Salivary peptide human neutrophil defensin1-3 and its relationship with early childhood caries.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship of the level of salivary peptides human neutrophil defensin (HNP) 1-3 in children with and without early childhood caries (ECC).

Materials And Methods: This study was conducted among 86 children of age 3-6 years who were divided into two groups: Group 1 - children with ECC ( = 43) and Group 2 - children without ECC ( = 43). Saliva samples were collected, and salivary peptide HNP1-3 levels were analyzed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

Management of Complicated Crown-Root Fracture by Extra-Oral Fragment Reattachment and Intentional Reimplantation with 2 Years Review.

Trauma with an accompanying fracture to the anterior teeth gives an agonizing experience for a young individual due to the physical disfigurement and the psychological impact that is imposed on them. This paper reports a case of complicated crown-root fracture in a young child that was treated by extra-oral fragment reattachment followed by the intentional reimplantation. The tooth was endodontically-treated followed by the placement of fiber-reinforced composite post.

A comparative evaluation between cheiloscopic patterns and the permanent molar relationships to predict the future malocclusions.

Background: To assess the correlation between different cheiloscopic patterns with the permanent molar relationships.

Material And Methods: 300 children who are 14-16 years old with completely erupted 2nd permanent molars upto occlusal table were recruited and the pattern of molar terminal plane was recorded in the proforma. Lip prints of these subjects were recorded with lipstick-cellophane method and middle 10mm of lower lip was analysed for the lip print pattern as suggested by Sivapathasundharam et al.

A comparative evaluation between dermatoglyphic patterns and different terminal planes in primary dentition.

Background: To assess the correlation between different dermatoglyphic patterns with the terminal planes in deciduous dentition.

Material And Methods: 300 children who are 3-6 years old with complete primary dentition were recruited and the pattern of molar terminal plane was recorded in the proforma. Finger prints of the distal phalanges of these subjects were recorded using ink and roller method and were analysed for the finger print pattern by a forensic specialist.

A Comparative Evaluation between Cheiloscopic Patterns and Terminal Planes in Primary Dentition.

Objective: To assess the correlation between different cheiloscopic patterns with the terminal planes in deciduous dentition.

Materials And Methods: Three hundred children who are 3-6 years old with complete primary dentition were recruited, and the pattern of molar terminal plane was recorded in the pro forma. Lip prints of these children were recorded with lipstick-cellophane method, and the middle 10 mm of lower lip was analyzed for the lip print pattern as suggested by Sivapathasundharam .

Preferences and choices of a child concerning the environment in a pediatric dental operatory.

Background: The aim of this cross-sectional descriptive study was to determine children's preferences in a dental clinic so as to reduce anxiety during dental procedures. In this study survey methodology was used.

Materials And Methods: A questionnaire was designed to evaluate the child's preference in a dental hospital so as to remove anxiety during a dental procedure.

A case report on dental management of a toddler with Pachygyria.

Children with special health care needs receive less oral care than the normal population, inspite of the high level of dental diseases among them. They are at an increased risk for oral diseases throughout their lifetime. This paper reports a case of a toddler with congenital unusual thick convolutions of the cortex resulting in a condition called pachygyria.

Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of an alternative natural agent for disinfection of toothbrushes.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the antimicrobial potency of aqueous extract of leaves in two different concentrations as a toothbrush disinfectant against three oral bacterial species.

Materials And Methods: Aqueous extracts of leaves were prepared at 20% and 30% concentrations and 0.2% chlorhexidine was used as control.

Comparative evaluation of tensile bond strength and microleakage of conventional glass ionomer cement, resin modified glass ionomer cement and compomer: An in vitro study.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the tensile bond strength and microleakage of Fuji IX GP, Fuji II LC, and compoglass and to compare bond strength with degree of microleakage exhibited by the same materials.

Materials And Methods: Occlusal surfaces of 96 noncarious primary teeth were ground perpendicular to long axis of the tooth. Preparations were distributed into three groups consisting of Fuji IX GP, Fuji II LC and Compoglass.

Oral health status of children with autistic disorder in Chennai.

Aim: To assess the oral health status of autistic children in Chennai.

Design And Methods: Oral health status was assessed for 483 children with autism, solicited from special education schools, autistic child centres and therapy centres. Conditions assessed were plaque accumulation, gingival health, dental caries, malocclusion, developmental anomalies, oral injuries and restorations.