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M. Idani, JP Bayala, M. Millogo, S. Bougoum, A. Zango, S.P.A. Badini, T. Yonli, T. Konsem - Burkina Faso
Published in French in Tropical Dental Journal N° 188 - Volume 47 - Décembre 2024 - 31-38
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Introduction: Temporomandibular joint disorders are frequent and complex. They are multifactorial, multidisciplinary and delicate to manage. The aim of this study is to report on the epidemiological and therapeutic aspects of this pathology in our context.
Materials and methods: This was a retrospective descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study conducted over a 5-year period (January 2018 to December 2022), including cases or temporomandibular joint nonrelated to neoplasia, fracture or temporomandibular joint ankylosis.
Results: The hospital frequency rate was 1.35% (102/7551) and 82 patients were included in the study. The mean age of patients was 41 years (extremes 10 and 80 years), with a sex-ratio of 0.6 (51 men, 31 women). Bruxism (36.58%) and posterior edentulousness ...
Management of compensated abrasion by increasing the vertical dimension of occlusion: a case report
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Clinical and surgical diagnosis of parotid lithiasis
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Predictable posterior restorations using the stamp technique. A clinical case report
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Myositis ossificans of the lateral pterygoid muscle. About 2 cases
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This WHO oral health briefing note series focuses on prevention and treatment of dental caries (tooth decay) with mercury-free products and minimal interventions.
Dental caries is a major public health problem globally as the disease affects all age groups, with an onset in early childhood and continued increase over the life course. Read the report
7/21/2023 - Les dépêches de Brazzaville - Congo
Les dentistes congolais continuent de recourir au mercure pour boucher les dents affectées par la carie, en dépit de la toxicité du métal liquide. En vue de réduire ce problème de santé publique, les soignants des établissements sanitaires de Brazzaville ont été édifiés, le 20 juillet, sur les risques, notamment chez les enfants de 15 ans, les femmes enceintes et allaitantes.
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Santé bucco-dentaire : ce qu’il faut savoir de cette pathologie (Entretien Dr Abdoul Karim Kéita) - Read article
Santé bucco-dentaire : Dr Virapin à Abidjan pour offrir des consultations dentaires gratuites - Read article
OMS - (March 15th, 2022)
. Oral diseases, while largely preventable, pose a major health burden for many countries and affect people throughout their lifetime, causing pain, discomfort, disfigurement and even death.
. It is estimated that oral diseases affect nearly 3.5 billion people.
. Untreated dental caries (tooth decay) in permanent teeth is the most common health condition according to the Global Burden of Disease 2019.
. Treatment for oral health conditions is expensive and usually not part of universal health coverage (UHC).
. Most low- and middle-income countries are unable to provide services to prevent and treat oral health conditions..
. Oral diseases are caused by a range of modifiable risk factors, including sugar consumption, tobacco use, alcohol use and poor hygiene, and their underlying social and commercial determinants.
Delivering Optimal Oral Health for All
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“COVID tongue”—dentists urged to remain alert to symptoms in the oral cavity
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Root canal procedures do not cause cancer: This is why
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10ème édition du SISDAK du 15 au 19 avril 2025
du 15 au 19 avril 2025 - Dakar - Sénégal - More
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