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Patrizia Defabianis - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Scleroderma: a case report of possible cause of restricted movement of the temporomandibular joint with effects on facial Development.
The Journal of clinical pediatric dentistry, 2004Co-Authors: Patrizia DefabianisAbstract:Scleroderma is a rare abnormality in which fibrosis of the skin, subcutaneous tissues and muscle may occur. All forms of scleroderma are rare in childhood: the most common form is localized scleroderma. Localized scleroderma is often benign, but may cause significant deformity, if it occurs on the Face or extends across joint surFaces. Structural changes may occur in the osseous tissue and result in mandibular joint restriction (pseudoankylosis) and facial and occlusal disharmonies. This article describes a case of facial linear scleroderma in a nine-year-old child and the treatment performed to minimize consequences on occlusion and Face Development. Available clinical data will be illustrated.
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Treatment of condylar fractures in children and youths: the clinical value of the occlusal plane orientation and correlation with facial Development (case reports).
The Journal of clinical pediatric dentistry, 2002Co-Authors: Patrizia DefabianisAbstract:The relative position of the plane of occlusion to the cranial base determines the direction of the forces generated in the cranium during occlusal function. When the plane of occlusion is level and when the neuromuscular system is in harmony, the vectors of forces created by the closing muscles are directed to the central area of the cranium in a symmetrically balanced way. Unfortunately, TMJ fractures may alter completely this balance with loss of the support to the mandible against the temporal component and loss of the functional effect of the lateral pterygoid muscle on the mandible. Changes in orientation of the occlusal plane may result in facial alteration and asymmetries. In our experience, the restoration of a plan of occlusion orthogonally aligned to the forces of occlusion for a correct transfer of forces through the maxilla to the rest of the cranial bones is essential to allow proper Face Development. Two, quite similar cases of unilateral, dislocated condylar fracture treated in a different way, will be reported to demonstrate how this can occur. Available clinical data will be illustrated.
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Condylar fractures treatment in children and youths: influence on function and Face Development (a five year retrospective analysis).
The Functional orthodontist, 2001Co-Authors: Patrizia DefabianisAbstract:To evaluate relationship between consequences of TMJ fractures in children and disturbed facial skeleton growth, 46 children (18 girls, 28 boys), who were 14 years of age or younger and had undergone combined clinical and radiolographic examination for five years were retrospectively analyzed. Imaging studies were performed to investigate symptoms that included, either individually or in various combinations, pain, mechanical TMJ disfunction and facial skeleton abnormalities. The children were divided into two groups: those belonging to the former had been treated by functional orthopedic method alone, while the others had just been treated by physiotherapy. Both TMJs were normal in the patients treated functionally and they all showed normal facial structure, while different types of alterations (ranging from inflammatory to mechanical and structural ones) were observed in the others. We concluded that therapeutic procedures adopted after TMJ fractures in children are essential in minimizing consequences on occlusion and facial Development.
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ankyloglossia and its influence on maxillary and mandibular Development a seven year follow up case report
The Functional orthodontist, 2000Co-Authors: Patrizia DefabianisAbstract:The consequences of not treating improper tongue function may be very important as this organ can influence Face Development and dental therapy. The role of the tongue in the Development of the skeletal structures of the Face has been considered in different perspectives over the years. For some, the tongue adapts to the "tongue box," for others the "tongue box" has been created and stabilized by the morphogenetic action of the tongue during Development and growth. A case of ankyloglossia treated with lingual frenectomy and followed clinically and radiologically for seven years is reported. Spontaneous upper arch expansion occurred and therefore orthodontic treatment following surgical intervention was unnecessary.
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Rational and philosophic basis for a functional approach to TMJ fractures in children.
The Functional orthodontist, 2000Co-Authors: Patrizia DefabianisAbstract:Craniofacial injuries can cause future disturbances of dentofacial Development in children and youths: their treatment is very important to prevent and minimize the consequences on Face Development. A case of a bilateral condylar fracture is reported. Problems connected with clinical management are discussed.
Florence Fioretti - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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diagnosis and innovative multidisciplinary management of hallermann streiff syndrome 20 year follow up of a patient
The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 2018Co-Authors: Anand Dulong, Fabien Bornert, Catherine Isabelle Gros, Jeanfrancois Garnier, Xavier Van Bellinghen, Florence FiorettiAbstract:Hallermann-Streiff syndrome (HSS) is a rare congenital disorder that mainly affects head and Face Development. We described the different patterns of the disease throughout the whole growth period ...
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Diagnosis and Innovative Multidisciplinary Management of Hallermann-Streiff Syndrome: 20-Year Follow-Up of a Patient.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, 2018Co-Authors: Anand Dulong, Fabien Bornert, Catherine Isabelle Gros, Jeanfrancois Garnier, Florence Fioretti, Xavier Van Bellinghen, Jean-christophe LutzAbstract:Hallermann-Streiff syndrome (HSS) is a rare congenital disorder that mainly affects head and Face Development. We described the different patterns of the disease throughout the whole growth period and provided innovative treatment steps. Indeed, early genioplasty and dental implantation before growth completion were performed. These steps allowed to improve facial growth and to provide orthodontic anchorage, respectively. Complementary orthognathic surgery achieved satisfactory occlusion and refined aesthetics. We believe such an approach could be considered as a relevant treatment modality to complete multidisciplinary care in patients with HSS.
