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{"title":"Auriculotemporal neuralgia overlapped with chronic orofacial myofascial pain: A case report of a challenging diagnosis.","authors":"Tatiana Prosini da Fonte, Matheus Herreira-Ferreira, Adriana Coelho da Silva Freitas, Leonardo Rigoldi Bonjardim, Juliana Stuginski-Barbosa, Paulo César Rodrigues Conti","doi":"10.1111/scd.13062","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13062","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Auriculotemporal neuralgia (AN) is a rare condition characterized by severe, stabbing, unilateral pain inadequately described in the literature. Often coexisting with other conditions sharing the same innervation, and this overlap complicates clinical interpretation, leading to diagnostic errors and inappropriate therapeutic choices. The absence of AN in headache and facial pain diagnostic criteria hampers access to crucial information for diagnostic reasoning.Thus, we aimed to report a case of AN overlapped with another orofacial pain condition.</p><p><strong>Method and result: </strong>We present a case of overlap between chronic orofacial myofascial pain (MP) and AN, where conservative MP treatment did not provide the patient with complete pain relief. After diagnosing AN, a single anesthetic block induced complete pain remission over a 2-year follow-up.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings support reintroducing AN into diagnostic criteria, aiding clinicians in diagnostic reasoning, and preventing unnecessary interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1621-1626"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142141412","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Oral health care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A statewide model.","authors":"John Morgan, Athanasios Thanos Zavras","doi":"10.1111/scd.13046","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13046","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and aim: </strong>Effective strategies and practices can assist in forming future initiatives and policies to improve oral health for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This manuscript aims to describe the Tufts Dental Facilities (TDF), a university-state collaboration providing sustained statewide access to comprehensive oral health care for individuals with IDD.</p><p><strong>Program description: </strong>The TDF program was established in 1976 as the result of a class action lawsuit to improve medical and dental care for individuals with IDD residing at state institutions in Massachusetts. TDF, A partnership, between Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is a network of seven dental clinics strategically positioned across the state. These clinics are specifically designed to meet the oral health needs of individuals with IDD. TUSDM's oral health providers with expertise in special care dentistry deliver comprehensive oral health care for over 6500 individuals with IDD, incorporating supportive care services and access to general anesthesia. Additionally, the program provides training in special care dentistry for dental residents and pre-doctoral dental students.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Leveraging state and university resources, TDF provides a model of a sustainable, long-term system for statewide access to oral health care for individuals with IDD.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1527-1534"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141793736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ten years' evaluation of periodontal status and its changes among Japanese older adults.","authors":"Fania Chairunisa, Elastria Widita, Kaung Myat Thwin, Sachiko Takehara, Kaname Nohno, Lisdrianto Hanindriyo, Hideo Miyazaki, Hiroshi Ogawa","doi":"10.1111/scd.13043","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13043","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study aims to evaluate the periodontal status and its changes among Japanese older adults over a 10-year period.</p><p><strong>Methods and results: </strong>A total of 206 dentate older adults aged 70 years who completely participated in 10 years of oral examination were included. The community periodontal index (CPI) was used to assess the gingival and periodontal pocket status, while the loss of attachment (LA) scoring system was used to report the extensive LA. A higher score in CPI (Code 3 and Code 4) and more extensive attachment loss were found in a majority of participants. During follow-up evaluation, mean number of sextants with CPI code 4 remained stable, while CPI code 3 significantly decreased particularly in male participants. Whereas, sextants without attachment loss significantly decreased on average. The mean number of missing sextants significantly increased from 1.1 to 1.9, and 5.8% of subjects had all sextants excluded in the follow-up.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study indicated that majority of the older people experienced severe periodontal disease and this condition remained stable during 10-year period. Additionally, the incidence of tooth loss increased as individuals aged. Regular oral care and maintenance are highly recommended for older population.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1731-1741"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141731502","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Alveolar bone loss is a significant contributor to tooth loss in dentate HIV+ patients: A retrospective study.","authors":"Houda Tebcherany, Tom Rogers, Ahmed Khocht","doi":"10.1111/scd.13054","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13054","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The study objectives were to determine tooth loss prevalence and to investigate the relationship between tooth loss and potential risk factors among adult dentate HIV+ patients on newer antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimens.