Timing for extraction of permanent first molars in school aged children: a pilot study.

Extraction of permanent first molars (P1Ms) could create gaps, tipping and/or rotating of neighboring teeth, which depend on the extraction timing. This study evaluated the outcomes of P1Ms extraction in children who were classified based on their permanent second molar's (P2Ms) dental calcification at the time of extraction. In this retrospective study, the evaluations were made for 406 panoramic radiographs (PRs) of children aged 7-14 years who had single P1M extracted.

Prevention efficacy of dentin tubule sealing with Nd:YAG laser against tooth discoloration induced by vital pulp treatment.

Background: The discoloration potential of dental materials and applications such as vital pulp therapy also cause discoloration due to the presence of blood. Dentin tubule sealing methods could be used for the prevention of discoloration.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of sealing pulp chamber walls with Nd:YAG laser against discoloration caused by tricalcium silicate-based materials in the presence and absence of blood contamination.

Effect of Different Restorative Materials on Primary Tooth Wear: A Quantitative Evaluation Using Microcomputed Tomography.

The wear properties of restorative materials used in the primary dentition must be compatible with primary tooth wear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the wear rate of primary teeth opposing composite resin and different prefabricated crown materials. The study specimens were divided into four groups: (1) composite resin (CR) group; (2) stainless steel group (SS); (3) monolithic zirconia (MZ) group; and (4) fiberglass (FG) group.

Temporomandibular dysfunction assessment in children treated with the Hall Technique: A pilot study.

Background: The Hall technique (HT) involves the placement of stainless steel crowns for treating asymptomatic carious primary teeth without tooth preparation or caries excavation.

Aim: To investigate whether temporomandibular dysfunction (TM-D) manifests in children after HT.

Design: Healthy children (age: 5-9 years) with dentin caries were treated with HT in a university clinic, and TM-D signs and symptoms were monitored in this cohort clinical trial.

The Effect of Parenting Styles on Behavior Management Technique Preferences in a Turkish Population.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between parenting style and parental preferences for behavior management techniques in a Turkish population. This cross-sectional study was conducted for a three-month period among the parents and children who applied for treatment in a university clinic. Parenting style was determined using the parenting style dimension questionnaire, and parental dental anxiety (PDA) was rated with the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale.

A Comparison of Periodontal Health in Primary Molars Restored with Prefabricated Stainless Steel and Zirconia Crowns.

The purpose of this study was to compare the periodontal health and clinical success of restoring primary molars with a prefabricated stainless steel crown (SSC) or zirconia crown (ZC). Six- to nine-year-olds with at least two decayed primary molars were included. Teeth were restored with SSCs and ZCs.