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Mato EG, Montaño-Barrientos BJ, Rivas-Mundiña B, Aneiros IV, López LS, Posse JL, Lamas LM. Anti-caries Streptococcus spp.: A potential preventive tool for special needs patients. Spec Care Dentist 2024; 44:813-822. [PMID: 37674277 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Probiotics are living microorganisms that act on the host-microbiome interface to restore the microbiota's physiological homeostasis. Numerous probiotics have been marketed with inhibitory activity against Streptococcus mutans and consequently with a potential anti-caries effect, mainly of the genera Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, whose main disadvantage is their limited ability to settle in the oral cavity. METHODS This narrative review describes the main Streptococcus spp. with probiotic anti-Streptococcus mutans activity, whose substantivity is greater than that of Lactobacillus spp. and consequently with anti-caries potentiality. We performed a literature review in the PubMed, Science Direct and Google Scholar databases of articles published in English (without time restriction) related to caries and probiotics. RESULTS The potential identified anti-caries probiotics included Streptococcus spp. A12, Streptococcus oralis (AJ3), Streptococcus oligofermentans, Streptococcus salivarius (K12, M18, JH, LAB813, 24SMB), Streptococcus spp. with arginolytic activity (S. sanguinis, S. gordonii, S. ratti, S. parasanguinis, S. intermedius, S. australis, and S. cristatus), Streptococcus rattus (JH145), Streptococcus dentisani and Streptococcus downii. CONCLUSIONS The possibility of using these Streptococcus spp. as probiotics that inhibit the growth of dental plaque and the development of carious lesions represents a potential tool of particular interest for individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities that impede the routine and effective application of mechanical dental plaque removal techniques.
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- Eliane García Mato
- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Clinical Microbiology, Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro, University Hospital Complex of Vigo, Microbiology and Infectology Group, Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IISGS), Vigo, Galicia, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Clinical Microbiology, Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro, University Hospital Complex of Vigo, Microbiology and Infectology Group, Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IISGS), Vigo, Galicia, Spain
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Mac Giolla Phadraig C, Healy O, Fisal AA, Yarascavitch C, van Harten M, Nunn J, Newton T, Sturmey P, Asimakopoulou K, Daly B, Hosey MT, Kammer PV, Dougall A, Geddis-Regan A, Pradhan A, Setiawan AS, Kerr B, Friedman CS, Cornelius BW, Stirling C, Hamzah SZ, Decloux D, Molina G, Klingberg G, Ayup H, Buchanan H, Anjou H, Maura I, Bernal Fernandez IR, Limeres Posse J, Hare J, Francis J, Norderyd J, Rohani MM, Prabhu N, Ashley PF, Marques PF, Chopra S, Pani SC, Krämer S. Behaviour support in dentistry: A Delphi study to agree terminology in behaviour management. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2024. [PMID: 38516782 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Dental behaviour support (DBS) describes all specific techniques practiced to support patients in their experience of professional oral healthcare. DBS is roughly synonymous with behaviour management, which is an outdated concept. There is no agreed terminology to specify the techniques used to support patients who receive dental care. This lack of specificity may lead to imprecision in describing, understanding, teaching, evaluating and implementing behaviour support techniques in dentistry. Therefore, this e-Delphi study aimed to develop a list of agreed labels and descriptions of DBS techniques used in dentistry and sort them according to underlying principles of behaviour. METHODS Following a registered protocol, a modified e-Delphi study was applied over two rounds with a final consensus meeting. The threshold of consensus was set a priori at 75%. Agreed techniques were then categorized by four coders, according to behavioural learning theory, to sort techniques according to their mechanism of action. RESULTS The panel (n = 35) agreed on 42 DBS techniques from a total of 63 candidate labels and descriptions. Complete agreement was achieved regarding all labels and descriptions, while agreement was not achieved regarding distinctiveness for 17 techniques. In exploring underlying principles of learning, it became clear that multiple and differing principles may apply depending on the specific context and procedure in which the technique may be applied. DISCUSSION Experts agreed on what each DBS technique is, what label to use, and their description, but were less likely to agree on what distinguishes one technique from another. All techniques were describable but not comprehensively categorizable according to principles of learning. While objective consistency was not attained, greater clarity and consistency now exists. The resulting list of agreed terminology marks a significant foundation for future efforts towards understanding DBS techniques in research, education and clinical care.
