scholarly journals Space Regaining Made Easy: The Case of a Severely Infraoccluded Primary Molar

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Daniele Garcovich ◽  
Riccardo Aiuto ◽  
Milagros Adobes Martin

Infraocclusion of deciduous molars is a quite common but challenging clinical situation that a paediatric dentist has to face in his everyday practice. This anomaly can lead to space loss, eruption disturbances of the permanent successor, and deformation of the occlusal plane. A case of a severely infraoccluded primary molar is presented. The treatment was carried out using a compressed NiTi wire applied only to the adjacent teeth. In three months, the space was recovered, and the infraoccluded temporary molar was extracted. After one year, the permanent successor erupted without any complication. The technique presented can be considered minimally invasive, and it involves cost- and time-efficient mechanics.

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (52) ◽  
pp. 102-106
Author(s):  
Ana de Lourdes Sá de Lira ◽  
Cassius Wander Coelho Martins ◽  
Luis Paulo da Silva Dias ◽  
Tito Cacau Sousa Santos

Objective: To assess primary molars early loss in mixed dentition prevalence. Method: A study was carried out in children aged 6 to 12 years. Deciduous molar loss was considered early when it occurred before Nolla stage 6 (full formed crown) of the permanent successor or one year before its physiological exfoliation. Periapical radiographs were obtained to verify the presence of the permanent successor and the level of root formation, as well as the need for placement of fixed space maintainer lingual arch or Nance button. For the study of frequency distribution of early dental loss in relation to gender and dentition, we used the Chi-square test of 5% probability level and the non-parametric Mann-Whitney test for adequate statistical analysis. Results: Of the 315 children examined, 159 (50.47%) were male and 156 (49.52%) were female. Only 25 (7.9%) presented multiple dental losses in the posterior region, 19 in the lower arch and 6 in the upper arch. In the inferior one there was predominance of first and second deciduous molars loss. There was no difference in the association between genders and the occurrence of multiple dental losses (χ² (1) = 0.03, p>0.05). Conclusion: The prevalence of deciduous teeth premature loss was of 7.9% and the most affected teeth were the first and second molars in the lower arch. Lingual arch space holders were installed in 6 children, who will remain with it until the permanent successors erupt into the oral cavity.


2007 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 26S-27S ◽  
Author(s):  
Farbod Asgarzadie ◽  
Larry Khoo ◽  
Murat Cosar ◽  
Nicola Marotta ◽  
Luiz Pimenta
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2021 ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Kalpesh Hathi

Introduction: This study was aimed at comparing outcomes of minimally invasive (MIS) versus OPEN surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) in patients with diabetes. Methodology: This retrospective cohort study included patients with diabetes who underwent spinal decompression alone or with fusion for LSS within the Canadian Spine Outcomes and Research Network (CSORN) database. Outcomes of MIS and OPEN approaches were compared for two cohorts: (i) patients with diabetes who underwent decompression alone (N = 116; MIS, n = 58, OPEN, n = 58) and (ii) patients with diabetes who underwent decompression with fusion (N = 108; MIS, n = 54, OPEN, n = 54). Mixed measures analyses of covariance compared modified Oswestry Disability Index (mODI) and back and leg pain at one-year post operation. The number of patients meeting minimum clinically important difference (MCID) or minimum pain/disability at one year were compared. Result: MIS approaches had less blood loss (decompression alone difference 99.66 mL, p = 0.002; with fusion difference 244.23, p < 0.001) and shorter LOS (decompression alone difference 1.15 days, p = 0.008; with fusion difference 1.23 days, p = 0.026). MIS compared to OPEN decompression with fusion had less patients experience an adverse event (difference, 13 patients, p = 0.007). The MIS decompression with fusion group had lower one-year mODI (difference, 14.25, p < 0.001) and back pain (difference, 1.64, p = 0.002) compared to OPEN. More patients in the MIS decompression with fusion group exceeded MCID at one year for mODI (MIS 75.9% vs OPEN 53.7%, p = 0.028) and back pain (MIS 85.2% vs OPEN 70.4%, p = 0.017). Conclusion: MIS approaches were associated with more favorable outcomes for patients with diabetes undergoing decompression with fusion for LSS.


2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 487-496
Author(s):  
Pierpaolo Cortellini ◽  
Simone Cortellini ◽  
Daniele Bonaccini ◽  
Gabrielle Stalpers ◽  
Aniello Mollo

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 191-194
Author(s):  
Roxana Rugina ◽  
Dan Lazar

The prosthodontic rehabilitation of edentulous spaces is a very common demand of patients. However, in the majority of cases, this is not as simple as it sounds. Because in time, the consequences of tooth extraction affect the neighboring teeth, leading to tooth migrations, tooth rotations, tilting, and the sagittal and vertical reduction of the edentulous spaces that have to be restored. Using segmental orthodontics on a limited number of teeth associated with skeletal anchorage, we can significantly improve the clinical situation, correcting these consequences of tooth migration following extraction, allowing the prosthodontist to have a better starting point in the process of rehabilitation. The treatment time is shorter than compared to a comprehensive orthodontic treatment, and thus, the patient acceptance may be increased. Once the spaces are correctly calibrated, and the tooth migrations have been corrected, the prosthodontist can restore the missing teeth as minimally invasive as possible.


