Effect of Prolonged Exposure to Beverage on Color Stability and Surface Roughness of Tooth-Colored Restorative Materials.

The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare color stability and surface roughness of different tooth-colored restorative materials commonly used in pediatric dentistry after prolonged immersion into grape juice. Forty disc specimens were prepared using pink opaquer (PO), pink opaquer with composite resin (DUAL), composite resin (COMP), and resin-modified glass ionomer (RMGI) of two-mm thickness. 3D-printed wells were fabricated in CD4 shade.

Teledentistry for Pediatric Dental Emergency: Comparison Between Experienced and Novice Users.

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, teledentistry was often employed for pediatric emergency treatments. Dental students acted as the first health providers using teledentistry under the supervision of faculties in most hospital-based or university-based medical centers during the lockdown period. The aims of this study were to assess the quality of using teledentistry among general dentists (GDs) and dental students (DSs) for managing pediatric dental emergencies.

Comparing Shear Bond Strength Between Pink Opaquer and Other Tooth-Colored Restorative Materials on Demineralized Dentin Treated with Silver Diammine Fluoride.

The purposes of this study were to evaluate the effect of silver diammine fluoride (SDF) on the shear bond strength (SBS) of pink opaquer (PO) compared to resin-modified glass ionomer (RMGI) and conventional composite (COMP) on demineralized dentin, and also to investigate the mode of failure (MOF). Sixty extracted third molars were prepared, demineralized for 14 days, and divided into four groups: (1) COMP; (2) SDF+PO; (3) SDF+RMGI; and (4) SDF+COMP (restoration size: two by two mm). SBS, MOF, modified adhesive remnant index (MARI), and remnant adhesive volume (RAV) were evaluated using an Instron® machine, light microscopy, 3D digital scanner ( 3Shape©), and GeoMagic Wrap© software.

Evaluating Colonization on 3D-Printed, Milled, and Conventional Acrylic Resin Materials: An Study.

To compare surface roughness and bacterial colonization of Streptococcus mutans to 3D printed (3DP), milled (M), and conventional (CV) acrylic resin. Thirty-six discs (n equals 12 per group) were fabricated from 3DP, M, and CV materials. One surface of sample was polished (Po); the opposite surface was left unpolished (UPo).

Wear Resistance Comparison of Prefabricated Primary Crowns Using a Novel 3D Computed Tomography Method.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the wear resistance of stainless steel crowns, (SSCs), zirconia crowns (ZRCs), and nanohybrid crowns (NHCs) using a 3D tomography method.

Methods: Prefabricated SSCs, ZRCs, and NHCs (n equals 80) were worn for 400,000 cycles, equivalent to three years of simulated clinical wear, at 50 N and 1.2 Hz using the Leinfelder-Suzuki wear tester.

A MicroCT Study on Mineral Change over Time Associated with Demineralisation in Primary Teeth.

Objective: To evaluate the change in demineralisation depth (DD)and mineral density (MD) over time in primary teeth exposed to a demineralisation protocol with microcomputed tomography (microCT).

Methods: Caries lesions were artificially induced on the labial surfaces of 9 primary incisors by way of a demineralisation protocol using 0.1 M lactic acid with 10% methylcellulose gel for 7 and 14 days.

Comparison of the Masking Ability and Translucency of Different Tooth-Colored Restorative Materials.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the masking of simulated silver diamine fluoride (SDF) carious tooth discoloration using tooth-colored restorative materials.

Methods: Eighty disc specimens (N equals 10 disc specimens per group) were prepared using pink opaquer (PO), pink opaquer with composite resin (DUAL), opaque-shade composite resin (OSC), and resin-modified glass ionomer (RMGI) of one-mm and two-mm thicknesses. Three backgrounds were prepared: white, dark dentin shade (C4D), and black tile.

An Investigation of the Long and Short Term Behavioral Effects of General Anesthesia on Pediatric Dental Patients With Autism.

The purpose of this study was to compare the incidence of short and long term adverse behavioral effects of general anesthesia (GA) in healthy vs. moderate to severe autistic (ASD) children. Forty healthy and 37 ASD children, aged 3-17 years, undergoing GA for dental surgery participated in this study.

Incisor liability and its effects among East Asian children.

Background/purpose: Incisor liability is the discrepancy in the sum of the mesiodistal crown width between the primary and permanent incisors. Incisor liability affects the integrity and eruption of the permanent incisors during the transition from the primary to permanent dentition. This study investigated the incisor liability in the primary dentition of Taiwanese children.

Comparison of Different Clinical Decision Support Tools in Aiding Dental and Medical Professionals in Managing Primary Dentition Traumatic Injuries.

Background: Many patients are taken to the emergency room for dental trauma treatment, but studies reveal that medical professionals do not feel confident in diagnosing and treating children with traumatic dental injuries. The purpose of this study was to determine if a clinical decision support tool (CDST) would improve dental trauma knowledge of primary teeth in medical students and pediatric dentists. Another purpose was assessing effectiveness of print and mobile app CDSTs.

Using the Timmer Scale to Standardize Pediatric Dentistry Residents' Scientific Appraisal Skills.

Introduction: There is no consensus on the best methodology to apply evidence-based practice principles to develop a systematic approach to improve critical appraisal or research design evaluation skills in advanced education journal clubs.