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- Trinity College Dublin, Lincoln Place Dublin 2, Ireland
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- School of Dental Science, Trinity College Dublin; Dublin Dental University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Dental Science, Trinity College Dublin; Dublin Dental University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- The Graduate Center and Queens College, City University of New York, New York, USA
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- School of Dental Science, Trinity College Dublin; Dublin Dental University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Dental Science, Trinity College Dublin; Dublin Dental University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Surry Hills, Australia
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Cordoba, Argentina
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Odontology, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Ministry of Health, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, National Oral Disability Centre for Rare Disorders, The Institute for Postgraduate Dental Education, Jönköping, Sweden
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- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- The Institute for Postgraduate Dental Education, Jönköping and CHILD research group, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
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- The University of Sydney, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health AND Westmead Centre for Oral Health | Western Sydney Local Health District, Surry Hills, Australia
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- Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Unidade Odontopediatria, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Berkshire Community Dental Service, Skimped Hill Health Centre, Berkshire, UK
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia B.C. Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Castaño Novoa P, Limeres Posse J, García Mato E, Varela Aneiros I, Abeleira Pazos MT, Diz Dios P, Rivas Mundiña B. Dental desensitization by dentists and occupational therapists for autistic adults: A pilot study. Autism 2024; 28:515-519. [PMID: 37272580 DOI: 10.1177/13623613231173757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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LAY ABSTRACT Managing patients with autism in the dental clinic often requires resorting to pharmacological behavioral control techniques, including general anesthesia. References in the literature to desensitization programs are scarce and focus on training children with autism to undergo oral examinations and preventive procedures. This study shows that a dental desensitization program implemented by dentists and occupational therapists could help in performing not only oral examinations but also simple dental therapeutic procedures for a considerable percentage of adults with autism, without using a pharmacological intervention (sedation or general anesthesia).
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Matabuena Rodríguez M, Diz Dios P, Cadarso-Suárez C, Diniz-Freitas M, Outumuro Rial M, Abeleira Pazos MT, Limeres Posse J. Author Correction: Reassessment of fluctuating dental asymmetry in Down syndrome. Sci Rep 2024; 14:1377. [PMID: 38228732 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51672-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2024] Open
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- Marcos Matabuena Rodríguez
- Unit of Biostatistics, Department of Statistics and Operations Research, School of Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Rede Galega INBIOEST, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Department of Statistics and Operations Research, School of Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Rede Galega INBIOEST, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Rede Galega INBIOEST, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Rede Galega INBIOEST, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Fernández Ascariz L, Rivas Mundiña B, García Mato E, Limeres Posse J, Alonso Sampedro M, González Quintela A, Gude Sampedro F, Diz Dios P. Frank's Sign and Cardiovascular Risk: An Observational Descriptive Study. Am J Med 2024; 137:47-54. [PMID: 37832754 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2023.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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PURPOSE This study was undertaken to analyze the relationship between the diagonal earlobe crease and the main indices of cardiovascular risk, considering the crease's anatomical variations. METHODS The study group consisted of 1050 adults residing in Spain. Participants underwent the following determinations: age, sex, body mass index, smoking habit, blood pressure, glycemia, glycated hemoglobin, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and cardiovascular events. Cardiovascular risk was calculated applying the Framingham-Anderson equation, the Systematic Coronary Risk Evaluation equation, and the Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Score calculator. Both earlobes were examined, recording diagonal earlobe crease presence, length and depth, and presence of accessory creases. Results were analyzed by using chi-square test, Student's t test, analysis of variance, and Mann-Whitney or Kruskal-Wallis tests. To extract the functions of cardiovascular risk, a script in R was created (https://cran.r-project.org/). RESULTS The estimated cardiovascular mortality risk was significantly higher in individuals who presented diagonal earlobe crease (P < .001). The number of individuals with moderate, high, or very high cardiovascular risk increased significantly as the presence of the crease increased (23.8% had no crease, 35.6% had unilateral creases, and 58% had bilateral creases; P < .001). The mean cardiovascular risk estimated was significantly higher for individuals with longest and deepest diagonal earlobe crease (P < .001 and P < .001, respectively), and with accessory creases (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS The diagonal earlobe crease is independently associated with higher cardiovascular risk scores, especially when the crease is complete, bilateral, deep, and has accessory creases.
