Biomedical subjects
M Muller-Giamarchi
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[Natal and neonatal teeth. Management].
Natal teeth are present at birth, whereas neonatal teeth erupt during the first postnatal month. Mobile natal or neonatal teeth should be removed to prevent aspiration.
[The orodental status of a population of school children in the southeast of France in 1991].
An epidemiological survey was conducted in 1991 in the South-East of France in order to estimate the oral health conditions of a sample of 6-15 year old children. The caries prevalence of 457 subjects was presented as mean values of the dft, dfs, DMFT and DMFS indices. The dft and dfs indices decreased from the age of 6 years and the mean number of decayed surfaces of deciduous teeth was always lower than two. First carious lesions in permanent teeth were diagnosed at 6 years, but no filling was observed before 7 years. The fissure caries were the most frequent. Extractions for caries were very rare. The comparison of this study with a similar one made in 1987 showed a reduction in caries more important in the permanent teeth. A decrease in the number of decayed surfaces was also observed. This improvement in oral health seemed to be mainly related to better oral hygiene and an increase in the use of fluoridated dentifrices.
[Anterior crossbite: interceptive technique in the early mixed dentition].
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[Survey on the prescription of fluoride by pediatricians and on the dose of fluoride absorbed in children].
Two epidemiologic studies regarding the prescription and the absorption of fluorides have been conducted: one among pediatricians, the other among parents of children under 3 years registered in day-nurseries. The results show that even though more pediatricians and parents are aware of the importance of correct dental care in children, they are often badly informed. Fluoride tablets should be prescribed at birth diluted in feeding-bottles of water. This prescription should be continued for 5 years, because of its systematic and effective action. Later, it should be replaced by a fluoride tooth paste which however may be used from the age of 2 years when fluoride tablets are not given. Pediatricians have a responsibility to ensure that parents are knowledgeable on the use and importance of fluoride for their children.
[Baby-bottle syndrome].
Prolonged frequent bottle feeding with sugar rich liquids leads to early multiple dental caries. This dental disease known as the baby bottle syndrome may have serious long-term local as well as general consequences. A general anesthesia is frequently necessary in order to treat the extensive dental lesions in affected young children. Paediatricians have a major role to play in the prevention of this disease: 1) by teaching parents appropriate preventive measures on nutrition, early oral and dental hygiene and fluoride supplementation; 2) by regularly looking for early signs of rampant caries and by alerting parents when they are found.
[Bruxism in children and adolescents].
It is important to know child bruxism symptomatology and etiology. It will allow diagnosis by simple endo and exo oral examination, in deciduous and mixte denture. Early treatment of bruxism can then be established, preserving integrity of permanent denture.
Local treatment of minor aphthous ulceration in children.
Pain is commonly associated with minor aphthous ulceration in children. It results mostly from secondary infection and lasts from eighteen hours to three days. The use of a cyanoacrylate adhesive provides a symptomatic relief within minutes and shortens the healing time.