Minimally invasive orthodontics: elastodontic therapy in a growing patient affected by Dentinogenesis Imperfecta [PDF]
AIM: The aim of the study was to report the use of an elastodontic therapy in a growing patient affected by Dentinogenesis Imperfecta, second class malocclusion, deep bite and lower arch crowding from the deciduous dentition to permanent one. CASE
IERARDO, GAETANO +4 more
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Common dental diseases in children and malocclusion
Malocclusion is a worldwide dental problem that influences the affected individuals to varying degrees. Many factors contribute to the anomaly in dentition, including hereditary and environmental aspects.
J. Zou +4 more
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Prevalence of malocclusion in deciduous teeth among preschool children in Kunming
Objective To investigate the prevalence of malocclusion in primary dentition among preschool chil⁃ dren in Kunming. To analysze the relationship between malocclusion and oral bad habits, genetic factors and the caries prevalence in preschool children ...
HUANG Chunming, XU Yanhua, HUANG Guiyue
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Orofacial muscles activity in children with swallowing dysfunction and removable functional appliances [PDF]
Swallowing dysfunction is a frequent disorder among children and refers to an altered tongue posture and abnormal tongue movement during swallowing. Removable functional appliance is one of the treatments applied by dentistry to correct this disorder ...
Giustino, Valerio +5 more
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Self-esteem in adolescents with Angle Class I, II and III malocclusion in a Peruvian sample
Objective: To compare self-esteem scores in 12 to 16-year-old adolescents with different Angle malocclusion types in a Peruvian sample. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a sample of 276 adolescents (159, 52 and 65 with ...
Karla Florián-Vargas +3 more
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Prevalence of Malocclusion and Need for Early Orthodontic Treatment in Children [PDF]
Background: With the advent of functional appliances and orthopedic appliances the elimination and correction of skeletal and dental discrepancies has been much reduced.
R. Ramachandhra Prabhakar +4 more
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An atypical case of trigeminal trophic syndrome: a legal medicine perspective in medical responsibility [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Trigeminal trophic syndrome is a rare complication of peripheral or central damage to the trigeminal nerve characterized by anesthesia, paresthesia and a secondary persistent facial ulceration.
DE VINCENTIIS, Marco +4 more
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Malocclusion and rhinitis in children: an easy-going relationship or a yet to be resolved paradox? A systematic literature revision [PDF]
Objective: The relation between nasal flow and malocclusion represents a practical concern to pediatricians, otorhinolaryngologists, orthodontists, allergists and speech therapists.
Brindisi, Giulia +11 more
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Oral dysfunction as a cause of malocclusion
Structured Abstract This narrative review surveys current research demonstrating how oral dysfunction can escalate into malocclusion, acquired craniofacial disorder and contribute to generational dysfunction, disorder and disease.
Linda D'Onofrio
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Malocclusion and socioeconomic indicators in primary dentition
The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of malocclusion and associations with socioeconomic indicators among preschoolers. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 732 children 3 to 5 years of age in the city of Campina Grande ...
Raulison Vieira de Sousa +4 more
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