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Int J Clin Pediatr Dent
November 2024
Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Puducherry, India.
Aim And Background: Angioedema is a nonpruritic swelling that typically affects the skin, mucous membranes of the face, and perioral soft tissues. It can be life-threatening, but it is usually not and can be treated conservatively unless the airway is compromised. This paper seeks to illuminate a rare case of hereditary angioedema (HAE) onset following dental procedures in a 9-year-old Indian boy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Orthod Sci
November 2024
Department of Surgery, Section of Dentistry, The Aga Khan University and Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Objective: To determine the effect of the nose and chin on the cephalometric lip profile.
Methods And Material: The pre-treatment lateral cephalograms of 177 adult patients with no history of orthodontic treatment were manually traced. The sample size was divided into three vertical and horizontal groups using angle ANB and MMA to assess the difference in nose and chin forms.
Eur J Dent
December 2024
Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, United States.
Objectives: The primary objective was to evaluate the influence of sagittal skeletal pattern on mandibular movement (MM) during sleep in growing orthodontic populations. The secondary objective was to compare MM according to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) status.
Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study included subjects between 6 and 17 years old, presenting with class I, II, and III skeletal patterns and no previous history of orthodontic treatment.
Dent J (Basel)
November 2024
Surgical, Medical and Dental Department, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41121 Modena, Italy.
Dental implants are commonly employed to address edentulism, while orthodontic treatments often incorporate mini-screws to enhance tooth movement and provide stable anchorage. Both procedures are integral to modern dental practice and frequently interact in comprehensive care scenarios. While oral health professionals routinely assess patients' medical histories before procedures, undiagnosed coagulopathies, such as Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), can present significant challenges when invasive procedures are carried out, such as the insertion of implants or mini-implants.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe orthodontic management of patients with Class III malocclusion poses numerous treatment challenges. Various removable, fixed, orthopedic, and myofunctional appliances have been recommended for its correction. The Reverse Twin Block is a removable appliance which has been used for the early management of such cases.
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