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OBJECTIVES: Some experts have suggested that burning mouth syndrome (BMS) should be included in the family of central sensitivity syndromes, a group of similar medical disorders linked by the central sensitization (CS) mechanism. Our objective is to assess the presence of CS in patients with BMS by performing a clinical examination and administering questionnaires to measure the generalized extent of pain, the presence of associated symptoms, and the number of other concurrent chronic pain conditions. STUDY DESIGN: We conducted a case-control study in 82 subjects (40 patients with BMS and 42 controls). Patients with BMS were diagnosed using The International Classification of Headache Disorders 3rd edition, beta version (ICHD-IIIß) criteria. The Widespread Pain Index (WPI) and Symptom Severity (SS) Score questionnaires were used to determine the degree of central sensitivity. The number of other concurrent chronic pain conditions was determined with the Neblett inventory. RESULTS: Data indicative of CS show a statistically significant association with BMS. Both SS Score and Widespread Pain Index scores higher in patients with BMS. Additionally, patients with BMS reported a significantly higher number of other central sensitivity syndromes. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with BMS could present a CS component as well as other chronic pain conditions. The use of questionnaires may be useful to determine the degree of central sensitivity in patients with BMS.

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BACKGROUND: To develop a systematic review by assessing and comparing the different complications that occurs in bone graft surgery using the mandibular body, ramus and symphysis as donor sites. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In order to respond to the following question, a systematic review was developed: does the use of intraoral mandibular body and ramus as donor sites in bone graft surgery, produce fewer and less severe complications in comparison to the use of the mandibular symphysis in patients that present bone resorption that needs augmentation using autologous grafts? The review was carried out between January 1990 and 2015, during which only clinical essays with a minimum follow-up period of six months were included. RESULTS: The initial search yielded a total of 2912 articles, of which 6 were finally selected. In total, 259 graft surgeries were performed; 118 using the mandibular body and ramus as donor sites, and 141, the symphysis. The most frequent complications that arose when using the mandibular symphysis were temporary sensory alterations in the anterior teeth (33.87%), followed by sensory alterations of the skin and mucosa (18.57%). As for the mandibular body and ramus donor sites, the most frequent complications relate to temporary sensory alterations of the mucosa (8.19%) and to minor postoperative bleeding (6.55%). CONCLUSIONS: The analyzed results show a higher prevalence and severity of complications when using mandibular symphysis bone grafts, producing more discomfort for the patient. Therefore, it would be advisable to perform further clinical essays due to the lack of studies found.

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OBJECTIVES: To study clinical and epidemiological characteristics of the patients treated at the clinic 'Integrated Dentistry for Patients with Special Needs (Special Care Dentistry)' at Complutense University of Madrid (UCM),as well as to know the dental treatments performed in these patients and the modifications from the usual treatment protocol. The information obtained from the results could also be applied in order to assess the needs of dental students education about this type of patients. Study DESIGN: Medical records review of all the patients referred to the clinic of 'Integrated Dentistry for Patients with Special Needs', performing a retrospective cross-sectional study analyzing their main pathology, ASA risk score (Classification system used by the American Society of Anesthesiologists to estimate the risk posed by the anesthesia for various patient conditions), pharmacological treatment, what kind of dental treatment was necessary, whether the patient was treated or not, and if it was required to change any procedure due to the patient health status (sedation or antibiotic prophylaxis). RESULTS: The number of patients referred to the clinic was 447, of whom 426 were included in this study. Out of them, 52,35 % were men and 47,89 were women, with a mean age of 49,20 years. More frequent pathologies were cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases (24,29 %), infectious diseases (12,41%), endocrine diseases (11,66%)and intellectual disability (8,85%). 70'18% of the patients were treated, with sedation being necessary in 9,03% of the cases and antibiotic prophylaxis in 11,70%

