Ridging: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for ridging

Epulis

Applicable To Fibrous epulis Flabby alveolar ridge Giant cell epulis Peripheral giant cell granuloma of gingiva Pyogenic granuloma of gingiva Vertical ridge deficiency Type [icd10data.com]

She had six round, soft, multiple, pedunculated swelling masses, of which two were on her upper anterior ridge and four on her lower anterior ridge. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We report a female neonate with congenital multiple tumors in the anterior maxillary alveolar ridge and review the relevant literature. [doi.org]

Denture Problems

[…] simple clinical steps which should enable general dental practitioners to diagnose and treat the majority of complete denture problems in patients with atrophic mandibular ridges [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Loose Fit Dentures rest on a ridge of bone and gum tissue. Over time, that ridge will shrink causing the dentures to no longer fit properly. [michaelkreimerdds.com]

Loose Fit Dentures are made to fit precisely, resting on a ridge of bone and gum tissue. [grotonwellness.com]

Paronychia

Chronic infections have a multifactorial etiology and can lead to nail changes, including thickening, ridging, and discoloration. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

However, trachyonychia, nail atrophy, onychomadesis, onycholysis, nail bed erosion, onychoschizia, subungual haemorrhage, nail pitting, nail plate discoloration, cross-ridging [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Other conditions such as psoriasis and lichen planus can also affect the nails and cause ridging and discolouration. [laserandskinclinics.co.uk]

Maxillary Fracture

The superior and inferior orbital rims and alveolar ridge constitute a group of weaker horizontal buttresses. [oralmaxillo-facialsurgery.blogspot.com]

[…] commonly used classification is as follows: Le Fort type I horizontal maxillary fracture, separating the teeth from the upper face fracture line passes through the alveolar ridge [radiopaedia.org]

The intraoral examination should assess occlusion, overall dentition, stability of the alveolar ridge and palate, and soft tissue. [oralmaxillo-facialsurgery.blogspot.com]

Trigonocephaly

Three-dimensional computed tomography revealed the metopic ridge, depressed pterional regions, hypotelorism, and small anterior fossae. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ridging and sclerotic borders of the metopic suture as well as the flattened frontal eminences are well seen. [doi.org]

Multiple bucco-alveolar frenula and notched inferior alveolar ridges were present at birth and one had a notched uvula and submucous cleft of the hard palate. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Isolated Trigonocephaly

The 3 D-CT scan showed the most important diagnostic findings: a ridge of the metopic suture and narrow anterior fossa. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Children with nonsyndromatic isolated metopic suture synostosis suffer from a significant deformity of the supraorbital ridges, the temporal regions and hypotelorism. [pubfacts.com]

OMIM references - No MeSH references Very frequent - Autosomal dominant inheritance - Trigonocephaly Frequent - Broad nasal root - Hypotelorism - Prominent supraorbital ridge [csbg.cnb.csic.es]

Craniosynostosis

It may cause a ridge. [ispn.guide]

Children with an isolated ridge running down their foreheads do not require surgery. [childrensmn.org]

They may include: No "soft spot" (fontanelle) on the newborn's skull A raised hard ridge along the affected sutures Unusual head shape Slow or no increase in the head size [nlm.nih.gov]

Hypertrophic Lichen Planus

Histopathological examination of the erosion revealed saw-toothed rete ridges in some areas of the epidermis and a band like lymphocytic infiltrate in the dermis with basal [ijdvl.com]

[…] striations, white papules, white plaques, erythema, erosions, or blisters affecting predominantly the posterior buccal mucosa (90%), tongue (30%), and gingival/alveolar ridge [jnsbm.org]

Other locations and symptoms include: Fingernails/toenails -- nail ridges and grooves, nail thinning and splitting, and nail loss Genitals -- sores and red areas Mouth -- [henryford.com]

Familial Scaphocephaly Syndrome

Treatment Many children can have a ridge running down the center of their forehead suggesting that the metopic suture has closed early. [skullbaseinstitute.com]

A ridge on the top of the head can usually be felt through the scalp. [chla.org]

Children with an isolated ridge running down their foreheads do not require surgery. [craniofacialmd.com]

Gingival Fibromatosis-Progressive Deafness Syndrome

The overlying epithelium was characteristically hyperplastic and showed prominent, elongated rete ridges [ Figure 5 ]. Periodic review was carried out every 3 months. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The gingival enlargement of upper alveolar ridges is indeed due to both fibromatosis and osteofibrosis. [nature.com]

