The wearing of facemask in public places has been adopted as source control measure the prevention and Covid-19 worldwide. In Nigeria, its use made compulsory defaulters are liable to sanctions. However, compliance still remains poor especially among youths, hence need assess knowledge with face mask University students.

Epulis of the newborn is a granular cell tumour that originates from the dental alveolar mucosa. We report a case of a neonate with multiple congenital masses of the alveolar mucosa who presented for surgery with a potential airway problem. Intubation was achieved uneventfully using a gaseous induction with a large facemask and displacement of the epulides to allow cautious laryngoscopy.

Orthopedic appliances such as palatal expanders and facemasks have been successfully used for young patients with Class III malocclusions. A modified rapid palatal expansion (RPE) appliance in conjunction with a facemask can be used for correction of transverse and sagittal discrepancies in the initial phase of treatment for these patients.

Facemask removal (FMR) is essential when potential cervical spine injuries occur in athletes wearing helmets. Used football helmets produce high failure rates of screw removal; however, research on lacrosse helmets is lacking. This study aimed to determine the frequency of FMR failure in lacrosse helmets worn at least 1 season. The authors collected used helmets from 4 colleges (n = 172) and 4 ...

The pandemic COVID-19, caused by SARS-COV-2 virus has shaken the entire world with no such remedy till date. only possible way to stop transmission of is take safety precautions including use facemask. With ever-increasing concern on disease, it necessary choose facemask components achieve performance as good commercially available N95 masks in a cost-effective way. This investigation compares ...

Orthodontists face difficulty when it comes to treating Class III malocclusion. It is best treat at the growing stage with dentofacial orthopedics. Maxillary protraction using Alternate Rapid Expansion and Contraction (Alt-RAME) technique an effective approach for skeletal malocclusion early age. A 9-year-old female patient came Department of Orthodontics a complaint backwardly placed upper tee...

Encouraging people to wear a facemask in situations where social distance is not possible relatively low-cost and low-impact measure protect from infections with SARS-CoV-2. Thus, the present study investigated various barriers drivers regarding people’s self-reported wearing of protective facemasks mandatory non-mandatory situations. Data longitudinal four waves Switzerland was used (N = 728)....