Assessment of photobiomodulation by a 660-nm diode laser on the reversal of soft tissue anesthesia in children: A randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: Soft tissue anesthesia (STA) following inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) anesthesia lasts 3-5 h. It is important to reverse STA after treatment to prevent soft tissue injury (STI).

Aim: This study evaluated photobiomodulation using a 660 nm diode laser on STA reversal and its impact on STI following IANB anesthesia.

Evaluation of rotary file system (Kedo-S-Square) in root canal preparation of primary anterior teeth using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)-in vitro study.

Background: In recent years, pediatric endodontics has witnessed various advances including use of rotary files in pulpectomy. This study aimed to comparatively evaluate taper, amount of dentin removal and instrumentation time of the pediatric rotary Kedo-S Square file, hand K-files and H-files in primary canines using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methods: 60 primary canines were randomly assigned into three groups; A1 Kedo-S-Square rotary file (group I), hand stainless steel K file (group II) and hand stainless steel H file (group III).

Joubert Plus Syndrome with Self-Mutilation: A Case report.

Background: Joubert syndrome is a very rare condition with dismal prognosis. It is characterized by several abnormalities including molar tooth sign on MRI. When coupled with mega cisterna magna- a feature of the Dandy Walker syndrome- it is categorized as Joubert plus syndrome.

Intra- and inter-examiner variability in evaluating preclinical pediatric dentistry operative procedures.

Many investigators have reported attempts to develop reliable laboratory and clinic evaluation systems. However, few studies, regardless of level of success, have used an analytic procedure to identify those components of the evaluation system that, if refined further, could improve reliability. The purpose of this study was to compare intra- and inter-examiner variability in two evaluation methods: glance and grade (global), and checklist and criteria (analytical).

Evaluation of fissure sealant applied to topical fluoride treated teeth.

Fissure sealant is an important tool in the prevention of dental caries. This study evaluated the effect of treating the enamel with topical fluoride gel prior to acid etching on sealant retention clinically (Part I) and in vitro (Part II). In part I a split mouth design using contralateral first permanent molars was conducted.

A clinical and radiographic evaluation of stainless steel crowns for primary molars.

Aim: This study was performed to evaluate clinically and radiographically the effect of stainless steel crowns placed on primary molars on gingival and bone structures.

Sample: 254 crowns were evaluated in a sample of 177 children aged 3.5-12 years old with a mean age of 7 years.

The application of fiber core posts in restoring badly destroyed primary incisors.

Early childhood caries (ECC) represents a challenge to pediatric dentists especially, when teeth are badly destroyed. ECC involves the upper anterior teeth early in life and by the time the dentist sees the child, most of the coronal structure is lost. Dentally, this is a very devastating situation for both the dentist and parents, as in many cases, extraction of these teeth is the only option.