The Use of Adaptive Oral Hygiene Devices and Orofacial Exercise by Adults With Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) Seems to Improve Their Gingival Health

Balzer, Jay

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2012.03.015

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“…For example, in patients with impaired manual dexterity, an electric toothbrush or a toothbrush with a foam ergonomic handle can be proposed. Indeed, Balzer showed that the use of adaptive oral hygiene devices (oscillating–rotating toothbrush and flosser with a toothbrush‐like handle) combined to exercises designed to increase mouth opening and therefore facilitate oral hygiene allows the improvement of gingival health in SSc patients compared to the use of more traditional oral hygiene devices (manual toothbrush and finger‐held dental floss) (Balzer, ). All kinds of preventive measures such as regular periodontal maintenance with scaling or topical fluorides applications (fluoride toothpastes, varnishes, etc) should be encouraged.…”

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The spectrum of orofacial manifestations in systemic sclerosis: a challenging management

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Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare multisystem connective tissue disorder characterized by the triad fibrosis, vasculopathy and immune dysregulation. This chronic disease has a significant impact on the orofacial region that is involved in more than two-thirds of the cases. SSc patients can show a wide array of oral manifestations, which are usually associated with a severe impairment of the quality of life. They often present a decreased the salivary flow and a reduced mouth opening that contribute substantially to the worsening of the oral health status. Therefore, SSc patients require specific and multidisciplinary interventions that should be initiated as early as possible. The identification of specific radiological and clinical signs at the early stage will improve the management of such patients. This study reviews the wide spectrum of orofacial manifestations associated with SSc and suggests clues for the oral management that remains challenging.

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The spectrum of orofacial manifestations in systemic sclerosis: a challenging management

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Prosthetic rehabilitation for a patient with systemic sclerosis and sjögren's syndrome: a clinical report and review

Oluwajana

Ferguson

2019

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Systemic sclerosis, although a rare disease, has numerous direct and indirect effects on the oral cavity. This article aims to inform clinicians of the signs and symptoms they may see in patients with the disease and the impact it can have on dental management. The main effect, microstomia, is not just limited to systemic sclerosis, thus the clinical and laboratory techniques described may be helpful when managing other patients with limited mouth opening. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Clinicians should be able to recognize how systemic sclerosis will have an impact on their patient's oral health and implement management plans to prevent deterioration of their dentition. The novel techniques used will provide dentists and dental technicians with alternative techniques that can be employed in a variety of cases when considering prosthetic rehabilitation.

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The Use of Adaptive Oral Hygiene Devices and Orofacial Exercise by Adults With Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) Seems to Improve Their Gingival Health

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The spectrum of orofacial manifestations in systemic sclerosis: a challenging management

The spectrum of orofacial manifestations in systemic sclerosis: a challenging management

Prosthetic rehabilitation for a patient with systemic sclerosis and sjögren's syndrome: a clinical report and review

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