Ectodermal dysplasia: A case report

Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is a rare group of inherited disorders with defects in the development of one or more tissues derived from primary embryonic ectodermal derivatives. The inclusion of ED does not include all ectodermal derivatives and is manifested with a defect in skin, hair, teeth, and eccrine glands. Dry skin, frontal bossing, scanty eyebrows, and hair follicles are common features seen in these patients. The patient may suffer from high fever due to the absence of eccrine glands. Intraoral findings include a partial or complete absence of teeth with generalized spacing. It can be inherited or caused by a genetic mutation, and it can also happen without a family history. This case report presents a 12-year-old female child with hypohidrotic ED involving a multidisciplinary approach in ED that was beneficial both physiologically and psychologically is discussed in this case report.

Consensos referidos a conceptos rehabilitadores en la enseñanza de la odontología. Parte I: conceptos generales y diseño de la prótesis parcial removible / Consensus referring rehabilitative concepts in the teaching of dentistry. Part I: general concepts and design of removable partial prosthesis

En este artículo se desarrolla el consenso alcanzado entre profesores, referido a los conceptos generales, componentes y la secuencia del diseño de la prótesis parcial removible, durante la formación del odontó-logo en el ámbito de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Buenos Aires (AU)

This article develops the consensus between professors on the general concepts, components, and the sequence of the design of the partial removable prosthesis during the training of the dentist in the field of the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Buenos Aires (AU)

Caracterización de la estomatitis subprotésica en portadores de prótesis removible en clínicas de la Universidad San Gregorio de Portoviejo, Ecuador / Characterization of subprosthetic stomatitis in patients with removable prosthesis. San Gregorio de Portoviejo University

RESUMEN Introducción: La estomatitis subprotésica es un proceso inflamatorio de la mucosa bucal que se encuentra cubierta por una prótesis removible, de causa multifactorial y alta prevalencia. Objetivo: Caracterizar la estomatitis subprotésica en pacientes portadores de prótesis removible atendidos en las clínicas odontológicas de la Universidad San Gregorio de Portoviejo en el período marzo-noviembre de 2019. Método: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal, con los criterios de inclusión siguientes: mayores de 18 años, ambos sexos, buen estado de salud general, no practicar hábitos tóxicos, usar prótesis removible, total o parcial, confeccionada de acrílico o metales. Todos los sujetos de la investigación firmaron el consentimiento informado antes de realizarles la historia clínica de odontología del Ministerio de Salud Pública del Ecuador de donde se extrajeron los datos sociodemográficos, signos clínicos y características de la prótesis. Resultados: Fueron evaluados 100 pacientes. El 45 %, presentaba signos clínicos de estomatitis subprotésica; predominó el sexo femenino con el 33 % y el grupo de edad de 40 a 59 años con un 26 %. La mayoría de las prótesis no se ajustan ni adaptan de manera correcta, y tienen un mal estado físico, en el 80, 82,2 y el 91 %, respectivamente. El 84,4 % de los pacientes utilizaba prótesis parcial removible, confeccionadas con acrílico, por un periodo de 1 a 6 años en el 60 % de los casos. Conclusiones: El diagnóstico de estomatitis subprotésica se asocia con el mal estado físico, desajuste e inadecuada adaptación de las prótesis removibles, lo que indica la necesidad de la institución para el establecimiento de estrategias docentes hacia la comunidad para su prevención y diagnóstico temprano.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Subprosthetic stomatitis is an inflammatory process of the mucosa in the oral cavity covered by a removable prosthesis, with a multifactorial cause and high prevalence. Objective: To characterize subprosthetic stomatitis in patients with removable prosthesis treated at the dental clinics of San Gregorio University in Portoviejo in the period March-November 2019. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted, with the following inclusion criteria: patients over 18 years old, both sexes, good general health, no toxic habits, use of removable prosthesis, total or partial, made of acrylic or metals. All the patients involved in the research signed their consent, information given to them before taking their dental records taken by the Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador, from which socio-demographic data, clinical signs and characteristics of the prosthesis were extracted. Results: 100 patients were evaluated. Forty-five per cent showed clinical signs of subprosthetic stomatitis; the female sex (33%) predominated and the age group 40-59 years with (26%). Most of the prosthesis did not fit or adapt correctly and were in poor physical condition in 80%, 82.2% and 91% respectively. 84.4% of the patients used removable partial prosthesis, made of acrylic, for a period of 1 to 6 years, (60%) of the cases. Conclusions: The diagnosis of subprosthetic stomatitis is associated with poor physical condition, maladjustment and inadequate adaptation of removable prostheses, which indicates the need for the institution to establish educational strategies towards the community for prevention and early diagnosis.

