Role of Intelligence Quotient (IQ) on anxiety and behavior in children with hearing and speech impairment
ConclusionChildren with hearing and speech impairment are less anxious and more cooperative compared to normal healthy child in the dental setting and are, therefore, easier to manage. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - January 4, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Raghavendra M. Shetty, Aditi Pashine, Nijo A. Jose, Somasundar Mantha Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Strategies and dental care in the treatment of patients with myelomeningocele
ABSTRACT
Myelomeningocele (MMC) is a congenital malformation that occurs in the embryonic period, characterized by failure in closure of the caudal portion of the neural tube during central nervous system formation. Alterations and complications can be associated with this condition, such as hydrocephalus, neurogenic bladder, orthopedic problems, and motor and cognitive impairment. This patients with MMC also have predisposition to develop latex allergy and high caries risk and activity due to deficient oral hygiene, fermentable carbon hydrate‐rich diet and prolonged use of sugar‐containing oral medications. This paper...
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - January 1, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Leticia Bignardi, Talita Prates, Andiara Rossi, Paulo Nelson ‐Filho, Fabrício Kitasono Carvalho, Talitha Siqueira Mellara, Alexandra Mussolino Queiroz Tags: CASE HISTORY REPORT Source Type: research
The use of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in oral injuries of a pediatric patient with myelodysplastic syndrome: case report
ConclusionMDS may present limiting oral repercussions interfering in patients’ quality of life. The aPDT is presented as an adjuvant therapeutic modality in oral infections with satisfactory results. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - January 1, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Maria Cec ília Freire Melo, Thuanny Silva de Macedo, Julianelly Alves Biserra, Karina Luz Cavalcanti Rodrigues, Mônica Cruz, Aurora Karla de Lacerda Vidal Tags: CASE HISTORY REPORT Source Type: research
Oral myiasis in older adult with severe Alzheimer ’s disease
ConclusionsOral and maxillofacial myiasis in older adults showed low incidence and good prognosis of cure, when there were no systemic complications. Weakness, frailty, dementia, oral lesions, labial incompetence, poor oral hygiene, and bad breath were associated with this disease in reported cases. Preferential therapy choices were debridement alone or combined with Ivermectin. In this case report, debridement and Ivermectin prescription was an effective therapy for an older adult with severe Alzheimer’s disease. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - January 1, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Almir Oliva Filho, Danielle Dias, Águida Miranda, Eduardo Hebling Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Multidisciplinary approach in a case of Hand –Schüller–Christian disease with maxillary involvement
We report a case of Hand–Schüller–Christian disease with diabetes insipidus, skull and maxillary involvement in a 16‐year‐old boy referred to our observation for gradual increase in mobility of the teeth and subsequent gradual loss of the second premolars and the first molars of the upper jaw. Due to the extension of the lesion and the age of the patient, surgery, and chemotherapy was chosen as the more fit treatment according to the current protocol. The clinical and radiological evaluation at the end of the therapy and after 5 years showed complete remission. The absence of relapse has allowed to initiate a fixe...
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - January 1, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Angela Pia Cazzolla, Nunzio Francesco Testa, Gianfranco Favia, Maria Grazia Lacaita, Domenico Ciavarella, Khrystyna Zhurakivska, Giuseppe Troiano, Lorenzo Lo Muzio Tags: CASE HISTORY REPORT Source Type: research
Factors associated with anterior open bite in children with developmental disabilities
Conclusion: Involuntary movements, mouth breathing, using anticonvulsant drugs, and using pacifier are factors associated with anterior open bite in patients with developmental disabilities. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - December 26, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Lia Silva Castilho, Mauro Henrique Nogueira Guimar ães Abreu, Luiz Gustavo de Almeida Pires e Souza, Leiliane Teresinha de Almeida Romualdo, Maria Elisa Souza e Silva, Vera Lúcia Silva Resende Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
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Source: Special Care in Dentistry - December 21, 2017 Category: Dentistry Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Influence of the quality of life and locus of control of mothers of disabled children on the oral health of their children
ConclusionWe observed that quality of life of mothers can interfere in oral health of children, regarding social relationships. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - December 6, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Raquel Maria de Castro Soares de Barros, Rosana de F átima Possobon, Estêvão Azevedo Melo, Livia Fernandes Probst, Luciane Miranda Guerra, Karine Laura Cortellazzi, Gláucia Maria Bovi Ambrosano Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Initial experiences with NAM ‐assisted primary repair of the BCLP deformity
ConclusionsNAM helped reduce the severity of the cleft deformity in the BCLP infant and facilitated an easier and esthetic single stage primary surgical repair. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - December 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sabarinath Prasad, Sreeja Ravindran, Vasanth Radhakrishnan, P V Hazarey, Amit Vanka, Bhavya Rajan Tags: CASE HISTORY REPORT Source Type: research
Levels of serum sclerostin, metabolic parameters, and periodontitis in postmenopausal women with diabetes
ABSTRACTDiabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease defined by hyperglycemia, which is associated with periodontal disease and exerts an effect on bone metabolism. The aim of this study was to determine serum levels of sclerostin in postmenopausal women with diabetes and determine a possible association with periodontal disease. Sixty‐one postmenopausal women (32 with diabetes and 29 without diabetes) were evaluated. Blood was collected for biochemical analysis and the determination of serum sclerostin. The participants were also submitted to a clinical examination for the evaluation of periodontal status. A total of 7...
