Oral and dental conditions

A ranula is a mucous extravasation cyst that arises from the sublingual salivary gland following rupture or obstruction of its ducts, allowing saliva to accumulate within the surrounding soft tissues. It is considered a specific type of mucocele occurring on the floor of the mouth.

Commonly due to disturbing the blood clot by the patient through rinsing or inadequate compression on the gauze, though at times may be due to bony/tooth remnants

Pregnancy tumor , medically known as granuloma gravidarum or pregnancy epulis, is a benign vascular lesion of the oral cavity that occurs during pregnancy due to hormonal and inflammatory changes. Despite the name, it is not a true tumor nor malignant.

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.

Edentulousness refers to the partial or complete loss of natural teeth, resulting in progressive resorption of the alveolar bone, impairment of oral function, and alteration of facial structure.