RESUMO
A double-blind placebo-controlled study was performed on 33 randomly selected dental patients to evaluate whether cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) is a viable procedure for reducing anxiety during routine dental procedures. The active CES treatment group was significantly less anxious than the placebo group at the conclusion of various dental procedures.
Assuntos
Anestesia Dentária/métodos , Ansiedade ao Tratamento Odontológico/prevenção & controle , Terapia por Estimulação Elétrica , Adulto , Idoso , Anestesia Dentária/economia , Método Duplo-Cego , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-IdadeRESUMO
Distraction osteogenesis is the technique of slow bone expansion across an osteotomy site. Most commonly used for orthopedic lengthening of the extremities, it is now being applied to the craniofacial skeleton, including treatment of facial asymmetries, micrognathias and mandibular discontinuity defects. The technique can also be applied for the reconstruction of a neo-condyle. Transport distraction osteogenesis may prove to be a treatment alternative for patients requiring condylar reconstruction.