Soft tissue disorder

Edentulism Name: Nusuk Farhat ID#: 201500490 Dr. Maria Raafat Reslan Course: Preclinical Removable Prosthodontics I There are many sequelae for patients that are completely edentulous. They include continued loss of the jaw bone, affects soft tissues that support the prostheses, facial esthetic changes, decreased masticatory performance, and diet related health problems and psychological aspects of a total tooth loss. Basal bone forms the dental skeletal structure, it contains almost most

This is because regular stretching exercises results in decreased resistance in tissue structures. This results to a decrease in your chances of being injured since the limb is able to move further before it gives in to any injury. Flexibility training exercises, especially dynamic stretches usually done before any workout loosens muscles

1. Describe the pathway of calcitriol formation. Calcitriol is form when epidermal cells called keratinocytes use UV radiation from the sun to convert a steroid 7-dehydrocholesterol to previtamin D3. Then over the course of 3 days, the warmth of the sunlight on the skin converts previtamin D3 to vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 binds to a transport protein that carries it in the bloodstream. The vitamin D3 moves to the liver and the liver add a hydroxyl group to the 25th carbon of the molecule and coverts

condition of weakened or damaged muscles and nerves that are utilized during the swallowing process, leaving a patient unable to properly swallow food, drinks, and medications. This disorder, which can be caused by many different disease processes, can cause a serious problem known as aspiration. The prevalence of this disorder varies due to the etiology of a disease process but it is projected to affect fifty to seventy-five percent of nursing home inhabitants and roughly eight percent worldwide. Dysphagia

structure caused by the effect of acid on the teeth that leads to decay. However, the pH level of soft drinks isn't the only factor that causes dental erosion. A beverage's "buffering capacity," or the ability to neutralize acid, plays a significant role in the cause of dental erosion. Popular energy drinks also cause tooth erosion. Clinical Feature figure 1 Effects of soft drinks ....teeth figure 1 Effects of soft drinks ....teeth Acid Versus Enamel:-It is well known by the medical profession that disease

alertness, increased activity, high blood pressure, decreased appetite, euphoria, psychosis, and severe dental disease (Ravenel et al. 229). In 1919 methamphetamine was synthesized for the first time and was utilized for treatment of attention deficit disorder, to enhance physical performance, anorectic effects, increase wakefulness, and as a general mood enhancer (Padilla and Ritter 148). The manufacturing of methamphetamine became strictly regulated by The Controlled Substance Act of 1970, however, this

Psychological Disorders of the Brain What people overlook about psychological disorders like schizophrenia is that they are caused by chemical imbalances in the brain. The brain is a soft tissue muscle that has billions of nerves and cells. It controls our functions without it people would not be here. People look at schizophrenics like they are insane. This way of thinking needs to change. The brain is made up of many cells, neurons and glial cells. “Neurons are cells that send and receive signals

skills and enhance their self-esteem and sense of accomplishment. Massage Therapy (MT) In general, massage therapists work on muscle and other soft tissue to help you feel better. In Swedish massage, the therapist uses long strokes, kneading, deep circular movements, vibration, and tapping. Sports massage combines techniques of Swedish massage and deep tissue massage to release chronic muscle tension. It's adapted to the needs of athletes. Myofascial trigger point therapy focuses on trigger points—areas

healing by increasing blood flow to the targeted area (EWST Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, n.d). EWST is a quick, simple and non-invasive treatment option. It is used for treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. It has great use in treatment of soft tissue injury and inflammation of tendons. It also has a thermal effect and hence helps to relieve pain and muscle spasms. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) is a commonly used form of ultrasound therapy which uses high-powered shock waves to

the posterior hard palate. • In some individuals, bony lumps may be seen on the posterior center of the palatal vault. These are tori (called torus palatinus) and should not be mistaken for tumours. Examination of the Soft Palate, Uvula and Fauces By using a mouth mirror, soft palate is examined for its