scholarly journals A Prosthodontic Treatment Plan for a Saxophone Player: A Conceptual Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Clemente ◽  
Joaquim Mendes ◽  
André Moreira ◽  
Afonso Ferreira ◽  
José Amarante

Introduction: A wind instrumentalist was diagnosed with a periapical lesion on tooth 21. The prosthetic rehabilitation options were considered with respect to the embouchure mechanism of the saxophonist. The underlying mechanism associated with the embouchure of the saxophone player was observed in this particular case in order to understand if asymmetrical forces were transmitted to the upper central incisors. Periapical lesions can be harmful to the oral health of musicians. The treatment options thus have to be taken into consideration with special focus on the need for oral rehabilitation on the anterior maxilla. Material and Methods: The patient underwent a radiographic examination with a panoramic X-ray. Subsequently, two piezoresistive sensors (FlexiForce™) were placed on the upper surface of the mouthpiece in order to quantify the pressure applied to the central incisors during the embouchure. In order to understand the values involved during this procedure, the saxophone player was required to play three different notes at different pitches: high, medium, and low. This procedure was repeated three times for each pitch in order to obtain a medium value for each note. Signal acquisition was obtained within software developed for this purpose, with the voltage output observed in LabView 2011®. Results: The panoramic X-ray showed a periapical lesion with the characteristics of a radicular cyst on tooth 21. The FlexiForce™ piezoresistive sensors allowed us to find that greater force (kg) was being applied to tooth 11 in comparison to tooth 21 during the embouchure mechanism. Conclusions: The sensors used in this research are acceptable for identifying the tooth where the greatest pressure is applied during the mouthpiece stabilization. In the case of executing an oral rehabilitation procedure for wind instrumentalists, a clinical examination can be complemented with the aid of bioengineering and the inherent development of sensor technology in order to better understand the embouchure mechanism. Likewise, the prosthetic rehabilitation should be taken into consideration in order to provide minimal changes to the musician’s performance.

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (35) ◽  
pp. 32-39
Author(s):  
Ianca Zany Nunes Corrêa ◽  
Erika Akiko Moura Shiota ◽  
Ely Moacyr De Souza Portela ◽  
Gabriel Garcia Bardales ◽  
Francisco Pantoja Braga ◽  
...  

Immediate complete denture (ICD) is a mucosa-supported prosthesis manufactured before the removal of natural teeth and installed soon after their extraction. This paper aims to describe a clinical case of oral rehabilitation with upper ICD and lower removable partial denture (RPD). A 57-year-old female patient sought treatment with dissatisfaction with her aesthetics and mobility of the upper teeth. After anamnesis, intra and extra-oral examinations, radiographic examination and analysis of study models mounted on a semi-adjustable articulator, periodontal pockets were found in the upper teeth and extensive bone loss. So, upper tooth extraction, superior ICD and lower RPD were indicated as treatment. For ICD preparation, anatomical and functional moldings were made, made up of orientation and intermaxillary relationship plans for the assembly of the semi-djustable articulator models. The remaining upper teeth were removed from the model for assembly of the artificial teeth and the ICD was polymerized and polished. The lower RPD was made following the standard steps. After dentures manufacturing, the surgery for upper tooth extraction was performed and prostheses installed immediately after surgery. The results demonstrated that the performed treatment provided aesthetic, phonetic, and functional restoration to the patient avoiding her to undergo a period of edentulism. It was concluded that ICD is a good indication for prosthetic rehabilitation of patients with advanced periodontitis, whose planning is the exodontia of all the teeth of an arch.


2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 2
Author(s):  
Flavio Warol ◽  
Iony Lopes Bispo ◽  
Rodolfo Carvalho Oliveira ◽  
Roberta Barcelos ◽  
Angela Scarparo

Aim: To present the report of a female patient, 10 years old, referred for treatment in the Dentistry Clinic of a Brazilian public university.Case report: The patient's oral health condition was unfavorable with biofilm accumulation, pain report and chewing difficulty. After anamnesis, clinical and radiographic examination, the treatment plan included removal of infectious foci (54, 55, 64, 65, 74, 75, 85, 16, 36 and 46) followed by prosthetic rehabilitation. At this stage, the functional restoration of the lower arch was restricted by the imminent eruption of the premolars. In the upper arch, the maintenance of the mesio-distal diameters aims to guarantee the chronological sequence of successors irruption and establishment of normal occlusion. During the monthly follow-up consultations the patient presents a more spontaneous smile, although she still needs constant reinforcement in oral hygiene habits.Conclusions: The rehabilitation of patients with loss of permanent teeth during the mixed dentition phase should consider the peculiarities of this period for the restoration of health without altering the normal pattern of occlusal development.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. e112101119456
Author(s):  
Jose Sandro Ponte ◽  
Alberto Tadeu da Frota Nogueira ◽  
Jacques Antonio Cavalcante Maciel ◽  
Igor Iuco Castro-Silva

