Necrotizing Ulcerative Periodontitis
Necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis causes rapid destruction of gingiva, periodontal ligament, and bone. Learn its causes, risk factors, and treatment.
Category: Dental Conditions
Dental conditions are the diagnoses and pathologies that drive treatment planning. This section of the Rebrief Dental Glossary covers the conditions clinicians identify, document, and manage — from common caries and bruxism to less-frequent presentations like burning mouth syndrome, ankyloglossia, and aphthous stomatitis. We define the wear-and-mechanical lesions (abfraction, abrasion, attrition), the infectious and inflammatory conditions (apical periodontitis, candidiasis, periodontitis), and the structural changes that show up on radiographs (bone resorption, attachment loss, external resorption). Each entry pairs a working clinical definition with diagnostic context: how the condition typically presents, what differentiates it from look-alike conditions, and where to find the related treatment in the procedures section of the glossary. Many entries cross-link to the anatomy entries — so you can read about caries and immediately jump to the enamel and dentin structures it affects, or read about periodontitis and trace it back to the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. The goal: a quick reference for chairside terminology, charting, and patient education that respects how dentistry actually works. Browse alphabetically below or search across the full Rebrief Dental Glossary for anatomy, procedures, and equipment terms that connect to each condition.
Oral Dysplasia
Oral dysplasia involves premalignant cell changes in the oral mucosa that may progress to cancer. Understand grades, causes, and management options.
Oral Lichen Planus
Oral lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory condition of the oral mucosa. Learn its types, symptoms, malignant risk, and how dentists diagnose and manage it.
Oral Fibrous Hyperplasia
Oral fibrous hyperplasia is a benign connective tissue overgrowth in the oral cavity caused by chronic irritation. Learn causes, signs, and treatment.
Hyperdontia
Hyperdontia is the presence of supernumerary teeth beyond the normal dental count. Learn about types, clinical effects, and when extraction is recommended.
Oral Herpes Simplex
Oral Herpes Simplex is a common HSV-1 viral infection causing painful cold sores and oral lesions. Learn the signs, dental implications, and treatment options.
Mouth Breathing Habit
Mouth breathing habit causes malocclusion, dry mouth, and gum problems. Learn the causes, dental effects, and how clinicians approach management.
Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (NUG) is an acute gingival infection causing painful necrosis and bleeding. Explore symptoms, causes, and treatment.
Internal Resorption
Internal resorption is a pathological dental condition where the pulp tissue destroys dentin from within. Learn causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
Mucocele
A mucocele is a benign oral cyst from salivary gland duct trauma. Discover causes, symptoms, and treatment for this common dental soft tissue condition.