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Is recurrent parotitis in childhood still an enigma? A pilot experience
Author(s) -
Bernkopf Edoardo,
Colleselli Paolo,
Broia Vanna,
De Benedictis Fernando Maria
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
acta pædiatrica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1651-2227
pISSN - 0803-5253
DOI - 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2008.00678.x
Subject(s) - medicine , malocclusion , masticatory force , parotitis , pediatrics , dentistry
Aim: To test the hypothesis that dental malocclusion with mandibular misplacement may be a causative factor for recurrent parotitis (RP) through unbalancing of masticatory muscles. Methods: Thirteen patients (age 4–14 years) who were referred to a dental clinic for RP and malocclusion were treated by oral appliance positioning for a 6‐month period. Monthly visits were scheduled regularly. Results: Symptoms were clearly improved in nine children. No effect was obtained in three patients. One patient was lost at follow‐up. Conclusion: Occlusal intervention is effective in patients with RP and associated malocclusion. It should be considered an important option for the treatment of such intriguing disorder.