Publications by authors named "Sylvie Montal"
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is widely used in aesthetic medicine for its moisturizing and anti-aging action. This molecule, which is naturally present in the body, has an interesting response to aging, accentuated in totally edentulous patients. While its aesthetic benefits for facial rejuvenation are well-documented, there is a lack of description and investigation on its therapeutic usefulness for edentulous patients.
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- A study was conducted to evaluate a teledentistry oral examination protocol at the Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone Correctional Facility over one year to simplify the dental consultation for new detainees.
- Out of 1,051 detainees, 651 (58.9%) accepted a teledentistry exam, revealing that 88.06% had at least one untreated dental issue and only 1 inmate required no treatment.
- The protocol led to 44% of those examined being referred for dental emergencies, suggesting that teledentistry can enhance oral health screening and better utilize dental resources in correctional settings.
The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of sealants in preventing pit and fissure caries in primary molars. The secondary objective was to assess the sealant retention during a 2-yr study period. A 2-yr split-mouth randomized clinical trial including 90 3-7-yr-old children was conducted in the paediatric dental department of Montpellier hospital.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Despite extensive prevention programs, dental hygiene remains inadequate, particularly among children under the age of six, and early childhood caries (ECC) are still a concern. Oral hygiene behavior and preventive practices seem difficult to change at a family level.
Aim: The present study aimed to better understand the reasons behind this behavior and to identify the different barriers to the implementation of adequate preventive measures.
Purpose: In the present study, we performed biometric characterization of the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) of clinically normal subjects.
Methods: Fifty-one healthy volunteers underwent high-resolution computerized tomography examination of the TMJs in the position of maximal intercuspidation according to a standardized protocol. Frontal and sagittal reconstructions were then performed to obtain measurements and indexes in three planes of space.
Objective: To compare partial and total tooth loss in dependent institutionalised elderly patients and identify any associated factors.
Background: A poor oral health status, together with a reduction of autonomy can seriously affect the general health and increase the risk of death in elderly people. Those with total tooth loss and in need of assistance are the most at risk.
Objective: To assessing the oral hygiene and treatment needs of a geriatric institution in southern France.
Background: For various reasons, the care demand from elderly people is low and difficult to determine, whereas their oral status would need long and complicated treatments.
Materials And Methods: From 2003 to 2004, a cross-sectional study of 321 elderly patients was conducted at several geriatric services of Montpellier, France.