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Is recurrent parotitis in childhood still an enigma? A pilot experience
Edoardo Bernkopf1, Paolo Colleselli, Vanna Broia
1Dental Clinic, Vicenza, Italy.
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.
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