Sergey M. Gatsenko’s research while affiliated with Volgograd State Medical University and other places

The correct execution of teeth preparation for metal-ceramic crowns requires a certain range of dental bores, different in shape and cutting properties. However, according to a 2014 study, orthopedic dentists tend to use a reduced set of burs in their daily practice. The research material is the results of a survey of 59 orthopedic dentists of urban dental clinics, obtained by the questionnaire method. Data on the frequency of use of hogs of various shapes and grain size were obtained. There is an expansion of the range of tools used according to the criteria of grain size and shape. Despite this, there is a tendency to use a reduced set of dental burs and the prevalence of coarse-grained burs in its composition.

Relevance . Relevance. Cerebral palsy is a persistent lesion of the nervous system. Though it is stable, the consequences of the lesion are progressing. Muscle hypertonicity is one of the principal complications which may progress. The spasticity of chewing muscles limits mouth opening, which prevents the children from practising good oral hygiene and results in multiple dental diseases. Such patients need dental care with a specific approach. The relief of masticatory muscle hypertonicity should be a priority. Nowadays, there is a large variety of methods for treating spasticity.The study aimed to comparatively analyse the effectiveness of methods for relieving masticatory muscle hypertonicity in children with cerebral palsy. Materials and methods . The patients formed two groups: the first group used kinesio taping to reduce spasticity, and the second group was prescribed adaptive chewing muscles exercises combined with the gnathic device. The study evaluated the clinical results using the developed screening diagnosis and functional results by electromyographic examination after 14 days and three months. Results . Both groups showed positive treatment routcomes. Children demonstrated significant improvement clinically and electromyographically. However, the short-term observation discovered a faster effect of kinesio taping, though the differences were not statistically significant. Adaptive chewing muscles exercises combined with the gnathic device are more effective in the long run, which statistical analysis of data reliably ref lects. Conclusion . The study reliably proved the need to include both kinesio taping and adaptive myofunctional exercises in the treatment to relieve muscle hypertonicity. There were no side effects or complications. Treatment planning requires an individual approach based on the clinical situation .