Publications by authors named "C C Occhipinti"

Objective: The study aimed to investigate the potential beneficial role of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and hyaluronic acid (HA) combination formulation in socket healing after third molar surgery. Biomaterials, including mouthwash formulations, were hypothesized to contribute to improved socket healing and reduced post-operative complications.

Patients And Methods: A triple-blinded parallel randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted at a single-center dental hospital in Milan, Italy.

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Medication errors pose significant risks to patients' health, representing a relevant social and economic issue for the healthcare system. This study focuses on the life-threatening consequences of an overdose of intravenous lipid emulsion (ILE), used as an antidote for suspected bupivacaine intoxication in a young woman undergoing hip surgery. Shortly after administration of the local anesthetic, the woman experienced cardiac arrest and was admitted to the intensive care unit with severe respiratory failure, metabolic acidosis and deep coma.

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Background: This article analyzes differences in microbiological parameters and periodontal health conditions among three patient groups: those undergoing conventional orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances, patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with clear aligners, and a control group receiving no treatment.

Materials And Methods: In this study, 60 patients were enrolled. The microbiological analysis employed a qualitative and semi-quantitative methodology of bacterial morphotype analysis.

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Volatile substance abuse is widespread among adolescents due to its easy availability and methods of consumption. Inhalant abuse represents a current problematic issue, causing significant morbidity and mortality due to direct toxicity on several target organs and displacement of gas which results in a lack of oxygen. This review aims to evaluate post-mortem and toxicological investigations in cases of suspected butane intoxication.

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L. subsp. , belonging to the Apiaceae family, is a species that grows in Europe, mainly in the Mediterranean regions.

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