Damon technique for orthodontic treatment of a patient with temporomandibular joint dysfunction.

The Damon system is an effective, less-invasive treatment that provides orthodontic dentists with an adequate biomechanical process, offering a reduction in treatment time; patients with temporomandibular dysfunction present even greater complexity in their clinical picture, relying on clinical and radiographic differential diagnoses to facilitate a good prognosis. The objective was to apply the orthodontic treatment (Damon technique) to stabilize patients with temporomandibular dysfunction. The patient with premature loss of the first lower molars (36 and 46) experienced pathological alterations in the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) (bilaterally).

Knowledge about methods of disinfection of dental impression among dentists from Ecuador post SARS-COV-2 pandemic.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate the understanding of the management of methods and practices of disinfection of dental impressions applied by general dentists and specialists in oral rehabilitation, post SARS-COV-2 pandemic.

Introduction: The oral cavity has a favorable environment for the growth and multiplication of bacteria and viruses, serving as the gateway to viruses such as SARS CoV-2 virus. Given that patients may be hosts of this infectious disease, stricter biosecurity measures in dental offices and a better understanding of the disinfection processes of dental impressions should be considered in addition to avoiding cross-infections, which are very common in our work environment.

Monitoring of awake bruxism by intelligent app.

. Bruxism is a topic of much controversy and is continually debated in the field of dentistry due to the multifaceted clinical relationship that results in painful conditions and consequences to patients. The aim of this review was to determine the effectiveness of a smartphones app in monitoring awake bruxism.