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Lingual Frenectomy in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report
Daniela Chavez,
Paul Pena,
Constanza Sanchez,
Ximena Navarrete
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2022
Pages:
1-4
Received:
8 October 2021
Accepted:
11 November 2021
Published:
23 March 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijdm.20220801.11
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Abstract: Ankyloglossia, commonly known as tongue-tie, is a congenital developmental anomaly caused by a short, thickened, or abnormally tight lingual frenulum that impedes the full protrusion and elevation of the tip of the tongue. Patients suffering this condition would present a range of symptoms as affected phonetic function, atypical swallowing, as well as malocclusion problems, gingival recession, mechanical problems such as inability to clean the oral cavity, social implications, lactation difficulties among others. Their effect on oral motor function have become themes of interest within health care professional. However, there is no consensus on the ideal treatment in each case. Thus, there are different surgical procedures to treat this pathology. Therefore, this report presents one of the treatment options in the case of moderate ankyloglosia. This article is a case study of incomplete tongue-tie in an 8-year-old pediatric patient, who presented problems in verbal articulation. The child received speech therapy at school, which resulted unsuccessful and derived in search for a solution through dental care. The diagnosis was ankyloglossia, and the cure procedure was a frenectomy by means of rhomboid technique. Conclusion: The surgical intervention using the technique of rhomboid lingual frenectomy reestablished a greater tongue mobility. The patient showed improvement in verbal articulation after a 12th month medical control.
Abstract: Ankyloglossia, commonly known as tongue-tie, is a congenital developmental anomaly caused by a short, thickened, or abnormally tight lingual frenulum that impedes the full protrusion and elevation of the tip of the tongue. Patients suffering this condition would present a range of symptoms as affected phonetic function, atypical swallowing, as well...
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Comparative Characteristics of Clinical Application of the Latest Fixing Creams for Removable Plate Prostheses
Shuturminskiy Vitaliy,
Seredynko Igor
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2022
Pages:
5-9
Received:
9 March 2022
Accepted:
28 March 2022
Published:
9 April 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijdm.20220801.12
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Abstract: The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy and benefits of the most common adhesive systems on the market based on their comparative analysis. The clinical efficacy of adhesive compositions was studied in patients with complete absence of the teeth on the mandible with complex anatomical and functional conditions of the prosthetic bed. The patients used fixing creams immediately after prosthesis placement. In the 1st group the patients used PresIDENT Gel (Betafarma S p A), in the 2nd group the patients used Protefix gel (Queisser Phrma), the 3rd group patients used Lacalut dent cream (Dr. Theiss Naturvaren GmbH), and the 4th group included the patients who used Corega Comfort cream (GSK). The chewing test of N. M. Urazaev was used to assess clinical functionality. A modified T. Mirsaev test was used to assess the fixation of complete removable dentures on the mandible. While studying chewing efficacy it was found that the use of adhesive creams reduced the chewing period, it was especially significant in the application of the adhesive "Corega Comfort" (40%), the number of movements decreased by 46.1%) (p<0.05). During the long-term use, Corega Comfort adhesive cream improved chewing efficacy by 14.3%. It should be noted that the masticatory efficacy did not improve in the adhesives "Lacalut dent" in the course of time. High rates of improvement were observed when applying Protefix cream (16.6%). All adhesives help improve chewing efficacy: the chewing period was reduced, it was especially significant in application of the adhesive "Corega Comfort" (by 40%), the reduction in the number of movements before swallowing was reduced by 46.1% (p <0.05). During the long-term use, Corega Comfort adhesive cream improved chewing efficacy by 14.3%. It should be noted that the masticatory efficacy did not improve in the adhesives "Lacalut dent" over time. High rates of improvement were observed in the use of Protefix cream (16.6%). The application of adhesive systems in full removable prosthetics, improves significantly the fixation force from 45.9% when using the cream "Lacalut dent" to 104.9% when using the adhesive "Corega Comfort".
Abstract: The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy and benefits of the most common adhesive systems on the market based on their comparative analysis. The clinical efficacy of adhesive compositions was studied in patients with complete absence of the teeth on the mandible with complex anatomical and functional conditions of the prosthetic be...