Oral Health Status and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) in Patients with Removable or Fixed Partial Dentures in King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS) Dental Clinics

Introduction: Many factors of tooth loss will compromise chewing and general health and quality of life. Saudi populations demonstrate a high prevalence of caries and a striking increase in dmft/DMFT. Usually, tooth loss is rehabilitated by different prosthetic options including implant, fixed partial denture and removable partial denture. Aim: To evaluate the relation of oral health-related quality of life with the type of prosthesis and oral health status among patients who have removable or fixed partial dentures in King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for health science, college of dentistry. Material and methods: Cross-sectional study would be conducted at the College of Dentistry, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University (KSAUHS) and Dental Centre, KAMC, NGHA. Convenient sampling was carried out by selecting 109 patients from those who visited the dental clinic. Oral health status was captured using the DMFT index. The collected data were entered and analyzed by adapting the SPSS computer software. Result: The type and quality of prosthesis and its effect on the OHRQoL on patients showed no significant relation (p=0.459), but the duration of wearing of prosthesis showed significant relation (p=0.046). Regarding DMF total of (n=109), 61 had low DMF, 48 had high DMF witch was statically significant (p=0.02). Conclusion: At the end of this study we conclude that there were no significant impacts on quality of life in relation to the type of prosthesis. On the other hand, we found a significant relation with OHRQoL in function domain, esthetic part and oral health status.

Use of digital scan data for evaluation of edentulous ridge relationship: A case report for removable prosthesis with unilateral cross bite / 대한치과보철학회지

After the teeth were extracted, maxillary and mandibular alveolar ridges show the opposite resorption pattern and as a result, the mandibular arch is enlarged than maxillary arch relatively. In this situation, we should evaluate both alveolar ridge relationship and arrange the artificial teeth properly for stability of removable prosthesis. This case is a 77 years old male patient who wishes to make removable prosthesis and has atrophic alveolar ridge. By use of model scanner and CAD software, the angle between interalveolar crest line and occlusal plane was easily measured. Depending on the measurement, the artificial teeth are arranged in unilateral cross bite and after completion, patient was satisfied with the denture which showed proper stability, retention, support.

Frecuencia de candidiasis oral asociada al uso de prótesis dentales en pacientes de la clínica odontológica de la Universidad Anáhuac Norte / The frequency of oral candidiasis associated with the use of dental prostheses in patients of the dental clinic at the Anahuac University

La candidiasis es la infección micótica más común de la cavidad bucaly es causada por el hongo Candida. Dentro de la población geriátricala candidiasis oral es uno de los tres principales motivos de consulta. El crecimiento en superfi cies es parte natural del modo de vivir del hongo Candida y es común que colonice las prótesis dentales, dando como resultado estomatitis por uso de dentadura o estomatitis subplaca.El diagnóstico de estomatitis por dentadura es relevante, ya quealrededor de 50 por ciento de las personas de edad promedio de 65 a 74 años, y 70 por ciento de 75 a 84 años utilizan prótesis dentales removibles. El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar la frecuencia de candidiasis oral asociada a prótesis dentales removibles en los pacientes de la ClínicaOdontológica de la Universidad Anáhuac México Norte durante el periodo enero-mayo de 2016. Material y métodos: Se realizó un estudiodescriptivo, transversal y observacional. La muestra estuvo conformada por pacientes portadores de prótesis dentales removibles que acudieron a la Clínica Odontológica de la Universidad Anáhuac México Norte.Se interrogó al paciente respecto al uso de la prótesis y su condición de salud, posterior a la exploración clínica se tomó la citología exfoliativa de la mucosa debajo de la prótesis removible. Resultados: La muestraestuvo constituida por 22 pacientes de la clínica de prótesis removible,seis eran portadores de prótesis, de éstos 83 por ciento fueron positivos a candidiasis. Conclusiones: La falta de indicaciones sobre el cuidado, uso ehigiene de las prótesis dentales o la falta de apego a estas indicacionespor parte del paciente ocasionan el desarrollo de estomatitis subplaca.

