Comparative evaluation of zinc oxide-eugenol and zinc oxide with oil in root canal treatment of primary teeth: Split-mouth study with 12 months follow-up.

Background: Various root canal filling materials are used to preserve pulp tissue involved carious the primary tooth. A single material that fulfills all the requirements of an ideal root canal filling material for primary teeth is yet unavailable. Hence, this study was initiated to evaluate clinically and radiographically, the efficacy of two obturating materials - zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE) and zinc oxide mixed with oil (ZON) for 12 months.

Comparative Analysis of Microleakage of Zirconia-infused Glass Ionomer Cement with Miracle Mix and Amalgam: An In Vitro Study.

Context Various restorative materials are introduced in dentistry to achieve adequate strength and restore aesthetics. Dental amalgam is a versatile material with self-sealing property, but is unaesthetic. Other restorative materials like composites require conservative preparation, but exhibit polymerisation shrinkage resulting in microleakage.

Occlusal Traits of Primary Dentition among Pre-School Children of Mehsana District, North Gujarat, India.

Introduction: Aesthetic and functional problems in the dentofacial complex among children are often attributed to the disturbances in the dentofacial growth and development. This can be recognized during routine dental visits. This study pursued to assess the occlusion of the primary dentition in three to five-year-old children.

The story of the missing canine.

Odontomas are usually associated with permanent teeth and rarely with primary dentition. The consequences of their presence are several clinical complications. Presented here is a case where diagnosis and management of an odontome causing impaction of primary tooth is discussed thus emphasising need for alertness in a clinician using the aid of radiological examination for early detection and subsequent intervention.

Think before you extract--a case of tooth autotransplantation.

Renewed interest in autotransplantation has resulted in additional options in the treatment for rehabilitation of missing anterior teeth. Premolar teeth have been commonly used after extensive modifications while a supernumerary tooth from the anterior region when present would be a more suitable option. This case presents such a scenario, with a successful outcome ensuring adequate restoration of function, economical viability and aesthetic satisfaction for both the patient and clinician.