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Medical and Dental Implications of Patients with Beta Thalassaemia Major. Part 2: Orofacial and Dental Characteristics: A Review
(2017-06-20)
Abstract:
Thalassaemia, one of the most common genetic disorders, often causes serious medical, social, and psychological problems. Beta thalassaemia major is a life-threatening disorder that presents with a vast variability ...
A report on the oral health status of children with cerebral palsy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
(2017)
Abstract:
We suggest investigating and improving the healthcare system provided for CP children, including general anesthesia facilities, dental appointments, dental follow-ups, and waiting lists. Parental/caregiver oral ...
Study of the transdentinal diffusion of bioactive molecules
(2016-09-21)
Abstract:
In this work the mass transfer characteristics in a μ-tube that simulates a simplified dentinal tubule geometry are numerically investigated. The aim is to assess the key features that affect transdentinal ...
Use of the Hall technique by specialist paediatric dentists: a global perspective
(2020)
Background:
The Hall technique (HT) is popular with UK paediatric dentists (PDs). Global PDs perception/use of HT is unknown.
Aim:
To investigate global PDs opinions/use of HT.
Materials and methods:
A ...
Medical and Dental Implications of Cerebral Palsy: Part 1 General and Medical Characteristics: A Review
(2017-06-07)
Abstract:
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neuromuscular disorders that affects the development of movement and posture, causing activity limitations. CP is classified into three main groups: spastic, dyskinetic and ...
Emergency Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries: Knowledge of Dubai School Nurses
(2019-07-15)
Objective:
To assess the knowledge of school nurses in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, about the emergency management of Traumatic Dental Injuries (TDIs) at schools. Material and
Methods:
A cross-sectional questionnaire ...
Guerin sign in midfacial fractures
(2016-05-31)
Abstract:
We report a patient with multiple fractures of the midface and Guerin sign bilaterally after maxillofacial trauma. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time that this rare presentation of Guerin sign ...
Do probiotics promote oral health during orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances? A systematic review
(2020)
Background:
Treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances has been associated with significant biofilm accumulation, thus putting patients at a higher risk of oral health deterioration. The use of probiotics has been ...
Medical and Dental Implications of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review
(2017-05-26)
Abstract:
Globally 1 in every 68 child is diagnosed with Autism. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or Autism is a group of neurodevelopmental disorders, affecting the normal development and functioning of the brain in three ...
Medical and Dental Implications of Patients with Beta Thalassaemia Major. Part1: General and Medical Characteristics: A Review
(2017-06-12)
Abstract:
Thalassemia is one of the most common inherited haemoglobinopathies characterized by either a partial or a complete suppression in the production of normal haemoglobin as a result of defective synthesis of one ...