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- Lucía Fernández Ascariz
- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Research Methods Group (RESMET), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Network for Research on Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion (RICAPPS-ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- Network for Research on Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion (RICAPPS-ISCIII), Madrid, Spain; Department of Clinical Internal Medicine, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Network for Research on Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion (RICAPPS-ISCIII), Madrid, Spain; Concepción Arenal Primary Care Center, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Mac Giolla Phadraig C, Kammer PV, Asimakopoulou K, Healy O, Fleischmann I, Buchanan H, Newton JT, Daly B, Posse JL, Hosey MT, Yarascavitch C, MacAuley Y, Stirling C, Ahmad Fisal AB, Nunn J. Labels and descriptions of dental behaviour support techniques: A scoping review of clinical practice guidelines. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2023; 51:1065-1077. [PMID: 37368479 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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INTRODUCTION There is no agreed taxonomy of the techniques used to support patients to receive professional oral healthcare. This lack of specification leads to imprecision in describing, understanding, teaching and implementing behaviour support techniques in dentistry (DBS). METHODS This review aims to identify the labels and associated descriptors used by practitioners to describe DBS techniques, as a first step in developing a shared terminology for DBS techniques. Following registration of a protocol, a scoping review limited to Clinical Practice Guidelines only was undertaken to identify the labels and descriptors used to refer to DBS techniques. RESULTS From 5317 screened records, 30 were included, generating a list of 51 distinct DBS techniques. General anaesthesia was the most commonly reported DBS (n = 21). This review also explores what term is given to DBS techniques as a group (Behaviour management was most commonly used (n = 8)) and how these techniques were categorized (mainly distinguishing between pharmacological and non-pharmacological). CONCLUSIONS This is the first attempt to generate a list of techniques that can be selected for patients and marks an initial step in future efforts at agreeing and categorizing these techniques into an accepted taxonomy, with all the benefits this brings to research, education, practice and patients.
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- School of Dental Science, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- School of Dental Science, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- The Crisis Prevention Institute, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- School of Dental Science, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
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Mato EG, López LS, Freitas MD, Pazos MTA, Posse JL, Dios PD, Mundiña BR. Plaque removal efficacy of a new toothbrush with a double-sided head and rotating handle-a pilot randomized control trial in acquired brain injury patients. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:4855-4860. [PMID: 37389693 PMCID: PMC10415501 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05106-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the efficacy of a new toothbrush (Balene) for the mechanical removal of dental plaque in patients with acquired brain injury. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study group consisted of 25 adults with acquired brain injury. The participants underwent 2 sessions of toothbrushing lasting 1 min, one with a conventional toothbrush and the other with the Balene toothbrush. This new double-headed toothbrush has 6 active sides, which allows for the simultaneous toothbrushing of both alveolar arches, with elastomer bristles angled at 45°, as well a handle that rotates up to 180°. Therefore, the user does not need to remove the toothbrush from the oral cavity during the toothbrushing process. Dental plaque accumulation was assessed using the simplified oral hygiene index of Greene and Vermillion. RESULTS The plaque index was significantly reduced both with the Balene toothbrush (p < 0.001) and with the conventional toothbrush (p < 0.001). The dental plaque removal efficacy was similar with the two toothbrushes. There were also no statistically significant differences in the removal of plaque with the Balene toothbrush between the autonomous and assisted toothbrushing modalities (p = 0.345). CONCLUSIONS For patients with acquired brain injury, the Balene toothbrush was as effective as a conventional toothbrush, regardless of whether the toothbrushing modality was autonomous or assisted. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The Balene® toothbrush's efficacy in removing dental plaque is similar to that of conventional toothbrushes, both with the autonomous and assisted toothbrushing modality. Given its particular ergonomics, this toothbrush could be indicated for certain select patients with acquired brain injury (i.e., those whose degree of cooperation allows for toothbrushing, with a sufficient mouth opening, with no substantial abnormalities in the intermaxillary relationship, and with no significant edentulous sections).