The initial intraoral view of the father in June 2000.te the severe enlargement on the tuberosities contactingndibler ridges and the root fragments in the overgrownue.4. [docslide.com.br]

Tel Hashomer Camptodactyly Syndrome

Dermatoglyphics possibly can indicate growth disturbances that took place during early fetal development at the time when epidermal ridges were being formed into discernable [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

As expected, there were also high average ridge counts, since whorls usually do have more ridges than loops and, of course, arches have zero ridge counts. [docksci.com]

[…] from Israel Digital dermatoglyphics: Whorls 8 and extended beyond the borders of the terminal phalanges, TRC high 350 Palmar dermatoglyphics: A–b ridge count 120, ridge [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

Craniosynostosis Type 4

Physical examination Physical examination should include evaluation of: suture ridging sutural patency by manual palpation skull and facial configuration fullness and patency [www2.aofoundation.org]

A ridge on the top of the head can usually be felt through the scalp. [chla.org]

“Premature” closure, however, causes more than a ridge. [ohsu.edu]

Carcinoma of the Floor of the Mouth

All patients were successfully treated with dental implants (n 12) 4 to 6 months after ridge reconstruction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The raphe attaches to the pterygoid hamulus and the posterior mylohyoid ridge of the mandible. [radiologykey.com]

Lesion was about 1 cm posterior to the opening for the submandibular duct and it was right along the ridge of the sublingual gland. [aapc.com]

Discrete Fibromuscular Subaortic Stenosis

The central opening in the fibromuscular ridge can be clearly delineated, as can the relationship between the ridge and the anterior mitral leaflet. [link.springer.com]

Resection of the fibromuscular ridge, Konno, modified Konno and Ross-Konno operations are techniques used worldwide. [slideshare.net]

In one child we were able to recognize a ridge which abutted the right coronary aortic cusp. [documentslide.com]

Nail-Patella Syndrome

Physical examination revealed hypoplastic fingernails with longitudinal ridging, splitting, and triangular lunulae; left patellar absence and right patellar hypoplasia; and [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Less specific skin changes are webbing between digits, within the popliteal fossae, hyperextensible joints, absent or fragile nails and grooved nails and longitudinal ridging [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 14-year-old girl and her 47-year-old father presented with fingernails that were hypoplastic, spoon-shaped and ridged since birth. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Nail Dystrophy

Note the multiple pits arranged to form longitudinal ridges. [karger.com]

There can be excessive pitting or ridging of nails. Onycomycosis. Onycolysis. Onychodystrophy. Can be due to Psoriasis, lichen planus etc. Koilonychia. [dailyrounds.org]

Trachyonychia clinically presents as if the nails are sandpapered in longitudinal direction due to which nail plate get a rough and extremely ridged texture. [ijtrichology.com]

Baraitser-Winter Syndrome

It is characterised by intellectual disability (mild to severe) and distinctive facial appearance (metopic ridging/trigonocephaly, bilateral ptosis, hypertelorism). [doi.org]

Baraitser-Winter syndrome (BWS) is a malformation syndrome, characterized by facial dysmorphism (hypertelorism with ptosis, broad bulbous nose, ridged metopic suture, arched [ebi.ac.uk]

Pathological Retraction Ring of the Uterus

Schwalbe's ring a circular ridge composed of collagenous fibers surrounding the outer margin of Descemet's membrane. tympanic ring the bony ring forming part of the temporal [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

The ridge of the pathological ring of Bandl's can be felt or seen rising as far up as the umbilicus. [en.wikipedia.org]

This is a ridge that forms between the upper and lower part of the uterus as a result of contractions. [mumsnet.com]

Craniosynostosis Type 3

The frontal bone is flat, and the supraorbital ridge and lateral orbital rim are recessed ( Figure 45-3 ). [diacritech.com]

Trigonocephaly midline ridge on forehead, hypotelorism, upper slant of bilateral canthi, anterior cranial based increased in AP dimension What is the incidence of increased [quizlet.com]

Whites typically have heavy brow ridges; Asians and Blacks have small brow ridges. Australian Aborigines and Aboriginal Papuans have heavy and prominent brow ridges. [internetlooks.com]

Inadequate Diet

Ridged or Spoon-Shaped Nails Like hair, nails serve as an early warning sign of an inadequate diet. [webmd.com]

Lichen Planus

Lichen planus: Striations and erythematous mucosa on the left alveolar ridge and hard palate. [dentistry.uiowa.edu]

