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Minimizing otitis media by manipulating the primary dental occlusion: case report
1Advance Program in Pediatric Dentistry, Medical College of Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA.
The Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|June 26, 1998
Summary
Acrylic resin applied to primary molars can prevent teeth from touching, potentially reducing ear infections in young children aged two to six. This dental intervention shows promise for managing otitis media in pediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Otology
Background:
- Otitis media is a common childhood infection.
- The role of dental occlusion in middle ear infections is not fully understood.
Observation:
- Acrylic resin was bonded to the occlusal surfaces of mandibular second primary molars in children aged two to six.
- This procedure effectively discluded the primary dentition, preventing molar contact.
Findings:
- The application of acrylic resin to primary molars was effective in reducing or eliminating otitis media.
- Dental disclusion is a potential therapeutic approach for pediatric ear infections.
Implications:
- This conservative dental treatment may offer a novel, non-invasive method for managing recurrent otitis media in young children.
- Further research is warranted to elucidate the exact mechanism linking dental occlusion and middle ear inflammation.