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- Eliane García Mato
- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15782 A Santiago de Compostela, Coruña Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15782 A Santiago de Compostela, Coruña Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15782 A Santiago de Compostela, Coruña Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15782 A Santiago de Compostela, Coruña Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15782 A Santiago de Compostela, Coruña Spain
- School of Medicine and Dentistry, C/ Entrerríos S/N, 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15782 A Santiago de Compostela, Coruña Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15782 A Santiago de Compostela, Coruña Spain
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Blanco López MA, Diniz Freitas M, Limeres Posse J, Hernández-Vallejo G, López-Pintor RM. Oral health status and dental care for individuals with visual impairment. A narrative review. Spec Care Dentist 2023; 43:221-231. [PMID: 35941095 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Visual impairment is a highly prevalent condition worldwide. Oral health care in this group of patients is not always adequate. This is due to the low awareness of the importance of oral health in this population group and the fact that these patients prioritize their general health over oral health. Therefore, caries and periodontal disease are frequent in this population group. Especially, periodontal status is worse in patients with acquired visual impairment compared to patients with congenital visual impairment. On the other hand, the proportion of treated caries in this group is very low. This may be due to the poorer access of this population to dental care, which is limited by physical, social, and information barriers. Dental phobia and the lack of dental professionals capable of treating this population group have been identified as one of the most important factors. Therefore, establishing oral hygiene routines that are adapted to individuals' skills and needs is essential to achieve good oral health and improve patient's quality of life. This narrative review also updates those dental treatment considerations, depending on each dental specialty, that can help improve patient satisfaction when they come to the dental office.
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- Special Care Unit, OMEQUI Research Group, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela University, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Special Care Unit, OMEQUI Research Group, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela University, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Dental Clinical Specialties, ORALMED Research Group, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Dental Clinical Specialties, ORALMED Research Group, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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Brailo V, Freitas MD, Posse JL, Monteiro L, Silva LM, Fricain JC, Catros S, Fénelon M, Lodi G, Ariyaratnam R, Murthy V, Keat R, Cook RJ, Escudier MP, Horvat K, Lombardi N, Carey B, Albuquerque R. Oral potentially malignant disorders - An assessment of knowledge and attitude to future education in undergraduate dental students. Eur J Dent Educ 2022. [PMID: 35997549 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and clinical experience of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) in undergraduate dental students in six European countries (Croatia, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain and United Kingdom) and assess student's attitude and preference to future education on the topic. A secondary aim was to identify gaps in student's knowledge and clinical practice. The study was a part of the Erasmus+ project "Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders: Healthcare Professionals Training" (Grant No: 2020-1-UK01-KA202-078917). MATERIALS AND METHODS An online questionnaire was distributed to all final-year students in six partner universities. This consisted of four parts assessing: (1) knowledge on OPMDs, (2) clinical experience with this group of patients, (3) self-rated competence in the management of OPMDs and (4) preferences with regard to future education. RESULTS Two hundred and sixty final-year dental students from six partner universities responded to the questionnaire. Response rates varied from 12% to 92% between partner universities. Significant differences in clinical experience and knowledge were found between students. Students with more clinical exposure to OPMDs rated their knowledge and competence in the management of OPMDs higher than students with less clinical experience. The majority of students were interested in future education on OPMDs, preferably via short educational videos. CONCLUSION The majority of students have received theoretical knowledge of OPMDs during their undergraduate studies, however, not all had clinical exposure to this group of patients. Students were open to further education on OPMDs. Important deficiencies in knowledge were identified that need to be addressed and it is anticipated that the e-learning platform and e-book that are in development by partner institutions will help to improve overall knowledge of OPMDs.
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- Vlaho Brailo
- School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- School of Medicine and Dentistry, University Santiago de Compostela, Santiago, Spain
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- School of Medicine and Dentistry, University Santiago de Compostela, Santiago, Spain
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT), Guy's Hospital, London, UK
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- St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT), Guy's Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT), Guy's Hospital, London, UK
- Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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Diniz Freitas M, Diz Dios P, Fernández Feijoo J, Limeres Posse J, Outumuro Rial M. Severe tongue protrusion dyskinesia after dental extractions. J Am Dent Assoc 2022; 154:e1-e3. [PMID: 35577610 DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2022.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Serrano Martín C, Fernández Feijoo J, García Mato E, Varela Aneiros I, Diniz Freitas M, Vázquez García E, Limeres Posse J. "A practical approach to dental care for patients with Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome". Spec Care Dentist 2021; 42:137-142. [PMID: 34538003 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Revised: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome is a polymalformative chromosomal disorder caused by a deletion in the distal region of the short arm of chromosome 4. The disease is considered rare (1/50,000 births) and predominantly affects females (2:1). In addition to the characteristic facial phenotype ("Greek warrior helmet"), its clinical manifestations include epilepsy, developmental and psychomotor delay, intellectual disability, cardiac and respiratory complications, and eating problems. The most prevalent oral manifestations are hypodontia, delayed tooth eruption, morphological dental abnormalities, dental malocclusions, cleft lip/palate and ogival palate. Based on our clinical experience, Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome does not represent an absolute contraindication for any type of dental procedure. The feasibility of dental treatment will depend mainly on the degree of epilepsy control and on the level of collaboration, this latter conditioned by the severity of the intellectual disability and communication difficulties.
