Is there an association between head and neck cancer diagnosis and self-reported dental fear? A dual-center cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Mental distress is highly reported in cancer patients, resulting in anxiety and depression most of the time. Both conditions, in turn, are recognized to be related to dental fear in adults; however, there are no studies on patients suffering from head and neck cancer. Thus, the present study aimed to investigate whether newly diagnosed patients with head and neck cancer are more prone to self-reported dental fear.

Codeveloping theories of change for improved community-based violence intervention evaluation.

Background: Community-based violence intervention (CVI) programs are considered important strategies for preventing community violence and promoting health and safety. Mixed and inconclusive results from some prior CVI evaluations, as well as our general lack of understanding about the reasons for such varied findings, may be explained in part by misalignment of program theories of change and evaluation measures. Furthermore, most prior evaluations have focused solely on deficit-based outcomes; this narrow focus is inconsistent with the premise of CVI and may fail to capture improvements in health and well-being that are on the hypothesized pathway from intervention to violence reduction.

Photobiomodulation Therapy for Managing Motor and Sensory Dysfunctions Following Temporomandibular Joint Surgery: A Case Report.

Surgical procedures involving the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are frequently associated with nerve injuries and subsequent dysfunctions. Considering that traumatic peripheral nerve injuries may resolve slowly and their prognosis is generally unpredictable, the current study aimed to report a clinical case in which both motor (affecting the temporal and zygomatic branches of the facial nerve) and sensory dysfunctions (affecting the auriculotemporal nerve of the trigeminal nerve) following TMJ surgery were effectively treated by using photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT). PBMT sessions, involving a total of 30 facial points, were administered twice a week for 10 weeks.

Oral health-related quality of life in Brazilian children, adolescents, and young adults undergoing cancer treatment.

Introduction: Cancer is considered a major public health problem worldwide and may have an important impact on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Thus, the present study aimed to assess OHRQoL in Brazilian patients aged 3 to 21 years undergoing cancer treatment.

Materials And Methods: In total, 121 patients receiving cancer treatment and 363 healthy individuals (control group) were evaluated.

Photobiomodulation With a Continuous Wave Red Laser (660 nm) as Monotherapy for Adult Alopecia Areata: A Case Presentation.

Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune, inflammatory, non-scarring hair loss in which T-cells target hair follicles. Given that the available therapeutic options generally do not induce and sustain remission of AA effectively and many adverse effects may occur, monochromatic light sources have been recently gaining attention from clinicians. Therefore, the present paper aimed to report the first case in which photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) with a continuous wave red laser (660 nm) was used as monotherapy for AA.

Lipoma of the Teres Minor in Rotator Cuff Arthropathy-A Case Report.

Although lipomas are the most common mesenchymal tumors, the intramuscular type is rare. We report the case of a patient with rotator cuff arthropathy with a lipoma in the teres minor. Wide surgical excision and total shoulder arthroplasty with reverse prosthesis was performed and 18 months of follow up showed excellent results with any recurrence.

Muscle Function Recovery Following Botulinum Toxin Type A Facial Injections: A Case Managed With Photobiomodulation Therapy.

Aesthetic applications of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) may lead to some complications, including unwanted muscle paralysis. Moreover, BoNT-A effects may last several months, and there is no medical intervention so far to accelerate muscle function recovery. A female patient with a movement disorder of the mimic muscles resulting from BoNT-A injections received daily sessions of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT).

Use of ozone therapy in Implant Dentistry: a systematic review.

Purpose: Ozone is a potent antioxidant agent which presents an important antimicrobial action and many other biological effects. Although ozone therapy has been widely described and summarized in several other Dentistry areas recently, the studies concerning Dental Implantology have not been systematically compiled and evaluated. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of ozone therapy in dental implant procedures.

Langerhans cell histiocytosis simulating endodontic periapical lesion: Are we prepared to diagnose and manage it? A case report.

Many aggressive non-endodontic radiolucent lesions show very similar clinical and radiographical features to periapical lesions of endodontic origin. Since the treatments of endodontic and non-endodontic lesions differ markedly, a precise diagnosis is imperative. Thus, the present study aimed at presenting a clinical case on the diagnosis and management of a Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) lesion mimicking a periapical lesion of endodontic origin.

Impact of different anesthetic approaches on the outcomes of temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis: a systematic review.

Purpose: To assess the impact of different types of anesthesia on the outcomes of arthrocentesis of the TMJ.

