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Corsalini M, Capodiferro S, dell’Olio F, Albanese G, Quaranta N, Solarino B, Catapano S, Di Venere D. Cranio-Mandibular Disorders after Whiplash Injury: A Mono-Institutional Clinical Study on 31 Patients. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:ijerph19020901. [PMID: 35055722 PMCID: PMC8776128 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19020901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Whiplash is a consequence of traumatic injuries, mostly related to road accidents, with variable clinical manifestations, also known as Whiplash Associated Disorders, such as neck, head and temporo-cranio-mandibular pain. METHODS The current study aims to evaluate the onset and evolution of temporomandibular joint pain in people with whiplash in a study group treated with the use of Zimmer Collars (adjustable rigid cervical collars for neck immobilization), as compared to a control group. This prospective study included 31 patients followed by the Dental Prosthesis Department of the University of Bari "Aldo Moro": 20 patients with whiplash (age range: 20-39 years) treated with Zimmer collars and 11 patients with whiplash (age range: 20-33 years) who were not. Immediately after the whiplash occurred, a visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to describe the intensity of pain and to complete the chart of the European Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders. Five out of twenty patients, already treated with a Zimmer collar, wore an occlusal splint as well because of persistent pain reported at the 28-day and 60-day follow-up and were supported by pharmacological therapy with analgesics (paracetamol) and muscle relaxants (thiocolchicoside). RESULTS During the last follow-up (at six months), three out of five patients displayed a residual VAS score of 3, 4, and 5, respectively, while the remaining two displayed a VAS of 0. In the control group, four out of eleven patients needed to wear an occlusal splint but without muscle relaxants and analgesics pharmacological therapy; these four corresponded to the patients showing a residual painful symptomatology, with VAS reaching value of 2, and also were the oldest patients of the group. Data regarding VAS values and Zimmer collar use, both at the first visit and six months later, were statistically analyzed. CONCLUSION Our prospective study highlights how whiplash-associated acute disorders are often self-limiting over a period of few months, thus reducing the possibility of symptom chronicity; the latter seems to be strictly related to lesion severity, pre-existence of a craniomandibular dysfunction and patient age, but appears to be independent from Zimmer collar use, as statistically confirmed.
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Affiliation(s)
- Massimo Corsalini
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, p.za G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy; (F.d.); (G.A.); (B.S.); (D.D.V.)
- Correspondence: (M.C.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, p.za G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy; (F.d.); (G.A.); (B.S.); (D.D.V.)
- Correspondence: (M.C.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, p.za G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy; (F.d.); (G.A.); (B.S.); (D.D.V.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, p.za G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy; (F.d.); (G.A.); (B.S.); (D.D.V.)
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, p.za G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy;
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, p.za G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy; (F.d.); (G.A.); (B.S.); (D.D.V.)
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- Dental School, Dental Clinic, University of Ferrara, c.so Giovecca, 203, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, p.za G. Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy; (F.d.); (G.A.); (B.S.); (D.D.V.)
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Corsalini M, Barile G, Catapano S, Ciocia A, Casorelli A, Siciliani R, Di Venere D, Capodiferro S. Obturator Prosthesis Rehabilitation after Maxillectomy: Functional and Aesthetical Analysis in 25 Patients. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:ijerph182312524. [PMID: 34886250 PMCID: PMC8657009 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182312524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The number of patients undergoing a surgical resection of the maxilla for oncological reasons is constantly increasing, the most common complication of which remains the communication between oral and nasal cavities. On the basis of data arising from the literature regarding the treatment options of maxillary oncological post-surgical defects, obturator prosthesis remains the most used worldwide. We studied 25 patients (with at least 1-year follow up) rehabilitated by obturator prosthesis after maxillary resection leading to oro-nasal communication, providing data on the objective/subjective evaluation of such rehabilitation and mastication performance measured by a two-color chewing gum test. The type of defect was classified according to the classification system proposed by Aramany. Among the patients in our study, 72% rated a higher score for either stability and retention than for aesthetic appearance, as confirmed by the Kapur score rated by clinicians. The two-color chewing gum test shows similar results as only one patient had insufficient chewing function. Interestingly, we found no correlation between the masticatory function and residual denture, confirming that the maxillary obturator remains a predictable solution in such patients regardless of the anatomical alterations following surgery.