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Health records of 450 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals were surveyed. Eighty-eight records of dentate HIV+ individuals with full-mouth periodontal charting and intra-oral periapical radiographs were identified. We collected data on demographics, systemic risk factors, oral health, and HIV disease measures. Caries exposure and alveolar bone loss (ABL) were radiographically assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eighty-eight percent of patients showed tooth loss. Patients with ABL ≥15% had a higher number of missing teeth (p < .01). Stepwise regression analyses indicated that tooth loss was positively associated with age (β = 0.45, p < .01) and ABL (β = 0.39, p < .01). By contrast number of years on ART was negatively associated with tooth loss (β = -0.28, p < .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Tooth loss remains prevalent among HIV+ patients, and periodontal disease is a significant contributor. The number of years on ART seem to improve oral health behavior and reduce tooth loss.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1770-1780"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142019161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Oral health status, behavior, and practices among hearing impaired children attending a specialized school in Jordan.","authors":"Lamis Darwish Rajab, Noor Mustafa Da'as","doi":"10.1111/scd.13032","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13032","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>To assess the oral health status and related factors among hearing impaired schoolchildren.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study among 115 hearing impaired schoolchildren enrolled at the School of the Deaf in Jordan. The World Health Organization (WHO) methodology and criteria were applied to collect data on caries, gingival bleeding. The WHO classification modified by Andreasen et al. was used to record traumatic dental injuries (TDIs). Sociodemographic data, oral health practices, and oral health related quality of life information were collected using a structured questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The prevalence of caries among the study sample was 84.3%, the dominating component was untreated dental caries. Mean decayed, missing, filled primary teeth (dmft) was 8 in the primary dentition and 3.62 in the mixed dentition, mean Decayed, Missing, Filled permanent Teeth (DMFT) was 1.38 in the mixed dentition and 2.87 in the permanent. The overall mean of gingival bleeding percentage among the whole study sample was 70.38%. the prevalence of TDIs was of 11.3% and mostly caused by falls.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The prevalence of dental caries and caries experience, rate of gingival bleeding and dental trauma in children with hearing impaired individuals are high compared to figures observed in studies conducted among Jordanian schoolchildren with normal hearing. Dental diseases impact the quality of life of these individuals.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1651-1660"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141459917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Patterns of tooth agenesis in individuals with Down syndrome: A secondary analysis using the Tooth Agenesis Code.","authors":"Sonja M Kalf-Scholte, Arjen van Wijk, Angela Mayoral Trias, Cees Valkenburg","doi":"10.1111/scd.13042","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13042","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>Tooth agenesis (TA) is common in Down syndrome (DS). It is unknown whether this agenesis occurs in specific patterns, which is important regarding treatment planning and aetiological research. This study aimed to aggregate and analyze patterns of TA, excluding third molars, in individuals with DS using the tooth agenesis code (TAC).</p><p><strong>Methods and results: </strong>The study was designed as a secondary analysis, following STROSA guidelines. The search (MEDLINE-PubMed) and selection process resulted in six included studies encompassing 241 individuals with DS. TA data were systematically converted into TACs and analyzed per dentition, per jaw, and per tooth type. Symmetry was evaluated. The prediction was calculated for oligodontia. In the 155 cases with TA 86 distinct Overall-TAC patterns were identified. The most common patterns were bilateral maxillary lateral incisor agenesis (TAC002.002.000.000;10.3%), bilateral mandibular second premolar agenesis (TAC000.000.016.016;5.8%), and unilateral left maxillary lateral incisor agenesis (TAC000.002.000.000;5.2%). Symmetry in TA patterns was observed in 49.6% of TA cases in the maxilla and 52.3% in the mandible. The simultaneous absence of both mandibular central incisors had a large predictive value for oligodontia (OR12.44;95% CI:4.97-31.84; p < .001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Predominant TA patterns exist in DS. Observation of mandibular central incisor agenesis can promote early diagnosis of oligodontia in DS.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1718-1730"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141749262","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Primary immune thrombocytopenic purpura with exuberant oral manifestations in a patient with Turner syndrome.","authors":"Liz Oliveira Trajano Dos Santos, Angélica de Sousa Santos, Marielly de Souza Oliveira, Natalia Vitória de Araújo Lopes, José Klidenberg de Oliveira Júnior, Hianne Cristinne de Morais Medeiros, John Lennon Silva Cunha, Luan Éverton Galdino Barnabé","doi":"10.1111/scd.13039","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13039","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Primary Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune hematological condition characterized by isolated thrombocytopenia and frequently presents with oral manifestations. However, reports of primary ITP in patients with Turner Syndrome (TS) are exceptionally rare, with few cases documented in the literature. Herein, we describe an unusual case of primary ITP with exuberant oral manifestations in a patient with TS.