Maxillary incisor root morphology in patients with nonsyndromic tooth agenesis: A controlled cross-sectional pilot study.

Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the association between root morphology of maxillary incisors and nonsyndromic tooth agenesis in patients compared with a control group without agenesis.

Methods: This controlled cross-sectional pilot study (1:4) was performed with a random sample of 335 records from Brazilian applicants for orthodontic treatment, paired by sex and age. Panoramic and periapical radiographs were analyzed to diagnose tooth agenesis and to assess root morphology.

Non-syndromic tooth agenesis patterns and their association with other dental anomalies: A retrospective study.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and the factors associated with non-syndromic tooth agenesis, besides identifying its pattern of occurrence.

Study Design: Pre-orthodontic exams of 3400 subjects, aged 8-30 years, were selected from a radiographic center in Brazil. Panoramic and periapical radiographs were analyzed to verify the presence of tooth agenesis and other six dental anomalies.

Identification and management of elder physical abuse in the routine of dentistry - a systematic review.

Objective: To perform a systematic search in the literature in order to verify whether the dentists are able to identify and manage cases elder physical abuse.

Background: Dentists may play an important legal role contributing to the management of abused patients through the identification of injuries in their face, head and neck.

Materials And Methods: The present systematic review was performed following the PRISMA Statement and was registered in the PROSPERO database.

The effect of laser and botulinum toxin in the treatment of myofascial pain and mouth opening: A randomized clinical trial.

This study conducted a randomized clinical trial in 15 patients, who sought care at the Dental Clinic of the University of Passo Fundo, in order to compare the use of low-level laser and botulinum toxin in the treatment of myofascial pain and whether they alter the mouth opening of patients with temporomandibular disorder. The patients were divided into two groups: the Laser group received low-level GaAlAs laser, 100mW of power at a wavelength of 830nm in continuous light emission; and the Toxin group received 30U of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) in the first session, and 15U after fifteen days. The assessments were performed by measuring pain with Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and mouth opening with a digital caliper.