Prevalence and Pattern of Traumatic Dental Injuries in Children and Adolescents With Severe to Profound Hearing Impairment: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Background/aim: Traumatic Dental Injuries (TDIs) are an emerging public health problem and a realm of research for oral health enthusiasts. Certain populations can be more vulnerable to injuries such as those with a sensory deficit. Nevertheless, literature is scarce, especially for those with hearing impairment.

Comparative Effectiveness of Regenerative Endodontic Treatment Versus Apexification for Necrotic Immature Permanent Teeth With or Without Apical Periodontitis: An Umbrella Review.

Background/aim: The evidence related to the superiority of the recommended treatment protocols for necrotic immature permanent teeth is unclear. We aimed to compare the clinical, radiographic, and overall success rates of apexification and regenerative endodontic treatment (RET), assess the methodological quality, and assess the strength of evidence for outcomes.

Methods: A search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, LILACS, EMBASE, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library.

Penetration of Intracoronal Bleaching Agents Across a Calcium Silicate-Based Coronal Barrier in Pulpless Immature Permanent Teeth: An In Vitro Study.

Objective: Tooth bleaching procedures on nonvital teeth have been performed for crown discoloration caused by regenerative endodontic therapy (RET). However, leakage of bleaching agents across the root canal can be detrimental. This study aimed to assess and compare the penetration levels of hydrogen peroxide (HP) from different bleaching agents across calcium silicate-based coronal barriers in immature permanent teeth.

Global prevalence of teething problems in infants and children-A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Eruption of primary teeth is associated with local and systemic manifestations. Understanding the global prevalence is necessary to formulate the standard guidelines for management.

Aim: To evaluate the global prevalence of problems associated with teething in infants and children aged 0-36 months.

Effect of temperature on rehydration and fracture resistance of reattached tooth fragments after crown fracture: An in vitro study.

Background: Uncomplicated crown fractures of maxillary anterior teeth are common dental injuries, and the bonding of fractured fragments is recommended for management. Rehydration of fragments improves bonding and fracture resistance. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the fracture resistance of the reattached tooth fragment of the incisor crown after rehydration using either a steamer or a humidifier.

Efficacy of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Best Practice Recommendations for Diagnosis and Management of Deep Caries in Primary Teeth.

To evaluate the efficacy of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) best practice recommendations for the diagnosis and management of deep carious lesions in primary teeth. Primary molars from four to eight-year-old children were selected for diagnosis and treatment planning independently by a pediatric dental resident using the AAPD recommendations and a pediatric dentist using his clinical expertise and experience. The analysis of the two evaluators was performed for sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive values, and agreement scores.

Spinal dural arteriovenous fistula in a child: a rare presentation.

Spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an abnormal shunting between the segmental artery and radicular vein adjacent to the dural root sleeve in the spine. This is the most common vascular malformation of the spinal cord and is a rare but treatable cause of para or quadriplegia. It most commonly occurs in elderly men and often affects the thoracolumbar region.

Isolation and detection of bacterial species on mitis salivarius bacitracin agar from the plaque samples of caries active children.

Background: In cariology studies, mitis-salivarius-bacitracin (MSB) agar has been commonly considered as the selective medium for Streptococcusmutans growth. The present study was the part of a funded project (a noninferiority randomized controlled trial) which compared the efficacy of a plant extract-based mouth rinse with that of a fluoride mouth rinse on the S.mutans counts of the children.

Effect of wire diameter and extent of wire composite splint on the mobility of luxated and anchor primary teeth: A typodont study.

Background/aims: The recommendations for splinting are well established for the injuries of permanent dentition; however, ambiguity still exists for the injuries in primary dentition. Hence, this study aimed to determine the most appropriate dimensions of stainless steel wire and its extent, for achieving the physiologic mobility in primary dentition.

Material And Methods: This study was designed as an in vitro experiment by using a typodont model of primary dentition.

Effect of 940 nm diode laser irradiation and dentin bonding agent on permeability of furcation area in primary molars.

Purpose: Multiple accessory canals make furcation area of primary molars the most common port of entry of bacterial endotoxins to periradicular area. Reduction in permeability can improve prognosis of these teeth. Therefore, this study was designed to compare the effect of 940 nm diode laser and dentin bonding agent on the dye penetration of furcation area in primary molars.

