[Dental problems in Down's syndrome. Overview and specific pathology]. / Sindrome di Down problemi odontostomatologici. Generalita e patologia specifica.

After describing the etiopathogenesis and the general clinical features which are present in the trisomy 21, the Authors describe the patterns of odontostomatologic pathology which often occurs in such patients. Attention has been focused on the fact that the odontostomatologist needs to be prepared for the particular therapeutical approach which is necessary for the treatment of such patients.

[Odontoiatric pathology and bacterial endocarditis: risk factors and prevention]. / Patologia odontoiatrica ed endocardite batterica. Fattori di rischio e prevenzione.

The risk of bacterial endocarditis in dentistry is examined and responsibilities for prevention clarified. A review of the principal chemotherapeutic protocols currently followed by International Cardiologist Associations is presented.