Aim: To test the hypothesis that dental malocclusion with mandibular misplacement may be a causative factor for recurrent parotitis (RP) through unbalancing of masticatory muscles.
Methods: Thirteen patients (age 4-14 years) who were referred to a dental clinic for RP and malocclusion were treated by oral appliance positioning for a 6-month period. Monthly visits were scheduled regularly.
Results: Symptoms were clearly improved in nine children. No effect was obtained in three patients. One patient was lost at follow-up.
Conclusion: Occlusal intervention is effective in patients with RP and associated malocclusion. It should be considered an important option for the treatment of such intriguing disorder.
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Oral Dis
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Department of Oral Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic effect of conservative treatment in children with juvenile recurrent parotitis (JRP).
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