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OBJECTIVES: To study clinical and epidemiological characteristics of the patients treated at the clinic "Integrated Dentistry for Patients with Special Needs (Special Care Dentistry)" at Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), as well as to know the dental treatments performed in these patients and the modifications from the usual treatment protocol. The information obtained from the results could also be applied in order to assess the needs of dental students education about this type of patients. STUDY DESIGN: Medical records review of all the patients referred to the clinic of "Integrated dentistry for patients with special needs", performing a retrospective cross-sectional study analyzing their main pathology, ASA risk score (Classification system used by the American Society of Anesthesiologists to estimate the risk posed by the anesthesia for various patient conditions), pharmacological treatment, what kind of dental treatment was necessary, whether the patient was treated or not, and if it was required to change any procedure due to the patient health status (sedation or antibiotic prophylaxis). RESULTS: The number of patients referred to the clinic was 447, of whom 426 were included in this study. Out of them, 52,35 % were men and 47,89 were women, with a mean age of 49,20 years. More frequent pathologies were cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases (24,29 %), infectious diseases (12,41%), endocrine diseases (11,66%) and intellectual disability (8,85%). 70'18% of the patients were treated, with with sedation being necessary in 9,03% of the cases and antibiotic prophylaxis in 11,70%. CONCLUSIONS: Given the high number of patients with some kind of pathology and the amount of medicines that they use, it seems necessary for dentistry students to have a specific training regarding how to handle and treat these patients, so they will be able to provide them the best possible care.

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El síndrome de Sjögren (SS) es una enfermedad crónica, sistémica, inflamatoria y autoinmune que afecta a las glándulas exocrinas salivales y lagrimales, produciendo boca seca (xerostomía) y ojos secos. El SS es la principal causa no y atrogénica de laxerostomía. Esta sensación subjetiva de sequedad orales la causante de que los pacientes consideren su salud oral deficiente. Suelen presentar dificultades para hablar, masticar y tragar, alteraciones del gusto, sensación de boca ardiente así como dolor en las glándulas salivales al comer. Actualmente no hay ninguna cura para el SS, así como ningún tratamiento que minimiceo restaure el daño hecho a las glándulas. El objetivo del tratamiento será aliviar el disconfort oral y mantener la bocahidratada

The Sjögren Syndrome (SS) is a chronic, systemic, inflammatory and autoimmune disease that affects the salivary and lacrima lexocrine glands, producing dry mouth(xerostomia) and dry eyes. SS is the principal non-iatrogenic cause of xerostomia. This subjective sensation of oral dryness is the cause of patients considering their oral health deficient. Difficulties are usually presented in speaking, chewing and swallowing, taste alterations and burning mouth sensation aswell as pain in the salivary glands wheneating. Currently there is no cure for SS, nor is the retreatment that minimises or restores the damage to the glands. The objective of the treatment shall be to alleviate the oral discomfort and maintain the mouth hydrated

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INTRODUCCIÓN: La osteogénesis imperfecta, también llamada enfermedad de los huesos de cristal, es un desorden caracterizado por una alteración en los tejidos conectivos de todo el cuerpo, incluida la dentición. El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar la presencia de fracturas y los huesos afectados por las mismas, la presencia de dentinogénesis imperfecta, el tratamiento de la osteogénesis imperfecta y el tipo de bifosfonato administrado. MÉTODOS: Se evaluaron las historias clínicas de 17 pacientes con osteogénesis imperfecta. RESULTADOS: El 81% de los pacientes sufrió fracturas, el 24% fueron de fémur, un 53% de los pacientes presentaron dentinogénesis imperfecta, el 71% de los pacientes son tratados con bifosfonatos y en un 83% con pamidronato. CONCLUSIONES: La mayoría de los pacientes ha sufrido fracturas a lo largo de su vida, la dentinogénesis imperfecta se da frecuentemente en estos pacientes y la mayoría de ellos están bajo tratamiento con bifosfonatos

INTRODUCTION: Osteogenesis imperfecta, also called the brittle bone disease, is a disorder characterised by an alteration in the connective tissues of the entire body, including teething. The objective of the study was to evaluate the presence of fractures and the bones affected by them, the presence of dentinogenesis imperfecta, the treatment of osteogenesis imperfecta and the type of biphosphonate administered. METHODS: The clinical histories of 17 patients with osteogenesis imperfecta were evaluated. RESULTS: Of the patients, 81% suffered fractures, 24% were of the femur, 53% of the patients presented dentinogenesis imperfecta, 71% of the patients are treated with biphosphonates and 83% with pamidronate. CONCLUSIONS: The majority of the patients have suffered fractures during their life, the dentinogenesis imperfecta occurs frequently in these patients and the majority of them are under treatment with biphosphonates

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