Impact of antibacterial composite resin on salivary pH dynamics in high-caries-risk children: An ex-vivo study.

Objectives: Composite resin restorations in primary teeth frequently fail due to secondary caries, which result from bacterial colonization and acid production at the tooth-restoration interface. This study aimed to evaluate whether composite resins containing quaternary ammonium silica (QASi), known for their antibacterial properties, can reduce bacterial acidification and lower the risk of secondary caries in high-caries-risk children compared to conventional restoratives.

Methods: Saliva samples (10 µL saliva, ∼10⁶ bacteria) from 34 high-caries-risk children were applied ex vivo directly to three restorative materials: (i) Infinix with 1.

Management and coping of dental clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in three countries.

Objective: To examine the changes in dental practice in response to the COVID-19 pandemic 6 to 12 months after its outbreak.

Method And Materials: An electronic survey was disseminated among dental practitioners from Brazil, India, and Israel between August 2020 and April 2021. The questionnaire comprised two sections: 1) participant demographics and participant characteristics, and 2) working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vital Pulp Therapy Outcomes in Children's First Permanent Molars Under General Anesthesia: A Retrospective Study.

Introduction: Pulpotomy is a proven treatment option for permanent teeth with pulp involvement, showing high success rates similar to root canal treatment. General anesthesia (GA) is used when traditional dental procedures are not feasible, especially in pediatric cases. Despite its effectiveness, limited data on endodontic treatments under GA is available, with many guidelines favoring extractions.

Integrative approach for supernumerary teeth: a single-center retrospective analysis.

Objective: This study aimed to provide a comprehensive case analysis from a single center, with the objective of clarifying the optimal timing and recommendations for a preferred treatment strategy customized to the specific presentation of each type of supernumerary tooth identified in the research.

Method And Materials: A retrospective study was conducted on patients who presented with a supernumerary tooth and were treated interdisciplinarily at the clinic.

Results: In total, 55 patients with 81 supernumerary teeth of the permanent dentition were analyzed, 30 males and 25 females.

Immunorecognition of Streptococcus mutans secreted proteins protects against caries by limiting tooth adhesion.

Introduction: Childhood caries, a prevalent chronic disease, affects 60-90 % of children in industrialized regions, leading to lesions in both primary and permanent teeth. This condition precipitates hospital admissions, emergency room visits, elevated treatment costs, and missed school days, thereby impeding the child's academic engagement and increasing the likelihood of caries into adulthood. Despite multiple identified risk factors, significant interpersonal variability remains unexplained.

Comparing fracture resistance on bovine incisors restored by tooth fragment reattachment versus direct composite restoration techniques.

Background/aim: Anterior teeth are prone to traumatic dental injuries (TDIs). Although a number of techniques ranging from original tooth fragment reattachment (TFR) to direct composite restoration (DCR) can be used to restore uncomplicated crown fractures, there is no consensus on which method is best. The purpose of this study was to investigate the fracture resistance of bovine incisors restored by two different techniques (TFR and DCR) in three different fracture models.

Hand-Holding's Effect on Children's Pain Perception and Anxiety during Dental Anesthetic Injections.

Local anesthetic injections are an essential tool in dentistry, particularly in pediatric dentistry. The needle penetrating the tissue can cause stress, anxiety, and pain. Studies have shown that using touch may alleviate pain and reduce patient anxiety.

Olfactory and gustatory disorders associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in children and adults: a topic review.

This paper is aimed at comprehensively reviewing olfactory and gustatory disorders caused by SARS-CoV-2 in children and adults. An electronic and manual search was done on three databases: MEDLINE, Embase, and Web of Science. Inclusion criteria included publications written in English, involving humans in the age range of 0 to 99 years that were captured by a controlled vocabulary of thesaurus terms.

Dental Loupe's Role in Detection of Caries of Molars in Children by Student and Dentists.

Purpose: The objectives of this study were to examine the effectiveness of diagnosing occlusal caries in molar teeth in children under the use of loupes and, secondarily, to examine whether there is a difference in the diagnosis between permanent and primary teeth using dental loupes. In addition, to check whether the student's diagnosis using loupes improves caries diagnosis compared to dentists' diagnosis in both methods.

Methods: The data were collected from 163 patients aged 6-14 who sought treatment in the Pedodontic Department of the Faculty of Dentistry at Tel-Aviv University during 2020-2021.

The Prevalence of Developmental Enamel Defects in Israeli Children and Its Association with Perinatal Conditions: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) and deciduous molar hypomineralization (DMH) affect the first permanent molars and second primary molars, respectively, causing a greater dental treatment burden and worse oral health quality of life among affected children. We assessed the prevalence and risk factors of MIH and DMH among 1209 children aged 3-13 years who attended a university dental clinic in Israel in 2019-2020. Clinical examinations were conducted to assess the presence of DMH and MIH.

Exploring a Paradigm Shift in Primary Teeth Root Canal Preparation: An Ex Vivo Micro-CT Study.

Traditional hand instrumentation is a commonly used technique to perform pulpectomy in deciduous teeth by most specialists in pedodontics. Lately, dentists have embraced rotary instrumentation as a safe and effective alternative. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of root canal preparation in extracted primary molars between manual and two rotary file systems using micro-CT.

Sleep Bruxism in Children-What Can Be Learned from Anamnestic Information.

Sleep bruxism (SB) is a masticatory muscle activity during sleep, and its clinical manifestation in young children is still unclear. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the role of anamnestic information in predicting possible SB in children aged 4-12 years. In a cross-sectional retrospective exploratory study, the dental files of 521 children were examined with regard to the following anamnestic information: gender, age, medical conditions associated with ear, nose, and throat (ENT), respiratory disorders, use of methylphenidate (Ritalin), oral habits, and bruxing during sleep.

