Publications by authors named "Shikha Mali"

Unlabelled: To determine the pain prevalence and severity of flare-ups associated with before, during, and after pulpectomy procedure in children through systematic review and meta-analysis. Pain associated with root canal is a crucial source of fear for patients (especially child patients) and an important concern of dentists. Pain experienced at pretreatment, during treatment, and posttreatment is foreseen and recalled by child patients.

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Aim: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the clinical and radiographic success of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) as direct pulp capping (DPC) agents in primary molars.

Materials And Methods: In this study, 50 primary first and second molars from healthy children aged 5-9 years requiring pulp therapy were randomly allocated into two groups. In the PRF group, after coronal pulp removal and hemostasis, the remaining pulp tissue was covered with PRF preparation.

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Unlabelled: The most common pathological condition, dental caries when remain untreated which shows pulpal involvement and may lead to invasive treatment, such as crown placement followed by pulp therapy. Larger carious lesions on primary molars stainless steel crowns (SSCs) placement by means of conventional tooth preparation. The modern approach to managing carious lesions concentrates on using less invasive treatment techniques, with the focus being on biofilm change.

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Aim And Objective: This case report aims to describe the management of a case of rare gingival lesion in a young pediatric patient.

Background: An increase in the size of the gingival tissue is known as gingival hyperplasia. This can cause esthetic as well as functional problems, and interfere with normal functions like mastication and speech.

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Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practices of pediatric dentists regarding oral health management of visually impaired children.

Material And Methods: A combination of convenience sampling and snowball sampling was used to send an online Google form survey questionnaire to pediatric dentists all around the world. Four sections made up the questionnaire-the first asked for personal information, while the second, third, and fourth examined the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pediatric dentists, respectively.

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Aim: To assess various dental anxiety scales used in children and to know the effectiveness of different projective dental anxiety scales used in pediatric dentistry.

Background: Dental anxiety poses a significant problem in child patient management and is considered to be the main barrier for successful completion of the dental treatment.

Review Results: This systematic review and meta-analysis has been registered at the International prospective register of systematic reviews-PROSPERO-CRD42021247586.

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Introduction: Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is employed as an adjunct cariostatic agent in the management of dental caries in high-risk population. Other than fluorides, chlorhexidine (CHX) is the most potent antimicrobial and efficacious agent against Streptococcus mutans.

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate and differentiate the efficacy of 38% silver diamine fluoride, CHX varnish, and fluoride varnish on carious primary teeth.

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Aim And Objectives: The aim and objectives of this study are to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of Myristica fragrans - Nutmeg, Terminalia chebula - Myrobolan, Ocimum sanctum-tulsi, and 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) on the removal of the smear layer by the scanning electron microscope (SEM).

Settings And Design: Endodontic treatment aims at disinfection and then obturation of root canal system in to prevent re-infection.

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Background/introduction: Cavity disinfection before restoration aids in reducing the number of residual bacteria, thus, decreasing the rate of secondary caries. Propolis, at low concentrations, inhibits the growth of cariogenic bacteria. Liquorice roots are known to have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

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Background: Pulpotomy is the treatment for cariously exposed vital primary molars. UsingfFormocresol as a pulpotomy agent is been in controversy, which has triggered the search for better alternatives. The product like 'Myristica fragrans (MF)-Nutmeg gel, (TC)-Myrobolan gel is gaining popularity as herbal pulpotomy agents.

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