RESUMO
Necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (NUG) can be a painful periodontal disease that can lead to loss of the interdental papillae. It is usually accompanied by systemic signs of fever, malaise and cervical and submandibular lymphadenopathy. It is caused by the profileration of anaerobic bacteria and has been linked to smoking and immunosuppression. This case series reports the occurrence of NUG in orthodontic patients and demonstrates that there is a varying scale of severity of the condition. Orthodontists should be aware of the clinical signs of NUG to ensure early detection and treatment of their patients in order to prevent irreversible loss of the interdental papillae and reduce the likelihood of recurrence. A treatment regime is suggested.
Assuntos
Gengivite Ulcerativa Necrosante/complicações , Má Oclusão/complicações , Adolescente , Anti-Infecciosos/uso terapêutico , Clorexidina/uso terapêutico , Feminino , Gengivite Ulcerativa Necrosante/terapia , Humanos , Masculino , Má Oclusão/terapia , Metronidazol/uso terapêutico , Antissépticos Bucais/uso terapêutico , Desbridamento PeriodontalRESUMO
UNLABELLED: Oromandibular dystonia is a neurological condition where the muscles of the mouth and jaw contract in involuntary spasms. Dystonia currently has no cure, but there are treatment options to manage symptoms. This case report describes the treatment of a 41-year-old male who presented at University of Glasgow Dental Hospital and School with established oromandibular dystonia. The use of removable appliances as a treatment option for this condition will be discussed. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This case highlights the potential role of the dental practitioner in providing oromandibular dystonia sufferers with an effective and relatively easy treatment modality in the form of a removable appliance.