Candidiasis is the most common mycotic infection in oral cavity andcaused by fungi candid. Oral candidiasis is one of three principalreasons for consultation in a geriatric population. A natural part of theway of living of the fungi Candida is the growth on surfaces. It growthmakes common that the fungi Candida colonize the dental prostheses,so the denture stomatitis or dental-related stomatitis is development.Denture stomatitis diagnosis is quite important because from the totalpopulation using dental removable prostheses around of 50% is between65-74 years old and 70% is between 75-84 years old. The ofthis study was identifying oral candidiasis frequency related to dentalremovable prostheses in patients from Universidad Anahuac, DentalSchool (México Norte), from January 2016 to May 2016. Material andmethods: Was made a descriptive, cross and observational study. Thesample was integrated by patients using dental removable prostheses,who went to Universidad Anahuac’s dental school (México Norte). Thepatients were interrogated about dental removable prostheses use andtheir health condition, after clinic exploration and exfoliative cytologywas taken from mucosa below dental removable prostheses. Results: 22patients from dental service using removable prosthesis constituted thesample, from this 22 patients only 6 were using a removable prosthesisand from this 6 patients only 83% were positive to oral candidiasis.Conclusions: Instructions scare about care, use, and hygiene of dentalprosthesis as well as not follow these instructions for patient’s partmake possible denture stomatitis development.

Técnica alternativa y simple de rehabilitación oral con prótesis removible para una paciente con epidermolisis bullosa distrófica: reporte de caso clínico / Aternative and simple oral rehabilitation technique using a removable prosthesis for a patient with epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica: a case report

La epidermolisis bullosa es una enfermedad de origen genético caracterizada por una marcada fragilidad de la piel y las mucosas, resultando en la aparición de lesiones vesiculobullosas y/o desprendimientos tisulares de aparición espontánea o, más comúnmente, como consecuencia de roce mecánico. La formación de cicatrices con retracción tisular genera a nivel oral obliteración vestibular, anquiloglosia y microstomía, complicándose la rehabilitación odontológica y, en particular, la protésica. El presente artículo describe una alternativa protésica, simple y económica, para una paciente desdentada parcial con epidermolisis bullosa distrófica recesiva.

Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare genetic disease that is characterised by the formation of blisters and erosions on the skin and mucous membranes following minor traction or trauma. Oral manifestations of the disease include obliteration of the vestibule, ankyloglossia, and microstomia. Oral rehabilitation, and prosthetic rehabilitation, in particular, is a challenge. This article describes a simple, inexpensive prosthetic alternative for a partially edentulous patient with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.

Ocurrencia de levaduras del género Candida y estomatitis protésica antes y después del tratamiento rehabilitador basado en prótesis removible / Occurrence of genus Candida yeast and prosthetic stomatitis before and after rehabilitation treatment based on removable prosthesis

El 63,2% de la población chilena mayor de 65 años utiliza prótesis removible. Cuando estas pierden funcionalidad pueden producirse lesiones en la mucosa oral, siendo la más prevalente la estomatitis protésica, proceso inflamatorio de la mucosa de soporte de diversa extensión y severidad, cuyo principal factor etiológico es la infección por Candida spp. El objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar la cantidad y las especies de levaduras del género Candida y su asociación con estomatitis protésica en portadores de prótesis removible antes y después del tratamiento rehabilitador. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo cuantitativo, n = 34, en ambos géneros, edad promedio de 69 años, portadores de prótesis removible no funcionales, con y sin estomatitis protésica. Para el recuento e identificación de levaduras del género Candida se tomaron muestras de saliva antes y después del tratamiento. Las variables fueron analizadas estadísticamente. Los resultados indicaron el diagnóstico de estomatitis protésica en el 55,9% de los sujetos, de los cuales tipo I = 29,4% y tipo II = 26,5%. Los recuentos de Candida spp. fueron mayores en aquellos con estomatitis protésica, tanto antes como después del tratamiento. Al instalar prótesis funcionales el recuento disminuyó significativamente, sin embargo permaneció alto en aquellos con estomatitis protésica diagnosticada previa al tratamiento rehabilitador. La especie identificada más frecuentemente fue Candida albicans.

Almost two-thirds (63.2%) of the Chilean population aged 65 and above use removable prosthesis. When they cease to be functional, injuries may occur in the oral mucosa, with denture stomatitis being the most prevalent. This is an inflammatory process of the supportive mucosa of varying extension and severity, with its main etiologic factor being infection by Candida spp. The aim of this investigation was to determine the quantity and species of yeast of the genus Candida and their association with denture stomatitis in carriers of removable prosthesis, before and after the rehabilitation treatment. A descriptive quantitative study was conducted on 34 patients, with a mean age of 69 years, and carriers of a non-functional removable prosthesis, with and without prosthetic stomatitis. Saliva samples were taken before and after the treatment for the counting and identification of genus Candida yeast. The variables were statistically analyzed. The results showed a diagnosis of prosthetic stomatitis in 55.9% of the subjects, of which 29.4% were Type I and 26.5% were Type II. The Candida sppcount was higher in the subjects with prosthetic stomatitis both before and after the treatment. The count decreased significantly after installing a functional prosthesis. However, it remained high in those with prosthetic stomatitis. The most frequently identified species was Candida albicans.