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- Massimo Corsalini
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (G.B.); (A.C.); (A.C.); (R.S.); (D.D.V.)
- Correspondence: (M.C.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (G.B.); (A.C.); (A.C.); (R.S.); (D.D.V.)
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- Dental Clinic, Dental School, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (G.B.); (A.C.); (A.C.); (R.S.); (D.D.V.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (G.B.); (A.C.); (A.C.); (R.S.); (D.D.V.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (G.B.); (A.C.); (A.C.); (R.S.); (D.D.V.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (G.B.); (A.C.); (A.C.); (R.S.); (D.D.V.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (G.B.); (A.C.); (A.C.); (R.S.); (D.D.V.)
- Correspondence: (M.C.); (S.C.)
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Cuenca-Martínez F, Herranz-Gómez A, Madroñero-Miguel B, Reina-Varona Á, La Touche R, Angulo-Díaz-Parreño S, Pardo-Montero J, del Corral T, López-de-Uralde-Villanueva I. Craniocervical and Cervical Spine Features of Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9092806. [PMID: 32872670 PMCID: PMC7565821 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9092806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2020] [Revised: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 08/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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To assess neck disability with respect to jaw disability, craniocervical position, cervical alignment, and sensorimotor impairments in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD), a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies trials were conducted. The meta-analysis showed statistically significant differences in the association between neck disability and jaw disability (standardized mean difference (SMD), 0.72 (0.56–0.82)). However, results showed no significant differences for cervical alignment (SMD, 0.02 (−0.31–0.36)) or for the craniocervical position (SMD, −0.09 (−0.27–0.09)). There was moderate evidence for lower pressure pain thresholds (PPT) and for limited cervical range of motion (ROM). There was limited evidence for equal values for maximal strength between the patients with TMD and controls. There was also limited evidence for reduced cervical endurance and conflicting evidence for abnormal electromyographic (EMG) activity and motor control in TMD patients. Results showed a clinically relevant association between cervical and mandibular disability in patients with TMD. Regarding sensory-motor alterations, the most conclusive findings were observed in the reduction of PPT and cervical ROM, with moderate evidence of their presence in the patients with TMD. Lastly, the evidence on impaired motor control and cervical EMG activity in patients with TMD was conflicting.
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- Ferran Cuenca-Martínez
- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28023 Madrid, Spain; (F.C.-M.); (A.H.-G.); (B.M.-M.); (Á.R.-V.); (J.P.-M.); (T.d.C.)
- Motion in Brains Research Group, Institute of Neurosciences and Movement Sciences (INCIMOV), Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28023 Madrid, Spain; (S.A.-D.-P.); (I.L.-d.-U.-V.)
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28023 Madrid, Spain; (F.C.-M.); (A.H.-G.); (B.M.-M.); (Á.R.-V.); (J.P.-M.); (T.d.C.)
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28023 Madrid, Spain; (F.C.-M.); (A.H.-G.); (B.M.-M.); (Á.R.-V.); (J.P.-M.); (T.d.C.)
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28023 Madrid, Spain; (F.C.-M.); (A.H.-G.); (B.M.-M.); (Á.R.-V.); (J.P.-M.); (T.d.C.)
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28023 Madrid, Spain; (F.C.-M.); (A.H.-G.); (B.M.-M.); (Á.R.-V.); (J.P.-M.); (T.d.C.)
- Motion in Brains Research Group, Institute of Neurosciences and Movement Sciences (INCIMOV), Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28023 Madrid, Spain; (S.A.-D.-P.); (I.L.-d.-U.-V.)
- Instituto de Neurociencia y Dolor Craneofacial (INDCRAN), 28008 Madrid, Spain
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-917-401-980
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- Motion in Brains Research Group, Institute of Neurosciences and Movement Sciences (INCIMOV), Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28023 Madrid, Spain; (S.A.-D.-P.); (I.L.-d.-U.-V.)
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad CEU San Pablo, 28003 Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28023 Madrid, Spain; (F.C.-M.); (A.H.-G.); (B.M.-M.); (Á.R.-V.); (J.P.-M.); (T.d.C.)
- Motion in Brains Research Group, Institute of Neurosciences and Movement Sciences (INCIMOV), Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28023 Madrid, Spain; (S.A.-D.-P.); (I.L.-d.-U.-V.)
