a fungal infection of the oral mucosa caused by Candida infection mainly Candida albicans. Acute oral candidiasis (thrush) is seen most commonly in the malnourished, the severely ill, neonates and HIV-AIDS patients or patients on long term oral corticosteroid use.

This is an inflammation of the medullary portion of the jaw bone which extends to involve the periosteum of the affected area.

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.

This is a serious life threatening generalized septic cellulitis of the fascia spaces found on the floor of the mouth and tongue.