2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 2473011418S0048
Author(s):  
Kar Teoh ◽  
Kartik Hariharan

Category: Hindfoot Introduction/Purpose: A calcaneal osteotomy can be used to treat a variety of pathologic entities in which the hindfoot needs realignment. Minimally invasive calcaneal osteotomy (MICO) is becoming increasingly popular due to being soft tissue friendly, its ability to place other incisions nearby and high union rate. Previous studies have look specifically at medialising MICO or comparing open calcaneal osteotomy versus MICO. The purpose of our study was to compare 3 different types of commonly used MICO in our centre. Methods: Sixty-two MICO which fit the criteria were included in this study. They were performed in our unit from 2010 and 2016 and all patients had at least one year follow up data. The type of osteotomies was as follows: Medialising, n = 34, Lateralising, n =15 and Zadek (Dorsal closing wedge), n =13. Clinical and radiographic data were recorded. The diagnosis for 31/34 of the medialising MICO was Stage 2 PTTD, the diagnosis for 12/15 of the lateralising MICO was cavus foot, while the diagnosis for all Zadek MICO was for insertional Achilles tendinopathy. Apart from the Zadek MICO, the other MICO were all associated with other procedures. The average age (years) were as follows: Medialising, 58 (30 – 74); Lateralising, 33 (14 – 67) and Zadek, 47 (42-62). Results: The average calcaneal displacement was 10.2 (range: 8 – 12) mm for medialising MICO, and 6.6 (4 – 8) mm for lateralising MICO(p=0.021). Average time to union was 7.8 (5.4 – 11.6) weeks for medialising MICO, 6.2 (4.6 to 7.9) weeks for lateralising MICO, and 6.1 (4.1 – 7.6) weeks for Zadek MICO. All the MICO healed radiologically and clinically. Five (8%) patients (Medialising, n = 2; Lateralising n =2; Zadek, n =1) reported transient sural nerve paraesthesia following surgery. Wound problems developed in 5 patients (Lateralising, n =3; Zadek, n =2). The number of total complications were as follow: Medialising, n = 5, Lateralising, n = 7 and Zadek, n =5. Average length of stay was as follows: Medialising, 2(0-8) days; Lateralising, 1(0-3) day and Zadek, 1(0-3) day. Conclusion: Minimally invasive calcaneal osteotomy was safe with a high union rate and low complication rates and length of stay across all 3 common osteotomies. The average calcaneal displacement was significantly less for lateralising than medialising which is similar to reported figures for open osteotomy. Wound problems were more likely for lateralising and Zadek MICO compared to medialising and this could be because of how the osteotomies are shifted.


Neurosurgery ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 64 (CN_suppl_1) ◽  
pp. 248-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J McGirt ◽  
E Hunter Dyer ◽  
Domagoj Coric ◽  
Silky Chotai ◽  
Anthony L Asher ◽  
...  

Abstract INTRODUCTION Cervical radiculopathy remains highly prevalent and costly in the U.S. healthcare system. While ACDF has remained the most popular surgical treatment modality, minimally invasive advancements such as posterior micro-endoscopic discectomy/foraminotomy (pMED) has emerged as a motion preserving and less invasive alternative. To date, the comparative effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of pMED vs. ACDF remains unclear. METHODS Patients undergoing surgery for single-level radiculopathy without myelopathy resulting from foraminal stenosis or foraminal disc herniation without instability over a one-year period were prospectively enrolled into an institutional database. Baseline, post -operative 3-months, and 12-months VAS-Arm and Neck, NDI, EQ −5D, and return to work(RTW) status were collected. Direct healthcare cost(payer perspective) and indirect cost (work-day losses multiplied by median gross-of-tax wage and benefits rate) was assessed. RESULTS >Total 20 ACDF and 28 pMED patients were identified. Baseline demographics, symptomatology, and co-morbidities were similar between the cohorts. For pMED vs. ACDF, mean length of surgery (48.1 ± 20.0 vs. 69.9 ± 11.6 minutes, P < 0.0001) and estimated blood loss (20.3 ± 9.3 vs. 31.8 ± 15.4 mL, P = 0.04) was reduced. There was no 90-day morbidity or re-admission for either cohort. One(3.6%) pMED patient required a subsequent ACDF; no patients in the ACDF cohort required re-operation by one-year. pMED and ACDF cohorts demonstrated similar improvement in arm-VAS(3.1 vs. 2.6, P = 0.66), neck-VAS(2.0 vs. 3.2, P = 0.24), NDI(9.0 vs. 6.8, P = 0.24), and EQ-5D(0.17 vs. 0.15, P = 0.82). Ability to RTW(93.8% vs. 94.1%, P = 1.0) and median time to RTW(3.7[0.9- 8.1] vs. 3.6[2.1-8.5] weeks, P = 0.85) were similar. pMED was associated with significantly reduced direct cost (p>0.001) but similar indirect cost (P = 0.43), resulting in an average total cost savings of $7689(P < 0.01) per case with similar QALY-gain (0.17 vs. 0.15, P = 0.82). CONCLUSION For single-level unilateral-radiculopathy resulting from foraminal stenosis or lateral disc herniation without segmental instability, pMED was equivalent to ACDF in safety and effectiveness. pMED represents a minimally invasive, motion preserving alternative to select patients with cervical radiculopathy without the need for implant costs with concomitant significant cost saving.


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