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The Impact of Thread Length on Implant Stability - A Randomized Clinical Trial
Vanessa Rocha Rodrigues,
Monica Amorim,
Francisco Brandao de Brito,
Susana Noronha,
Helena Rebelo,
Paulo Mascarenhas
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2022
Pages:
10-17
Received:
24 February 2022
Accepted:
15 March 2022
Published:
14 April 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijdm.20220801.13
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Abstract: Aim | Some studies show that different types of threads in tapered implants result in differences in primary stability. The aim of this study is to perform a prospective, controlled, randomized clinical trial comparing primary and secondary stability between long and standard thread implants for the treatment of partial edentulous patients. Methods | The study sample consists of 23 maxillary partial edentulous patients, in whom 32 implants were placed, with threads of 0.7 mm or 0.3 mm in the premolar and molar location. The comparison, in terms of the implant primary and secondary stability, was made by measuring the ISQ value (implant stability quotient), in four locations (buccal, palatal, mesial and distal). Statistical analysis was performed using the independent T-Test and the Mann-Whitney U test. Results | On the day of the implant placement, the 0.7mm thread implants presented greater primary stability in buccal, palatal, mesial and distal compared to implants with 0.3mm threads. The difference was statistically significant. After 3 months, there were no differences between both groups (secondary stability). Conclusion | Despite the limitations of the study, it is possible to verify that the implants with longer threads exhibit greater primary stability on the day of placement.
Abstract: Aim | Some studies show that different types of threads in tapered implants result in differences in primary stability. The aim of this study is to perform a prospective, controlled, randomized clinical trial comparing primary and secondary stability between long and standard thread implants for the treatment of partial edentulous patients. Methods...
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Dental App as a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Strategy for Relational Capital Within the Orofacial Harmonization
Angela Maria Herrera Arellan
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2022
Pages:
18-28
Received:
10 April 2022
Accepted:
3 May 2022
Published:
12 May 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijdm.20220801.14
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Abstract: This article aims to describe the creation of an information management system called Dental App as a customer relationship management (CRM) strategy to identify through the acquisition of photographic images and video signs and characteristics, needs and expectations of the structures of the stomatognathic system of clients-patients (relational capital). The central argument is that with the arrival of teleodontology, which is immersed in the tools of dynamization of relational marketing, greater openness can be generated, in terms of information transmission, reception and evaluation of data, transforming the new specialty of orofacial harmonization in dentistry. For this we used a methodological strategy of documentary-style using the methods both descriptive and analytical and descriptive in nature through an exploratory study using as the main instrument, the survey through a form in google drive with the intention of understanding of the knowledge possessed by their customers-patients on the confluence between the aesthetic procedures that converge in the new specialty from the local context in Venezuela, in the year 2021, with a sample of 169 customer-patients of the dental center face of the author, using in its design a total of 15 questions. This allowed to verify that the creation of the app dental is a tool that generates greater accessibility to information, fosters a feedback mutual as a supporting tool in the diagnosis and future treatment plan in the harmonization orofacial, in turn, works as a support in the service of information with respect to trends, prices and location bringing modernization of the society.
Abstract: This article aims to describe the creation of an information management system called Dental App as a customer relationship management (CRM) strategy to identify through the acquisition of photographic images and video signs and characteristics, needs and expectations of the structures of the stomatognathic system of clients-patients (relational ca...
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Comparison Between the Efficiency of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography and Conventional Radiography in Diagnosing Different Types of Mandibular Fractures
Nader Nabil Rezallah,
Mushira Mohamed Dahaba,
Hany Omar
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2022
Pages:
29-44
Received:
25 May 2022
Accepted:
20 June 2022
Published:
27 June 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijdm.20220801.15
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Abstract: Aim This diagnostic quality and accuracy study is to compare CBCT images and conventional radiographic images in the assessment of different types of mandibular fractures. Materials and Methods: The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the importance of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for the accurate diagnosis of mandibular fractures in comparison with conventional imaging. Six patients with varying traumatic injuries that resulted in eleven mandibular fractures were included in this study, all patients were of both sexes and their ages ranged between 5-40 years. All cases were subjected to radiographic imaging using panoramic radiographs and other conventional extra-oral imaging views according to the size and type of fracture and Cone Beam Computed Tomography. Kappa statistic was used, and the significance level was set at P ≤ 0.05. Statistical analysis was performed with IBM SPSS Statistics Version 20 for windows. (® IBM Corporation, NY, USA. ® SPSS, Inc., an IBM Company). Results: for the 3D image site and number of fracture lines, the modality accurately detected all cases. Sensitivity and diagnostic accuracies were 100% and 100%, respectively. Specificity couldn’t be computed because there are no negative cases, while for the 2D images sensitivity and diagnostic accuracy for detecting fracture were 81.8% and 81.8% respectively. Sensitivity and diagnostic accuracy for detecting the number of fracture lines were 90.9% and 90.9% respectively. Conclusion: CBCT views are the techniques of choice for highlighting the nature of fracture by directly viewing the extent of the fracture, as well as the degree and direction of displacement if present.
Abstract: Aim This diagnostic quality and accuracy study is to compare CBCT images and conventional radiographic images in the assessment of different types of mandibular fractures. Materials and Methods: The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the importance of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for the accurate diagnosis of mandibular fractures in co...
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