Publications by authors named "Patricia Hernandez-Rivera"
Botulinum toxin-A as a treatment option for refractory idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia of the ophthalmic branch: a case report and literature review.
Ahammad Kandari Beena A T Pravin Devaprasad Patricia Hernandez-Rivera Ivonne A Hernandez Reid Friesen
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol
May 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Treatment usually involves medications or surgery, but both come with risks and potential side effects, leading to a search for alternative options.
- * A case study presents a 58-year-old male with refractory trigeminal neuralgia of the ophthalmic branch that was successfully treated with onabotulinum toxin type A, suggesting it could be a viable option before considering surgery.
[The value of dental imaging in the teaching and promotion of oral health].
Rev Salud Publica (Bogota)
May 2016
In the context of the great diversity of oral microflora, including over 600 species, we highlight the educational value of electron micrographs and images of dental plaque cultures in dental models made with culture media, showing the bacterial colonies in the anatomic sites of the teeth that were most abundantly colonized. Such images allow for an easy understanding of the magnitude of the oral microbiome for students of biomedical careers--especially dentistry--and for the general public. As such, these images can be used in teaching programs and oral health campaigns.
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