Dos diversos ramos da Odontologia, um dos conteúdos considerados de complexa aprendizagem é a Ortodontia. Buscando o reforço da informação e evocá-la com mais facilidade, foi utilizada na monitoria, um serviço de apoio pedagógico, que oportuniza o desenvolvimento de habilidades técnicas e aprofundamento teórico do acadêmico, a estratégia de ensino e aprendizado usando os flashcards que lança mão dos princípios ...
Introduction: The aim of the presente study was to evaluate the airway space in pacients with pycnodysostosis (PKND), associating these findings with the results obtained from polysomnographies. Methods: Nine patients with PKND were selected to participate in the present study. Lateral cephalometric radiographs and computed tomographies of the face were obtained. Cephalometric (UNIFESP-sono) and tomographic par...
Picnodysostosis (PKND) is a skeletal displasia characterized by short stature, osteosclerosis, acrosteolisis, craniofacial deformities and bone fragility. Approximately 200 cases have been described among different ethnic groups, with an estimated incidence of 1.7: 1.000.000 live births. The use of saliva as a diagnostic tool has advanced exponentially within recent years. Unbalance in the amount and compositio...