Comparison of the clinical performance of self-adhering flowable composite and resin-based pit and fissure sealant: a randomized clinical trial in pediatric patients.

Background: Self-adhering flowable composites are an innovative step in reducing the chair time of pit and fissure sealant treatment. This study aimed to compare the clinical performance of self-adhering flowable composite (SELF-ADH) and resin-based pit and fissure sealant (RBs).

Methods: This is a double-blinded, randomized, split-mouth clinical trial conducted on 80 fully erupted permanent mandibular first molars from 40 children aged 6 to 12 years.

Evaluating the Effects of Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) and Teucrium Polium Extracts on Salivary Levels in Children.

Statement Of The Problem: or green tea (GT) and (TP) are known to have a great antimicrobial potential on salivary (). Their efficacy should be examined compared to the gold standard antimicrobial agents.

Purpose: To evaluate the effects of or green tea (GT) and (TP) extracts in comparison with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) on salivary levels.

Assessing the Knowledge of Students about Dental Bleaching in Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Iran.

Statement Of The Problem: An attractive smile and white teeth give self-confidence and provide impression of health, which help individuals for social and interpersonal success. Increasing demand for tooth bleaching and lack of relevant information on the other hand, necessitate a new investigation to assess the knowledge of the students about dental bleaching in Kerman.

Purpose: This study was designed to assess the overall knowledge of the students of Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman regarding dental bleaching and their tendency to perform it.

Baby-Risk of malocclusion assessment index: An assessment tool for preventive orthodontic treatment needs in a selected population of children in southeast of Iran.

Context: Preventive orthodontic treatments are performed in the primary or mixed dentition period and provide a proper development of occlusion to avoid dentofacial anomalies.

Aims: This study aims to evaluate the Baby-Risk of Malocclusion Assessment Index (ROMA) index regarding ease of use, reproducibility, and the epidemiological assessment of major orthodontic problems in children aged 4-6-year-old in Kerman (Iran) kindergartens.

Setting And Design: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 1000 children aged 4-6 in Kerman (Iran) kindergartens, selected by cluster sampling, and data were collected using the Baby-ROMA index.