</p><p><strong>Case report: </strong>A 29-year-old woman was referred to an oral diagnostic service with complaints of \"blood blisters and gum bleeding\" lasting 8 h. On extraoral physical examination, multiple petechiae were observed in the upper and lower limbs, in addition to hemorrhagic extravasation in the right ocular sclera (hyposphagma). On intraoral examination, multiple vesicles and blisters filled with blood were identified on the lower lip, back of the tongue, and buccal mucosa, along with spontaneous gingival bleeding and hemorrhagic petechiae on the palate. Laboratory tests revealed thrombocytopenia (5000/mm³), whereas the blood count showed normality in the red and white series. After excluding other etiological factors or associated diseases, the patient was diagnosed with severe ITP and began treatment with systemic corticosteroids in the intensive care unit, resulting in a successful increase in platelets. After a 2-year follow-up, the patient remains free of ITP recurrences.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Oral manifestations may be one of the first signs of ITP. Therefore, it is essential that dentists are familiar with the condition and, when faced with unusual oral bleeding, consider the possibility of a hematological disorder such as ITP, ensuring a correct and early diagnosis. Moreover, the presence of ITP can further exacerbate complications associated with TS. Therefore, rigorous follow-up of these patients is crucial, considering the high incidence of cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases and the reduced life expectancy of these patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1564-1571"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141591727","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Online information about oral health in autism spectrum disorder: Is it good enough?","authors":"Yara Flaifl, Yazan Hassona, Dana Altoum, Nada Flaifl, Dina Taimeh","doi":"10.1111/scd.13045","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13045","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The use of the internet has surged significantly over the years. Patients and caregivers of patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) might consult the internet for oral health-related information. Hence, this study aimed to assess the quality and readability of online information available in the English language regarding oral health in ASD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Online search using Google.com was conducted using the terms \"Autism and dental care,\" \"Autism and oral health,\" and \"Autism and dentistry\". The first 100 websites for each term were screened. Quality of information was assessed using the Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool for printed material (PEMAT-P) and the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) benchmarks. A PEMAT score higher than 70% is considered acceptable for readability and actionability. The JAMA benchmarks are authorship, attribution, disclosure, and currency. Readability was evaluated using the Flesch reading ease score and Simple Measure of Gobbledygook (SMOG) readability formula.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of the 300 screened websites, 66 were eventually included. The mean PEMAT understandability and actionability scores were 77.13%, and 42.12%, respectively. Only 12.1% of the websites displayed all four JAMA benchmarks. The mean Flesch score was 10th-12th grade level, and the mean SMOG score was 10th grade level.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>While the understandability of the information was acceptable, the readability and actionability were too challenging for lay people. Health care professionals and organizations involved in patient education should place more efforts in promoting the quality of online information targeting patients with ASD.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1742-1750"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141753101","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of selective trimming in nasoalveolar molding on maxillary arch growth in unilateral cleft lip and palate.","authors":"Pradeep Kumar Yadalam, Deepavalli Arumuganainar, Carlos-M Ardila","doi":"10.1111/scd.13063","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13063","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1820-1821"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142298617","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Telehealth in geriatric dentistry: A comparative analysis of concordance between virtual and in-person examinations for hospitalized older patients.","authors":"Monira Samaan Kallás, Bruno Guardieiro, Expedita Angela Henrique, Deise Garrido Silva, Danilo Aoike Takashi, Leonardo Marchini","doi":"10.1111/scd.13036","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13036","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study aims to assess the concordance between in-person clinical and virtual oral examinations among hospitalized older adults.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A single examiner performed an in-person clinical examination, recorded systemic health history and oral health indices, clinically documented the Bedside Oral Exam (BOE), and captured photographs for subsequent analysis during a virtual examination. Following a 90-day washout period, a virtual examination was repeated by the same examiner and by a second examiner. Descriptive analysis and a Kappa test were used to compare proportions and evaluate the agreement between results.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Intra-examiners presented high percentage of agreement in all domains of BOE (80%-86%), with an exception for gingiva (78%). Kappa's intra-examiners presented moderate scores in saliva, mucous membrane, gingiva and teeth/dentures domains and a strong score in the tongue domain (0.839). Inter examiners presented moderate agreement in lips and gingiva, saliva, mucous membrane, and teeth/dentures domains. Inter examiners Kappa scores were weak for lips (0.395) and gingiva (0.498) domains; moderate for saliva (0.703), mucous membrane (0.769) and teeth/dentures (0.714) domains and strong for the tongue domain (0.872).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In this study, a moderate level of agreement was observed between clinical and virtual oral examinations among older hospitalized patients. These findings are encouraging and warrant further investigation about how teledentistry can be used to enhance oral health access to this vulnerable population.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1680-1687"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141564794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}