Gingivectomy is a dental procedure in which a dentist or oral surgeon cuts away part of the gums in the mouth (the gingiva).  DIAGNOSIS:This condition is characterised by the formation of plaque produced by bacteria. The plaque hardens over time and becomes tartar or calculus. The gum becomes infl

Intacs corneal inserts or implants are a minimally invasive surgical option used primarily for the treatment of keratoconus.  DIAGNOSIS:The doctor must measure the curvature of the cornea.Several different tests can be performed to make the diagnosis.Topography measures the curvature of the surface

Laser iridotomy is a surgical procedure that is performed on the eye to treat angle closure glaucoma, a condition of increased pressure in the front chamber that is caused by sudden or slowly progressive blockage of the normal circulation of fluid within the eye.DIAGNOSIS· Diagnosis of chronic angle

This procedure is called chairside bleaching and usually requires only one office visit. The dentist will apply either a protective gel to your gums or a rubber shield to protect your gums. Bleach is then applied to the teeth.   DIAGNOSISYour dentist will be able to recommend the most ideal method

Laryngeal web is a rare congenital anomaly. Traditionally, the treatment of choice for laryngeal web was laryngofissure with placement of a keel however; endoscopic laser excision of the web with keel placement is now the preferred technique for thin anterior glottic webs.  DIAGNOSIS:Laryngeal web i

Hydronephrosis is the swelling of a kidney due to a build-up of urine. It happens when urine cannot drain out from the kidney to the bladder from a blockage or obstruction. Hydronephrosis can occur in one or both kidneys.  DIAGNOSISHydronephrosis is usually diagnosed using an ultrasound scan. Tests

Gynecomastia is an enlargement or swelling of breast tissue in males. It is most commonly caused by male estrogen levels that are too high or are out of balance with testosterone levels.  DIAGNOSISgynecomastia is diagnosed by finding subareolar breast tissue of 2 cm in diameter or greater. Malignanc

The IVC filter is placed through a small incision in a vein in your groin or neck.A thin, flexible tube (catheter) is inserted into this vein.The catheter is then gently moved into your IVC. A collapsed IVC filter is sent with the catheter DIAGNOSISAn elevated blood level of a substance called D dim

Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a cancer that causes patches of abnormal tissue to grow under the skin, in the lining of the mouth, nose, and throat, in lymph nodes, or in other organs.These patches, or lesions, are usually red or purple DIAGNOSIS:To determine if a suspicious-looking skin lesion is Kaposi's

The main treatments for Hodgkin lymphoma are chemotherapy alone, or chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy. DIAGNOSIS:imaging tests, such as X-rays or CT scans.lymph node biopsy, which involves removing a piece of lymph node tissue to test for the presence of abnormal cells.blood tests, such as a com