Methods: We implemented a tool-based approach for our pediatric dentistry residents' journal club centered on the use of a study quality assessment tool, the Timmer scale. The tool consisted of 19 standard questions that evaluated the research methodology, data collection, statistical analysis, and reporting of the findings of each article.

Comparison of Microbial Activity Among Infants With or Without Using Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding Appliance.

Purpose: The aim of the current study is as follows: (1) to study whether wearing the presurgical nasoalveolar molding appliance (PNAM) had facilitated the establishment of and () and to determine other factors including pH and caries susceptibility associated with wearing the PNAM.

Methods: Saliva samples of 61 infants (4.5 ± 2.

Dens evaginatus: Current treatment options.

Background: Teeth with dens evaginatus (DE) are more commonly observed in Western countries than previously. This is due to the increase in populations of patients of Asian origin, in whom DE is more common than in people of European origin. The interest in DE has also increased with the introduction of a procedure called regenerative endodontics.

Evaluating the re-identification risk of a clinical study report anonymized under EMA Policy 0070 and Health Canada Regulations.

Background: Regulatory agencies, such as the European Medicines Agency and Health Canada, are requiring the public sharing of clinical trial reports that are used to make drug approval decisions. Both agencies have provided guidance for the quantitative anonymization of these clinical reports before they are shared. There is limited empirical information on the effectiveness of this approach in protecting patient privacy for clinical trial data.

Effect of Crown Preparation Height on Retention of a Prefabricated Primary Posterior Zirconia Crown.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the retention strength of prefabricated zirconia crowns for primary teeth with various crown preparation heights. Seventy-five extracted human teeth were prepared to have remaining occluso-cervical heights (OCH) of one mm, two mm, three mm, and four mm. Prefabricated posterior zirconia crowns (EZCrown) were cemented with glass ionomer cement.

Pharmacologic management for pediatric dental patients in the 21st century.

Most children are able to cooperate during conventional, in-office dental treatment using traditional, communicative behavior guidance techniques that are carefully selected and applied to the developmental needs of a particular child. Children who are unable to cooperate during conventional treatment due to a lack of psychological or emotional maturity and/or the existence of a mental, physical, or medical disability may require pharmacologic techniques such as procedural sedation or general anesthesia to complete rehabilitative dental treatment. Patient safety dictates that careful preparation and robust case selection processes guide clinical decision-making related to pharmacologic behavior guidance.

Early Childhood Caries-Related Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice: Discordance between Pediatricians and Dentists toward Medical Office-Based Prevention in Taiwan.

The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding early childhood caries (ECC) prevention and implementation of medical setting-based caries prevention among pediatricians and dentists in Taiwan. Data were collected from currently practicing pediatricians and general and pediatric dentists using self-administered questionnaires. A total of 301 questionnaires were completed by the pediatricians ( = 105), general dentists ( = 117), and pediatric dentists ( = 79).

Use of a clinical decision support tool for the management of traumatic dental injuries in the primary dentition by novice and expert clinicians.

Background/aim: Studies reveal many dental students and general dentists have inadequate knowledge about treating children who sustain traumatic dental injuries. The aims of this study were to assess dental trauma knowledge among novice clinicians and expert pediatric dentists and determine the effectiveness of a clinical decision support tool (CDST) for the management of trauma scenarios. A secondary purpose was to compare the effects of a print and mobile app format of the CDST.

Changes of Surface Properties of Composite Preveneered Stainless Steel Crowns After Prophy Polishing to Remove Stains.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of fine-, medium-, and coarse-grit prophy paste used to polish grape juice-stained preveneered stainless steel crowns (PvSSCs).

Methods: Forty-five maxillary central incisor PvSSCs were immersed in grape juice for 30 days and randomly assigned to three groups (n equals 15) using fine-, medium-, and coarse-grit prophy paste for polishing. Color measurement (L*a*b*), surface roughness (Ra), and scanning electron microscopy imaging were performed at prestain, poststain, and postpolish periods.

Cytotoxicity and Antimicrobial Effects of a New Fast-Set MTA.

. To compare the biocompatibility and antimicrobial effectiveness of the new Fast-Set MTA (FS-MTA) with ProRoot MTA (RS-MTA). .

Pre-Eruptive Intracoronal Resorption (PEIR): Literature Review and Case Report.

Pre-eruptive intracoronal resorption (PEIR) are lesions that are often located in the occlusal portion of the crown in unerupted teeth. The etiology and pathology of these lesions remain unclear and most go undetected until later stages of development. Prognosis is dependent on early detection, and conservative treatment is recommended.

A comparison of sedation-related events for two multiagent oral sedation regimens in pediatric dental patients.

Purpose: This study compared the incidence of adverse sedation-related events occurring with two different multiagent oral sedation regimens in pediatric dental patients.

Methods: Forty healthy patients (three to six years old), received either a sedation regimen of chloral hydrate, meperidine, and hydroxyzine with nitrous oxide (CH/M/H/N2O; N=19) or a regimen of midazolam, meperidine, and hydroxyzine with nitrous oxide (MZ/M/H/N2O; N=21). The two treating dentists answered a questionnaire regarding the perioperative period.