Effect of Different Etching Times on Pit-and-Fissure Sealant Micro-Shear Bond Strength to the Enamel of Primary Teeth.

Successful clinical use of pit-and-fissure sealants relies on the sufficient etching of the enamel, field isolation and sealant retention. The etching time changes the physical and mechanical surface properties of the etched tooth tissues; therefore, it impacts both etching depth and the bond strength of sealants to the enamel. We examined if reducing the recommended 15 s etching time of primary teeth enamel affects the micro-shear bond strength (µSBS) of pit-and-fissure sealants.

Bacterial Colonization and Proliferation in Primary Molars following the Use of the Hall Technique: A Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy Study.

Restorative dentistry aims to create a favorable environment to arrest caries with minimal operative intervention. The Hall technique (HT) involves the seating and cementation of stainless steel crowns (SSC) on primary molars without any tooth preparation, caries removal, or local anesthesia. In this manner, it entombs bacteria and arrests caries' progress.

Comparison of Childhood Caries Levels between Children of Pediatric Dentists and Children of General Dentists: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Caries development in children is a prevalent childhood disease. Factors affecting chronic teeth lesions include nutrition, parental involvement, and executing proper dental health attitude. Professional dentists are perceived as role models for the oral health and hygiene of their families.

Knowledge of Breastfeeding Mothers Regarding Caries Prevention in Toddlers.

Mothers' awareness regarding the risk factors for the development of early childhood caries is crucial. The current study aims to examine the knowledge of breastfeeding mothers about their baby's dental health and prevention of ECC while comparing primiparous mothers to multiparous mothers. A total of 165 mothers aged 20-49 y/o participated in the study by completing questionnaires that assessed the knowledge and attitudes of mothers toward their infants' oral health.

Microbiome Changes in Children Treated under General Anesthesia for Severe Early Childhood Caries: Pilot Study.

A full-mouth radical dental treatment under general anesthesia is a common approach for treating severe early childhood caries (S-ECC). However, previous study showed recurrence of the disease in 80% of cases within 12 months. The aim of the present study was to examine the changes in microbial composition of the dental biofilm of these children following treatment.

Characteristics and attitudes of general and pediatric dentists who use loupes.

Background: Dental loupes are used by dental professionals to improve visual performance, reduce eye strain and prevent musculoskeletal disorders. Data on their usage in pediatric dentistry are scarce.

Study Design: We performed a cross-sectional survey to evaluate the approach, knowledge, and frequency of using loupes among 100 general and pediatric dentists.

Assessing Children's Dental Age with Panoramic Radiographs.

(1) Background: The aim of the study was to assess the dental age of the subjects and compare it to their chronological age; to assess the dominant tooth for evaluation of dental age; and to investigate possible individual differences between the left and right side of the dental arch. (2) Methods: This study involved evaluating panoramic radiographs of patients aged 7-13 years. A separate assessment was performed for each tooth according to the degree of germ development.

Oral Health and Knowledge among Postpartum Women.

Oral health behavior and risks during pregnancy and after birth affect the oral health of babies and toddlers. We examined the oral and gingival health and caries prevalence of 150 postpartum women shortly after giving birth and assessed their knowledge of oral hygiene using a questionnaire. We also compared the oral health knowledge of nulliparous and multiparous women.

Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders in Children-Red Flags in Pediatric Care.

Objectives: In recent years, we have witnessed a growing interest in pediatric sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD). Although a Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) exists and was found reliable in screening SRBD in children, many of the children remain underdiagnosed. The aim of the present study was to define anamnestic and clinical findings that can serve as red flags indicating the presence of SRBD in children.

Possible Association between Methylphenidate and Mandibular Bone Characteristics Detected by Dental Panoramic Radiograph in Children and Adolescents with ADHD.

Some studies have shown that children treated with psychostimulants for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have decreased bone mineral density (BMD). Mandibular cortical width (MCW) may be used as a surrogate measure for evaluating BMD. We compared the MCW measured on digital panoramic radiographs (DPR) of 38 children and adolescents with ADHD who were treated with methylphenidate for at least 12 months to the MCW of 58 children and adolescents without ADHD (control).

Knowledge and Decision-Making among Israeli Dentists Treating Young Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

Objective: To assess decision making process and knowledge level of dentists treating children with type 1 diabetes.

Study Design: Cross-sectional survey among dentistry residents and dental specialists working in clinics that provide dental care to children with type 1 diabetes.

Results: A total of 166 respondents were included.

Immediate versus Delayed Attachment Incorporation Impact on Prosthetic Aftercare among Mandibular Implant-Supported Overdenture Wearers.

Background: Substantial effort is dedicated to finding the most favorable parameters that will ensure low aftercare demands among edentulous patients wearing mandibular implant supported overdentures (MISODs). The purpose of this retrospective cohort study was to compare prosthetic aftercare between MISOD patients with a simultaneous (group A) vs. a three-week settling in period (group B) prior to attachment incorporation.

Primary Teeth Supported Fixed Prosthesis-A Predictable Treatment Alternative.

Background: Individuals with tooth agenesis often present a significant clinical challenge for dental practitioners. This retrospective study evaluated clinical and radiological long-term functional and esthetic outcomes following restoration using primary teeth to support fixed all-ceramic prosthesis in patients with teeth agenesis.

Methods: Patients with teeth agenesis and at least one year follow-up were included.