A Comparative Evaluation of Nanosilver Fluoride, Chlorhexidine, and Sodium Fluoride When Used as a Varnish on Levels in Children with Caries.

Aim: The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the effect of nanosilver fluoride (NSF), chlorhexidine (CHX), and sodium fluoride (NaF) when used as a varnish on levels in children with dental caries.

Study Design: A total of 120 children (age range 8-12 years) with incipient caries were randomly assigned to four groups ( = 30): group I-NSF varnish, group II-CHX varnish, group III-NaF varnish, and group IV-control. Varnish application at baseline was performed once.

Observation and Assessment of the Parameters of Facial Esthetics in 6-year-old Children with Healthy Dentition.

Aim: This study was conducted to observe and assess the dental and facial parameters of esthetics in children with healthy dentition and evaluate whether they are comparable to those of adults.

Materials And Methods: An observational study included 70 children with ages ranging from 5 to 6 years who had come to the Department of Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry, Institute of Dental Studies & Technologies, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, with intact primary dentition. Standardized photographs of the children were taken and evaluated.

Pathway to mercury-free dentistry: an insight into past, present, and future.

Purpose: The popularity of dental amalgam arises from its excellent long-term performance, ease of use, and low cost. However, there is a concern about the potential adverse health effects arising from exposure to mercury in amalgam. This review article critically discusses the safety of dental amalgam as a restorative material and our preparedness for a mercury-free road ahead.

Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of nanosilver solution, , sodium hypochlorite, and normal saline as root canal irrigants in primary teeth.

Background: Microorganisms are the main cause of pulpal and periapical diseases. Hence, the elimination of such potential microbes is achieved by endodontic treatment. Mechanical preparation is the main mechanism to reduce the bacterial load in canals which is enhanced by intracanal irrigants.

Professional protocol and rational outlook of dentists towards SDF.

SDF has gained immense popularity worldwide in the recent years due to its dual performance brought about by inhibiting bacterial growth as well as promoting the remineralisation of dental hard tissues. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge and attitude among dentists towards Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF). The present study is an online survey which was designed using Google forms, to gather information about the knowledge and professional protocol followed by dentists for SDF use in their respective operatories.

Parental knowledge, awareness and acceptance of silver diamine treatment among patients from Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Silver diamine fluoride has emerged as a non invasive effective therapy for arresting active carious lesions. Therefore, it is of interest to assess parental knowledge, awareness and acceptance of SDF. A cross sectional questionnaire based survey was conducted among 62 parents visiting the Department of Pedodontics along with their children in Modinagar.

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of a nanoparticle based intracanal drugs.

The most common intracanal medication is calcium hydroxide. Its efficacy can be affected by a number of factors, including pH, serum proteins, collagen, and dentin. It's also ineffective against E.

Salivary retention of silver diamine fluoride.

The topically applied fluorides are efficacious in both prevention against caries attack and inhibition of virulent bacteria. The purpose of this clinical trial was to assess the fluoride concentration in saliva before and after 38% SDF, 5% NaF and 1.23% ApF gel application on enamel and duration of its availability at different time intervals.

Assessing Videoconferencing as a Method of Remote Consultation in Pediatric Dentistry.

Background: The oral health condition in rural areas remains compromised due to insufficient healthcare providers. Implementation of teledentistry through videoconferencing in these areas can improve this situation when trained personnel are able to carry out real-time consultations of the patients with a pediatric dentist.

Aim: To observe the feasibility of using teledentistry for an oral examination, consultation, and education, and also to assess the participant's satisfaction regarding the use of teledentistry for a routine dental checkup.

Effect of nanoparticle based intra-canal medicaments on root dentin micro-hardness.

Complete eradication of bacterial infection from the root canal with minimum or no effect on the microhardness of the dentin is desirable for the success of endodontic treatment. The effect of nanoparticle based intracanal medicaments on the root dentine microhardness was assessed. The medicaments used were combination of calcium hydroxide - silver nanoparticles, Combination of graphene oxide - silver nanoparticles, Calcium hydroxide and a control group.

Green synthesis of calcium hydroxide-coated silver nanoparticles using and Linn. leaf extracts: An antimicrobial and cytotoxic activity.

Context: Silver is known for its antibacterial properties since ages. As nanoparticles have smaller size and greater surface area, silver has been utilized in the form of nanoparticles to enhance its antibacterial properties. Calcium hydroxide is a well-known intracanal medicament and serves as a gold standard for root canal disinfection.

Comparative Evaluation of Salivary Fluoride Concentration after Topical Application of Silver Diamine Fluoride and Sodium Fluoride: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: The topical fluoride acts on the tooth in many ways and their most important action is inhibition of demineralization and enhancement of enamel remineralization.

Aim: The purpose of this clinical trial was to assess the fluoride concentration in saliva before and after 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and 5% sodium fluoride (NaF) application on enamel and duration of its availability at different time intervals.

Methodology: A randomized clinical trial was conducted among 40 healthy children aged between 6 and 12 years.

