Retrospective study on midfacial advancement in syndromic craniosynostosis: case series
ConclusionPoint O has presented statistically significant relapse only in horizontal movement after 12 months. The cephalometric analysis performed in the present study only suggested no differences between the studied surgical techniques and syndromes with regard to midfacial advancement in syndromic craniosynostosis. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - November 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: M árcia Pereira Guaita, Maristela Pereira, Vera Lúcia Nocchi Cardim, Flávia Gonçalves, Sérgio Allegrini Júnior Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Oral health ‐related concerns, behavior, and communication with health care providers of patients with breast cancer: impact of different treatments
ConclusionsBCa treatments impact oral health. Low percentages of BCa patients had received specific information about impacts of BCa treatments on oral health from their dentists. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - November 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: L. Susan Taichman, Catherine H. Poznak, Marita R. Inglehart Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Report on oral health status and treatment needs of 5 –15 years old children with sensory deficits in Chennai, India
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Source: Special Care in Dentistry - November 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: S. Vishnu Prasad, Madan Kumar, Mahesh Ramakrishnan, Dhanalakshmi Ravikumar Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research
“Seniors only want respect”: designing an oral health program for older adults
ConclusionThere is a need for greater engagement of and attention to patients and other stakeholders in developing, testing, and disseminating interventions to close the gaps in oral health care disparities. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - November 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ivette Estrada, Carol Kunzel, Eric W. Schrimshaw, Ariel P. Greenblatt, Sara S. Metcalf, Mary E. Northridge Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Oral manifestations and dentofacial anomalies in β‐thalassemia major children in Dubai (UAE)
ConclusionsSignificantly higher DMFT, retained primary teeth, gingival pigmentation, and CI was found in the BTM group compared to the controls while significantly lower gingivitis index and transverse cross bite was seen in the BTM group. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - November 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sheikha Al ‐Raeesi, Mawlood Kowash, Amar Hassan, Manal Al‐Halabi Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
A contribution of CAD/CAM treatment of a dental trauma in a special care patient
ABSTRACTAfter a dental trauma, difficulties of communication and the consequences of the complex clinical situation often make regular chairside oral care long and complicated for special needs patients. The aim of this case report is to show how CAD/CAM technology may help in the prosthetic treatment of a clinical situation by keeping the number and duration of clinical sessions to a minimum while enabling a good aesthetic and functional result to be achieved in the long term. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - September 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Noirrit Emmanuelle, Chabreron Olivier, Nasr Karim, Esclassan R émi Tags: CASE HISTORY REPORT Source Type: research
Reduced salivary flow rate and high levels of oxidative stress in whole saliva of children with Down syndrome
ConclusionsReduced salivary flow rate might be an important factor in oral diseases development. High salivary levels of SOD and MDA show the significant influence of the oxidative stress and the early‐onset periodontal disease in DS people. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - September 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Nat ália Bertolo Domingues, Matheus Racy Mariusso, Marcia Hiromi Tanaka, Raquel Mantuaneli Scarel‐Caminaga, Marcia Pinto Alves Mayer, Fernanda Lourenção Brighenti, Ângela Cristina Cilense Zuanon, Flávia Kazue Ibuki, Fernando Neves Nogueira, Elisa M Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
A novel finding of oligodontia and ankyloglossia in a 14 ‐year‐old with Floating‐Harbor syndrome
ABSTRACTFloating‐Harbor syndrome (FHS) is a rare genetic condition characterized by distinct facial features, short stature and delayed skeletal development. Here we present case of a 14‐year‐old boy with short stature, typical facial features, impaired voice quality, clinodactyly, cryptorchidism and unilateral agenesis of kidney. In addition he had oligodontia and ankyloglossia with features suggestive of FHS. Treatment rendered was restoration of caries, application of pit and fissure sealants followed by frenectomy. The purpose of this report is to highlight the oral developmental anomalies and the management of a...
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - September 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Akshara Singh, Hind Pal Bhatia, Shveta Sood, Naresh Sharma, Amit Mohan Tags: CASE HISTORY REPORT Source Type: research
A report on the oral health status of children with cerebral palsy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Source: Special Care in Dentistry - September 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Manal AL Halabi, Mohammed Bin Rashid Tags: A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research
Healing of self ‐inflicted thermal injury of palatal mucosa by low‐level laser therapy
This report presents a case of 25‐year‐old female with complaints of a painful, nonhealing wound on the palate for last 6 months. She had an unusual habit of keeping burning matchsticks in her mouth. Although she had quit the habit 2 months ago after psychiatric counseling, the wound on her palate did not show any improvement in symptoms. Based on the history and clinical findings, diagnosis of chronic wound by self‐inflicted thermal injury was made. LLLT was administered on the wound every 48 hours for next 10 days. The burn wound healed completely after five applications of LLLT. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - September 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Abdul Ahad, Shazra Tasneem, Arundeep Kaur Lamba, Saif Khan Tags: CASE HISTORY REPORT Source Type: research
Assessing the proposed association between DED and gluten ‐free diet introduction in celiac children
In conclusion, our study suggested an association between a specific type of DED and the time that CD individuals were introduced to a GFD. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - July 5, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Alexandra Mussolino Queiroz, Juliana Arid, Fabr ício Kitazono Carvalho, Raquel Assed Bezerra Silva, Erika Calvano Küchler, Regina Sawamura, Lea Assed Bezerra Silva, Paulo Nelson‐Filho Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Oral sucking habits among children with Down syndrome and cerebral palsy
ConclusionThe history of throat infections in the preceding 6 months and the lack of breastfeeding were associated with the presence of oral sucking habits in children with DS and CP. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - July 5, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Nat ália Cristina Ruy Carneiro, Luisa Ribeiro Monteiro, Isabela Almeida Pordeus, Ana Cristina Borges‐Oliveira Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
The largest minority population in the U.S. without adequate dental care
ABSTRACT
A recent series of reports in Health Affairs reviewed the disparities in securing needed oral health services in the U.S. Despite an extensive oversight of the many issues involved, no direct mention is made of the particular conditions of the largest minority population in the U.S. unable to access dental care—the tens of millions of individuals with special health care needs. A review is provided of the particular barriers and conditions faced by this increasing population in its efforts to secure needed services. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - July 5, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: H. Barry Waldman, Steven P. Perlman, Allen Wong Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
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Source: Special Care in Dentistry - July 5, 2017 Category: Dentistry Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Removable prosthesis hygiene in elders with Parkinson's disease
ConclusionVerbal instruction and positive reinforcement can improve prosthesis hygiene in elders with and without PD. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - July 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Giselle Rodrigues Ribeiro, Camila Heitor Campos, Renata Cunha Matheus Rodrigues Garcia Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