New oral leukoplakias were more prevalent on gingival/alveolar ridge (33.3%) than in other oral sites, and lichen planus at buccal site (33.3%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] of the nails Download Figure: 17 Lichen planus causing significant damage to the nails Download Figure: 18 Lichen planus: late-stage nail disease with longitudinal ridging [pcds.org.uk]

Trachonychia

Trachyonychia, sometimes called sandpapered nails, [1] [2] is a condition characterized by rough accentuated linear ridges (longitudinal striations) on the nails of the fingers [medbox.iiab.me]

Trachyonychia causes the nails to become opalescent, thin, dull, fragile, and finely longitudinally ridged, and, as a result, distally notched. [findwords.info]

Does your iPod have ridges too? Stop picking at it. :D My thumbnails have horizontal ridges too. [boards.straightdope.com]

Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis

[…] bilateral congenital blepharoptosis, downslanting palpebral fissures, hypertelorism, microcephaly, short nose with flattened nasal root, microstomia, prominent lateral palatine ridges [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Our current operative method is to excise a thin membrane or thick fibrous ridge, and, if a fibromuscular collar or tunnel is identified, to effect a left ventricular myomectomy [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In 16 of these 20 patients turbulence was caused by a ridge, which in 13 patients could be identified as the offshoot of a ventricular band. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Supernumerary Nipples

Week 6 Mammary buds develop from downgrowth of epidermis from the ridges. [dermnetnz.org]

But in some cases, parts of the milk line ridges don’t become regular ectoderm tissue again. [healthline.com]

Extra nipples or breast tissue is fairly common (1-6% of women) and is a result of incomplete regression of the mammary ridge (milk line) during the development of the embryo [kellymom.com]

Cleft of Hard Palate

For the 3D examination the lips and alveolar ridges were examined both in profile and in the frontal plane. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Alveolar Ridge: The alveolar ridge is also known as the “dental arch” or “gums.” The alveolar ridge is where the teeth emerge. [verywellhealth.com]

If cleft lip occurs with cleft palate, the upper alveolar ridges, which are where the teeth sit, are also involved. [mottchildren.org]

Fibroma

[…] yellow discoloration along the entire nail plate, proximal splinter hemorrhages, and a tendency toward transverse overcurvature of the nail plate with prominent longitudinal ridging [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract We describe an interesting case of pleomorphic fibroma of the subungual region in a middle aged woman who presented with a recurrence of thickening, lateral ridging [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The surgical procedure consisted of total removal of the orbital floor and most of the maxilla with preservation of the alveolar ridge immediately followed by reconstruction [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Conium Maculatum Poisoning

Stems are stout, hollow, ridged, and purple-spotted. C. maculatum has a thick, white taproot that may easily be mistaken for wild parsnips. [invasiveplantatlas.org]

Seeds: Seeds are flat with ridges. [dnr.state.mn.us]

Fruits are ridged and flattened, and each fruit holds two seeds. Ecological Threat C. maculatum contains highly poisonous alkaloids toxic to mammals. [invasiveplantatlas.org]

Hidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia

Vestibuloplasty and ridge augmentation should be considered prior to prosthetic treatment in such conditions to enhance the hard and soft tissue support. [jiaomr.in]

Synopsis small cranial length frontal bossing hypoplastic maxilla small chin small facial height prominent supraorbital ridges scand-absent eyebrows periorbital wrinkles periorbital [humpath.com]

As a result of missing teeth the bony ridge of the jaws (alveolar process) that holds the teeth in place often fails to form properly. [rarediseases.org]

Cleft Lip

Bilateral Cleft/Lip Palate Before and After Gallery Bilateral cleft lip and alveolus (dental ridge) This occurs when the lip and dental ridge are each divided into three segments [craniofacial.net]

This clinical report describes the presurgical management of an infant with a complete unilateral cleft of the soft palate, hard palate, alveolar ridge, and lip. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The tooth will preserve the remaining alveolar ridge and help the adolescent psychologically. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Polymastia

Two additional species from New Zealand and the Norfolk Ridge, New Caledonia are described, and all are compared to Atlantic species of the same genera. [doi.org]

Demospongiae: Hadromerida) with descriptions of new species of Polymastia Bowerbank, Tylexocladus Topsent, and Acanthopolymastia gen. nov. from New Zealand and the Norfolk Ridge [ipfs.io]

We believe that mammary ridge in our case persisted at the level of 4 th as well as 5 th ic space, hence the development of macromastia due to polymastia. [mjdrdypu.org]