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.

Etiology and outcomes of primary renal tubular acidosis.

Background: This study investigates the etiology, outcomes, and genotype-phenotype correlations in patients with renal tubular acidosis (RTA) at a tertiary care center in New Delhi.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included children and young adults with RTA who underwent clinical, biochemical, radiological and/or genetic evaluations between July 2020 and December 2024. We report clinical phenotype, anthropometry, metabolic control and progression to chronic kidney disease (CKD) in relation to genotype of distal RTA.

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.

Severe early childhood caries among young children and its association with behavioural factors: A hospital-based cross-sectional study.

Background Several risk factors have been associated with early childhood caries (ECC). However, conclusive data are not available about the socio-demographic and behavioural factors which are associated with severe ECC (S-ECC). We assessed the severity and pattern of ECC in young children.

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.

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.

Identifying Needs and Preparing for Curriculum Changes in Indian Dental Education.

Unlabelled: The aims of dental professional courses are to prepare dental healthcare providers to manage common dental diseases, perform surgeries, and offer prevention. They should also be equipped to understand the needs of the society they are serving and willing to amend their skills. As they are expected to be a part of a team providing health care, they should have the requisite leadership and managerial skills for leading the team to serve its objectives in the best possible way.

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.

Impact of Implementing Psychological Ownership in Undergraduate Dental Clinical Training: A Retrospective Study.

Purpose: The idea of psychological ownership (PO) has been utilized in a variety of contexts, but the significance and lessons learned from using PO in dental clinical education have not been investigated. A detailed long-term study of PO in dental clinical education will allow us to understand the effectiveness of this practice. The purpose of this paper is to compare undergraduate (UG) student's clinical performance before and after the PO system was implemented.

Comparing the effectiveness of two educational methods for oral health management in COVID-19 pandemic among dental professionals.

The aim of this study was to train dentists on the different oral hygiene measures to be followed by COVID-19 patients via Webinar and Information Education Communication (IEC) Materials and compare the effectiveness of both. A total of 100 dental professionals were included by non-probability convenience sampling. Webinar and IEC Materials on oral hygiene measures, oral symptoms, and management strategies during COVID-19 were created and training was conducted for all dental professionals who registered themselves.

Visit to the Dentist for Oral Health Prevention at "Age One": A proposed policy report from the Indian perspective.

Early childhood caries is a major public health issue in India. The primary reason for poor oral health in children is a lack of awareness about the role of primary teeth and the importance of an early dental visit for infants and toddlers. The primary objectives of an early dental visit are to analyze the child's risk level, provide guidance to parents regarding proper oral hygiene measures, review dietary and eating habits, provide information regarding the infectivity of dental caries, review the risks of traumatic injuries and discuss factors which affect the development of occlusion.

Methods and applications of finite element analysis in dental trauma research: A scoping review.

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is vital for understanding dental traumatology (DT) biomechanics, aiding diagnosis, treatment planning, and outcome prediction. This review explores FEA applications in DT research, evaluates their quality and outcomes, and assesses methodological aspects. Accordingly, recommendations for future researchers are provided.

Effect of wire diameter and extent of wire composite splint on the mobility of luxated and anchor primary teeth: A typodont study.

Background/aims: The recommendations for splinting are well established for the injuries of permanent dentition; however, ambiguity still exists for the injuries in primary dentition. Hence, this study aimed to determine the most appropriate dimensions of stainless steel wire and its extent, for achieving the physiologic mobility in primary dentition.

Material And Methods: This study was designed as an in vitro experiment by using a typodont model of primary dentition.