Three-Dimensional Printed Lingual Arch Space Maintainer: A Game Changer in Pediatric Dentistry.

Early loss of deciduous teeth is a challenging situation to handle. In recent years, the loss of deciduous teeth has become very frequent because of the increased risk of caries. Space maintainers play a vital role in preventing space loss.

Clinical Evaluation of Conventional Radiography, Radiovisiography, and an Electronic Apex Locator in Determining the Working Length in Primary Teeth.

Purpose: This study's purposes were to: (1) compare the accuracy of conventional radiography (CR), radiovisiography (RVG), and the Root ZX mini apex locator (EAL) in determining the working length in primary teeth; and (2) determine the effect of wet/dry conditions on the accuracy of the EAL.

Methods: Twenty-two children (six to 15 years old), with 41 root canals of primary teeth with or without resorption indicated for extraction, were selected. CR and RVG were used to determine the working length, followed by EAL, according to the manufacturer's instructions in both dry and wet fields (saline).

Prevalence of Malocclusion among 6 to 10 Year old Nalgonda School Children.

Background: To evaluate the prevalence of malocclusion among 6 to 10 year old children of Nalgonda District.

Materials & Methods: A total of 3000 children were examined, out of which 2135 children (1009 boys and 1126 girls) who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were included. The selected sample was examined for Class I, Class II, Class III molar relationship, lower anterior crowding, cross bite (anterior and posterior), open bite, and pseudo class III [edge to edge bite] discrepancies after obtaining the written consent from the concerned school authorities.

Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy: A rare case report.

Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNTI) is a relatively uncommon osteolytic-pigmented neoplasm that primarily affects the jaws of infants. The early onset and its rapid disfiguring spread necessitate early diagnosis. A 4-month-old male child reported with the complaint of swelling in the right back tooth region of the upper jaw, which rapidly increased in size causing disfigurement of the face.