Treatment outcomes of pulpotomy versus pulpectomy in vital primary molars diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis: protocol for a non-inferiority randomised controlled trial.

Background: Pulpectomy continues to be the standard treatment recommendation for management of vital primary molars diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. The recent decade has seen a paradigm shift in the treatment concepts of how vital mature permanent molars diagnosed with irreversible pulpitis can be more conservatively managed using vital pulp therapy techniques like pulpotomy. However, despite emerging evidence indicating similarities between primary and permanent tooth pulp response to dental caries, there is limited research on whether pulpotomy can be similarly used as a definitive treatment modality for vital primary teeth with irreversible pulpitis.

Evaluation of Changes in Oral Microflora in Children with Early Childhood Caries after Full Mouth Rehabilitation.

Aim: To evaluate the change in microflora in children suffering from severe early childhood caries (ECC) after full mouth rehabilitation.

Materials And Methods: A total of 60 children, aged 3-5 years suffering from severe ECC who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in the study. Pooled plaque samples were taken and subjected to quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to obtain baseline mean values of (), (), (), and () before full mouth rehabilitation was done under general anesthesia.

Evaluation of Risk Factors associated with Caries Development after Full-mouth Rehabilitation for Early Childhood Caries Under General Anesthesia.

Aim: To evaluate the risk factors associated with caries development after full-mouth rehabilitation for early childhood caries (ECC) under general anesthesia.

Materials And Methods: A total of 100 children diagnosed with ECC requiring full-mouth rehabilitation under general anesthesia were recruited for the study. At baseline, caries status, plaque index, count, and count were evaluated.

Evaluation of Clinical Success, Caries Recurrence, and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life of Children Undergoing Full Mouth Rehabilitation for Early Childhood Caries: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Aim: This prospective cohort study aimed to assess the clinical success, caries recurrence, and oral health-related quality of life of children undergoing full mouth rehabilitation for early childhood caries under general anesthesia. The study sought to understand the long-term impact of these interventions on early childhood caries (ECC) management.

Methodology: The study included 300 children aged three to six years diagnosed with ECC requiring full mouth rehabilitation under general anesthesia.

Perceived Outcomes, Parental Satisfaction, and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life After Full Mouth Rehabilitation Under General Anesthesia for Early Childhood Caries.

Aim: The aim of this article is to evaluate the perceived outcomes, parental satisfaction, and oral health-related quality of life after full mouth rehabilitation under general anesthesia for children with early childhood caries.

Materials And Methods: A total of 200 children requiring full-mouth rehabilitation under general anesthesia for the management of early childhood caries were recruited for the study. Perceived outcomes, oral health-related quality of life, and parental satisfaction were evaluated at the follow-up visit after six months.

The Evaluation of Postoperative Complications and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Following Dental General Anesthesia for Early Childhood Caries.

Aim The study aims to evaluate the postoperative complications and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) following dental general anesthesia for early childhood caries (ECC). Materials and methods Two hundred children aged between three and six requiring full-mouth rehabilitation for general anesthesia were recruited for the study. Demographic data and oral health-related quality of life using the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS) were collected before the surgery.

Evaluation of Factors Affecting Clinical Outcomes of Full Mouth Rehabilitation Under General Anaesthesia for Children With Early Childhood Caries: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Aim: This study was designed to evaluate the factors affecting the clinical outcomes of full mouth rehabilitation under general anaesthesia for children with early childhood caries (ECCs).

Materials And Methods: A prospective cohort of 200 children with early childhood caries and requiring dental rehabilitation under general anaesthesia was evaluated and treated. Children were recalled at six-month intervals for a period of two years and evaluated for the recurrence of caries and the need for repeat treatment of failed cases.

Comparison of distraction techniques using salivary biomarkers during local anaesthesia administration in children aged 3-5 years: A clinical study.

Aim: In paediatric dentistry, pain is adversely influenced by a child's level of anxiety. Ironically, the most common form of pain control used in dentistry, local anaesthesia, can itself produce anxiety. One of the techniques to overcome a child's anxiety is using distraction.

Comparison of Total Salivary Antioxidant Capacity of Children with and without Severe Early Childhood Caries before and after Complete Dental Rehabilitation.

Introduction: Early childhood caries (ECC) is the most chronic disease affecting children all over the world. Children often complain of pain and need complete rehabilitation, which is often done under general anesthesia due to extensive treatment and behavioral problems that are often encountered. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the total salivary antioxidant capacity of children with severe ECC (S-ECC) before and after complete dental rehabilitation and compare it with caries-free children.

Evaluation of Change in Quality of Life, Dental Fear and Dental Anxiety in Young Children Following Full-mouth Dental Rehabilitation under General Anesthesia for Early Childhood Caries.

Aim: To evaluate the change in quality of life, dental fear, and dental anxiety in young children following full-mouth dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia for early childhood caries.

Materials And Methods: About 200 children who were diagnosed with early childhood caries requiring full-mouth rehabilitation under general anesthesia were recruited after obtaining parental consent. Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) was measured using the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS).

Evaluation of Factors Influencing the Oral Health-related Quality of Life among Children with Early Childhood Caries: A Cross-sectional Study.

Aim: To evaluate the factors that affect the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among children with early childhood caries (ECC).