Mark Israel - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Enabling professional Development for sessional colleagues in law: Reflections from the 'smart casual' online initiative
Adelaide Law Review, 2018Co-Authors: Alex Steel, Natalie Skead, Kate Galloway, Mary Heath, Anne Hewitt, Mark IsraelAbstract:The numbers of sessional staff teaching in law schools continue to grow, yet little has been done to provide for their professional Development. This is particularly critical because these colleagues are likely to be less able to attend Face-to-Face Development sessions or to participate in informal ‘corridor’ discussions. This article analyses what amounts to best practice in professional Development of sessional colleagues in an online environment, including: the need to adopt a peer-to-peer tone; appeal to a range of teacher experience; draw on contemporary scholarly approaches to teaching and learning issues; and provide recognition of digital literacy, internationalisation, diversity, gender and Indigenous issues. These insights are drawn from the experience of developing modules as part of the Australian Government funded Smart Casual: Promoting Excellence in Sessional Teaching in Law project. The article draws on feedback from sessional staff focus groups and an autoethnography of the authors of the modules to reflect on the complexity of the task of developing professional Development materials that neither patronise nor alienate their target audiences and the implications this reflection has on the importance of collegiality in the law school environment.
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Enabling professional Development for sessional colleagues: Reflections from the Smart Casual online initiative
2018Co-Authors: Alex Steel, Natalie Skead, Kate Galloway, Mary Heath, Anne Hewitt, Mark IsraelAbstract:The numbers of sessional staff teaching in law schools continue to grow, yet little has been done to provide for their professional Development. This is particularly critical because these colleagues are likely to be less able to attend Face-to-Face Development sessions or to participate in informal 'corridor' discussions. This article analyses what amounts to best practice in professional Development of sessional colleagues in an online environment, including: the need to adopt a peer-to-peer tone; appeal to a range of teacher experience; draw on contemporary scholarly approaches to teaching and learning issues; and provide recognition of digital literacy, internationalisation, diversity, gender and Indigenous issues. These insights are drawn from the experience of developing modules as part of the Australian Government funded Smart Casual: Promoting Excellence in Sessional Teaching in Law project. The article draws on feedback from sessional staff focus groups and an autoethnography of the authors of the modules to reflect on the complexity of the task of developing professional Development materials that neither patronise nor alienate their target audiences and the implications this reflection has on the importance of collegiality in the law school environment.
Jacqueline T Hecht - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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variation in wnt genes is associated with non syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate
Human Molecular Genetics, 2008Co-Authors: Brett T Chiquet, Susan H Blanton, Amber Burt, Samuel Stal, John B Mulliken, Jacqueline T HechtAbstract:Non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate (NSCLP) is a common birth defect. Genetic and environmental factors have been causally implicated and studies have begun to delineate genetic contributions. The Wnt genes are involved in regulating mid-Face Development and upper lip fusion and are therefore strong candidates for an etiological role in NSCLP. Furthermore, the clf1 region in A/WyN clefting susceptible mice contains the Wnt3 and Wnt9B genes. To assess the role of the Wnt family of genes in NSCLP, we interrogated seven Wnt genes (Wnt3, Wnt3A, Wnt5A, Wnt7A, Wnt8A, Wnt9B and Wnt11) in our well-defined NSCLP dataset. Thirty-eight single nucleotide polymorphisms were genotyped in 132 multiplex NSCLP families and 354 simplex parent–child trios. In the entire dataset, single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in three genes, Wnt3A (P = 0.006), Wnt 5A (P = 0.002) and Wnt11 (P = 0.0001) were significantly associated with NSCLP after correction for multiple testing. When stratified by ethnicity, the strongest associations were found for SNPs in Wnt3A (P = 0.0007), Wnt11 (P = 0.0012) and Wnt8A (P = 0.0013). Multiple haplotypes in Wnt genes were associated with NSCLP, and gene–gene interactions were observed between Wnt3A and both Wnt3 and Wnt5A (P = 0.004 and P = 0.039, respectively). This data suggests that alteration in Wnt gene function may perturb formation and/or fusion of the facial processes and predispose to NSCLP.
Fabien Bornert - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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diagnosis and innovative multidisciplinary management of hallermann streiff syndrome 20 year follow up of a patient
The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 2018Co-Authors: Anand Dulong, Fabien Bornert, Catherine Isabelle Gros, Jeanfrancois Garnier, Xavier Van Bellinghen, Florence FiorettiAbstract:Hallermann-Streiff syndrome (HSS) is a rare congenital disorder that mainly affects head and Face Development. We described the different patterns of the disease throughout the whole growth period ...
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Diagnosis and Innovative Multidisciplinary Management of Hallermann-Streiff Syndrome: 20-Year Follow-Up of a Patient.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, 2018Co-Authors: Anand Dulong, Fabien Bornert, Catherine Isabelle Gros, Jeanfrancois Garnier, Florence Fioretti, Xavier Van Bellinghen, Jean-christophe LutzAbstract:Hallermann-Streiff syndrome (HSS) is a rare congenital disorder that mainly affects head and Face Development. We described the different patterns of the disease throughout the whole growth period and provided innovative treatment steps. Indeed, early genioplasty and dental implantation before growth completion were performed. These steps allowed to improve facial growth and to provide orthodontic anchorage, respectively. Complementary orthognathic surgery achieved satisfactory occlusion and refined aesthetics. We believe such an approach could be considered as a relevant treatment modality to complete multidisciplinary care in patients with HSS.