Methods: Electronic databases were searched to identify peer-reviewed studies, followed by reference list search and further hand-searching. Randomized clinical trials and controlled studies were considered for inclusion when comparing at least two anesthetic approaches.

Autologous platelet concentrates in extraction sockets for the prevention of osteoradionecrosis: a systematic review of controlled clinical trials.

This systematic review aimed to assess whether the use of autologous platelet concentrates immediately after tooth extraction would prevent ORN in patients treated with radiotherapy (RT) for head and neck cancer (HNC). MEDLINE, Embase, Ovid, Scopus, Web of Science, CENTRAL Cochrane, and OpenGrey databases were searched (up to, and including, June 2021) by two independent reviewers to identify studies, followed by further manual search. As inclusion and exclusion criteria for the studies, only controlled clinical trials (randomized or not) were considered.

Phototherapies for COVID-19-associated opportunistic oral infections.

Opportunistic infections are widely described in patients with novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); however, very few studies have addressed those affecting the oral cavity. Given the lack of information on the clinical presentations and the available treatment options, the present study aimed to show a case in which a combination of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) and photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) was used for the management of two concomitant COVID-19-associated opportunistic oral infections (oral pseudomembranous candidiasis and recurrent herpes labialis). Within 7 days and without any systemic drug administration, all the lesions resolved completely, and the patient no longer reported oral pain or discomfort.

The Basic Shoulder Arthroplasty: Simple Shoulder Replacement for the Generalist.

Shoulder arthroplasty was first introduced through the developments of Dr. Charles Neer and over the past decade has seen several advancements. Improved recognition and training have heightened the awareness of arthroplasty as a treatment alternative both for surgeons and patients.

Navicular Body Fractures-Surgical Treatment and Radiographic Results.

Objective: To assess injury patterns and outcomes after navicular fractures.

Design: Retrospective radiographic review using the Schmid classification.

Setting: Academic Level 1 Trauma Center; PATIENTS/PARTICIPANTS:: Thirty-nine navicular fractures associated with additional foot injuries.

Modern Results of Functional Bracing of Humeral Shaft Fractures: A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis.

Objectives: To evaluate the rate of, and reasons for, conversion of closed treatment of humeral shaft fractures using a fracture brace, to surgical intervention.

Design: Multicenter, retrospective analysis.

Setting: Nine Level 1 trauma centers across the United States.

Extreme Nailing: Is It Safe to Allow Immediate Weightbearing After Intramedullary Nail Fixation of Extra-articular Distal Tibial Fractures (OTA/AO 43-A)?

Objectives: To determine whether immediate weightbearing after intramedullary (IM) fixation of extra-articular distal tibial fractures (OTA/AO 43-A) results in a change in alignment before healing.

Design: Retrospective review.

Setting: Level 1 trauma center.

Cephalomedullary Nail Fixation of Intertrochanteric Femur Fractures: Are Two Proximal Screws Better Than One?

Objectives: To analyze radiographic changes in intertrochanteric (IT) fracture alignment after treatment with either a single sliding lag screw or an integrated compressed and locked, dual screw, cephalomedullary nail construct.

Design: Retrospective comparative study.

Setting: Level 1 regional trauma center.

Anterior-Inferior Plating Results in Fewer Secondary Interventions Compared to Superior Plating for Acute Displaced Midshaft Clavicle Fractures.

Objectives: To determine whether a difference in plate position for fixation of acute, displaced, midshaft clavicle fractures would affect the rate of secondary intervention.

Design: Retrospective Comparative Study.

Setting: Two academic Level 1 Regional Trauma Centers.

Percutaneous or Open Reduction of Closed Tibial Shaft Fractures During Intramedullary Nailing Does Not Increase Wound Complications, Infection or Nonunion Rates.

Objective: To compare the incidence of complications (wound, infection, and nonunion) among those patients treated with closed, percutaneous, and open intramedullary nailing for closed tibial shaft fractures.

Design: Retrospective review.

Setting: Multiple trauma centers.

Incorporating rosemary diterpenes in lamb diet to improve microbial quality of meat packed in different environments.

The dietary use of phytochemicals may contribute to improving lamb meat preservation under different packing atmospheres. The objective was to test the preservative potential of a dietary rosemary extract (RE) containing carnosic acid and carnosol (at 1:1 w:w) in chilled lamb patties packed in air, vacuum and 70/30 O /CO modified atmosphere. Three experimental diets, (C) control, (RE) C plus 600 mg RE/kg feed and (E) C plus 600 mg vitamin E/kg, were given to fattening lambs.