Browsing by Author "Binladen, Halah"

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Non syndromic familial hypodontia - a case series
(2018) Binladen, Halah; Amal, Mahmoud; Neeta, Chandwani; Al Halabi, Manal
Aim: The aim of this case report is to discuss the features of non-syndromic familial hypodontia, which was noted in three siblings who had an unremarkable medical history. Summary: Congenital absence of teeth is a common dental anomaly referring to teeth that fail to erupt in the oral cavity and remain invisible in radiographs. Congenital tooth agenesis is defined by the number of missing teeth, excluding the third molars; hypodontia refers to the absence of less than six teeth, while oligodontia is the absence of six or more teeth. Tooth agenesis can occur as part of a genetic syndrome such as the cleft lip and palate, ectodermal dysplasia and Trisomy 21 (syndromic hypodontia) or an isolated trait (nonsyndromic hypodontia). Non-syndromic hypodontia is the most common form and can be familial or sporadic. The most supported etiological theory suggests that tooth agenesis may be due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors, which lead to disturbances in the tooth germ during the initial formation stages. This case series reports bilateral agenesis of the maxillary canines in siblings, which is quite rare in occurrence. The management of these anomalies involves a multidisciplinary approach in order to restore esthetics and function. An early diagnosis can lead to effective treatment planning and satisfactory results. Key learning points: The clinical manifestations as well as the short and long term management of this condition are discussed.
The success of Preformed Metal Crowns in Primary Molars using the Hall Technique Versus the Conventional Method: A Retrospective Study in a Postgraduate Setting
(2017-08) Binladen, Halah
Background: Preformed metal crowns (PMCs) have been used conventionally for decades in managing multi-surface carious primary molars in children. However, the Hall Technique (HT) is a controversial novel method, used in the United Kingdom (UK) since 2006. The HT was introduced in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2014. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic success of conventional and HT PMCs in a pediatric dentistry postgraduate dental setting in Dubai, UAE. Methods: A retrospective study, using HBMCDM (MBRU) pediatric dentistry patients’ electronic case-notes and radiographic images, was carried out on a random sample of carious primary molars treated with either conventional or HT PMCs (from 1st July 2014 to 1st March 2017) to assess for clinical and radiographic success/failure. A Kaplan-Meier curve was used to assess PMC survival. Results: 187 PMCs (110 HT and 77 conventional) in 65 children (34 females and 31 males) at six, 12 and 18 months were assessed for success or failure. The success rate of the HT-PMC at 6 months, 12 and 18 months was (100%, 99.1% and 98.8% respectively) while the success rate of the conventional –PMCs for the same period was (98.7%, 96.1% and 95.2% respectively), both were comparable and in concurrence with previously published studies. Four PMCs failed; one HT-PMC (a result of PMC perforation) and three conventional PMCs (because of loss of crown/retention and abscess formation). Both methods showed comparability in term of proportions of success and average time of failure (p = 0.362). Conclusion: PMCs placed conventionally or by the HT in a postgraduate pediatric dentistry setting have similar clinical and radiographic success rates at 18 months’ follow-up.