Adsorção de Candida albicans em resinas utilizadas em bases de próteses removíveis / Adsorption of Candida albicans in resins used for manufacture of removable prosthesis bases

A resina acrílica termoativada tem sido o material de escolha para confecção de bases de próteses removíveis há mais de 60 anos. Mais recentemente, as resinas ativadas por micro-ondas e as semi-rígidas foram introduzidas, porém pouco ainda se sabe a respeito da capacidade de retenção de biofilme nesses materiais, especialmente do último. Esse estudo avaliou a adsorção de Candida albicans em quatro resinas utilizadas em bases de próteses removíveis. Os materiais avaliados foram: Onda-Cryl (Clássico, polimerização por microondas), QC-20 (Dentsply, polimerização térmica de ciclo curto), Lucitone (Denstply, polimerização térmica) e Odontoflex (Odontoloflex, resina de poliamida termo-injetada). Dez corpos-de-prova (10,0X5,0X2,0mm) foram preparados para cada material, de acordo com as recomendações dos fabricantes. Os corpos-de-prova foram esterilizados (121ºC, 25min, 1 atm), colocados em tubos contendo 10,0mL de caldo RPMI (Inlab) inoculados com C. albicans ATCC 28366 (106 CFU/mL) e incubados em shaker (48h/37ºC). A seguir, os corpos-de-prova foram transferidos para outros tubos de ensaio e lavados com água destilada esterilizada (10s), sendo novamente colocados em caldo RPMI sob agitação (10s). Aliquotas do caldo RPMI foram semeadas em meio de cultura sólido agar Sabouraud (Difco), que foi então incubado (48h/37ºC). As colônias formadas foram contadas e os resultados analisados (Anova One-Way, Tukey, p≤0,05). De acordo com a adsorção de C. albicans ATCC 28366, os materiais foram classificados na seguinte ordem decrescente: 1) Odontoflex (690.000UFC/mL), 2) OndaCryl (454.000UFC/mL), 3) Lucitone 550 (256.000UFC/mL) e 4) QC-20 (254.000UFC/mL). Odontoflex e Onda-Cryl diferiram significantemente (p≤0,05) entre si e dos outros materiais. Lucitone 550 e QC-20 foram similares em termos de adsorção da levedura. Conclui-se que a maior retenção de C. albicans ATCC 28366 foi observada para a resina de poliamida e menor para a resina termoativada QC 20.

Heat-activated resin has been selected as material for the preparation of removable prosthesis basis for over 60 years. Microwave-activated and semi-rigid resins have been introduced more recently; however, little is known about their ability to retain biofilms, especially in the case of semi-rigid materials. Therefore, this study evaluated C. albicans adsorption onto four resins employed in removable prosthesis basis. The materials Onda-Cryl (Classic, microwave polymerization), QC-20 (Dentsply, short-cycle heat-activated polymerization), Lucitone (Denstply, heatactivated polymerization), and Odontoflex (Odontoloflex, thermally injected polyamide resin) were investigated. Ten specimens (10.0X5.0X2.0mm) were prepared for each material, following the manufacturer's instructions. The samples were sterilized (121ºC, 25min, 1 atm), placed in tubes containing 10.0 mL of RPMI broth (Inlab) inoculated with C. albicans ATCC 28366 (106 CFU/mL), and incubated in a shaker (48h/37ºC). Next, the specimens were transferred to other test tubes and washed with sterilized distilled water (10s), and were then placed in RPMI broth, under agitation (10s). Aliquots of the RPMI broth were seeded in solid agar Sabouraud culture medium (Difco), which was then incubated (48h/37ºC). The resulting colonies were counted, and the data were analyzed (Anova One-Way, Tukey, p≤0.05). On the basis of C. albicans ATCC 28366 adsorption, the materials were classified in the following decreasing order: 1) Odontoflex (690,000CFU/mL), 2) Onda-Cryl (454,000CFU/mL), 3) Lucitone 550 (256,000CFU/mL), and 4) QC-20 (254,000CFU/mL). Odontoflex and Onda-Cryl were significantly different (p≤0.05), and they were also statistically different from the other tested materials. Lucitone 550 and QC-20 were similar in terms of yeast adsorption. In conclusion, larger and smaller C. albicans ATCC 28366 retention were verified for the polyamide resin and the heat-activated resin QC 20, respectively.