The main requirement for the insertion of dental implants is a good bone and gum condition and guided bone regeneration (GBR) combines grafts and membranes to increase such parameters in tissue deficiencies and thus achieve treatment success. This clinical case reports the oral rehabilitation of the anterosuperior area by the association of bone graft, autologous membrane and implantodontic therapy. Female patient, 45 years old, normosystemic, reported aesthetic complaint and implant mobility in the maxilla. Upon clinical and radiographic examination, an implant was diagnosed in the region of tooth 11 with unfavorable esthetics, mobility, inadequate prosthesis and bone loss, and tooth 22 with suppuration, fracture line and periapical radiolucency. The treatment consisted of removal of the implant and tooth 22, with immediate GBR using filling with Bio-Oss® and liquid leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) and coating with L-PRF membrane. After 7 months, the second GBR was performed with the installation of 2 dental implants. After 6 months, healers were placed and 20 days after the adaptation of the provisional implant-supported single prostheses. There was a good gain in thickness and mucogingival limit, bone dimensions in height and thickness, and the case continues to be followed up until the final prosthesis is completed. This case suggests that sticky bone and L-PRF membrane can contribute to multiple GBR in the anterior maxillary region, favoring bone gain and osseointegration.


2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 256-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flares Baratto-Filho ◽  
Denise Piotto Leonardi ◽  
Bruno Monguilhott Crozeta ◽  
Samantha Pugsley Baratto ◽  
Edson Alves Campos ◽  
...  

This paper describes and discusses the multidisciplinary treatment involving a permanent maxillary lateral incisor fused to a supernumerary tooth, both presenting pulp necrosis and periapical lesion. A 15-year-old male patient sought treatment complaining of pain, swelling and mobility on the maxillary right lateral incisor. After clinical and radiographic examination, root canal preparation was performed according to the crown-down technique and a calcium hydroxide dressing was placed for 15 days. The patient returned and the definitive endodontic filling was done with thermomechanical compaction of gutta-percha and sealer. After 18 months, clinical and radiographic examinations were carried out and no pain or swelling was reported. Two years after endodontic treatment, the patient returned for periodontal and cosmetic treatments. Nine months later, a cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) revealed that the previously detected periodontal defect and periapical lesion were persistent. Apical endodontic surgery was indicated. The supernumerary tooth was removed, the communicating distal surface was filled and the surgical site received bioactive glass and demineralized bovine organic bone. The pathological tissue was submitted to histopathological examination and the diagnosis was periapical cyst. One year after the apical endodontic surgery, CBCT showed bone formation at maxillary lateral incisor apical area. Two years after the surgery, the restoration was replaced due to aesthetic reasons and periapical radiograph showed success after 5 years of treatment. A correct diagnosis and establishment of an adequate treatment plan resulted in a successful management of the case.


DENTA ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 88
Author(s):  
Yongki Hadinata W ◽  
Karlina Samadi

<p><strong><em>Background :</em></strong><em> There are some factors can cause endodontic failure such as inadequate in cleaning or shaping step, non hermetic obturation, or poor restoration, which can cause bacteria multiply. <strong>Purpose :</strong> To report the management of endodontic failure with nonsurgical treatment. <strong>Case :</strong> 46-year-old woman came to Airlangga Dental Hospital Conservative Dentistry Department to treat her upper right tooth which show symptomatic pain in the last 2 weeks. The tooth has been treated and crowned with porcelain fused to metal about 10 years ago. Clinical examination show the presence of fistula on premolar buccal gingiva, react to percussion.  Radiographic examination show not hermetic obturation in one root canal and radiolucency in the periapical area. The diagnosis for maxillary first premolar is previously treated tooth with chronic periapical abscess.. <strong>Treatment :</strong> Crown and post was removed from the tooth, and endodontic retreatment was done. Follow up 6 months after the retreatment show no reaction to percussion, and radiographic examination show no enlargement periapical lesion. <strong>Conclusion :</strong> Nonsurgical endodontic retreatment always become the first choice to resolve endodontic failure for previously treated tooth.</em></p><p><strong><em>Keywords :</em></strong><em> endodontic failure, maxillary first premolar, nonsurgical endodontic retreatment</em></p><p><strong><em>Correspondence:</em></strong><em> Yongki Hadinata W., drg. PPDGS Ilmu Konservasi Gigi Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya. Jl. Mayjen. Prof. Dr. Moestopo No. 47, Surabaya.</em></p>


2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 700-709 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuangshuang Zhang ◽  
Yong Wang ◽  
Jinsong Cheng ◽  
Ning Huangfu ◽  
Ruochi Zhao ◽  
...  