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- Candela Serrano Martín
- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Mac Giolla Phadraig C, Newton T, Daly B, Limeres Posse J, Hosey MT, Yarascavitch C, MacAuley Y, Buchanan H, Nunn J, Freeman R, Stirling C, Healy O, Asimakopoulou K. BeSiDe time to move behavior support in dentistry from an art to a science: A position paper from the BeSiDe (Behavior Support in Dentistry) Group. Spec Care Dentist 2021; 42:28-31. [PMID: 34323293 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS To share the need for agreement in terminology around how people are supported to receive dental care. METHOD In this position paper, we make the case for a shift in behavior support in dentistry from an art to a science. RESULTS We outline why we need agreement on the definition of behavior support across dentistry, agreement on underlying theory, aims and values, and why we need agreement on terms for specific techniques. CONCLUSIONS We share how patients and dental teams can benefit through better science, education and practice of dental behaviour support.
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- The Crisis Prevention Institute, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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Martínez Lamas L, Diz Dios P, Pérez Rodríguez MT, Del Campo Pérez V, Cabrera Alvargonzalez JJ, López Domínguez AM, Fernandez Feijoo J, Diniz Freitas M, Limeres Posse J. Is povidone iodine mouthwash effective against SARS-CoV-2? First in vivo tests. Oral Dis 2020; 28 Suppl 1:908-911. [PMID: 32615642 PMCID: PMC7362147 DOI: 10.1111/odi.13526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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- Lucía Martínez Lamas
- Department of Microbiology, Microbiology and Infectology Research Group, Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IIS Galicia Sur) SERGAS-Universidade de Vigo, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo (CHUVI), Sergas, Vigo, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Internal Medicine Department, Infectious Diseases Unit, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo (CHUVI), Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IIS Galicia Sur) SERGAS-Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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- Preventive Medicine Department, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo (CHUVI), Sergas, Vigo, Spain
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- Department of Microbiology, Microbiology and Infectology Research Group, Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IIS Galicia Sur) SERGAS-Universidade de Vigo, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo (CHUVI), Sergas, Vigo, Spain
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- Internal Medicine Department, Infectious Diseases Unit, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo (CHUVI), Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IIS Galicia Sur) SERGAS-Universidade de Vigo, Vigo, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Ocampo Cancelas A, Diniz Freitas M, Pérez González A, Pérez Castro S, Carballo Fernández R, Iribarren Díaz M, Ocampo Hermida A, Diz Dios P, Limeres Posse J. Concordance between oral and anal human papillomavirus infection in HIV-infected men who have sex with men. Oral Dis 2019; 26:224-227. [PMID: 31529737 DOI: 10.1111/odi.13197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2019] [Revised: 09/03/2019] [Accepted: 09/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Antía Ocampo Cancelas
- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Limeres Posse J, Abeleira Pazos MT, Fernández Casado M, Outumuro Rial M, Diz Dios P, Diniz-Freitas M. Safe zones of the maxillary alveolar bone in Down syndrome for orthodontic miniscrew placement assessed with cone-beam computed tomography. Sci Rep 2019; 9:12996. [PMID: 31506517 PMCID: PMC6737031 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-49345-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to quantify the available maxillary alveolar bone in a group of individuals with Down syndrome (DS) to determine the best areas for orthodontic miniscrew placement. The study group consisted of 40 patients with DS aged 12-30 years. We also selected an age and sex-matched control group. All measurements were performed on cross-sectional images obtained with cone-beam computed tomography. The selected areas of interest were the 4 interradicular spaces between the distal wall of the canine and the mesial wall of the second molar, in both maxillary quadrants. We measured the vestibular-palatine (VP) and mesiodistal (MD) dimensions to depths of 3, 6 and 9 mm from the alveolar ridge. We also measured the bone density in the same interradicular spaces of interest to 6 mm of depth from the alveolar crest. VP measurements were longer in the more posterior sectors and as the distance from the alveolar ridge increased. MD measurements also increased progressively as the distance from the alveolar ridge increased. In general, both the VP and MD measurements in the DS group were similar among the male and female participants. As age increased, the MD distance increased, while the VP distance decreased. The VP distance was ≥6 mm in at least 75% of the DS group in practically all assessed interdental spaces. The MD distance was ≥2 mm in at least 75% of the DS group only between the first and second molar, to 9 mm of depth from the alveolar ridge. The safe area for inserting orthodontic miniscrews in DS patients is restricted to the most posterior and deepest area of the maxillary alveolar bone.
