Definition Herpes viruses are a large family of parasites able to infect humans. All are DNA viruses capable of latency. Among human herperviruses there are two variants Herpes Simplex Virus type-1 (HSV-1) and type–2 (HSV-2), which can be – as well as other clinical signs and symptoms – responsible for oro-facial disease. Usually HSV-1 infections affect the face and mouth while HSV-2 infections...

To cite: Chhabra L, Abraham GM. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2013010450 DESCRIPTION A 28-year-old woman with a history of snorting heroin and cocaine was admitted with facial cellulitis secondary to a dental phlegmon. She reported rhinolalia, occasional nasal regurgitation of food and a burning sensation in her nose and throat while eating. She ...

Background Persistent oro-facial pain (POFP) is disabling, and patients’ treatment outcomes are difficult to predict; psychosocial factors play a role. The West Haven-Yale Multidimensional Pain Inventory (MPI) self-report measure, which our knowledge, has not been studied across primary secondary care in heterogeneous POFP. Objective Assess the MPI’s ability predict clinical outcome POFP patien...

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM Turner syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that manifests with short stature, gonadal dysfunction, hypothyroidism, congenital heart disease, and distinct craniofacial features including oro-maxillofacial dysmorphism. This paper presents a case of a 30-year-old female patient with Turner syndrome who sought dental care to improve the dental and facial morphology and resto...