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - December 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Roberto Carlos Mour ão Pinho, Larissa Bastos Pimentel, Francisco Alfredo Farias Bandeira, Rayanne Soraia Aguiar Melo Dias, Renata Cimões Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
Skeletal open ‐bite treatment with zygomatic anchorage for a child with mental retardation: A new modality
ABSTRACTAnterior open bite (AOB) is one of the most difficult malocclusions to treat and maintain in orthodontics. Malocclusion occurs more frequently in children with disabilities than in healthy children. Surgical correction of severe AOB often requires maxillary impaction to reduce the anterior facial height. The zygomatic buttress area could be a valuable anchorage site to achieve intrusion of maxillary posterior teeth. A 16‐year‐old boy with mental retardation showing signs of persistence of infantile behavior, decreased cognitive functioning, and psychomotor skill deficits (no identified syndrome) with an AOB was...
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - November 23, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Y. Rajmohan Shetty, Anisha Keshan, Amitha M. Hegde, Manju R, Ashutosh Shetty Tags: CASE HISTORY REPORT Source Type: research
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Source: Special Care in Dentistry - November 23, 2017 Category: Dentistry Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Leukocyte adhesion defect ‐I: rare primary immune deficiency
ABSTRACT
Leukocyte adhesion defect I is a rare disorder (1:1,000,000) caused by diminished expression of CD‐18 β2 integrins on leukocytes leading to abnormal adhesion, migration, and chemotaxis. Clinical manifestations include delayed separation of umbilical cord, omphalitis, recurrent severe infections, impaired wound healing, persistent oral ulcers, and severe periodontitis in primary and permanent dentition.
A 5‐year‐old girl, second‐born child to parents with consanguinity, presented with pain and mobility of lower teeth. There was history of recurrent infections and multiple hospital admissions with CD18 leve...
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - November 15, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Nitesh Tewari, Vijay Prakash Mathur, Vikender Singh Yadav, Prabhat Chaudhari Tags: CASE HISTORY REPORT Source Type: research
Clonidine as a preoperative sedative
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The purpose of this study was to examine the use of oral clonidine as a preoperative sedative prior to parenteral moderate sedation. Initially, four patients were given 0.2 mg oral clonidine but reduced to 0.1 mg clonidine due to significant drops in blood pressure. Oral clonidine doses of 0.1 mg were then given to 19 patients preoperatively. In all these patients, blood pressure measurements decreased, but there were no significant differences in amounts of sedative agents needed in the clonidine group and the control group (N = 80). The conclusions reached suggest that clonidine has an advantage over other p...
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - November 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Robert G. Henry, Ted P. Raybould, Kelli Romond, Dimitrios E. Kouzoukas, Sandra D. Challman Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research
An interesting case of systemic lupus erythematosus in a patient with Moebius syndrome
The objective of this work is to report the case of a patient with MS who developed SLE. In the present case report, we have emphasized the importance of both clinical dental examination and surgeon–dentist in the early diagnosis of systemic diseases by considering that these conditions can affect both syndromic and normoreactive patients. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - November 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Jefferson da Rocha Tenorio, Mar ília Andrade Figueiredo, Aline Espindula, Marina Gallottini, Karem López Ortega Tags: CASE HISTORY REPORT Source Type: research
