Publications by authors named "Ana Laura Polizel Ranieri"
Article Synopsis
- This study examined how radiotherapy (RT) and chemoradiotherapy (CRT) affect the wear and surface roughness of human enamel and dentin after a simulated abrasive challenge.
- Specimens from healthy patients and head and neck cancer patients who underwent RT or CRT were tested, with no significant differences in enamel wear between the groups, but RT showed lower wear profiles compared to CRT and control groups.
- In dentin, there were no differences in wear profiles, but both RT and CRT resulted in increased surface roughness compared to the control, highlighting the impact of radiation treatment on dental tissues.
Introduction: This is a case report of a 39-year-old patient with a 14-year history of clinically refractory cluster headache (CH), also presenting obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and complaining of tooth-grinding during sleep.
Discussion: Treatment of OSA with an intra-oral device allowed an immediate reduction in frequency and intensity of CH events. Furthermore, CH attacks did not occur during the 12-month follow-up period.
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a cost-effective intra-oral appliance for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome built into a large teaching hospital.
Materials And Methods: Out of 20 evaluated and treated patients, 14 concluded the study: eight men and six women, with a mean age of 42-46 (mean + SD) years and mean body mass index of 27.66.