- Instituto de Neurociencia y Dolor Craneofacial (INDCRAN), 28008 Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28023 Madrid, Spain; (F.C.-M.); (A.H.-G.); (B.M.-M.); (Á.R.-V.); (J.P.-M.); (T.d.C.)
- Motion in Brains Research Group, Institute of Neurosciences and Movement Sciences (INCIMOV), Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28023 Madrid, Spain; (S.A.-D.-P.); (I.L.-d.-U.-V.)
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- Motion in Brains Research Group, Institute of Neurosciences and Movement Sciences (INCIMOV), Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 28023 Madrid, Spain; (S.A.-D.-P.); (I.L.-d.-U.-V.)
- Department of Radiology, Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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Massimo C, Biagio R, Giovanni C, Massimo C, Pasquale S, Andrea DG, Alessandra L, Daniela DV. Orofacial Functions and Chewing Effiency in Elderly Patients with Parkinson’s Disease Rehabilitated with Removable Prostheses. Open Dent J 2020. [DOI: 10.2174/1874210602014010013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Background:
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease. It is one of the movement disorders that can affect oro-facial conditions. It is more common in the elderly, having an average age of onset of around 60 years.
Objective:
The aim was to study orofacial functions in patients suffering from PD with partial or total edentulism, wearing removable prostheses.
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Forty-eight (48) elders, rehabilitated with removable dentures, were included: 24 patients suffering from Parkinson's disease constitute the Study Group (SG), and 24 subjects not suffering from Parkinson's disease or neurological degenerative diseases represent the Control Group (CG).
In SG, the severity of Parkinson's disease was assessed according to the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating objective motor scale III, and oro-facial dysfunctions were evaluated using Nordic Orofacial Test-Screening (NOT-S). The duration of the use of dental prostheses expressed in years has been reported. In both the groups, the subjective chewing index for the analysis of masticatory ability and the two-color chewing gum test for the analysis of masticatory efficiency were conducted .
Results:
There was a statistically significant difference between the SG and CG compared to the NOT-S (P = 0.001).
Analyzing the study group, a statistically significant correlation was found between the masticatory efficiency and prosthetic years of use (rs = 0.436; P <0.05); instead, no statistically significant correlation was found between the masticatory efficiency and the severity of Parkinson's disease.
Conclusion:
In our study, we did not find differences between SG and CG in terms of the degree of masticatory efficiency; therefore, only a correlation between the duration of use of dental prostheses and the degree of masticatory efficiency was found.
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DI Venere D, Corsalini M, Nardi GM, Laforgia A, Grassi FR, Rapone B, Pettini F. Obstructive site localization in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: a comparison between otolaryngologic data and cephalometric values. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 10:295-310. [PMID: 29285333 DOI: 10.11138/orl/2017.10.3.295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Purpose Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) is a respiratory disorder characterized by repeated obstructive episodes affecting upper airways.This study aims at examining the anatomical craniofacial and pharyngeal characteristics of the patient as to identify the obstructive site which triggers the pathologic process.Correlations between otolaryngologic data observed in the patient and the cephalometric ones for the identification of the obstructive site were also highlighted. Materials and methods We worked on a sample of 16 patients, 12 males and 4 females, attended to at the Otolaryngology Operative Unit of Bari University Hospital.The patients underwent an otolaryngologic (ORL) diagnostic procedure which provided for ApneaGraph (AG) recording, and a dental diagnostic procedure with cephalometric assessment. Results The statistical analysis highlighted a strict correlation between the otolaryngologic value of AHI and the cephalometric values of the ANB angle, with the distance between the hyoid bone and the mandibular plane and with the distance between the hyoid bone and the plane passing between C3 and Me. Conclusions We observed a concurrence between the ORL diagnosis of the obstruction level assessed with AG and the cephalometric values regarding respiratory tracts (IPAS and SAS). More precisely, we observed the correlation between the otolaryngologic value of AHI with cephalometric values of the ANB angle, with the distance between hyoid bone and mandibular plan, and with the distance between the hyoid bone and the plane passing between C3 and Me. Furthermore, the identification of the caudal position of the hyoid bone can be considered an alarm bell in the diagnosis of severe OSAS.
