Publications by authors named "Udaya Kumar Deepika"
Article Synopsis
- The study compares the effectiveness of two restorative materials, ACTIVA BioACTIVE and Beautifil Flow Plus, in treating carious primary molars in children.
- A total of 100 molars from 50 children aged 5-9 were treated and evaluated at various intervals for factors such as color match and marginal integrity.
- At the 12-month mark, bioactive resin-modified glass ionomer showed superior performance in retention and marginal characteristics, making it suitable for children with high saliva production.
Quad Helix-A Versatile Appliance in Pedodontist's Arsenal: A Case Series.
Int J Clin Pediatr Dent
January 2021
This case series aims to elaborate and discuss the use of the quad helix, a type of slow maxillary expansion appliance in the mixed dentition period in three different clinical scenarios. Especially, in the field of pediatric dentistry, mixed dentition is the most critical stage in the development of occlusion and any malocclusion that can be corrected by the simple appliance in this stage is recommended. The appliance selection is one of the most important steps in the process of treatment planning to obtain the desired result.
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