Conservative Management of Dislocated Pediatric Unilateral Condylar Fracture Using Orthodontic Treatment and Guiding Elastics.

Introduction: Mandibular fractures in children, when compared to adults, are quite less common. Treatment approaches for mandibular fracture differ in children due to their growth and developing dentition. Minimal manipulation of bony architecture is done to achieve a stable position.

Enhancing Proliferation of Stem Cells from Human Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth (SHED) through hTERT Expression while Preserving Stemness and Multipotency.

Background: Stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED) hold promise in regenerative medicine owing to their multipotent capabilities resembling mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Despite their potential, SHED have not been extensively investigated because their limited lifespan and unavailability of cell-lines pose challenges for therapeutic applications. This study investigated the effect of ectopic human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT) expression on SHEDs' proliferation while preserving stemness and genomic integrity.

Treatment Outcomes of Lip Taping in Patients with Non-syndromic Cleft Lip and/or Palate: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Objective: To conduct a systematic review of the data in peer-reviewed medical literature and evaluate the effectiveness of lip taping as a pre-surgical naso-alveolar molding (NAM) technique in infants with cleft lip and/or palate.

Design: An electronic search of various databases for relevant studies, regardless of date, from inception to June 2023 was carried out and evaluated. After completing the electronic search and applying our inclusion/exclusion criteria, 6 studies-2 randomized control trials, 2 non-randomized studies, and 2 case series-were included.

Management of Pediatric Mandibular Fractures Using Orthodontic Archwires and Elastic Traction: An Alternative to Conventional Treatment Methods.

Introduction: Maxillofacial trauma in children consists of >15% of all facial fractures, which is usually associated with sports injuries and falls while playing. Pediatric mandibular fractures are relatively less frequent when compared to adults, and the reason can be attributed to the child's protected anatomic features and infrequent exposure of children to alcohol-related road accidents. Management principles vary in children, and the main concern is about mandibular growth and the development of dentition.