Oral defensiveness

Oral defensiveness is a relatively newly discussed cluster of behavioral symptoms with a theorized physiological basis, which may manifest itself during a child“s dental visit. Dentists aware of oral defensiveness and its distinct manifestations will be able to discuss with their patient“s parents regarding this condition and if necessary modify their approach when treating children diagnosed with oral defen-siveness. The purposes of this paper are to acquaint dentists with this controversial disorder, to increase awareness of its occurrence, and to suggest possible interventions for alleviating aversive responses to typical dental experiences when no other cause is apparent. A review of pertinent literature is presented. A list of characteristics and a list of other types of sensory defensiveness are also presented. J Clin Pediatr Dent 29(2): 119-122, 2005

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“Where is Dementia?” A Systematic Literature Review Exploring Neuroanatomical Aspects of Dementia

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/persp2.sig15.9 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (15) ◽

pp. 9-23 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Chorong Oh ◽

Leonard LaPointe

Keyword(s):

English Language ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Behavioral Symptoms ◽

Journal Articles ◽

People With Dementia ◽

Different Types ◽

Precise Diagnosis ◽

Physical Changes ◽

The Brain ◽

Language Literature

Dementia is a condition caused by and associated with separate physical changes in the brain. The signs and symptoms of dementia are very similar across the diverse types, and it is difficult to diagnose the category by behavioral symptoms alone. Diagnostic criteria have relied on a constellation of signs and symptoms, but it is critical to understand the neuroanatomical differences among the dementias for a more precise diagnosis and subsequent management. With this regard, this review aims to explore the neuroanatomical aspects of dementia to better understand the nature of distinctive subtypes, signs, and symptoms. This is a review of English language literature published from 1996 to the present day of peer-reviewed academic and medical journal articles that report on older people with dementia. This review examines typical neuroanatomical aspects of dementia and reinforces the importance of a thorough understanding of the neuroanatomical characteristics of the different types of dementia and the differential diagnosis of them.

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How to Psychologically Minimize Scratching Impulses

Zeitschrift für Psychologie ◽

10.1027/2151-2604/a000183 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 222 (3) ◽

pp. 140-147 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Ariane Sölle ◽

Theresa Bartholomäus ◽

Margitta Worm ◽

Regine Klinger

Keyword(s):

Cognitive Processes ◽

Placebo Effect ◽

Psychological Factors ◽

Pharmacological Treatments ◽

Physiological Basis ◽

Psychological Mechanisms ◽

Physical Complaints ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

The Impact ◽

Placebo Model

Research in recent years, especially in the analgesic field, has intensively studied the placebo effect and its mechanisms. It has been shown that physical complaints can be efficiently reduced via learning and cognitive processes (conditioning and expectancies). However, despite evidence demonstrating a large variety of physiological similarities between pain and itch, the possible transfer of the analgesic placebo model to itch has not yet been widely discussed in research. This review therefore aims at highlighting potential transfers of placebo mechanisms to itch processes by demonstrating the therapeutic issues in pharmacological treatments for pruritus on a physiological basis and by discussing the impact of psychological mechanisms and psychological factors influencing itch sensations.

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