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{"title":"A cross-sectional analysis of the content and quality of presurgical infant orthopedics videos on YouTube.","authors":"Osama Khader, Raed Alrubaiaan, Farida Abdunabi, Kabir Syed Gyasudeen, Fatemah Amir Rad, Sabarinath Prasad","doi":"10.1111/scd.13041","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13041","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Caregivers seeking additional information about Presurgical Infant Orthopedics (PSIO) may turn to online sources, but the quality of information on platforms like YouTube is uncertain.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To investigate the content and quality of PSIO videos on YouTube.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>YouTube videos were searched using keywords related to PSIO appliances. Videos that met the eligibility criteria (n = 52) were categorized as care provider or caregiver-based. Engagement metrics were analyzed and quality assessments were performed by two raters using the Global Quality Score (GQS), Video Information and Quality Index (VIQI), and Medical Quality Video Evaluation Tool (MQ-VET).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Inter-rater and intra-rater correlations were high (r ≥0.9; p < 0.01), indicating excellent reliability. Strong correlations were observed between the GQS, VIQI, and MQ-VET scores (r: 0.86-0.91; p < 0.01). Mean GQS (2.7 ± 1.1), VIQI (13.0 ± 4.1), and MQ-VET (42.6 ± 12.4) scores indicated poor to moderate video quality. Most videos (73.1%) were in the care provider category and rated significantly higher (p < 0.05) in quality than the caregiver category for all three indices, but not for video engagement metrics.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>YouTube PSIO videos are not comprehensive and lack quality. Caregivers of infants undertaking PSIO should seek advice from care providers and not rely solely on YouTube videos.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1709-1717"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141621192","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":"Mini-implant assisted palate expansion and digital design in junctional epidermolysis bullosa and amelogenesis imperfecta: Case report.","authors":"Sebastian Véliz, Antonio Olivares, Susanne Krämer","doi":"10.1111/scd.13044","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13044","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB) is one of the four major types of EB caused by genetic variants in the genes coding the proteins of the lamina lucida. All patients with this major type of EB present syndromic hypoplastic amelogenesis imperfecta (AI), with either a pits and fissures or generalized hypoplastic phenotype. Severe forms of AI are associated with compromised oral health-related quality of life (QoL) mostly due to poor dental aesthetics, dentofacial anomalies, and oral pain.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To present the comprehensive dental treatment of a patient with JEB and AI from the age of 20 months until the age of 18 years, including complex orthodontics and digital oral rehabilitation.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A male patient with intermediate JEB (homozygous c.3228+1G>A LAMB3 variant) has been under the care of the special care dentistry clinic of the University of Chile since the age of 20 months. His complex dental needs include structural enamel abnormalities in primary and permanent dentition (hypoplastic generalized AI), severe dental crowding with maxillary compression, Class III skeletal pattern, agenesia (#45), and gingivitis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Pediatric dental care included oral hygiene education and preventive strategies (prophylaxis and fluoride applications), maintaining the dentition free of caries. Due to AI, severe tooth sensitivity hindered proper oral hygiene and required early rehabilitation with temporary polycarbonate and metallic crowns. At the age of 16, the patient began orthodontic treatment. A maxillary expansion was performed with two consecutive mini-implant assisted rapid palate expansion (MARPE) bonded to four mini-implants in the palate. After finishing orthodontic treatment metallic multibrackets (duration 19 months), a definitive oral rehabilitation based on digital smile design with feldspathic crowns of all anterior teeth and premolars was performed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Patients with severe generalized hypoplastic syndromic AI associated with JEB benefit from long-term preventive oral care. Complex orthodontic techniques, such as MARPE, and multibrackets can be successfully. Digital smile design provides a definitive oral rehabilitation technique improving oral function, aesthetics, and QoL.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1572-1580"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141735384","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":"Endodontic management of taurodontism in a patient with Morquio syndrome: Case report of a 16-year-old girl.","authors":"Mubashir Baig Mirza","doi":"10.1111/scd.13047","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13047","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and aim: </strong>Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) type IV, referred to as Morquio A syndrome (MAS), is a rare genetic disorder characterized by an insufficient level in the storage of glycosaminoglycans within lysosomes. Diagnosis generally depends on clinical examination, skeletal radiographs, and histochemical tests. The condition is characterized by prominent skeletal deformities, limited joint mobility, significant growth impairment, abnormalities in tooth alignment, and defects in tooth enamel. The present clinical case report aims to provide details of a MAS case with peculiar dental findings, including multiple taurodonts where emergency dental treatment was rendered.</p><p><strong>Case representation: </strong>A 16-year-old girl with short stature and prominent facial characteristics reported severe pain in the right maxillary back region. Clinical examination revealed multiple areas of alveolar bone loss, decayed #36, and temporary restoration on #16. Radiographic examination indicated multiple posterior teeth with taurodontism. Past medical history was confirmative of Morquio syndrome. Treating taurodonts endodontically is challenging due to the enlarged pulp chamber, shortened roots, and constricted root canal anatomy. Motorized canal preparation and the use of bioceramic sealer with single cone obturation were done to achieve the best results.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The present case report encountered difficulty locating and negotiating the root canals and establishing the glide path. Using a dental operating microscope and stiff hand files for glide path and short-length Niti rotary files helped achieve the desired results. Although MPS IV is not frequently seen in dental practice, persons with this syndrome can continue to have good oral and overall health if their dental and medical condition if appropriately managed.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1581-1588"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141749261","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":"How trustworthy is online dental information for individuals with Down syndrome from Ibero-American countries?","authors":"G Rey-Otero, M Diniz-Freitas, B Rivas-Mundiña, I Varela-Aneiros, L Sande-López, J Limeres-Posse, E García-Mato","doi":"10.1111/scd.13037","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13037","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Internet has become an indispensable source of health-related information. However, several studies have shown there to be a lack of quality control for webpages related to disability. Specifically, available content concerning Down syndrome (DS) and dentistry is limited and of dubious quality.