Prevalence of Signs and Symptoms Associated Prevalence of Signs and Symptoms Associated A Longitudinal Birth Cohort Study.

To evaluate the prevalence of teething problems throughout the period of primary tooth eruption. This birth cohort study was conducted in two phases: Phase one (evaluation of teething symptoms among newly recruited infants) and Phase two (evaluation of teething symptoms among newly recruited infants and follow-up evaluation among infants recruited in Phase one). The study included an evaluation of infants born in a tertiary health care hospital using a hybrid design of telephonic conversation/video calling and clinical examination.

Dental Pulp Calcification Among Young Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Exploratory Study.

Several studies have evaluated the effects of cancer-related chemo-radiation on developing teeth, leading to disturbances in the formation of enamel and dentin, affecting the crown and root. However, their impact on dental pulp has not been well explored. The purpose of this study was to evaluate dental pulp calcification among young cancer survivors.

Prevalence of early childhood caries among preschool children of tribal Leh district of Ladakh: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Children from tribal regions in remote geographic locations face several health-related challenges that often remain unnoticed due to a lack of reporting. Untreated dental caries is one such problem with inadequate data from the Himalayan region of Ladakh in north India. This may portray a wrong picture to the policymakers and hence, inadequate efforts to mitigate oral health issues.

Comparative Evaluation of Two Post-Bonding Reinforcement Protocols for Fragment Reattachment in Uncomplicated Crown Fracture-An In Vitro Study.

Background/aims: Re-bonding of a fractured fragment without any preparations or reinforcement has been recommended as the preferred treatment of uncomplicated crown fractures. A recent systematic review found that post-bonding reinforcements could reduce the risk of loss of attached fragments in teeth with uncomplicated and complicated crown fractures. Hence, this study aimed to compare various techniques of reinforcement in terms of the force required to fracture, using bovine incisor models with simulated uncomplicated crown fractures.

Assessment of operator-associated variability in thermal pulp sensibility tests: A simulation study using a custom-designed testing apparatus.

Objective: Thermal pulp sensibility tests are critical, cost-effective tools for assessing pulp vitality and guiding disease prognosis. However, their accuracy and efficacy are often compromised by subjective patient responses and operator variability. This study evaluated operator-associated variability for the performance of hot and cold pulp sensibility tests using a custom-designed testing apparatus.

Conservative management of pediatric mandibular fractures with cap splints- A systematic review.

Background: Mandible is the second most common bone involved among pediatric facial fractures, and the open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) technique used for its management results in faster bone remodeling and quicker functional recovery. However, it can lead to damage to the periosteum and surrounding tooth buds, and may require a second surgery for removal. Therefore, conservative methods always remain mainstay for management among pediatric patients.

Evidence Mapping and Quality Assessment of Systematic Reviews in Dental Traumatology: A 54 Months Update.

Background/aims: This update of previously conducted evidence mapping and quality analysis of systematic reviews related to dental traumatology aimed to assess the distribution of systematic reviews published in a period of past 54 months in various domains and subdomains and evaluate their quality. An attempt was also made to compare the trends of methodological and quality characteristics between the two Evidence Mapping studies.

Methods: An a priori protocol was prepared as per the recommendations of Global Evidence Mapping and registered in Open Science Framework.

An Unusual Cause of Swelling in the Maxillary Labial Vestibule and Its Diagnostic Dilemma.

The chief complaint of an eight-year-old girl was swelling in the maxillary labial vestibule that had started three months earlier. A periapical lesion was suspected based on the history and clinical characteristics of the involved area. However, there was no history of dental trauma, dental caries, restorations, or any other developmental dental alteration.

Evaluation of the success of single-visit versus two-visit silver modified atraumatic restorative technique (SMART) in primary molars- a randomized controlled trial.

Objectives: To compare the success of glass ionomer cement (GIC) restorations in carious primary molars using single-visit and two-visit silver modified atraumatic restorative technique (SMART).

Methods: This was a parallel-group, two-arm randomized controlled trial conducted in a tertiary-care hospital. 150 children aged 4-9 years with asymptomatic carious lesions were recruited and randomized to one of the two interventions: single-visit and two-visit SMART.

Effectiveness of school-based approaches for reduction of sugar and sugar-sweetened beverages in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To verify the effectiveness of school-based interventions (SBI) aimed at reducing sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption among children to create or enhance public health initiatives.

Background: An important source of sugar consumption is SSBs, which are defined as any consumable non-alcoholic water-based beverage containing considerable amounts of free sugars. A growing number of people are using SSBs as their main source of sugar.

Trauma-Induced Stress Distribution in Primary Incisors Restored With Preformed Zirconia Crowns: 3D Finite Element Analysis.

Background/aims: Preformed zirconia crowns have emerged as the preferred choice for restoring damaged primary incisors. However, they differ from natural teeth in their biophysical properties and can potentially alter the overall response of crowned teeth to a traumatic load. This in silico study aimed to compare the response of three different traumatic loading conditions for the (i) natural (M1) and (ii) zirconia-restored tooth models (M2) models.

Immense potential for self-healing with conservative management of a large radicular cyst associated with pulpectomized primary tooth: A 40-month follow-up.