Materials And Methods: A total of 340 children aged between 3 and 6 who were diagnosed with ECC were enrolled in the study. Parents accompanying the children completed a questionnaire on the sociodemographic status and filled out the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS) for the evaluation of OHRQoL.

Parental and Child Outlook on the Impact of ECC on Oral Health-related Quality of Life: A Prospective Interventional Study.

Aim: To evaluate the perspectives of parents and children on the impact of early childhood caries (ECC) on the oral health-related quality of life (OHQoF).

Materials And Methods: About 400 children aged 3-5 years were recruited for the study. About 200 children who were caries-free were the controls for the study.

Comparison of Three Luting Cements for Prefabricated Zirconia Crowns in Primary Molar Teeth: a 36-month Randomized Clinical Trial.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the long-term clinical retention and gingival health of prefabricated zirconia crowns (PZCs) in primary molar teeth cemented using three luting cements.

Methods: Primary molar teeth restored with PZCs (n equals 30 per group) were cemented using glass ionomer cement (GIC), resin-modified GIC (BioCem™), or adhesive resin cement (APC technique: air- particle abrasion, zirconia primer, composite resin). Crown retention, plaque accumulation, and gingival status were evaluated over three years; cumulative crown survival was assessed using Kalpan-Meier analysis.

Mandibular talon cusp: a rare dental anomaly.

Talon cusp is a rare dental anomaly which consists of a supernumerary projection from the cingulum towards the incisal edge of the tooth. The cusp is made up of enamel and dentin but pulpal tissue may or may not be present. The occurrence of mandibular talon cusp is a rare entity with only 58 cases reported until now.

Evaluation of Quality of Obturation Using Two Different Rotary Files and Hand Files in Primary Teeth: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Aim And Objective: To estimate the obturation quality and instrumentation time on comparing traditional hand files and two rotary file types during root canal instrumentation in deciduous molars.

Materials And Methods: Forty-five deciduous mandibular molars were taken and randomly allotted to three groups ( = 15). Group I: K-hand files, group II: ProTaper Gold rotary file, and group III: Kedo-SG Blue rotary files.

Dentists in India feel hopeless as a fulltime academician: A national survey.

Aims: Assess the relationship between job satisfaction and feeling of hopelessness among dental academicians.

Settings And Design: Cross sectional study was conducted among dental academicians across India through email and social media using a pretested questionnaire.

Methods And Materials: An Internet-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among dental academicians via social media and electronic mail (e-mail) throughout India.

Pediatric dental emergency management and parental treatment preferences during COVID-19 pandemic as compared to 2019.

Pediatric dental emergency management were temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic, which worsened urgent dental needs. This retrospective study investigated the management of pediatric emergencies during COVID-19 lockdown and the trends in parental preferences from March to July in 2019 and 2020. Pediatric dental emergencies managed during pandemic was collated, procedures were categorized (emergency, restorative, preventive, elective) and trends in parental treatment preference was compared from March-July 2019/2020.

Association of severe early childhood caries with salivary ferritin.

Aim: To evaluate salivary ferritin levels in children with severe early childhood caries (ECC).

Materials And Methods: One hundred twenty participants were split into a study group that consisted of 60 children with severe ECC (dmft ≥5) and a control group that was free of caries. Both groups were age and gender-matched.

A Comparative Evaluation of Revascularization Done in Traumatized Immature, Necrotic Anterior Teeth with and without Platelet-rich Fibrin: A Case Report.

The aim of this paper is to present two methods of revascularization done in traumatized immature, nonvital anterior teeth using platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and natural blood clot as a scaffold material. This was performed after disinfection of the root canal space using tri-antibacterial paste. In one tooth, PRF prepared from autologous blood was placed in the canal and in the other tooth, natural bleeding was induced to obtain a fresh blood clot.

Management of siblings with Glanzmann's thrombasthenia: A case report.

Glanzmann's thrombasthenia is a rare, genetically inherited platelet disorder characterized by a lack of platelet aggregation. Until date, only close to 500 cases have been reported. GT is associated with clinical variability: some patients have only minimal bruising while others have frequent, severe and potentially fatal hemorrhages often making diagnosis difficult.

Evaluation of Clinical Success, Parental and Child Satisfaction of Stainless Steel Crowns and Zirconia Crowns in Primary Molars.

Introduction: Stainless steel crowns are the most successful restoration for multisurface carious lesions in primary molars. The esthetics has been poorly accepted which led to the introduction of zirconia crowns.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the clinical success, parental satisfaction, and child satisfaction of stainless steel and zirconia crowns in primary molars.

Ten-cusped primary molar tooth: A rare entity with literature review.

Teeth arise by complex and progressive interactions between the ectoderm, oral epithelium and underlying mesenchyme. However, it may show variations and changes in morphological structure. A 6-year-old female child patient came for the treatment of her carious tooth.

Management of a pediatric patient with ataxia telangiectasia: Report of a rare case in which diagnostic radiographs are contraindicated.

Ataxia telangiectasia is a rare neurodegenerative autosomal recessive multisystem disorder which has been reported only once in the dental literature. It is characterized by cerebellar degeneration, telangiectasia, immunodeficiency, and cancer susceptibility and radiation sensitivity. Till date, this disorder remains the only condition in dentistry in which diagnostic radiographs are not allowed.