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- Jacobo Limeres Posse
- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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Matabuena Rodríguez M, Diz Dios P, Cadarso-Suárez C, Diniz-Freitas M, Outumuro Rial M, Abeleira Pazos MT, Limeres Posse J. Reassessment of fluctuating dental asymmetry in Down syndrome. Sci Rep 2017; 7:16679. [PMID: 29192202 PMCID: PMC5709470 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-16798-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2017] [Accepted: 11/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Fluctuating dental asymmetry (FDA) is a tool to measure developmental stability that could be increased in gonosomal aneuploidies. The aim of this study was to quantify FDA in individuals with Down syndrome (DS). The study group comprised 40 individuals with DS, and a control group matched for age and sex was created. The target teeth were the maxillary central incisors (11,21), maxillary lateral incisors (12,22), maxillary canines (13,23), and maxillary first molars (16,26). Dental morphometric variables measured on CBCT images included tooth length, crown height, root length, mesio-distal diameter, crown-to-root ratio, vestibular-palatine diameter, mid mesio-distal diameter, mid buccal-palatal diameter, maximum buccal-palatal diameter, and cervical circumference. The FA2 fluctuating asymmetry index (Palmer and Strobeck, 1986) was applied. Some discrepancies in crown-to-root ratios and root length asymmetry were significantly lower in the DS individuals than in controls. Combining the crown-to-root ratio of tooth 11 versus 21, tooth 12 versus 22, and tooth 13 versus 23, we developed a predictive model with a discriminatory power between DS and controls of 0.983. Some dental morphometric variables may actually be more stable in DS individuals than in the general population. This offers a new perspective on the relationship between canalization, fluctuating asymmetry, and aneuploidy.
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- Marcos Matabuena Rodríguez
- Unit of Biostatistics, Department of Statistics and Operations Research, School of Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Rede Galega INBIOEST, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Department of Statistics and Operations Research, School of Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Rede Galega INBIOEST, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Rede Galega INBIOEST, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Medical-Surgical Dentistry Research Group (OMEQUI), Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Rede Galega INBIOEST, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Fernández Feijoo J, Orbezo Chuchón F, Diz Dios P, Limeres Posse J. Desinfección del instrumental en las Unidades de Salud Bucodental del Servicio Gallego de Salud. Aten Primaria 2017; 49:560-561. [PMID: 28606741 PMCID: PMC6875905 DOI: 10.1016/j.aprim.2016.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2016] [Accepted: 12/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Limeres Posse J, Diz Dios P, Scully C. Infection Transmission by Saliva and the Paradoxical Protective Role of Saliva. Saliva Protection and Transmissible Diseases 2017. [PMCID: PMC7173548 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-813681-2.00001-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Saliva is produced by both major (parotid and submandibular and sublingual) and minor (located in the mouth) glands, with different constituents and properties between the two groups. In the mouth saliva is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, watery liquid containing 99% water and 1% organic and inorganic substances and dissolved gases, mainly oxygen and carbon dioxide. Salivary constituents can be grouped into proteins (e.g., amylase and lysozyme), organic molecules (e.g., urea, lipids, and glucose mainly), and electrolytes (e.g., sodium, calcium, chlorine, and phosphates). Cellular elements such as epithelial cells, leukocytes and various hormones, and vitamins have also been detected. The composition of saliva is modified, depending on factors such as secreted amount, circadian rhythm, duration and nature of stimuli, diet, and medication intake, among others.
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Limeres Posse J, Rey Otero G, Vázquez García E, Diniz Freitas M. [Evaluation of the quality of the information available on the Internet regarding dentistry and Down syndrome]. Aten Primaria 2016; 48:139-40. [PMID: 26073356 PMCID: PMC6877813 DOI: 10.1016/j.aprim.2015.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2015] [Revised: 04/01/2015] [Accepted: 04/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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- Jacobo Limeres Posse
- Grupo de Investigación en Odontología Médico-Quirúrgica (OMEQUI), Facultad de Medicina y Odontología, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, España.
