What is the appropriate dose of local anesthetics in pediatric dentistry?

Local anesthetics in pediatric dentistry prevent pain, thus reducing the patient's anxiety and stress, making the dental procedure successful and generating confidence in the patient.

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The adequate dose of anesthetics must be correctly calculated to obtain optimal effects and reduce side effects.

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We share an article that carries out a study on the optimal, effective and necessary doses of local anesthetics in routine treatments in pediatric dentistry.

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Massir E, Palmon Y, Zilberman U (2018) Local Anesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry-How Much is Enough?. Dentistry 8: 480. doi: 10.4172/2161-1122.1000480

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Anterior crossbite - Diagnosis and orthopedic treatment

The anterior crossbite is a malocclusion that has several etiologies and is characterized when the upper incisors are behind the lower incisors, it develops in the primary and mixed dentition.

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Treatment must be early to avoid complications in the permanent dentition and in the aesthetics of the patient. It begins with treatment with orthopedic devices.

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The case, diagnosis and progression of treatment (orthopedic phase and orthodontic phase) of a pediatric patient with anterior open bite are presented.

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Ruiz LCC, Sáez EG. Orthopaedic correction of an anterior cross-bite. Rev Mex Ortodon. 2015;3(4):239-248.

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Stainless steel crowns: Minimally invasive technique - Benefits and advantages

Stainless steel crowns are used for the restoration of primary teeth that have been affected by advanced caries or by a fracture that compromises a large part of the dental tissue, or in cases such as Molar Incisor Hypomineralization.

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Stainless steel crowns are chosen for their ease of adaptation, simple technique, and long life, as well as their low cost compared to other restorative means.

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We share the benefits and advantages of stainless steel crowns in the restoration of primary teeth affected by advanced caries.

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Dr. Katie Peterson. Stainless steel crowns for restoration of primary teeth: a minimally invasive, time-saving technique.

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Ludwig's angina in a pediatric patient - Case report (diagnosis, symptoms and treatment)

Ludwig's angina is a severe and life-threatening infectious process with rapid progression. It is common in adults but can occur in children with suppressed immunity.

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Clinically, a painful, diffuse inflammation can be seen, making it difficult to speak and swallow. The patient with Ludwig's angina requires hospitalization and treatment with specific antibiotics.

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We share the case of a pediatric patient with Ludwig's Angina, and a bibliographic review of the infection in children.

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Brotherton H, Templeton K, Rowney DA, Montague ML (2014) Ludwig’s Angina: Paediatric Case Report and Literature Review. Intern Med 4: 174. doi:10.4172/2165-8048.1000174

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Neonatal Sucking Pads of the Lips - Causes and Characteristics

The sucking pads are presented on the lips of babies as a product of breastfeeding or bottle feeding. Many parents are concerned about the appearance of corns in the baby.

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The presence of suction pads is part of the growth and adaptation of the baby to the friction of the lip with the mother's breast or bottle. It is important to know the normal characteristics and their anatomical variations of the baby's oral cavity.

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We share interesting information about the causes and characteristics of suction pads or suction calluses that occur in babies.

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Juliette Thariat, MD. Sucking Pads in a Full-Term Newborn. The Journal of }pediatrics. 2011;158:166

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Oral Surgery: 10 most read articles in 2022

Oral surgery is a specialty of dentistry that studies, prevents, diagnoses, and performs surgical procedures on alterations in the oral cavity.

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On the other hand, maxillofacial surgery studies, diagnoses and surgically treats the disorders that affect the maxillofacial complex.

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We share the 10 most read, shared and downloaded oral surgery articles (articles, videos and clinical cases) in 2022.

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Ludwig's angina in children - Case report, clinical and pharmacological management

Ludwig's angina is a serious infectious process (it puts the patient's life at risk) of rapid evolution that affects both adults and children. It generally affects the submandibular space, which turns children into care patients due to their anatomical characteristics.

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Treatment requires hospitalization, observation, and antibiotic therapy. Dental medical intervention must be immediate and effective to stop the spread of infection.

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Regarding a pediatric clinical case, we share the characteristics, clinical and pharmacological treatment of Ludwig's Angina in children.

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Jun-Kai Kao, Shun-Cheng Yang - Ludwig’s angina in children, Journal of Acute Medicine, Volume 1, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 23-26, ISSN 2211-5587, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacme.2011.07.002. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211558711000033)

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