Oral Surgery: Use of laser in lingual frenectomy in pediatric patients

The frenectomy is the surgical act that is performed on the labial or lingual frenulum. This procedure is performed when the frenulum generates limits the movements of the lip or tongue.

Among the benefits of using laser in frenectomy are: a quick surgical procedure, and a shorter and less painful post-operative period. Other benefits are: it promotes hemostasis and sterilizes the surgical site.

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We share an interesting clinical case of a 7-year-old girl referred by the orthodontist for a lingual frenectomy. In the article we can find the benefits of using laser in frenectomy.

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Irineu Gregnanin Pedron., et al. “Diode Laser Lingual Frenectomy in Pediatric Dentistry: Case Report". Scientific Archives Of Dental Sciences 4.1 (2021): 29-33.

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Prosthetic Rehabilitation in a Four-year-old Child with Severe Early Childhood Caries

Severe caries in childhood affects several teeth in both arches and occurs in children under 05 years of age. The lesion spreads and in many cases compromises the dental pulp.

Oral rehabilitation restores the different functions lost due to the destruction and absence of teeth. Thanks to the rehabilitation, a correct dental and maxillary development is ensured.

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We share the case of a 4-year-old girl who presented coronal destruction in several teeth. She was rehabilitated with steel crowns, celluloid crowns, orthodontic treatment and removable partial dentures.

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Parisotto, Thaís & Souza-E-Silva, Cintia & Steiner-Oliveira, Carolina & Nobre dos Santos, Marinês & Gavião, Maria Beatriz. (2009). Prosthetic Rehabilitation in a Four-year-old Child with Severe Early Childhood Caries: A Case Report. The journal of contemporary dental practice. 10. 90-7. 10.5005/jcdp-10-2-90.

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Early Treatment of Anterior Crossbite with Eruption Guidance Appliance: A Case Report

The anterior crossbite is a type of malocclusion in the anteroposterior plane, characterized by having the lower teeth in front of the upper ones. Early evaluation is important to diagnose malocclusion and through interceptive orthodontics to correct it.

During this clinical case, an eruption guidance appliance (EGA) was used in a 05-year-old patient (mixed dentition) for 07 months with satisfactory results.

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We share the case of a 05-year-old boy with anterior crossbite, and an eruption guidance appliance (EGA) was used.

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Reimplantation of avulsed permanent teeth after three days: Clinical case in a pediatric patient

Dental avulsion consists of the total detachment of the tooth from the socket, as a consequence of a strong trauma that affects the oral cavity. Given this urgency, it is important to go to the dentist to be able to reimplant it.

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By means of dental reimplantation, the avulsed tooth is inserted into its socket, and then a clinical and radiographic follow-up is carried out in order to ensure the success of the treatment.

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We share an article that reports two clinical cases of patients who suffered an avulsion, and the teeth were reimplanted after 72 hours. Subsequent evaluation confirms the success of the procedure.

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Riga Fede Disease Treatment: Case Report

Riga Fede disease is an ulcer that appears on the ventral aspect of the tongue of newborn babies or infants with natal or neonatal teeth. These ulcers are painful and are involved in feeding babies.

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The presence of natal or neonatal teeth are not common, and usually appear in the lower jaw at the level of the central incisors. The intervention of the pediatric dentist is necessary for the evaluation and adequate treatment.

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We share an article that presents the case of a 20-day-old baby whose feeding was affected by a 5 x 8 mm ulcer on the tongue.

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Alahmari, A. (2017). Management of Riga-Fede disease: A Case Report. Dentistry 3000, 7, 1-3.

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ORAL REHABILITATION of a child with dentinogenesis imperfecta

Imperfect dentinogenesis is a developmental disorder of the dentin (histodifferentiation phase), hereditary, is rare and can affect the primary and permanent dentition.

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The tooth has normal-appearing enamel, but being on defective dentin, it tends to fracture easily. For this reason, the professional must know its characteristics for good management.

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We share the clinical case of an oral rehabilitation of a 05-year-old boy with imperfect dentinogenesis. We can see the treatment plan and the excellent result.

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Esthetic restoration of deciduous anterior teeth using prefabricated zirconia crowns: A case report

It is common to see pediatric patients who have suffered a fracture of the upper incisors due to trauma. And it is that the hyperactivity of the children exposes them to this type of accidents.

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Depending on the extent and severity of the fracture, it can be recommended from a resin application to a dental crown

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Currently, highly aesthetic materials are available, such as zirconia crowns, to rehabilitate incisors. We share the case of a rehabilitation with zirconia crowns.

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