1/8. bruxism in rett syndrome: a case report.rett syndrome is a unique and puzzling disorder noted in females and is possibly caused by fundamental failures in critical brain connectivity during early infancy. The most frequent habits in rett syndrome are hand sucking or biting, bruxism and mouth breathing. Children with musculoskeletal disorders and children who suffer from mental retardation commonly grind their teeth. A five year old female case with rett syndrome is presented with significant bruxism in this article.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = mouth (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/8. Unusual horizontal and vertical root fractures of maxillary molars: an 11-year follow-up.Intra-alveolar root fractures of posterior teeth are rare when compared with other dental injuries. This case report describes one vertical and two horizontal root fractures of teeth 3, 14, and 15. The teeth all tested normal to cold and electric pulp tests. The patient reported no history of accidental trauma, and no signs of scarring were found. These fractures were discovered during a routine full-mouth radiographic survey. All teeth were asymptomatic and in good function. During the 11 yr that followed, there was no dental treatment, except for routine periodontal maintenance. The patient had one abscess that occurred after 9 yr on tooth 3, which had to be extracted. The upper left molars are surprisingly still in function and asymptomatic. Either occlusal or lateral trauma may be the cause of these fractures. This would strongly suggest night guard appliances for patients who clench or grind. A psychological evaluation of the patient might reveal neurosis, anxiety, or stress situations affecting teeth.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = mouth (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/8. Can taste aversion prevent bruxism?The first part of this note sketches a biofeedback modality for the treatment of bruxism. A mildly aversive, safe liquid is inserted into, and sealed in, small, bilaterally sleeved, polyethylene capsules. Two capsules are attached to a simple dental appliance that comfortably and securely places them between the lower and upper back teeth. The appliance and capsules are worn at night or at other times when bruxism is suspected to occur. Whenever a sleeping or an awake patient attempts to brux, one or both capsules rupture and the liquid is released into the mouth. The liquid then draws the patient's conscious attention to, and forestalls, any attempt of teeth clenching or grinding. Variations of the method and device can be used to diagnose bruxism. The second part of this note describes the long-term application of this taste-based approach to one chronic bruxer.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = mouth (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/8. arthrogryposis multiplex congenita in a patient with limited mouth opening: a case report.This report describes a case of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita and concomitant bruxism with limited mouth opening and pain in the temporomandibular joints (TMJ). A conservative treatment with a myorelaxing splint and physiotherapeutic exercises was prescribed resulting in improvement to the muscular and joint conditions and a reduction in pain.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 5keywords = mouth (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/8. Self-inflicted orodental injury in a child with leigh disease.leigh disease is an inherited progressive mitochondrial neurodegenerative disease that affects the neurological, respiratory and cardiovascular systems and is associated with retardation of the intellectual and physical development. This report describes the case of a 4-year-old boy with leigh disease who presented with self-inflicted traumatic injury to the teeth, alveolar bone, lips and tongue during repeated episodes of intense orofacial spasms. Conservative management of the injury included repositioning the fractured alveolar bone, splinting the traumatized teeth and planning for a mouthguard. However, after a second incident of severe self-induced injury to the teeth and alveolar bone, extraction of the anterior teeth became inevitable to protect the child from further self-mutilation and to allow healing of the injured tissues.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = mouth (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/8. Rehabilitating a patient with bruxism-associated tooth tissue loss: a literature review and case report.tooth tissue loss from bruxism has been demonstrated to be associated with various dental problems such as tooth sensitivity, excessive reduction of clinical crown height, and possible changes of occlusal relationship. A literature search revealed a number of treatment modalities, with an emphasis on prevention and rehabilitation with adhesive techniques. Rehabilitating a patient with bruxism-associated tooth tissue loss to an acceptable standard of oral health is clinically demanding and requires careful diagnosis and proper treatment planning. This article describes the management of excessive tooth tissue loss in a 43-year-old woman with a history of bruxism. The occlusal vertical dimension of the patient was re-established with the use of an acrylic maxillary occlusal splint, followed by resin composite build-up. Full-mouth oral rehabilitation ultimately involved constructing multiple porcelain veneers, adhesive gold onlays, ceramo-metal crowns, and fixed partial dentures.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = mouth (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/8. The use of a removable appliance to relieve symptoms of burning lower lip in a dentate patient.The treatment of burning mouth syndrome, in all its forms, is a challenge to the management of some older patients. The multi-factorial aetiology of this problem requires careful diagnosis and treatment planning to address the major aetiological factors for a given individual. This case report describes the treatment given to an elderly dentate female patient, whose main symptom was intense burning of her lower lip. The patient was aware of tooth clenching and various splints had been provided in the past, with limited improvement in symptoms. A simple removable appliance to prevent trapping of the soft tissues of the lower lip was provided, which produced a rapid and sustained reduction in symptoms. Clinical relevance: solutions to some common, yet distressing, problems may well be appropriate for use in the Primary dental care setting. This solution to the problem of burning lower lip, may be useful for other patients with similar symptoms. It may be adapted for different clinical situations and is relatively non-invasive and reversible.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = mouth (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/8. The management of self-inflicted oral trauma secondary to encephalitis: a clinical report.encephalitis is a neurological condition that can present with self-inflicted oral trauma from fever-induced dyskinesia as one of its complications. Three cases of encephalitis are described in this report. The management of this trauma, through the use of soft plastic mouth-guards, is discussed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = mouth (Clic here for more details about this article) |