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- D DI Venere
- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM), Section of Dentistry, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM), Section of Dentistry, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences, "Sapienza" University, Rome, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM), Section of Dentistry, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM), Section of Dentistry, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM), Section of Dentistry, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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DI Venere D, Nardi GM, Lacarbonara V, Laforgia A, Stefanachi G, Corsalini M, Grassi FR, Rapone B, Pettini F. Early mandibular canine-lateral incisor transposition: case report. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 10:181-189. [PMID: 29876043 DOI: 10.11138/orl/2017.10.2.181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose The main aim of the present study is to present a case of mandibular transposition between lateral incisor and canine in a paediatric patient. Materials and methods A fixed multibracket orthodontic treatment was performed by means of a modified welded arch as to correct the transposition and obtaining a class I functional and symmetrical occlusion, also thanks to the early diagnosis of the eruption anomaly. Results Our case report shows that a satisfactory treatment of mandibular transpositions is obtained when detected at an early stage of the tooth development. Conclusions The main treatment options to be taken into consideration in case of a mandibular transposition are two: correcting the transposition or aligning it leaving the dental elements in their transposed order; in both cases, the follow-ups show a stable condition, maintained without relapses. Several factors, such as age of the patient, occlusion, aesthetics, patient's collaboration, periodontal support and duration of treatment have to be considered as to prevent potential damage to dental elements and support appliances. The choice between the two treatment approaches for mandibular lateral incisor/canine transpositions mainly depends on the time the anomaly is detected.
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- D DI Venere
- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences, "Sapienza" University, Rome, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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Corsalini M, Daniela DV, Biagio R, Gianluca S, Alessandra L, Francesco P. Evidence of Signs and Symptoms of Craniomandibular Disorders in Fibromyalgia Patients. Open Dent J 2017; 11:91-98. [PMID: 28357002 PMCID: PMC5345327 DOI: 10.2174/1874210601711010091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2016] [Revised: 01/02/2017] [Accepted: 01/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to highlight the evidence of signs and symptoms of craniomandibular disorders (CMD) in patients suffering from fibromyalgia. MATERIALS AND METHOD The study has been carried out from May 2011 to May 2015, recruiting a sample of fibromyalgia patients at the Department of Neurophysiopathology at the hospital Policlinico in Bari. Among the 150 examined patients, 60 of them have been diagnosed to suffer from fibromyalgia and 27 accepted to be investigated with a gnathologic examination at the Dental School at the University of Bari. RESULTS 24 patients (88.9%) were women and 3 (11.1%) men; from 26 to 66 years old (average age, 39). 14 patients (51.9%) were affected by primary fibromyalgia, the remaining 13 (48.1%) by secondary fibromyalgia, mainly associated with hypothyroidism (29.6%). VAS average score was about 8 ± 1.85. The frequency of pain was daily in 15 patients (55.6%); twice a week in 10 patients (37.03%) and a few times a month in 2 patients (7.4%). 11 patients (40.7%) attributed the onset of fibromyalgia to a specific instigating event. In addition, from the gnathologic anamnesis, 11 patients (40,7%) reported a painful symptom in the head-neck region, especially in the frontal region, in the neck, in the masseter muscle and ATM. VAS average score was 3.4 ± 2.8, significantly lower than the one referring to the fibromyalgia pain. The gnathological examination found CMD signs and symptoms in 18 patients (66.7%). Concerning the prevalence of CMD, in type I fibromyalgia, myofascial pain was more frequent (5 patients), whereas in type II fibromyalgia, what was more frequent was a dislocation with reduction (3 patients). CONCLUSION Based on clinic experience, we can affirm that some patients with CMD report pain in other regions. It is difficult to distinguish the CMD forms directly correlated to fibromyalgia from those engendered by parafunctional activities; hence the need is to resolve the fibromyalgia syndrome adopting a multidisciplinary approach.