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of the present study was to assess the quality of online content in Spanish and Portuguese on dental care for individuals with DS.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A simultaneous search in Google and Bing using the terms \"Down syndrome\" and \"odontology/dentist/dental treatment\" in Spanish and Portuguese was conducted in seven Ibero-American countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Spain, Mexico, and Portugal). The first 100 consecutive pages of results from the three combinations of terms in each of the search engines were accessed and selected by applying conventional exclusion criteria. The selected pages were classified according to their authorship, specificity and dissemination potential. The quality of the online content was assessed using the DISCERN questionnaire and the Questionnaire to Evaluate Health Web Sites According to European Criteria (QEEC). The presence of the Health On Net (HON) and Accredited Medical Website (AMW) seals was also assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean DISCERN score was 2.51 ± 0.85 and 2.57 ± 0.86 for the Spanish and Portuguese webpages, respectively. The mean readability score was 3.43 ± 1.26 and 3.25 ± 1.08 for the Spanish and Portuguese webpages, respectively. None of the selected webpages presented the HONcode or AMW trust seals.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The content available online in Spanish and Portuguese regarding Down syndrome and dentistry is scarce and of highly questionable quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1688-1699"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141564793","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":"The long-term effect on oral health and quality of life using a powered toothbrush in individuals with mild cognitive impairment. An intervention trial.","authors":"Johan Flyborg, Stefan Renvert, Peter Anderberg, Johan Sanmartin-Berglund","doi":"10.1111/scd.13040","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13040","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The number of older individuals with mild cognitive impairment and neurocognitive diseases is increasing, which may rapidly deteriorate oral health and Quality of life. Therefore, removing dental biofilm is essential for maintaining good oral health. The present study aimed to investigate whether introducing a powered toothbrush reduces the presence of dental plaque, bleeding on probing, and periodontal pockets ≥4 mm, leading to maintained or improved oral health and improved Quality of life in a group of older individuals with mild cognitive impairment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Two hundred and thirteen individuals aged 55 or older living without official home care with a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score between 20 and 28 and a history of memory problems in the previous 6 months were recruited and screened for the study. The individuals received a powered toothbrush and thorough instructions on how to use it. Clinical oral examinations, Quality of life examinations, and MMSE tests were conducted at baseline, 6, 12, and 24 months. The intervention group was compared to control groups at baseline and 24-month examination. It was divided into an MMSE high group with a score of more than 26 and an MMSE low group with a score of 26 and lower or decreasing two steps or more for 12 months.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>PI, BOP, and PPD≥4 mm improved continuously in both MMSE groups during the 24 months of the study. The values for QoL-AD deteriorated over time, while the oral health-related Quality of life did not show any statistically significant changes.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Introducing a powered toothbrush improved PI, BOP, and PPD≥4 mm over 24 months, even among individuals with low or declining MMSE scores. Improved oral health is associated with a preserved OHR-QoL.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1700-1708"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141591728","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":"Spontaneous resolution and bone regeneration in hemophilic pseudotumor: A rare case report and literature review.","authors":"Khushboo Singh, Sunita Gupta, Sunita Aggarwal","doi":"10.1111/scd.13051","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13051","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Hemophilic pseudotumor (HP) is a very rare complication of hemophilia seen in only 1-2% of the cases. Although it is much more common in long bones, pelvis and small bones of hands and feet and very rarely involving jaw bones.</p><p><strong>Method and result: </strong>In the present case, the presence of a rare hemophilic pseudotumor of the mandible with the positive history of Hemophilia B justifies that the history, clinical and radiological examinations were sufficient to arrive at conclusive diagnosis precluding invasive diagnostic procedures such as biopsy hence avoiding the risk of hemorrhage, infection, or fistula. This case also highlights that patient was conservatively managed with Factor IX replacement alone with a very good clinical outcome.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>HP should be considered as a differential diagnosis of any progressive swelling of hard and soft tissues occurring in a patient with severe haemophilia.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1600-1607"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141914196","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":"Severe manifestation of plasma cell mucositis in a patient with autism spectrum disorder: A unique overlap illustrating challenges with diagnosis and management.","authors":"Heba Turkstani, Afrah Alfaifi, Maya Ramachandran, Ahmedi Bushra, Eric Stoopler, Katherine France","doi":"10.1111/scd.13053","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13053","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Plasma cell mucositis (PCM) is a rare inflammatory condition affecting the oral tissues, often triggered by allergens or inflammation. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental condition, poses unique challenges in oral care and hygiene due to behavioral and sensory issues. These conditions have not previously been reported in concert but may share risk factors including through the development of inflammation. We present a case of severe PCM in a 23-year-old male with ASD, illustrating diagnostic complexities and management strategies. The patient presented with widespread and severe lesions, raising the possibility of underlying causes. After multiple interventions, including topical steroids and trigger avoidance, the patient achieved near-complete resolution of the oral lesions. Immunohistochemical and serological investigations suggested an underlying monoclonal gammopathy, warranting hematological evaluation. Our case shows how PCM and ASD can affect each other, highlighting the importance of understanding how these conditions interact, and the need for tailored approaches to oral health in this population. Further research is needed to elucidate any pathophysiological or risk-based link between ASD and inflammatory oral conditions and to refine management strategies for PCM in patients with neurodevelopmental disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1608-1614"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141996646","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":"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":"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}