Effectiveness of Oral Probiotics in Reducing Count in Caries-active Children: A Comparison with Chlorhexidine and Herbal Mouthrinse (Hiora).

Aim: The purpose of this study was to compare the reduction in salivary mutans streptococci counts and to evaluate any change in the salivary pH values after the use of oral probiotics, chlorhexidine, and herbal mouthrinse.

Method: Oral probiotics, chlorhexidine, and herbal mouthrinse [Hiora] were evaluated for their efficacy against in 75 caries-active children, aged 6-14 years.

Results: The values obtained were subjected to statistical analysis.

Top 100 cited articles on Silver diamine fluoride-A bibliometric analysis.

Background: Identification of top cited articles aids in providing comprehensive and cumulative standardized quality work to research community. The present bibliometric study was aimed at identifying 100 top cited articles on Silver diamine fluoride, highlighting its landmark publications available in the current literature and aids in providing comprehensive and cumulative standardised quality work to research community.

Methodology: Four major databases (Web of science, Pubmed, Scopus and Embase) were searched using search terms like 'silver fluoride' OR 'silver diamine fluoride' OR 'silverdiammine fluoride' OR 'diamine silver fluoride' OR 'diammine silver fluoride' OR silver ammonia fluoride AND dentistry.

Antimicrobial effectiveness of Nano Silver Fluoride Varnish in reducing in saliva and plaque biofilm when compared with Chlorhexidine and Sodium Fluoride Varnishes.

Background: This study was done to investigate the antimicrobial effectiveness of Nano Silver fluoride, Sodium fluoride and Chlorhexidine when used as a varnish on () in saliva and plaque biofilm.

Material And Methods: 120 caries free subjects, aged 8-10 years were randomly assigned to four different groups (n=30) - group I: Control, group II: Chlorhexidine varnish (CHX), group III: Sodium fluoride varnish (NaF), group IV: Nano Silver fluoride varnish (NSF). Varnish application was done once at baseline.

Quantitative Analysis and Effect of SDF, APF, NaF on Demineralized Human Primary Enamel Using SEM, XRD, and FTIR.

Introduction: Topical fluoride therapy has proven benefits in the prevention of demineralization. Tooth enamel has shown a great potential for remineralization with an application of topical fluorides if administered at an appropriate time. In an effort to find an effective remineralizing agent, a novel fluoride agent silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has emerged as a potent caries arresting as well as caries preventing agent.

Cytotoxicity and anti-microbial analysis of silver and graphene oxide bio nanoparticles.

It is of interest to document the cytotoxicity and anti microbial analysis of silver and graphene oxide nanoparticles. The plant extracts from Andrographis paniculata and Ocimum sanctum Linn were used as reducing agent. The nanoparticles were characterized using UV-visible spectroscopy, FT-IR, XRD and TEM.

Comparative Evaluation of Cleaning Capacity and Efficiency of Kedo-S Pediatric Rotary Files, Rotary ProTaper, and Hand K Files in Primary Molar Pulpectomy.

Aim And Objective: To assess and compare the cleaning efficacy and instrumentation time of K files, ProTaper, and Kedo-S rotary files in primary molars.

Materials And Methods: India ink was injected into 120 root canals of selected primary molars. The root canals were randomly and equally divided into three groups based on instrumentation technique: group I-K files, group II-ProTaper, and group III-Kedo-S.

Known data on the effectiveness of silver nano particles on root canal disinfection.

The goal of endodontic treatment is the debridement and removal of the microbial ecosystem associated with the disease process. The need for root canal disinfectants increases especially in those cases where infection is resistant to the regular treatment and the outcome of endodontic therapy is often compromised. Therefore, it is of interest to document the known effectiveness of silver nanoparticle based root canal disinfectants with other root canal disinfectants on microbial load reduction during root canal disinfection.

Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Hindi version of Child Perception Questionnaire (CPQ ) in school children.

Background: There is a need to validate OHRQoL measures in Hindi to assess the OHRQoL of Indian children.

Aim: To develop a Hindi version of the CPQ and to appraise its validity and reliability for use among North Indian children aged 11-14 years.

Design: The cross-culturally adapted Hindi version of CPQ was achieved by forward translation, backward translation, committee review, and pretesting.

Effect of 38% silver diamine fluoride on control of dental caries in primary dentition: A Systematic review.

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has been extensively researched and proven effective for caries prevention and arrest in children. Limited studies support its effectiveness in primary dentition at 38%. This systematic review examines the effectiveness of 38% silver diamine fluoride on control of dental caries in primary dentition.

To compare the effectiveness of different mouthrinses on Streptococcus mutans count in caries active children.

Introduction: Streptococcus mutans is the prime microbe responsible for caries. Mouthwashes represent an effective means for decreasing their count. To ascertain this, three commercially available mouthrinses were evaluated for their antimicrobial activity.

Association of child temperament with early childhood caries.

Background: Psychological variable may affect early childhood caries (ECC), but this aspect has not been explored satisfactorily. This study evaluates the child temperament as a risk predictor for ECC.

Aim: To find the association of child temperament with ECC.