Neutrophils (also called polymorphonuclear leukocytes) are the most abundant leukocytes
whose primary purpose as anti-microbial professional phagocytes is to kill extracellular …

The subgingival biofilm attached to tooth surfaces triggers and maintains periodontitis.
Previously, late-onset periodontitis has been considered a consequence of dysbiosis and a …

Geographic tongue is a benign recurrent condition of uncertain aetiology affecting the
tongue characterized by loss of epithelium especially filiform papillae giving a characteristic …

Habitual, repetitive, parafunctional masticatory activity against the delicate nonkeratinized
buccal mucosal tissue may result in a whitish, ragged surface and irregularly textured area …

Chronic granulomatous Disease (CGD) is a rare innate immunodeficiency disorder caused
by mutations in one of the six genes (CYBA, CYBB, NCF1, NCF2, NCF4, and CYBC1/EROS) …

Periodontitis is characterized by PMN infiltration and formation of neutrophil extracellular
traps (NETs). However, their functional role for periodontal health remains complex and …

Symptomatic benign migratory glossitis (BMG) or" geographic tongue" is a rare occurrence
in pediatric dentistry though asymptomatic BMG is comparatively common. BMG presents …

Background Primary immunodeficiency diseases (PID) are a group of heterogeneous, rare,
genetic, mainly childhood disorders that affect specific components of immune system …

The field of primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs) is rapidly evolving. Indeed, the number of
described diseases is constantly increasing thanks to the rapid identification of novel genetic …

There is a substantial proportion of the population using fixed metallic oral appliances, such
as crowns and bridges, which are composed of various dental alloys. These restorations …