1. El papel del odontólogo en el manejo de pacientes con esclerosis lateral amiotrófica (ELA).
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Tomàs Aliberas, Jordi, Rivera Guerrero, Paula Andrea, Sotorra Figuerola, Dídac, and Felipe Spada, Natalia
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AMYOTROPHIC lateral sclerosis , *CAREGIVERS , *NEURODEGENERATION , *MYOFASCIAL pain syndromes , *DISEASE progression - Abstract
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the center responsible for controlling muscle movement. There is currently no known cure for ALS, however there are two medications available that help slow its progress. To improve the quality of life of patients, multidisciplinary work must be carried out, where the dentist has an essential role in the management of oral health, as well as in the treatment of craniomandibular dysfunction and orofacial pain associated with the disease. A simple and effective action protocol must be established so that caregivers or family members can help in the treatment of the craniocervical region. It is proposed to carry out an action protocol based on massages, exercises and self-care to achieve an improvement in the quality of life of patients. Especially, in reducing pain, and improving masticatory and phonatory function. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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