Radicular cysts are one of the most common cysts of inflammatory origin involving the maxillofacial region that arise from the remnants of Herwig's epithelial root sheath. These are often diagnosed as incidental findings on radiographs, which are seldom symptomatic and are slowly progressive. Decompression could be used as a conservative treatment approach for the management of large radicular cysts in children to have satisfactory healing and minimum damage to adjacent vital structures, simultaneously allowing the eruption of succedaneous tooth.

Development and Preliminary Validation of a Novel Instrument to Assess Re-Injury Associated Anxiety Following Traumatic Orofacial and Dental Injury in Young Boxers.

Background/aim: An injury sustained during sports activity can lead to the development of reinjury anxiety and hamper performance. Although tools exist to assess re-injury anxiety, a domain of interest in the field of sports medicine, research in the psychological impact of an orofacial injury is rudimentary. The present study envisaged to develop an instrument to assess the presence of reinjury anxiety following orofacial and dental injury in boxers aged between 10 and 16 years.

Oral Manifestations in a Child With Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis, and Refractory Rickets.

Renal tubular acidosis (RTA) is a group of disorders in which there is an alteration in acid-base homeostasis because of the impairment of nephrons to excrete hydrogen ions or reabsorb bicarbonate ions, resulting in chronic metabolic acidosis. RTA is an important cause of rickets, particularly 'resistant rickets'. Dental manifestations frequently reported in patients with RTA include enamel hypoplasia and amelogenesis imperfecta, affecting permanent dentition.

Feasibility of the International Caries Classification and Management System (ICCMS) Protocol in a Hospital-Based Setting in India.

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of the International Caries Classification and Management System (ICCMS) protocol in a hospital-based setting in India.

Methods: A total of 160 children, 3-6 years old children reporting with dental caries to a hospital-based setting were recruited. Risk-based management of dental caries was conducted and followed for one year as per the modified ICCMS protocol.

Prevalence and Pattern of Traumatic Dental Injuries in Children and Adolescents With Severe to Profound Hearing Impairment: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Background/aim: Traumatic Dental Injuries (TDIs) are an emerging public health problem and a realm of research for oral health enthusiasts. Certain populations can be more vulnerable to injuries such as those with a sensory deficit. Nevertheless, literature is scarce, especially for those with hearing impairment.

Comparative Effectiveness of Regenerative Endodontic Treatment Versus Apexification for Necrotic Immature Permanent Teeth With or Without Apical Periodontitis: An Umbrella Review.

Background/aim: The evidence related to the superiority of the recommended treatment protocols for necrotic immature permanent teeth is unclear. We aimed to compare the clinical, radiographic, and overall success rates of apexification and regenerative endodontic treatment (RET), assess the methodological quality, and assess the strength of evidence for outcomes.

Methods: A search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, LILACS, EMBASE, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library.

Penetration of Intracoronal Bleaching Agents Across a Calcium Silicate-Based Coronal Barrier in Pulpless Immature Permanent Teeth: An In Vitro Study.

Objective: Tooth bleaching procedures on nonvital teeth have been performed for crown discoloration caused by regenerative endodontic therapy (RET). However, leakage of bleaching agents across the root canal can be detrimental. This study aimed to assess and compare the penetration levels of hydrogen peroxide (HP) from different bleaching agents across calcium silicate-based coronal barriers in immature permanent teeth.

Importance of 3D imaging in the evaluation of root formation following regenerative endodontic procedures: a case series.

The follow-up of teeth that have undergone regenerative endodontic procedures through radiographic imaging is crucial for evaluating their success and determining their future prognosis. The periapical radiographs stand out as the primary tool for this task and are also recommended by the existing guidelines. However, two-dimensional (2D) imaging may not reveal the findings accurately, mimicking the root formation success which may not be true otherwise when assessed using cone beam CT (CBCT) imaging.

Effect of temperature on rehydration and fracture resistance of reattached tooth fragments after crown fracture: An in vitro study.

Background: Uncomplicated crown fractures of maxillary anterior teeth are common dental injuries, and the bonding of fractured fragments is recommended for management. Rehydration of fragments improves bonding and fracture resistance. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the fracture resistance of the reattached tooth fragment of the incisor crown after rehydration using either a steamer or a humidifier.

Efficacy of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Best Practice Recommendations for Diagnosis and Management of Deep Caries in Primary Teeth.

To evaluate the efficacy of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) best practice recommendations for the diagnosis and management of deep carious lesions in primary teeth. Primary molars from four to eight-year-old children were selected for diagnosis and treatment planning independently by a pediatric dental resident using the AAPD recommendations and a pediatric dentist using his clinical expertise and experience. The analysis of the two evaluators was performed for sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive values, and agreement scores.

No Clear Difference in Clinical Outcomes Between Knotted and Knotless Arthroscopic Bankart Repair: A Systematic Review.

Purpose: To analyze whether the arthroscopic Bankart repair using a knotless suture anchor has a better functional outcome than the conventional knot-tying Bankart repair.

Methods: A comprehensive literature search was done in the PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Cochrane databases in May 2023. Studies comparing the clinical outcome of Bankart repair using knotless and knot-tying techniques were included in the study.