Periodontal diseases are among the most frequent diseases affecting children and adolescents. These include gingivitis, localized or generalized aggressive periodontitis (a.k.a., early onset periodontitis) and periodontal diseases associated with systemic disorders. The effects of periodontal diseases observed in adults have earlier inception in life period. Gingival diseases in a child may progress to jeopardize the periodontium in adulthood. Therefore, periodontal diseases must be prevented and diagnosed early in the life.

Technology has changed the way orthodontic problems are diagnosed and treated. All of these advances have expanded the patient populations seeking treatment and have improved what clinicians can expect when treating patients. To ensure optimal treatment of patients, it is important for clinicians to continue learning and to keep up with advances as the field progresses as a whole to ensure that all orthodontic patients are treated to the optimal standard of care.

The book focuses on Cleft Lip and Palate (CLP)-a congenital craniofacial deformity affecting appearance, feeding, speech, hearing, and psychology. It begins with the epidemiology, etiology, embryology, and classification of CLP, highlighting both genetic and environmental risk factors. The text discusses complications such as dental anomalies, speech and hearing impairments, nutritional challenges, and psychosocial issues. Treatment considerations are described across different growth stages, with early interventions like presurgical orthopedics and Nasoalveolar Molding (NAM) playing a...

Ce livre est consacré à la fente labiale et palatine (CLP), une malformation craniofaciale congénitale qui affecte l'apparence, l'alimentation, la parole, l'audition et la psychologie. Il commence par l'épidémiologie, l'étiologie, l'embryologie et la classification de la fente labiale et palatine, en soulignant les facteurs de risque génétiques et environnementaux. Le texte aborde les complications telles que les anomalies dentaires, les troubles de la parole et de l'audition, les défis nutritionnels et les problèmes psychosociaux. Les considérations relatives au traitement sont...

Im Mittelpunkt des Buches steht die Lippen-Kiefer-Gaumenspalte (CLP) - eine angeborene kraniofaziale Fehlbildung, die sich auf Aussehen, Ernährung, Sprache, Gehör und Psyche auswirkt. Es beginnt mit der Epidemiologie, Ätiologie, Embryologie und Klassifizierung der CLP, wobei sowohl genetische als auch umweltbedingte Risikofaktoren beleuchtet werden. Der Text geht auf Komplikationen wie Zahnanomalien, Sprach- und Hörstörungen, Ernährungsprobleme und psychosoziale Probleme ein. Behandlungsüberlegungen werden für die verschiedenen Wachstumsstadien beschrieben, wobei frühe Interventionen...

Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, plays a growing role in modern dentistry by offering natural and holistic approaches to oral health. Ayurvedic herbs and formulations such as Neem, Clove, Tulsi, Triphala, and Turmeric are used for their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties. These are applied in managing conditions like gingivitis, periodontitis, dental caries, and oral ulcers. Practices like oil pulling (Gandusha/Kavala) help reduce plaque, bad breath, and improve gum health. Integrating Ayurveda in dentistry promotes preventive care, biocompatible...