Effectiveness of Smartphone App on Oral Health Knowledge, Behavior, and Practice in Child-Parent Dyads: A Pilot Study.

To evaluate the effectiveness of an oral health mobile application on the oral health knowledge, behavior, and practices (KBP) of child-parent dyads. This was a pre-post, single-arm, hospital-based pilot study. Fifty-two dyads were assessed for KBP using a self-structured questionnaire.

Anatomical and Histological Characteristics of Prematurely Erupted Teeth in Newborns.

To assess the characteristics of dental hard and soft tissue structures of prematurely erupted teeth in newborns. Extracted natal and neonatal teeth were assessed in ground sections for evaluation of enamel, dentin, dentino-enamel junction and cementoenamel junction. Soft tissue harvested was histologically analyzed for cellularity, vascularity and other characteristics of the dental pulp.

Comparative evaluation of putty index and custom template for direct composite restoration of uncomplicated crown fractures in permanent anterior teeth.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare and evaluate Putty Index and Custom Template Technique for Direct Composite restoration of uncomplicated crown fractures in permanent anterior teeth.

Material And Methods: A total of 100 teeth were randomly allocated to the respective groups, n=49 in Group I and n=51 in Group II. Composite build up using Putty Index technique in Group I and vacuum formed Custom Template in Group II was done followed by finishing and polishing of the restoration.

Comparative evaluation of three materials used for fragment reattachment in uncomplicated crown fracture-An in vitro study using bovine teeth.

Background/aims: The recommended treatment for uncomplicated crown fractures is bonding the fractured fragment or the fragment reattachment. A paucity was identified regarding the studies comparing the efficacy of micro-hybrid and nanohybrid composites in fragment reattachment. Hence, the present study aimed to evaluate and compare three materials for bonding of fragments rehydrated by humidification in teeth with uncomplicated crown fractures.

Silver diamine fluoride modified atraumatic restorative treatment compared to conventional restorative technique on carious primary molars-A randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To compare the success of silver diamine fluoride-modified atraumatic restorative technique (SMART) with that of the conventional drill and fill method in restoring carious lesions in primary molars.

Method: Children (4-8years old) reporting to a tertiary care hospital setting with asymptomatic cavitated dentinal carious lesions in primary molars were randomly allocated to two groups; SMART and Conventional; and subsequently restored with Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC). Follow-up evaluations were carried out by blinded independent evaluator at 6-months intervals to assess the status of restorations.

Risk factors associated with traumatic dental injuries in individuals with special healthcare needs-A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background/aim: Individuals with special healthcare needs (SHCN) are more likely to sustain traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) due to distinct risk factors. The aim of this review was to assess various risk factors associated with TDIs in individuals with SHCN.

Materials And Methods: The protocol was designed according to the recommendations of the Cochrane-handbook, Joanna Briggs Institute, and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and registered in PROSPERO (CRD42022357422).

Case 314: Cerebral Proliferative Angiopathy.

An 18-year-old man presented to the neurosurgery outpatient department with recurrent episodes of epistaxis for the past 8 years and altered behavior for the past month. Epistaxis was scanty in amount, intermittent, spontaneous, and not associated with any trauma or nasal obstruction or breathing difficulties. Bleeding used to stop spontaneously after some time.

Prevalence of sports-related traumatic orofacial and dental injuries in Asian countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: The head and face, due to their prominent positions, are at risk of intentional and unintentional injuries in the majority of competitive sports. There are regional preferences for sports and differences in infrastructural facilities. The majority of the recommendations for sports have been based on the studies conducted in the western world.

Orofacial characteristics in a child with Hajdu-Cheney syndrome.

Hajdu-Cheney syndrome (HCS) also known as Cranio-skeletal dysplasia is a rare genetic disorder of bone metabolism. It is mainly characterized by acro-osteolysis and generalized osteoporosis. The other distinctive features include a dysmorphic face, short stature, aplasia of facial sinuses, and persistent cranial sutures.

Global status of knowledge of parents for emergency management of traumatic dental injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Research Protocol: The protocol was developed as per the recommendations of the Cochrane-handbook and PRISMA and was registered in PROSPERO.

Literature Search: Search was performed by using MeSH-Terms and keywords in PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Sciences, Lilacs, and Cochrane databases and gray literature sources 15th July 2022. There were no limits regarding the year of publication and language.