Purine metabolism in the circulatory system yields uric acid as its final oxidation product, which is believed to be linked to the development of gout and kidney stones. Hyperuricemia is closely correlated with cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and chronic kidney disease, as attested by the epidemiological and empirical research. In this review, we summarize the recent knowledge about hyperuricemia, with a special focus on its physiology, epidemiology, and correlation with cardiovascular disease. This review also discusses the possible positive effects of treatment to reduce urate levels in patients with cardiovascular disease and hyperuricemia, which may lead to an improved clinical treatment plan.


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Rodolfo Vaz ◽  
Pedro Gameiro ◽  
Pedro Sottomayor ◽  
Bernardo Saldanha ◽  
Pedro Rodrigues

A 44-year-old male patient was referred to the Egas Moniz Dental Clinic, with a previous history of failed bone regeneration, resulting in a reduced buccal-palatal bone thickness and aesthetic compromise of the gingival margin of the anterior maxilla. Since the use of autologous bone is considered the “gold-standard” in guided bone regeneration, the treatment plan consisted of an autologous mental graft into the maxilla, with a simultaneous guided bone regeneration with a xenograft and absorbable membrane. This allowed a predictable volumetric bone regeneration with low patient morbidity and posterior fixed rehabilitation.


2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Sachin B. Mangalekar ◽  
Tajammul Ahmed ◽  
M. Zakirulla ◽  
Halawar Sangmesh Shivappa ◽  
F. B. Bheemappa ◽  
...  

Mesiodens is a midline supernumerary tooth commonly seen in the maxillary arch, and incidence of molariform mesiodens in the maxillary midline is rare in permanent dentition and extremely uncommon in primary dentition. A midline supernumerary tooth in the primary dentition can cause ectopic or delayed eruption of permanent central incisors which will further alter occlusion and may compromise esthetics and formation of dentigerous cysts. This paper reports a rare case of the presence of a molariform mesiodens in the primary dentition. On clinical and radiographic examination, flaring of the primary central incisors was seen, with a molariform mesiodens consisting of multiple lobes or tubercles on the occlusal surface with the well-formed root. The treatment plan consisted of the extraction of the supernumerary tooth and regular observation of permanent central incisors for proper eruption and alignment.


Author(s):  
Brian E. Shannon ◽  
Carl E. Jaske ◽  
Gustavo Miranda

Statoil Tjelbergodden operates a 2,400 ton/day methanol plant in Norway. In order to assess the condition and reliability of high temperature components within the reformer, a series of advanced non-destructive examination (NDE) technologies were applied to radiant catalyst tubes, outlet pigtails, and outlet collection headers. The inspection techniques were selected and developed to provide data that could easily be used in the engineering assessment of the high-temperature components. Special focus was given to detecting and quantifying high-temperature creep damage. This paper describes the NDE techniques that were employed and provides examples of typical data obtained by using the techniques. Catalyst tubes were inspected using the H SCAN® (Figure 1) multiple sensor technology. This technique utilizes two types of ultrasonic sensors, eddy current sensors, laser measurements, and elevation location sensors in scanning each catalyst tube. The H SCAN® P-CAT™ (Figure 2) technique is applied to outlet pigtails, while the H SCAN® H-CAT™ (Figure 3) technique is applied to outlet headers.


2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Wójcicka ◽  
Andrzej Pogorzelski

A cough lasting longer than 4-8 weeks, defined as chronic cough, always requires thorough diagnostic evaluation. In addition to detailed history-taking and physical examination, simple and available diagnostic methods, such as chest x-ray and spirometry, should be performed. They may be helpful tool to establish the underlying cause of cough. Many younger children may have difficulties in performing the forced expiratory maneuvers and fulfilling repeatability criteria for spirometry. The disturbances resulting from insufficient cooperation should be considered in interpratation of the obtained results. The shape of the flow-volume curve, which suggests upper or central airways obstruction, can not be ignored and always requires further investigation for diagnosis of respiratory pathology. The chest x-ray is the most frequently performed radiographic examination in children. Accurate interpretation is essential in reaching a correct diagnosis. Mediastinal widening on the chest x-ray in children can occur due to a large variety of causes. The normal thymus can take on a variety of sizes and shapes and still be considered normal in the first few years of life. In older children mediastinal widening should be differentiated from mediastinal masses. Lymph node enlargement represents a frequent cause, usually as a result of infection or malignancy. The article reports a case of a 12-year-old boy with chronic cough, mediastinal widening on the chest X-ray and abnormal spirometry results, who was finally diagnosed with stage III Hodgkin’s lymphoma.


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