Publications by authors named "Dinta Kakkad"
Background: The mixed dentition stage in children is a critical period for orthodontic assessment and intervention. This study investigates the effects of interceptive orthodontics on dental and skeletal development in children with mixed dentition, aiming to evaluate the potential benefits of early orthodontic treatment.
Materials And Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on a cohort of 150 children with mixed dentition (aged 7-11 years), who received interceptive orthodontic treatment.
Article Synopsis
- Overall wellness significantly relies on oral health, with studies showing a link between periodontal disease and systemic conditions, particularly during pregnancy.
- A study involving 3,885 pregnant women evaluated the prevalence of periodontitis and its association with preterm birth and low birth weight in newborns.
- The findings revealed that mothers with periodontitis had a 0.5% prevalence of having preterm babies and 1.6% for low-birth weight babies, suggesting that early dental intervention could help reduce pregnancy complications.
Article Synopsis
- - The systematic review assesses the role of vitamin D (specifically cholecalciferol) in periodontal health, indicating that while there's a recognized connection, the current literature shows significant variability and gaps in research findings.
- - A thorough search across multiple databases led to the evaluation of 1883 papers, ultimately narrowing it down to four studies that meet the inclusion criteria for assessing vitamin D's impact on oral health.
- - The review highlights vitamin D's dual role in oral health: supporting bone metabolism and acting as an anti-inflammatory agent, while also stressing the need for more consistent and high-quality research on the topic.