The effect of dexmedetomidine-ketamine combination versus dexmedetomidine on behavior of uncooperative pediatric dental patients: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Objective: Uncooperative behavior in pediatric dentistry is one of the most common manifestations of dental anxiety. Managing anxious patients can be attained by moderate sedation. This study aimed to compare the effect of sedation by dexmedetomidine-ketamine combination (DEX-KET) versus dexmedetomidine (DEX) on behavior of uncooperative pediatric dental patients.

Effectiveness of buccal administration of dexmedetomidine and ketamine combination in paediatric dental sedation: A randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: Pain and anxiety can be considerable obstacles while treating paediatric dental patients. Moderate sedation is needed to treat uncooperative patients.

Aim: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of buccal administration of dexmedetomidine-ketamine combination versus dexmedetomidine.

Three-Dimensional Assessment of Radiographic Changes after Indirect Pulp Capping Using Silver Diamine Fluoride with or without Potassium Iodide in Young Permanent Teeth (12-Month RCT).

The aim of this study was to conduct a three-dimensional (3D) evaluation of radiographic changes after indirect pulp capping (IPC) with silver diamine fluoride (SDF) with or without potassium iodide (KI) and resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) in deep carious young permanent molars using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). 108 first permanent molars with deep occlusal cavitated caries lesions, in forty-nine 6- to 9-year-old children, were randomly allocated to one of 3 groups (n = 36) and treated with SDF+KI, SDF, and RMGIC as IPC materials. CBCT scans were taken at 0 and 12 months to assess tertiary dentin formation (volume and grey level intensity), increase in root length, and pathological changes such as secondary caries, periapical radiolucency, internal resorption, and obliteration of the pulp.

Antibacterial effect and impact on caries activity of nanosilver fluoride and silver diamine fluoride in dentin caries of primary teeth: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: The use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in caries treatment in children has increased despite the disadvantage of causing tooth discoloration. Nanosilver fluoride (NSF) is a possible alternative. This study aimed to assess the antibacterial effect of NSF and SDF and their impact on the activity of dentin caries in primary teeth.

Twelve-month randomized controlled trial of 38% silver diamine fluoride with or without potassium iodide in indirect pulp capping of young permanent molars.

Background: The clinical and radiographic effectiveness of 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) with and without potassium iodide (KI) was tested and compared with resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) in indirect pulp capping of deep carious lesions in young permanent molars.

Methods: One hundred eight permanent first molars with deep occlusal cavitated carious lesions in 49 children aged 6 through 9 years were randomly allocated into 3 groups (n = 36 molars per group) and treated with SDF plus KI, SDF, and RMGIC. RMGIC was used as a base and a resin-based composite restoration followed.

The antibacterial effect of nanosilver fluoride in relation to caries activity in primary teeth: a protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: Minimally invasive dentistry is a highly convenient and efficient method of managing caries in pediatric patients. Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is commonly used to arrest active caries lesions. However, the associated black stain, possibility of soft tissue injury, and unpleasant taste often limit its use.

Caries risk indicators in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus in relation to metabolic control.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the interaction of caries risk indicators and metabolic control in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Methods: The study included 50 children with type 1 DM and 50 healthy controls, all 6 to 9 years old. Diabetic children were classified into 3 groups: well, fairly, and poorly controlled based on glycosilated hemoglobin level.

Effectiveness of 2 chemomechanical caries removal methods on residual bacteria in dentin of primary teeth.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of 2 chemomechanical caries removal methods-Carisolv and Papacarie-on the residual cariogenic bacteria in the dentin of primary teeth vs traditional hand excavation.

Methods: Forty-five primary teeth were divided into 3 groups, according to the caries removal method used. Carious dentin samples were taken, then all softened dentin was removed, and a second sample was taken when the cavities were clinically caries-free, All teeth were filled with composite resins.