Lesões bucais relacionadas ao uso de próteses dentárias removíveis / Oral lesions related to the use of removable dentures

A prótese dentária visa substituir um ou mais dentes ou tecidos de proteção e sustentação ausentes, reabilitando o equilíbrio neuromuscular do sistema estomatognático, possibilitando o desempenho e manutenção de suas funções, promovendo o bem-estar físico, mental e social. Este estudo teve como propósito verificar os principais tipos de lesões que acometem a cavidade bucal, que são decorrentes do uso de próteses removíveis mal adaptadas ou mal higienizadas pelo paciente, em resposta principalmente a uma orientação inadequada do dentista. Observa-se que as lesões mais citadas pelos autores poderiam ser evitadas se após a instalação da prótese o profissional realizasse um ajuste adequado, orientasse o paciente quanto às técnicas de higienização e o acompanhasse, realizando controles periódicos.

The dental prosthesis aims to replace one or more teeth or tissues for protection and support absent, rehabilitating the balance stomatognathic neuromuscular system, enabling the performance and maintenance of its functions, promoting the physical well-being, mental and social. This study aimed to determine the main types of lesions that affect the oral cavity, which are caused by use of ill-fitting dentures or poorly cleaned by the patient, mainly in response to an incorrect orientation of the dentist. It is observed that the lesions most often cited by the authors could be avoided if after installation the professional conduct of the prosthesis fit properly, orient the patient and the techniques of cleaning and monitoring, conducting periodic controls.

The current status of laser applications in prosthodontics.

Lasers were introduced into the field of clinical dentistry with the hope of overcoming some of the drawbacks posed by the conventional methods of dental procedures. Since its first experiment for dental application in the 1960s, the use of laser has increased rapidly in the last couple of decades. At present, wide varieties of procedures are carried out using lasers. The aim of this review is to describe the current and emerging applications for lasers in prosthetic dentistry. Used in conjunction with or as a replacement for traditional methods, it is observed that specific laser technologies are becoming an essential component of contemporary dental practice over a decade.

Prótesis híbrida: presentación de caso / Hybrid prosthesis: presentation of a case

Las prótesis removibles de extremidad libre son las que más sujetas a movimientos están, por las diferentes fuerzas que actúan sobre ellas, en las excursiones funcionales que realiza el paciente en su actividad diaria al hablar, masticar, deglutir, etc. La unión de estas prótesis con los dientes pilares remanentes que le sirven de anclaje ha sido y es preocupación de los protesistas por la tracción ejercida sobre ellos. Este trabajo presentó un caso del uso de medios de conexión “rompe fuerzas” muy estudiado, pero poco visto tanto por especialistas, como residentes que se forman en este campo. Se presentó la rehabilitación de un paciente con prótesis híbrida.

The free ending removable prosthesis are those more subject to movements, because of the different forces acting on them in the functional excursions the patient makes in its daily activities when speaking, masticating, swallowing, etc. The splitting of these prostheses with the remnant abutment teeth serving as anchorage has been and is preoccupation of the prosthetics because of the traction exerted on them. In this work we present a case of the usage of “breaking forces” splitting means that have been studied very much, but almost never seen by the specialists, like residents forming in our field. We present the rehabilitation of a patient with hybrid prosthesis.

Estética imediata provisória em paciente idoso / Immediate provisional esthetics in the elderly patient

Com o aumento na expectativa de vida e o notável fenômeno de inversão da pirâmide populacional que vem ocorrendo em diversos países, nas últimas décadas, é possível prever um incremento na presença dos idosos nos consultórios odontológicos. Na sociedade atual, é crescente e imperativa a busca por uma estética ideal, o que também reflete na odontologia, em que o aprimoramento de técnicas e materiais tem buscado aumentar a gama de recursos disponíveis para a obtenção de um sorriso engajado nos padrões de harmonia ditados pela sociedade. É bastante compreensível que os pacientes de idade mais avançada não fiquem alheios aos eminentes apelos estéticos. Assim, é crescente a necessidade de o cirurgião-dentista buscar soluções estéticas para pacientes na terceira idade. Este relato de caso visa apresentar uma alternativa de recuperação estética do sorriso em paciente odontogeriatra.

Despite the rise of life expectance and the inversion of population pyramids that has been occurring in many countries for the last decades it is possible to predict a rise of the elderly in dental offices. Modern society increasingly searches for ideal esthetics, this also reflects in dentistry, where the improvement of materials and techniques has increased available options to provide a harmonious smile. It is comprehensible that the elderly also care about esthetics. So, dentists must find esthetic solutions for them. The objective of this case report is to show an alternative for immediate esthetic recuperation of the smile in an elderly patient.