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Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy for Feeding and Swallowing in Children From Four to 12 Years: What Does the Evidence Show? A Systematic Review

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) for improving feeding and swallowing outcomes in children aged 4–12 years. Searches of four databases identified 17 studies, all reporting positive feeding and/or swallowing outcomes, including improved eating and swallowing skills, orofacial muscle function and
Danielle Carey, Robyn Merkel‐Walsh, Phoebe Burrage, Melissa Hadlow, Ghidaa Hasan A. Alrehaily, Raymond J. Tseng, Sharon Smart   +6 more
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Soft Tissue Substitutes: Current Biomaterials and Indications at Teeth and Implant Sites

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
This manuscript provides an updated overview of the current evidence on soft tissue graft substitutes for teeth and dental implants. When appropriately indicated, these biomaterials offer a reliable, less invasive alternative to autogenous grafts, effectively improving root coverage, keratinized mucosa width, and soft tissue thickness with reduced ...
Lorenzo Tavelli, Daniel Thoma, Maria Elisa Galarraga‐Vinueza, Mario Romandini, Shayan Barootchi   +4 more
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Management of Ankyloglossia Using Conventional Surgical Technique: A Case Series

Annals of Health Research
Periodontal plastic surgery is a more conservative and precise technique practised to create more functional and aesthetic results for the treatment of mucogingival problems.
Bhoir VV, Gujar DA
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A Case Series on the Use of Diode Lasers in Soft Tissue Applications in Pediatric Dentistry [PDF]

Journal of South Asian Association of Pediatric Dentistry
Aim and background: In pediatric dentistry, laser technology offers a viable treatment modality for treating kids and adolescents. By providing an excellent hemostatic effect, ease of application, limited use of postoperative antibiotics, and minimal ...
Padma Praveena Mavuri, Manikya K Nanduri, Kotra Shivani, Manchikalapati N Jyothi, Tripura P Javangula   +4 more
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Dual‐Wavelength Super‐Pulsed Diode Laser (810 and 980 nm) for Mucocele Excision in the Lower Lip: Case Report

Journal of Biophotonics, Volume 19, Issue 9, September 2026.
Excisional biopsy of a lower lip mucocele performed using a dual‐wavelength super‐pulsed diode laser (810/980 nm), enabling precise cutting, effective hemostasis, preservation of the surgical specimen, and postoperative photobiomodulation using the same device.
Andréa Dias Neves Lago, Tábata Resque Beckmann Carvalho, Huothon Luilmo Guedes de Almeida, Amanda Rafaelly Honório Mandetta, Cinthya Cosme Gutierrez Duran, Raquel Agnelli Mesquita‐Ferrari, Anna Carolina Ratto Tempestini Horliana, Kristianne Porta Santos Fernandes, Manoela Domingues Martins, Sandra Kalil Bussadori   +9 more
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Treatment of ankyloglossia with diode laser (810–980 nm): a clinical study

Эндодонтия Today
AIM. The main objective of the research is to demonstrate that diode laser surgery yields better outcomes than traditional scalpel surgery in lingual frenectomy and, thus, is a more beneficial treatment option.MATERIALS AND METHODS.
T. A. Ali, S. S. Ahmed, H. H. Enezei
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Mind Mapping in Orthodontic Education: A Two‐Cohort Action‐Research Study Exploring the Impact of Feedback on Student Learning and Perception

European Journal of Dental Education, Volume 30, Issue 3, Page 1195-1206, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Mind mapping is a visual learning strategy that fosters critical thinking in health professions education, yet it remains underexplored in orthodontic curricula. With varying class sizes, increasing reliance on technology, and fragmented delivery of core orthodontic concepts, there is a need for pedagogical tools that support ...
Shoroog H. Agou
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Ankyloglossia with cleft lip: A rare case report

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2015
Ankyloglossia or tongue-tie is a congenital anomaly affecting the tongue, which is characterized by thick, short lingual frenulum. This condition causes many difficulties such as limited tongue protrusion, breastfeeding difficulties, speech impairment ...
Kritika Jangid, Aurelian Jovita Alexander, Nadathur Doraiswamy Jayakumar, Sheeja Varghese, Pratibha Ramani   +4 more
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Nonextraction Management of Severely Malaligned and Constricted Upper Arch

Case Reports in Dentistry, 2020
This case report presents the treatment of a 12-year-old female with a severely crowded upper arch, severely palatally displaced upper premolars and lateral incisors, large midline diastema, lower midline deviation to the right, class III dental and ...
Manar K. Hajrasi, Ahmad A. Al-Fraidi, Abdulkarim A. Hatrom, Ali H. Hassan   +3 more
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Oral Manifestations of Non Vascular Ehlers‐Danlos Syndrome Cross‐Sectional Study

Oral Diseases, Volume 32, Issue 8, Page 2480-2491, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Ehlers–Danlos syndromes are rare hereditary connective tissue disorders; however, their oral manifestations remain poorly characterized in molecularly confirmed individuals. The aim of this study was to describe the oral phenotype of patients with non‐vascular Ehlers‐Danlos syndromes compared to healthy controls.
Aude Grand, Benjamin P. J. Fournier, Grégoire Chevalier, Karelle Benistan, François Côme Ferré   +4 more
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