Temporomandibular disorder in individuals with spinal cord injuries.

Objective: This study evaluated Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) in individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) compared to individuals without physical disabilities.

Design: Cross-sectional.

Setting: International Fair of Technologies in Rehabilitation and Accessibility (REATECH) and School of Dentistry at the University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil.

Morphology, Volume, and Density Characteristics of the Parotid Glands before and after Chemoradiation Therapy in Patients with Head and Neck Tumors.

The multimodal approach for patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) includes treatment with chemoradiation therapy (CRT). A common concern regarding CRT side effects is the occurrence of structural and physiological alterations of the salivary glands due to exposure to ionizing radiation. The aim of this study is to examine the morphology, volume, and density of the parotid glands before and after CRT in HNC patients.

Association between symptoms of depression and oral health conditions.

Aims: To investigate the symptoms of depression and oral health status in Brazilian public healthcare system users.

Materials And Methods: Analysis of a cross-sectional study conducted with a sample of 776 individuals aged 15 years or older, in the urban areas of Recife (Brazil), obtained by multistage sampling. Committee on Ethics in Research with Human Beings (CAAE) 0538.

Relationship Between Occlusal Features and Enzyme Replacement Therapy in Patients With Mucopolysaccharidoses.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to describe the relation between occlusal features and enzyme replacement therapy in patients with mucopolysaccharidoses.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. The sample consisted of 20 patients with mucopolysaccharidoses, 10 of whom were undergoing treatment at a hospital in northeast Brazil.

State, trait, and dental anxiety in caregivers of individuals with disabilities.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare state anxiety, trait anxiety, and dental anxiety in caregivers of patients with special needs and caregivers of pediatric patients without special needs at dental clinics.

Materials And Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted. Data were collected using a semistructured questionnaire.

Use of a Picture Exchange Communication System for preventive procedures in individuals with autism spectrum disorder: pilot study.

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the use of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in order to facilitate patient-professional communication during preventive procedures. In this study, 26 patients with ASD, between 5 and 19 years of age (10±3.3 y), were divided into two groups: G1 (n = 13) with no previous experience of dental treatment, and G2 (n = 13), with such previous experience.

Patients with mucopolysaccharidosis have tendencies towards vertical facial growth.

Purpose: Studies addressing the changes in craniofacial morphology of patients with mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) are important for a better understanding of the progression of this disease. The present objective was to identify major cephalometric abnormalities in these patients.

Materials And Methods: This was a cross-sectional case-and-control study.

Oral motor assessment in individuals with Moebius syndrome.

Background: Moebius syndrome (MS) is a rare congenital condition that is characterised by facial hypomimia and congenital strabismus caused by complete or partial impairment of the 6th and 7th cranial nerves. MS may be further associated with other nerves or malformations, mainly involving the extremities. The objective of this study was to quantify the decrease in oral motor performance in people with MS compared with normoreactive individuals using the Oral Motor Assessment Scale (OMAS).

Quality of life of patients undergoing surgery by videolaparoscopy for GERD treatment.

Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a chronic disease of high prevalence in Western countries, with negative effects on quality of life. Surgery is indicated for patients with intolerance to continuous medication, prolonged treatment or control, or in complicated forms of the disease.

Aim: To evaluate the quality of life of patients undergoing surgery by videolaparoscopy for gastroesophageal reflux disease treatment.

Pulp sensibility test in elderly patients.

Background: The ageing process transforms the histological composition of the dental pulp and may affect the response to pulp sensibility tests.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the influence of age on pulp response time and on pain intensity.

Material And Methods: Fifty elderly patients and 50 young patients were selected.

Drug-induced gingival enlargement: biofilm control and surgical therapy with gallium-aluminum-arsenide (GaAlAs) diode laser-A 2-year follow-up.

Drug-induced gingival enlargement has been reported in patients treated with various types of anticonvulsant drugs, and is generally associated with the presence of plaque, gingival inflammation, and a genetic predisposition. Effective treatment includes daily oral hygiene and periodic professional prophylaxis. However, in some patients, surgical removal of the gingival tissue overgrowth becomes necessary.

The use of surgical diode laser in oral hemangioma: a case report.

Objective: To review the literature regarding the use of surgical lasers in hemangioma treatment and to report a clinical case involving diode laser.

Background: Hemangiomas are benign vascular proliferations consisting of numerous capillary structures and are especially common on the tongue, lips, jugal mucous membrane, and gums. A number of treatment modalities have been proposed for hemangioma treatment.

Traumatic dental injuries in individuals with cerebral palsy.

Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the most frequent conditions encountered in the daily practice of dentists who treat special-needs individuals and it seems that traumatic dental injuries are often present in these cases. The aim of this study was to investigate and describe the prevalence related to traumatic dental injury (TDI) in individuals with CP attending rehabilitation treatment at the Lar Escola Sao Francisco Rehabilitation Center in São Paulo, Brazil.

Material And Methods: The sample included 100 individuals with a medical diagnosis of CP (SG) aged 1-15 years (mean 7 years 2 months +/-SD 3 years 4 months) and 100 non-disabled individuals (CG), aged 1-15 years (mean 7 years 5 months +/- SD 4 years 0 month), presenting the same socioeconomic level as SG.

Occlusal characteristics in cerebral palsy patients.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the occlusal characteristics of 104 randomly selected, noninstitutionalized patients with a medical diagnosis of cerebral palsy (CP).

Methods: Patients were grouped according to the CP motor disorder and clinical patterns. Occlusal characteristics were collected by one examiner.

Effect of low-intensity laser irradiation on the process of bone repair.

The effect of low-intensity laser (GaAsAl) irradiation on bone repair in the femurs of mice was investigated. An experimental model of hole injury with surgery drills was used in 20 mouse femurs followed by a study of the effect of low-energy laser irradiation on bone repair. The experimental model was divided into two groups.

Use of cryotherapy to enhance mouth opening in patients with cerebral palsy.

This study was conducted to assess the effect of cryotherapy on masseter spasticity on mouth opening, which is required for oral hygiene and dental treatment. The inter-incisal distance was measured before cryotherapy in 24 patients with cerebral palsy who had spasticity of the tetraparesis type. Ice was then applied on the skin surface with sliding movements over the masseter, bilaterally for one minute.

Oral conditions in children with cerebral palsy.

Purpose: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a major severe childhood disability and its prevalence is increasing, particularly among premature low-weight newborns. The oral conditions observed demonstrate the need for home and professional care for these individuals. This study aimed to investigate dental caries, plaque index, time of eruption, malocclusion, bruxism and motor oral skills in a group of 62 CP children (study group).

Risk factors for dental caries in children with cerebral palsy.

This study was conducted to examine the oral condition and the salivary and microbiological parameters associated with dental caries in 62 children with cerebral palsy, who came from households of low socioeconomic status (Study Group). This group had mixed (6 to 11 years old) and permanent (11 to 16 years old) dentition. Dental examinations were performed to measure dental caries, plaque index, salivary levels of mutans streptococci and lactobacilli, salivary flow rate, pH of stimulated saliva, and buffer capacity of saliva.