Evaluation of the Dentinal Shear Bond Strength and Resin Interface in Primary Molars after Pre-Treatment with Various Dentin Bio-Modifiers: An In Vitro Study.

Dentine adhesives have demonstrated great success with permanent teeth. Though the results in primary teeth are not well documented, some studies have demonstrated lower values of bond strength in primary teeth than those found in permanent teeth. The aim of this study was to compare and evaluate the effect of grape seed extract (6.

Disinfection Efficacy of Laser Activation on Different Forms and Concentrations of Sodium Hypochlorite Root Canal Irrigant against in Primary Teeth.

Photoactivated disinfection with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) has improved primary root canal treatment outcomes. This in vitro study aims to assess and compare the disinfecting efficacy of 2.5% sodium hypochlorite solution and 5.

Reasons for Widespread Aspiration of Esthetics Veneers "Hollywood Smile": A Survey among Five Gulf Countries.

Purpose: This study aims to assess the factors that determine the aspiration for "Hollywood smile" among the residents in five Gulf countries.

Materials And Methods: A survey was conducted among subjects aged 18-60 years. A self-designed 19 items questionnaire was prepared which consisted of multiple choices and open-ended questions.

Comparison between water flosser and regular floss in the efficacy of plaque removal in patients after single use.

Objective: The objective was to compare water flosser and regular floss in the efficacy of plaque removal in patients after single use.

Materials And Methods: A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted to compare the plaque removal efficacy of water flosser and regular floss. Eighty three subjects who met the inclusion criteria were recruited from dental clinic.

Dental Caries and Its Association with Body Mass Index among School Children of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Few studies have investigated the relationship of dental caries with obesity among Saudi Arabian population. Hence, this study was conducted to assess the association of obesity with dental caries among school children.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted among 12- and 15-year-old government school children of Riyadh.

Association of erosion with dietary factors among 5-year-old children in India.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the association of dental erosion with dietary factors and oral hygiene practices among 5-year-old schoolchildren in Belgaum, Karnataka, India.

Methods: A random sample of 1,002 5-year-old children was drawn from Belgaum schools. Erosion was assessed using the modified Smith and Knight index.

Feeding habits and oral hygiene practices as determinants of early childhood caries in 3- to 5-year-old children of Belgaum City, India.

Purpose: To investigate whether feeding and oral hygiene practices of preschool children are associated with the risk and prevalence of Early Childhood Caries (EC).

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study comprising 1250 children aged 3 to 5 years from Belgaum was designed. On the first day, validated questionnaires along with parental informed consent forms were distributed to the children and were collected after a week.

Distribution and severity of erosion among 5-year-old children in a city in India.

Purpose: The purpose of this descriptive, cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence and distribution of dental erosion among 5-year-old schoolchildren in Belgaum, North Karnataka, India.

Methods: A random sample of 1,100 5-year-old schoolchildren who met the inclusion criteria were included in the study, of whom 1,002 actively participated. The questionnaire given to parents pertained to sociodemographic factors, and the parents were instructed to maintain their child's 3-day diary to assess his/her existing dietary habits.