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- Grupo de Investigación en Odontología Médico-Quirúrgica (OMEQUI), Facultad de Medicina y Odontología, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, España
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- Unidad de Salud Bucodental, Centro de Atención Primaria de Marín, Gerencia Pontevedra-Norte, Servicio Gallego de Salud (SERGAS), Marín, Pontevedra, España
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- Grupo de Investigación en Odontología Médico-Quirúrgica (OMEQUI), Facultad de Medicina y Odontología, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, España
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García-Caballero L, Carmona IT, González MCC, Posse JL, Taboada JL, Dios PD. Evaluation of the substantivity in saliva of different forms of application of chlorhexidine. Quintessence Int 2009; 40:141-144. [PMID: 19169446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the in vivo antimicrobial activity of different forms of application of chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX). METHOD AND MATERIALS A group of 10 volunteers performed mouth rinsings with a 0.2% and 0.12% solution of CHX and applied CHX in the form of a 0.2% gel, a 0.2% and a 0.12% spray and a swab impregnated with a 0.2% solution. Samples of saliva were taken at baseline; 30 seconds; and 1, 3, 5, and 7 hours after each application. An epifluorescence microscopy technique (BacLight Live/Dead stain) was used to evaluate bacterial vitality. RESULTS Bacterial vitality under basal conditions was 92%. At 30 seconds after CHX application, the lowest levels of viable bacteria were detected with the 0.2% and 0.12% solutions (1% and 8%, respectively). After 3 hours, the percentage of live bacteria achieved with the gel and sprays was similar to the basal figures (80% to 91%). At 7 hours, bacterial vitality recovered basal percentages, except with the 0.2% solution (77%). CONCLUSION The 0.2% solution of CHX had the greatest sustained antimicrobial effect on the salivary flora, confirming the influence of the concentration and form of application on CHX substantivity.
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- Lucia García-Caballero
- Department of Stomatology, University of Santiago de Compstela, Santiago de Compstela, Spain
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Mato Montero A, Limeres Posse J, Tomás Carmona I, Fernández Feijoo J, Diz Dios P. Control of drooling using transdermal scopolamine skin patches. A case report. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2008; 13:E27-E30. [PMID: 18167476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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Transdermal scopolamine has been shown to be very useful in the management of drooling, particularly in patients with neurological or neuropsychiatric disturbances or severe developmental disorders. In this paper, we present the case of a 24-year-old patient with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy and a severe problem of drooling, exacerbated by marked mandibular prognathism. After exclusion of other therapeutic alternatives, it was decided to use sustained-release transdermal scopolamine patches (Scopoderm TTS). This technique consists of the application every three days of a patch with 1.5 mg of scopolamine in the area of the mastoid apophysis; the patch releases a dose of 0.5 mg of the active substance over each 24 hour period. The patient underwent periodic clinical and laboratory follow-up over a period of three years, achieving satisfactory results with no significant undesirable effects.
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- Abigail Mato Montero
- Departamento de Estomatología, Unidad de Pacientes Especiales, Facultad de Medicina y Odontología, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Sobrado Marinho JS, Tomás Carmona I, Loureiro A, Limeres Posse J, García Caballero L, Diz Dios P. Oral health status in patients with moderate-severe and terminal renal failure. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2007; 12:E305-10. [PMID: 17664917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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AIMS To evaluate the oral health status of patients with moderate-severe chronic renal failure (CRF) and with terminal renal failure (TRF). DESIGN The study group was formed of 50 patients: 22 (44%) with moderate-severe CRF and 28 (56%) with TRF included in a haemodialysis programme. The controls (n=64) presented similar characteristics with regard to sex, age, weight and educational level. A single dentist performed an intraoral examination on all the subjects, gathering information on: number of decayed, missing or filled teeth; supragingival plaque accumulation; calculus deposits; periodontal pockets in the Ramfjord teeth; and depth of loss of insertion. RESULTS No significant differences were detected in the values of the DMF index between the two groups. The mean number of decayed teeth was lower in the patients than in the controls, showing a tendency to statistical significance (p=0.052). The mean number of missing teeth was higher in the patients than in the controls (p=0.002). Twelve patients and seven controls were completely edentate. The mean number of filled teeth was significantly lower in the patients than the controls (p<0.001). Supragingival plaque accumulation and the loss of insertion were significantly greater in the patients than in the controls (p=0.006 and p<0.001, respectively). No significant differences were found with respect to the calculus deposits or to the presence of periodontal pockets in the two groups. The value of the DMF index, the mean number of teeth with caries and the number of filled teeth were significantly higher in the patients with moderate-severe CRF than in the patients with TRF (p=0.004, p=0.030 and p=0.006, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Patients with CRF have a lower prevalence of caries, more supragingival plaque, more teeth with a loss of insertion and more missing teeth than the healthy controls. The prevalence of caries is affected by the severity of the renal failure and/or by haemodialysis treatment.
