A bstract This case series aims to elaborate and discuss the use of the quad helix, a type of slow maxillary expansion appliance in the mixed dentition period in three different clinical scenarios. Especially, in the field of pediatric dentistry, mixed dentition is the most critical stage in the development of occlusion and any malocclusion that can be corrected by the simple appliance in this stage is recommended. The appliance selection is one of the most important steps in the process of treatment planning to obtain the desired result. How to cite this article: Simon LS, Deepika UK, Philip S, et al. Quad Helix—A Versatile Appliance in Pedodontist's Arsenal: A Case Series. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2021;14(S-1):S114–S116.
The craniofacial examination revealed excess facial hair, synophr ys, long and arched eyebrows, long eyelashes, hypertelorism, bilateral low-set ears (malformed ears), long philtrum, thin upper lip, microsomia, excess soft tissue mass of 2 cm × 1 cm pedunculated on the left side of the lower cheek region, depressed corners of the mouth, and short neck (Fig. 1 to 3). Also, the patient was found to have a cleft palate (Fig. 4). Physical examination of the extremities was normal (Figs 5 and 6). A complete blood count and a basic metabolic panel were within normal limits.The elastomeric impression of the maxillary arch was taken with the prior fabricated custom-made tray (Fig. 7). The feeding plate was fabricated with the thermoplastic sheet of 1.5 mm and placed into the oral cavity (Figs 8 and 9).The patient was referred to the pediatric surgeon, ENT, a plastic surgeon for further management. We were unable to identify issues related to hearing loss, and learning ability at the present age, so the patient was advised to be in regular follow-up. DiscussionThe features of this disorder vary widely among affected individuals and range from relatively mild to severe. Based
The prevalence rate of taurodontismis variable in both adults and children,approximately 0.5-46% and 0.3%. Based on the displacement of the pulpal floor, the taurodontic teeth are classified by Shawashypotaurodontic, mesotaurodontic, and hypertaurodontic. According to Seow and Lai, taurodontic teeth werealso classified using a biometric method. A tooth with a Crown Body and Root ratio of >1.10 was categorised as taurodontic. Endodontic treatment of taurodontic teeth is a difficult task. This article discloses, a 5-year-old child with a bilateral Mesotaurodontic primary second molar.
Now a days many children are affected with cleft lip and palate due to multifactorial etiology. Among all the problems of cleft lip and palate, the most important is feeding and nutrition to the child. If a child will not be able to take mother milk after birth then definitely it will hamper the immunity and development of the baby and also it will greatly depress the psychology of mother and other family members. The aim of this article is to present a case of cleft lip and palate baby of 5 days old whose mother chief complaint was that I could not feed my child, and how he was rehabilitated with a feeding plate and made easy for the mother to feed her milk.
The purpose of this case report is to describe a novel minimally invasive approach- Chemo mechanical abrasion using Opalustre (Ultradent products, USA)for ameliorating mild(grade 2) tomoderate (grade 3) dental fluorosis(grading as per Deans classification of dentalfluorosis).
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