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AUTHOR
G. Currò
Prosthetic rehabilitation of a young patient affected by Ectodermal Dysplasia with the new Eclipse Resin System
Ectodermal dysplasia is a genetic disease caused by incorrect development of the epidermis and cutaneous adnexa (for example hair, nails and sweat glands). It is often associated with skeletal and dental development anomalies. The main clinical manifestations of these syndromes are hypotrichosis, hypohydrosis and hypodontia or anodontia. Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is still the most frequently used material in denture bases, but it can lead to irritation, inflammation and allergic reactions in the oral mucosa, due to the release of residual monomers. This clinical report describes a case of Hypohydrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia, rehabilitated with removable dentures made with a new monomer-f…
Rapid palatal expansion: the role of microcirculation
Transverse palate modifications fall under expansive orthopedic therapy of the upper maxilla. The only practical approach to the problem on the transverse plane is that of performing the expansion of the maxillary arch through an opening of the median palatal suture. It is important to understand the changes of the vascular network in midpalatal suture following the starting of rapid maxillary expansion. It is critical to maintain the blood supply and circulation for the osteogenesis and bone remodeling after the expansion. The aim of this research was to evaluate the effects of rapid orthopedic expansion (REP) at the microcirculatory level through capillaroscopic examination. METHODS: Fift…