Ana Ortega-Pinto

Prof. Dr. Ana Ortega-Pinto

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Academic Career Length

23Years (2004-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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3 December 2010 in Biochemical Genetics
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BUBlanca Regina Urzúa-Orellana
Blanca Regina Urzúa-Orellana
AOAna Ortega-Pinto
Ana Ortega-Pinto
IMIrene Morales-Bozo
Irene Morales-Bozo
GRGonzalo Rojas-Alcayaga
Gonzalo Rojas-Alcayaga
VCVíctor Cifuentes
Víctor Cifuentes

14 January 2016 in Gerodontology
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IMIrene Morales‐Bozo
Irene Morales‐Bozo
AOAna Ortega-Pinto
Ana Ortega-Pinto
GAGonzalo Rojas Alcayaga
Gonzalo Rojas Alcayaga
JSJuan P. Aitken Saavedra
Juan P. Aitken Saavedra
OFOlga Salinas Flores
Olga Salinas Flores
BOBlanca Urzúa Orellana
Blanca Urzúa Orellana

1 September 2015 in Archives of Oral Biology
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BUBlanca Regina Urzúa-Orellana
Blanca Regina Urzúa-Orellana
CMCarolina Martínez-Troncoso
Carolina Martínez-Troncoso
AOAna Ortega-Pinto
Ana Ortega-Pinto
DADaniela Adorno
Daniela Adorno
IMIrene Morales-Bozo
Irene Morales-Bozo
MRMonserrat Reyes
Monserrat Reyes

1 January 2019 in Journal of Applied Oral Science
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DADaniela Adorno-Farias
Daniela Adorno-Farias
AOAna Ortega-Pinto
Ana Ortega-Pinto
PGPaulina Gajardo
Paulina Gajardo
ASAna Salazar
Ana Salazar
IMIrene Morales-Bozo
Irene Morales-Bozo
BUBlanca Regina Urzúa-Orellana
Blanca Regina Urzúa-Orellana
Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a group of enamel development disorders that alter the structure and chemical composition of the tissue. There is great variability in the clinical presentation; according to Witkop, AI can be categorized into 14 subtypes, which makes its diagnosis extremely complex.

1 February 2018 in Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
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IEIris Espinoza
Iris Espinoza
JNJorge Navarrete
Jorge Navarrete
JBJuana Benedetto
Juana Benedetto
ABArturo Borzutzky
Arturo Borzutzky
PRPatricia Roessler
Patricia Roessler
AOAna Ortega-Pinto
Ana Ortega-Pinto
Orofacial granulomatosis is a nonspecific term that contains a wide variety of granulomatous entities, which share a clinical and histopathological presentation. It manifests as persistent or recurrent orofacial swelling, amongst other findings. Idiopathic orofacial granulomatosis, characterized by an absence of systemic granulomatous disease, is a diagnosis of exclusion. The main differential diagnosis is Crohn's disease. Its pathogenesis is unknown, however, it seems to be immune-mediated. Patch-test sensitivity to multiple allergens is well documented. Currently, therapeutic options consider restrictive diets, topical, intralesional, and systemic agents. First-line therapy is currently a matter of debate. We present a review of the value of diet therapy in this syndrome, along with two illustrative cases.

20 January 2012 in Gerodontology
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IMIrene Morales‐Bozo
Irene Morales‐Bozo
GRGonzalo Rojas
Gonzalo Rojas
AOAna Ortega-Pinto
Ana Ortega-Pinto
IEIris Espinoza
Iris Espinoza
LSLilian Soto
Lilian Soto
BUBlanca Urzúa
Blanca Urzúa
doi: 10.1111/j.1741‐2358.2012.00626.x Evaluation of the efficacy of two mouthrinses formulated for the relief of xerostomia of diverse origin in adult subjects Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of two new mouthrinses in the reduction of xerostomía‐associated symptomatology. Background: Xerostomia is a common chronic health condition that affects a great number of adults and significantly deteriorates quality of life, such that treatment is necessary. Materials and methods: Sixty‐seven adult subjects of both sexes presenting xerostomia of diverse origin were selected. Mouthrinses were tested using a double‐blind, randomized, cross‐over clinical trial with an intervining wash out period. Results: The 100% of subjects presented sensation of dry mouth, and 86% stated sensation of thick saliva. Burning tongue sensation, need to drink liquids to swallow and the sensation of swallowing difficulty were recorded in more than 50% of the patients. The most frequent pathologies in the sample were depression, arthritis, and arterial hypertension. Results of the clinical tests showed that mouthrinse 1 relieves sensation of dry mouth, need to drink liquids, and swallowing difficulty. In contrast, mouthrinse 2 relieves only latter two symptoms. Both rinses were more effective in relieving xerostomía‐associated symptomatology in patients taking 3 or more medicines simultaneously. Conclusion: Both mouthrinses were effective in relieving various xerostomia symptoms, could be distributed at a low cost, thereby improving the quality of life of population affected.