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Chap. XVI.] NIDANA STHANAM. 1 03
pain is called Danta-pupputaka. The disease is due
to the vitiated condition of the blood and Kapham.
Danta-veshtaka:—The teeth become loose in the gums,
which exude a discharge of blood and pus. This disease
is due to the vitiated blood of the locality. SausMra:—
The disease in which an itching painful swelling appears
about the gums attended with copious flow of saliva is
called Saushira (Alveolar abscess). It is caused by the
deranged blood and Kapham of the locality. Mahai-
Sausliira:—The disease in which the teeth become loose,
the palate marked by sinuses or fissures, the gums putri-
fied, and the whole cavity of the mouth inflamed, is
called Mahas'aushira, the outcome of the concerted action
of the deranged Doshas of the body. 14— 18.
Paridara. : —The disease in which the gums become
putrificd, wear off and bleed is called Paridara
(bleeding gums\ The disease has its origin in the
deranged condition of the blood, Kapham and Pittam.
Upakus'a:— The disease in which the gums become
marked by a burning sensation and suppuration and
the teeth become loose and shaky (in their gums) in
consequence and bleed at the least shaking, is called
Upakus'a, There is a slight pain, and the entire cavity
of the mouth becomes swollen and emits a fetid smell ;
this disease is due to the vitiated condition of the
blood and Pittam 19.
Danta-Vaidarbha :—The disease which is
consequent upon the friction of the gums marked by the
appearance of a violent swelling about the portion (so
rubbed and in which) the teeth become loose and can be
moved about, is called Danta-vaidarbha which is due to
an extraneous cause such as a blow etc Vardhana :
the disease which is marked by the advent of an
additional tooth (the last molar) through the action