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Tomás Carmona I, Diz Dios P, Limeres Posse J, Outumuro Rial M, Caamaño Durán F, Fernández Feijoo J, Vázquez García E. Chemoprophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis recommended by general dental practitioners in Spain. Med Oral 2004; 9:56-62. [PMID: 14704618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/27/2023]
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The aim of this study was to assess the current practice of antibiotic prophylaxis of Bacterial Endocarditis (BE) among General Dental Practitioners (GDPs) in Spain. GDPs were asked over the telephone by a fictitious patient what antibiotic prophylaxis they would administer to an "at risk" patient for BE before a tooth extraction. Four hundred randomly selected Spanish GDPs were surveyed, 200 of them were asked about BE prophylaxis in penicillin non-allergic patients and the remaining 200 in penicillin allergic patients. Of the GDPs surveyed, 182 (45.5%) did not recommend any prophylactic treatment; 74.7% of those stated that an oral examination before treatment was needed and 25.3% referred the patient to his/her physician or cardiologist for further advice. Of the 97 GDPs who recommended antibiotics to penicillin nonallergic patients, only 30 (30.9%) suggested the prophylactic guidelines proposed by the American Heart Association or the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. For penicillin allergic patients, 68.2% of the GDPs prescribed erythromycin as the antibiotic of first choice, while 17.6% of the GDPs prescribed clindamycin. Nonetheless, fewer than 30% administered both antibiotics with the adequate dosages. These results show important gaps in the knowledge of antibiotic prophylaxis for "at risk" patients before dental procedures among Spanish GDPs.
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- Inmaculada Tomás Carmona
- Unidad de Pacientes Especiales, Facultad de Medicina y Odontología, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, España
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Limeres Posse J, Vázquez García E, Medina Henríquez J, Tomás Carmona I, Fernández Feijoo J, Diz Dios P. Pre-assessment of severely handicapped patients suitable of dental treatment under general anesthesia. Med Oral 2003; 8:353-60. [PMID: 14595260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/27/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To analyze the importance of an individualized preoperative assessment in severely handicapped patients suitable of dental treatment under general anesthesia (GA). DESIGN The study group consisted of 564 patients referred to a Special Needs Unit specialized in the dental care of handicapped people, who would be treated under GA. Medical and dental records of every patient were evaluated, as well as the findings in the oral examination and the assessment carried out by the anesthesiologists. RESULTS Approximately 15% of patients (n=84) did not have any dental needs at the time of the examination; 42% (n=234) underwent treatment under GA and 43% (n=242) were treated under local anesthesia. Only 1.7% of the patients liable to undergo GA were discharged by the anesthesiologist due to their systemic condition. Medical and dental complications were scarce and, generally mild. During the follow-up period (mean 44 +/- 6 months) 4.8% of patients needed another treatment session under GA due to new dental pathology. CONCLUSION Applying systematic selection criteria to perform any dental treatment under GA in severely handicapped patients reduces the indiscriminate use of this technique, minimizing complications as well as the necessity of new interventions.
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- Jacobo Limeres Posse
- Unidad de Pacientes Especiales, Facultad de Medicina y Odontología, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, España
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Limeres Posse J, Tomás Carmona I, Fernández Feijoo J, Martínez Vázquez C, Castro Iglesias Á, Diz Dios P. Abscesos cerebrales de origen oral. Rev Neurol 2003. [DOI: 10.33588/rn.3703.2003192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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- P D Dios
- Special Needs Unit, School of Medicine and Dentistry, Santiago de Compostela University, Spain.
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