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Ponticulus Posticus: An Important Diagnostic Finding Often Missed in Lateral Cephalograms
CONCLUSION: On conclusion, according to the findings of the current study, patients with a complete form of PP experience more symptoms than those with a partial form of PP. In both groups, the PP frequency was higher in females.CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: In lateral cephalograms, the cervical spine region is typically ignored and given little weight. A common variation of atlas vertebrae is the PP, which is located in the posterior arch of the atlas. The PP exacerbates symptoms, such as migraine, tension headaches, shoulder pain, double vision, vertigo, stroke, and pain in the neck and orofacial region. Therefore, orthodontic ...
Source: J Contemp Dent Pract - August 25, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Nivedita Sahoo Rudraraju Amrutha George Sam Linta Thomas Mithun K Naik Shabeel Ahamad Nimish H Oberoi Source Type: research
Hospital Dental Services to Reduce Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
AbstractPurpose of ReviewHospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) has a high incidence among health care –associated infections. Oral care is a standard intervention for the prevention of HAP, but few hospitals provide access to dental services for inpatients. In the current review, we examine hospital dental services and determine the effectiveness of hospital teams, including dental professionals, in controlling HAP.Recent FindingsIn-hospital dental services for perioperative patients under ventilator management and patients with acute stroke have been reported to reduce HAP. Dental interventions that achieve control of HAP h...
Source: Current Oral Health Reports - August 22, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
