[Noninvasive ventilation of a 4-year-old boy with severe central late onset hypoventilation syndrome]. / Nichtinvasive Beatmung bei einem vierjährigen Jungen mit schwerem zentralen "late onset"-Hypoventilationssyndrom.

BACKGROUND: In the literature we found only five reports about noninvasive ventilation in cases with central hypoventilation syndrome. PATIENT AND METHOD: We report about a 4-year-old boy with severe late onset hypoventilation syndrome. During an interval of 3 months with nasal mask ventilation during sleep he showed an excellent cognitive and statomotoric development. After this time, he needed a noninvasive ventilation with a negative pressure system. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: In our opinion, noninvasive nasal mask ventilation is a modern method in the treatment of patients with central hypoventilation syndrome. Tracheotomy is only necessary during the first year of life.

[Noninvasive nocturnal nasal mask ventilation (NIPPV) in childhood and adolescence. Dresden experiences with 11 patients]. / Nichtinvasive nächtliche nasale Maskenbeatmung (NIPPV) im Kindes- und Jugendalter. Dresdener Erfahrungen mit elf Patienten.

BACKGROUND: There are only small experiences with mechanical ventilation via nasal mask in childhood. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Eleven patients using NIPPV (9 patients aged 4 to 18 years and 2 patients with cystic fibrosis aged 20 and 25 years). RESULTS: NIPPV was effective in all 11 patients. Seven patients needed supplemental oxygen. Theophyllin, Almitrin and Salbutamol could support the nasal ventilation in special conditions. CONCLUSION: Intermittent ventilation via nasal mask is a noninvasive and effective treatment of chronic respiratory failure in childhood. Monitoring with continuous pulse-oximetry is necessary.

[Voice and speech functions from the oral medicine viewpoint]. / Zur Stimm- und Sprachfunktion aus stomatologischer Sicht.

The general performance and correlations of voice and speech are explained. The speech function is characterized in its spheres of activity, its development and acquisition are described.

[The relationships of restorative and prosthetic surgical measures with voice and speech functions]. / Beziehungen restaurativer und chirurgisch-prothetischer Massnahmen im Rahmen der Stimm- und Sprachfunktion.

Prostheses and tooth-related aspects are related to voice and speech function. Phonetic points of view are discussed within prosthetic therapy. It is drawn the attention to possible improvements in the speech sound formation especially in connection with surgical prosthetic cares.

[The potentials for testing voice and speech functions from the oral medicine viewpoint. A review paper]. / Prüfmöglichkeiten der Stimm- und Sprachfunktion aus stomatologischer Sicht. Ubersichtsarbeit.

Selected subjective and objective test methods for the assessment of the voice and speech function are presented. Special attention is drawn to sonography as an important objective method at present. Examples of electroacoustic examination methods complete the test possibilities.

[Use of ear adapters in cases of cartilage malformations of the outer ear]. / Ein Beitrag zur Verwendung von Ohrpassstücken bei Fehlentwicklung im Knorpelbereich des äusseren Gehörganges

The author describes a malformation of the cartilage of the external auditory meatus. This malformation might be repaired by a surgical intervention. The patient in question needed prosthetic treatment. The resultant problems are dealt with, and a solution is suggested.

[Experiences with the use of the double crown system. 2. The overlay prosthesis]. / Erfahrungen bei der Anwendung des Doppelkronensystems 2. Mitteilung: Die Cover-denture-Prothese

The results obtained by the authors permit the conclusion that cover dentures within the telescoping system cannot be considered profitable owing to loosening of the abutment teeth, irreparable injuries to the marginal periodontium and relatively considerable repair requirements. The injuries observed are so aggravating that the aesthetically pleasant designing of these prostheses, their relatively low laboratory fees and the possible saving of metal do not justify their use.

[Experiences with the use of the double crown system. 1. Telescoping partial denture]. / Erfahrungen bei der Anwendung des Doppelkronensystems 1. Mitteilung: Die teleskopierende Teilprothese

Follow-up examinations revealed in general positive results with telescoping partial dentures. Corresponding to their indications, subtotal constructions are very suited as a transitional solution for the period prior to changing over to full dentures.