Publications by authors named "M Pithon"
Article Synopsis
- Tooth agenesis is the congenital absence of one or more teeth due to failures during the normal dental development process, with unclear causes, particularly in non-syndromic cases.
- The study reviewed 53 articles linking specific genes, such as PAX9 and WNT10A, to non-syndromic tooth agenesis, highlighting their roles in tooth formation and signaling pathways.
- Understanding the genetics and molecular mechanisms behind tooth agenesis is crucial for improving diagnosis and developing personalized treatment options, emphasizing the need for ongoing research in this area.
Article Synopsis
- The emergence of impacted maxillary canines (IMC) is complex due to their long pathway, making treatment planning challenging for orthodontists.
- This article aims to explore these challenges through clinical case studies that highlight the intricacies of managing IMC.
- Successfully managing IMC requires accurate diagnosis, effective use of imaging techniques like CBCT, strategic choices in exposure methods, and a deep understanding of orthodontic biomechanics while also considering potential complications such as ankylosis and root resorption.
Effect of treatment of transverse maxillary deficiency using rapid palatal expansion on oral health-related quality of life in children: complementary results for a controlled clinical trial.
Clin Oral Investig
September 2024
Objective: To evaluate the effect of rapid palatal expansion (RPE) using Haas-type expanders on children's oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) and compare said effect with that previously reported for the use of Hyrax-type expanders.
Materials And Methods: Forty participants aged 8-10 years with transverse maxillary deficiency were treated using Haas appliances. OHRQOL was measured using the CPQ before RPE, during RPE (T), at the end of RPE (T), and 1 month after appliance removal (T).
Objective: To report and rank orthodontic finishing errors recorded in the clinical phase of the Brazilian Board of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (BBO) examination and correlate pretreatment case complexity with orthodontic treatment outcomes.
Materials And Methods: This single-center cross-sectional survey collected retrospective data from the clinical phase of BBO examinations between 2016 and 2023. The quality of orthodontic clinical outcomes of each case was assessed by means of the Cast-Radiograph Evaluation (CRE), while case complexity was evaluated using the Discrepancy Index (DI), both tools provided by the American Board of Orthodontics.
Article Synopsis
- The study emphasizes the importance of collaborative practice in primary health care, especially between general practitioners (GPs) and community pharmacists (CPs) in France.
- Identifying training needs for last-year GP and CP students is crucial for fostering effective interprofessional collaboration, which has been challenging to develop.
- A framework was created to define key competencies and communication tools needed for collaboration, ultimately leading to better care for patients through structured interactions and exchanges between GPs and CPs.