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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Kelly Maria Silva Moreira / Cibele Aparecida Silva / Rayen Milanao Drugowick / José Carlos Pettorossi Imparato / Juliana Braga Reis Oral rehabilitation of a child with dentinogenesis imperfecta – case report RSBO (Online) vol.12 no.3 Joinville Jul./Set. 2015

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What causes jaw pain?

Jaw pain is generally caused by a malfunction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and is revealed when the patient has pain when chewing or yawning.

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But TMD can have other types of symptoms, such as facial muscle pain, headache, and teeth grinding. It is important to be evaluated in time to avoid more serious consequences.

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We shared a video from the Colgate US YouTube channel, where he explains what a TMJ is and what causes jaw pain.

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Deformity of the tongue in an infant: Riga-Fede disease

It is known as Riga-Fede disease to the benign ulcer located in the lingual frenulum or on the ventral aspect of the tongue in most cases. This lesion occurs in newborn babies with natal or neonatal teeth.

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But it can also appear late in babies older than 06 months of age, and it is due to the appearance of the first teeth. A differential diagnosis must be made to rule out any infection or neoplastic lesion.

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We present the case of an 11-month-old girl who presented with an ulceration on her tongue. The diagnosis and the treatment carried out are reported.

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Eley, Karen & Watt-Smith, Pauline & Watt-Smith, Stephen. (2010). Deformity of the tongue in an infant: Riga-Fede disease. Paediatrics & child health. 15. 581-2. 10.1093/pch/15.9.581.

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How do medications affect your oral health?

Perhaps not everyone knows it, but drugs can also affect oral health, so it is important that they are prescribed by a health professional. Self-medication can influence general and oral health.

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The dentist must know the adverse reactions that some medications present, in order to identify them and recommend the appropriate treatment.

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We share an article by Dr. Edward Harsini that presents the most common forms of affectation of some medications in the oral cavity.

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How to Manage a Pediatric Patient with Oral Ulcers

Oral ulcers is a circumscribed lesion with a yellowish-white appearance and it is common to find this type of lesion in the oral cavity of a child. These ulcers can be present for different reasons, such as: due to an accident, or when immunity is compromised.

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The symptoms are diverse, it can appear: irritation, itching, even fever and general malaise. Treatment is necessary to prevent these injuries from causing greater discomfort to communicate and eat.

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We share an interesting article on the management of oral ulcers in pediatric patients, where the symptoms and treatments that are required are discussed.

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How medications can affect your oral health

Drugs, including vitamins, can create some alteration in oral health. These alterations are varied, such as bleeding, taste disturbances, and Soft-Tissue Reactions.

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The prescription of drugs must be carried out by the health professional, and he must be aware of the adverse effects they can produce. The dentist must take a complete medical history to establish the patient's medical history.

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We share an article by the ADA on the different manifestations that affect oral health.

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Souce: ada.org / JADA Vol. 136 www.ada.org/goto/jada Jun2005

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What Is COVID Tongue? - Know this new symptom of the Coronavirus

In a study in patients with coronavirus, a symptom that manifests itself on the tongue was detected, this was called "Covid Tongue". The tongue is characterized by an increase in size and depapilation, in addition to other lesions in the oral cavity.

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The tongue has smooth areas on its surface, and is generally accompanied by loss of taste and burning of the tongue.

We share the video of the Euronews channel, where Professor Tim Spector explains to us in more detail about this manifestation of the coronavirus on the tongue.

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