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- Massimo Corsalini
- Dental School - University of Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare, Bari, Italy
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- Dental School - University of Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare, Bari, Italy
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- Dental School - University of Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare, Bari, Italy
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- Dental School - University of Bari, Piazza Giulio Cesare, Bari, Italy
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DI VENERE D, PETTINI F, NARDI G, LAFORGIA A, STEFANACHI G, NOTARO V, RAPONE B, GRASSI F, CORSALINI M. Correlation between parodontal indexes and orthodontic retainers: prospective study in a group of 16 patients. Oral Implantol (Rome) 2017; 10:78-86. [PMID: 28757939 PMCID: PMC5516425 DOI: 10.11138/orl/2017.10.1.078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE Fixed retainers are used to stabilize dental elements after orthodontic treatment. Being it a permanent treatment, it is necessary to instruct patients about a constant and continuous monitoring of their periodontal conditions and a correct oral hygiene. The aim of this study was to highlight the possible adverse effects of bonded retainers on parameters correlated to the health conditions of periodontal tissues. MATERIALS AND METHODS We selected 16 patients, under treatment in the Orthodontics Department of University of Bari Dental School, who had undergone a lingual retainer insertion at the end of the orthodontic treatment. The patients were then divided into two groups (Control Group and Study Group) and monitored for 3 and 36 months, respectively. The following indexes were taken into consideration: gingival index (GI), plaque index (PI) and the presence of calculus (Calculus Index, CI), the probing depth and the presence of gingival recession on the six inferior frontal dental elements. RESULTS After the observation was carried out, any of the patients showed periodontal sockets and gingival recession. In the Study Group, only 1 patient had a PI score=3, the 7 left had scores between 0.66 and 2.83. In the Control Group, one patient had score=0, the other ones showed values between 0.5 and 1.66. The mean GI in the Study Group peaked at a score of 2.83, the minimum was 0.66; whereas in the Control Group the maximum value was 2 and the minimum 0.66. The CI in the Group Study was between 1 and 2. In the Control Group it was absent in only 1 patient, whereas in the remaining 7, it had a value between 0.3 and 1. The clinical data were studied by means of the Wilcoxon test. We found a statistically significant difference for what concerns the Plaque Indexes (PI) (P>0.05) and Calculus Indexes (CI) (P>0.1) in both groups, with higher scores in the Study Group, having retainers for 36 months. Any statistically significant difference was calculated for the GI. CONCLUSIONS We can therefore conclude that patients with lingual retainers need periodontal hygiene and treatment as to prevent, in the course of time, periodontal damages non-detectable in short-term.
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- D. DI VENERE
- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University “Aldo Moro” of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University “Aldo Moro” of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences, “Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University “Aldo Moro” of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University “Aldo Moro” of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- School of Dentistry, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University “Aldo Moro” of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, University “Aldo Moro” of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University “Aldo Moro” of Bari, Bari, Italy
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DI Venere D, Gaudio RM, Laforgia A, Stefanachi G, Tafuri S, Pettini F, Silvestre F, Petruzzi M, Corsalini M. Correlation between dento-skeletal characteristics and craniomandibular disorders in growing children and adolescent orthodontic patients: retrospective case-control study. Oral Implantol (Rome) 2016; 9:175-184. [PMID: 28042446 DOI: 10.11138/orl/2016.9.4.175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this retrospective case-control study was to identify, in a group of growing children and adolescents affected by malocclusion, specific dento-skeletal characteristics which could be correlated to the onset, in the above-mentioned subjects, of craniomandibular disorders (CMD). MATERIALS AND METHODS Among the patients treated at the Paedodontics and Orthodontics department of Bari Dental School, we recruited a group of patients with malocclusion and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders, as an experimental group. We considered as controls those patients who, match-paired to their skeletal class depending on the ANB angle, did not show any CMD sign or symptom. RESULTS Of the 128 examined patients, 15 showed signs and/or symptoms of CMD (11.7%). When compared to 15 patients non-affected by CMD, we could not detect statistically significant differences in both skeletal and occlusal characteristics. It is still interesting to notice how in CMD patients, characteristics of skeletal hyperdivergence are often to be found. CONCLUSIONS The present study seems to confirm that in growing children and adolescents, the presence of signs and/or symptoms of CMD is not associable to a specific vertical skeletal growth pattern or to other specific occlusal characteristics.
