Explain surgical procedure and expected outcome. Show pictures of before and after photos of cleft lip/palate.…
Paediatrics is the medical science related to the diagnosis and treatment of childhood illness. One of the illness such as Pierre Robin Syndrome (PRS) also called Pierre Robin Complex or Sequence was identified by Pierre Robin a French stomatologist in 1923. That is a facial difference condition with a very small lower jaw (micrognathia or retrognathia) (Figure 1), a normal size of tongue but in the setting of a very small jaw that the tongue looks large tends to fall a downward or backward-positioned toward the throat (glossoptosis)(Figure 2) can act as an obstruction and result in a U-shaped cleft palate presented at birth (birth defect) (Redett, 2008). This malformation development occurs in the womb and approximately one in 8,500 to 14,000…
As a poor Peruvian child born with a cleft lip and palate, the simplest things in life such as, eating, talking, and even smiling had been a challenge for Efer. Now he has a new lease on life, thanks in part to his recent cleft lip and palate repair surgery. He smiles softly at the man responsible for his recent good fortune, Dr. Joseph Benacci. Transforming lives as a skilled, dedicated, and compassionate plastic…
A 5- year- old patient had a cleft lip repair done at three months of age. Now the patient has a nasal deformity that requires repair. The physician makes intranasal incisions and pulls back skin from nasal bone tip. The bone is shaved and lengthened at the tip. The area is irrigated, and nasal packing is placed. The patient has little blood loss.…
Dr. Thomas Romo, the director of facial, plastic and reconstructive surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, runs the foundation, which was started in 2002. Romo has treated children with deformities all around the world and wanted to bring that idea home to the U.S. The organization’s intent hasn’t changed since its inception: correcting low-income children’s facial deformities, such as a cleft lip, or facial palsy, says Romo. If a child seeks the complimentary surgery simply because he’s being teased over his features, he won’t be chosen unless the problem meets the medical definition of a facial…
Dental care is something that starts at birth and requires maintenance throughout a lifetime to avoid a wide variety of problems, including cavities, gum disease, and even tooth loss. Your dentist at Winnetka Dental Care subsequently recommends emphasizing the importance of oral hygiene to children while they’re still very young to ensure good habits.…
One of the foremost reasons for wanting to attend Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine is by nature of being located in an urban environment; it’s able to offer an outstanding clinical program. I am interested in an institution that exudes tradition, diversity and change all in one and I believe that BU exemplifies all of these qualities. In addition, a metropolitan setting creates a medium for which some of the finest faculty around the city and beyond can come to BU and share their ideas, experience and wisdom to posterity. However, more than just acquiring clinical proficiency, BU requires its students to think deeper and outside the box. Its strong interdisciplinary, world-renowned research program offers students…
Clefts develop during utero and can affect either the lips, the palate or both structures. Specifically, a cleft lip results from the philtrum not coming together properly. A cleft palate occurs when the roof of the mouth does not close normally which leaves a wide opening between the oral and nasal cavities (Kummer, 2014). These craniofacial anomalies typically occur within the first trimester of pregnancy (Shah & Wong, 1980) and are evident in 1 to 2 newborns per 1,000 births (Robin, Franklin, Guyton, Mann, Woolley, Waite, & Grant, 2006).…
Toddlers may have cavities present if good dental hygiene habits are not enforced by the parents.…
According to the CDC, there are two treatments you should focus on: emergency treatment for dental conditions and treatment of the lesions. No other treatment should be present.…
Orthodontic care involves the correction of tooth growth and positioning, and dentofacial orthopedics is the guiding of the bones of the jaw and face to encourage the same results. Using a series of devices and techniques to hold and move your child’s bone, we can make sure that their future growth gives them a great smile!…
Dentists and dental hygienists need to be knowledgeable, compassionate, and confident in treating patients with HIV/AIDS. The treatment of this infectious disease needs to be performed in a way that minimizes risks to other patients and health care professionals. Previous studies have shown an unwillingness of health care professionals in treating such individuals. This study examined the effectiveness of a training program for dental and dental hygiene students at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry (LLUSD) in treating patients with HIV/AIDS. The purpose of this program is to give students knowledge in treating HIV patients, to reduce the risk of transmission of this infectious disease to dental staff and others, and to reduce the stigma associated with treating these patients. This particular study addressed students’ comfort level in treating HIV/AIDS patients in three categories: homosexual/bisexual individuals, intravenous drug users, and individuals who have had blood…
For my future career, I would like to become a pediatric surgeon. A pediatric surgeon is a surgeon that operates on children when they have an illness or need a surgical procedure. This career requires going to college, as well as going to medical school. Pediatric surgeons need a Doctoral degree in order to pursue their career. On average, it takes about 11 years to become a doctor. The average salary for a pediatric surgeon is about $412,381 according to www1.salary.com.…
It is normal for all upper teeth to fit slightly over all the lower teeth, but when there is excessive protrusion of the upper jaw from the lower jaw this is called an overbite. On the other hand, when the lower jaw protrudes forward causing the lower jaw and teeth to extend out beyond the upper teeth this is known to be an under bite. Certain injuries to the jaw can also cause a shift in the alignment. It is also important to be mindful that these issues can start at an early age and some ways of preventing it is to take care of children’s oral health before it becomes an issue. The main source of this problem comes from “thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, pacifier use beyond the age of three, and prolonged use of a bottle.” If certain issues don’t get stopped early some problems can come up in the future making it hard and painful on the patient. So it is important that if there are issues such as straining the teeth, jaws, and muscles, or an increase of broken teeth to see an orthodontist as soon as…
Assessment techniques need to be modified to accommodate pediatric patients at different developmental stages. For infant patients, you will want to start the assessment with less invasive, quiet procedures like vitals and heart, lung, and bowel sounds. You may also want to consider performing procedures in the parent's lap for security and controlling mobility in older infants (6-12 months). Younger infants should be placed on padded exam tables. Always remember to keep the parent close and within infant's range of vision. Infants are also soothed by calming voices, warm hands, eye contact, and smiling faces.…