Effectiveness of white tea-mediated silver nanoparticles as an intracanal irrigant against Enterococcus faecalis: An in vitro study.

Background: The probability of a positive outcome of root canal therapy is substantially higher if the infection is eradicated successfully before the obturation of the root canal system. Irrigation is an essential aspect of root canal debridement, as it enables more thorough cleaning than is possible with root canal instrumentation alone. To overcome the side effects of chemical irrigants, there has been a search for herbal medicines as substitutes.

Microbial Evaluation of Root Canals after Biomechanical Preparation with Manual K-files, Manual H-files, and Kedo-SG Blue Rotary Files: An Study.

Aim: The purpose of the present study was to comparatively evaluate the efficacy of Kedo-SG blue rotary files, manual K-files, and manual H-files in eliminating the root canal microflora of primary molars.

Materials And Methods: Forty-five primary molars requiring pulpectomy were included in the study. Based on type of instrumentation, the teeth were randomly assigned to one of the three groups: group A: Kedo-SG blue rotary files, group B: manual H-files, and group C: manual K-files.

Association of Ellis class 1 fracture in children of age 6-12 years.

Trauma is a well-known issue in children, and its prevalence is on the rise more than that of dental caries in children. The objective of the study is to evaluate the association of Ellis class 1 fracture in children between 6 and 12 years. This study includes 45 males and 55 female patients of age 6-12 years.

Evaluation of quality of obturation in 6-9-year-old children.

The effectiveness of root canal therapy is dependent on the quality of obturation. The objective of the current study was to evaluate the obturation quality in pediatric patients of age 6-9 years reporting for pulpectomy treatment. Among the comprehensive data of patients attending Saveetha Dental College, a retrospective analysis of all the patients referred for pulpectomy was extracted.

Association of Ellis Class 2 fracture in 13-17 years old children.

The objective of the study is to evaluate the association of Ellis Class 2 fracture in children aged between 13 and 17 years. This is a descriptive study that was carried out in a university context, using data from patients with Ellis Class 2 fractures between 13 and 17 years from June 2019 to February 2021, which were obtained by analyzing patient records. The records were transferred to the SPSS software for statistical analysis.

Efficacy of Cryotherapy Application on the Pain Perception during Intraoral Injection: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Profound local anesthetic delivery promotes successful treatment for children in terms of easing their fear, anxiety, and discomfort during dental procedures. Local anesthetic injections are the utmost anticipated or anxious stimuli in the dental operatory. Precooling the oral mucosa by application of cryotherapy before local anesthetic injections can alter the pain perception in children.

Fracture Incidence of Kedo-S Square Pediatric Rotary Files: A Prospective Clinical Study.

Objective:  The primary focus of this clinical study was to analyze the probability of occurrence of instrument fracture after root canal preparation of primary molars with the help of Kedo-S Square pediatric rotary file.

Materials And Methods:  Three experienced specialists treated 100 primary maxillary and mandibular molars (335 root canals) using a standardized protocol over 2 months. Biomechanical preparations were carried out using Kedo-S Square file, as per the suggestions given by the manufacturer.

Evaluation of Postoperative Pain after Pulpectomy using Different File Systems in Primary Teeth: A Systematic Review.

Objective: The purpose of this systematic review was to compare the incidence and intensity of postoperative pain after pulpectomy using different instrumentations in primary teeth.

Materials And Methods: An extensive literature search in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Science Direct, LILAC, SIGLE, and Google Scholar was performed to identify English language articles with human subjects that evaluated the effects of different instruments on postoperative pain after pulpectomy.

Results: The search retrieved 187 references.

Parents' knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding the pit and fissure sealant therapy.

Context: Parents' interpretation on children's oral health care practices plays a vital role in improving children's oral health.

Aim: This study sought to evaluate parents' knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding dental sealants.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among parents of school-going children in Chennai, India.

Prevalence of congenitally missing second premolar teeth in the Dravidian population.

Introduction: In the practice of dentistry, one of the most common dental anomalies encountered is the congenitally missing teeth (CMT) with dierent prevalence in each region. CMT are those that fail to erupt in the oral cavity and remain invisible in radiographs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of congenitally missing second premolar teeth in the Dravidian population that can be used in forensic research.