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- D DI Venere
- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Departimento de Estomatologia, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University "Aldo Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy
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Frayne E, Coulson S, Adams R, Croxson G, Waddington G. Proprioceptive ability at the lips and jaw measured using the same psychophysical discrimination task. Exp Brain Res 2016; 234:1679-87. [PMID: 26860522 DOI: 10.1007/s00221-016-4573-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2015] [Accepted: 01/22/2016] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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In the human face, the muscles and joints that generate movement have different properties. Whereas the jaw is a conventional condyle joint, the facial musculature has neither distinct origin nor insertion points, and the muscles do not contain muscle spindle proprioceptors. This current study aims to compare the proprioceptive ability at the orofacial muscles with that of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in 21 neuro-typical people aged between 18 and 65 years. A novel psychophysical task was devised for use with both structures that involved a fixed 30.5 mm start separation followed by closure onto stimuli of 5, 6, 7, 8 mm diameter. The mean proprioceptive score when using the lips was 0.84 compared to 0.79 at the jaw (p < 0.001), and response error was lower by 0.1 mm. The greater accuracy in discrimination of lip movement is significant because, unlike the muscles controlling the TMJ, the orbicularis oris muscle controlling the lips inserts on to connective tissue and other muscle, and contains no muscle spindles, implying a different more effective, proprioceptive mechanism. Additionally, unlike the lack of correlation previously observed between joints in the upper and lower limbs, at the face the scores from performing the task with the two different structures were significantly correlated (r = 0.5, p = 0.018). These data extend the understanding of proprioception being correlated for the same left and right joints and correlated within the same structure (e.g. ankle dorsiflexion and inversion), to include use-dependant proprioception, with performance in different structures being correlated through extended coordinated use. At the lips and jaw, it is likely that this arises from extensive coordinated use. This informs clinical assessment and suggests a potential for coordinated post-injury training of the lips and jaw, as well as having the potential to predict premorbid function via measurement of the uninjured structure, when monitoring progress and setting clinical rehabilitation goals.
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- Ellie Frayne
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Cumberland Campus, University of Sydney, 75 East St, Lidcombe, Sydney, NSW, 2141, Australia.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Cumberland Campus, University of Sydney, 75 East St, Lidcombe, Sydney, NSW, 2141, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Cumberland Campus, University of Sydney, 75 East St, Lidcombe, Sydney, NSW, 2141, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Central Clinical School, RPA Hospital, University of Sydney, Missenden Road, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- University of Canberra, Building 12 D, Canberra, ACT, 2600, Australia
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RAPONE B, NARDI G, DI VENERE D, PETTINI F, GRASSI F, CORSALINI M. Oral hygiene in patients with oral cancer undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy after prosthesis rehabilitation: protocol proposal. Oral Implantol (Rome) 2016; 9:90-97. [PMID: 28280537 PMCID: PMC5333751 DOI: 10.11138/orl/2016.9.1s.090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE This study was aimed at assessing the effectiveness and the importance of an oral hygiene (OH) protocol in patients undergoing radiation therapy and chemotherapy after prosthesis rehabilitation, in order to reduce or minimize oral complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study was carried out at the Department of Dental Science, at the University of Bari-Italy from December 2012 to December 2015 on 34 selected patients with primary oral cancer undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy after prosthesis rehabilitation. They were divided into 2 groups according to their age, sex and cancer therapy. Seventeen patients were assigned to the control group and seventeen in the experimental one. In the experimental group (Table 1), patients underwent an oral hygiene protocol whereas in the control group (Table 2) patients received the usual care provided within the clinical setting. All the patients gave written informed consent. It has been asked and obtained the authorisation from the Ethics Committee of the Dental Science and Surgery Department. RESULTS Results show that in patients undergoing the oral hygiene protocol, the complications and the risks of infection and permanent dental problems have been minimized. Indeed, of the seventeen patients undergoing the OH protocol, 70% obtained positive results and were satisfied with the program outcome. CONCLUSIONS The role of the health care providers is essential to educate patients to adhere to the prescribed treatments and reinforce their motivation in oral hygiene. The oral hygiene procedures prevent and ameliorate oral complications due to the radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
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- B. RAPONE
- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University “Aldo Moro” of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Dental and Maxillofacial Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University “Aldo Moro” of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University “Aldo Moro” of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, University “Aldo Moro” of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) - Section of Dentistry, University “Aldo Moro” of Bari, Bari, Italy
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McDonald M, Vapniarsky-Arzi N, Verstraete F, Staszyk C, Leale D, Woolard K, Arzi B. Characterization of the temporomandibular joint of the harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) and Risso's dolphin (Grampus griseus). Arch Oral Biol 2015; 60:582-92. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2015.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2014] [Revised: 12/22/2014] [Accepted: 01/02/2015] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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