A Cuozzo, L Mauriello, V Iorio-Siciliano, A Blasi, F Riccitiello, L Ramaglia
{"title":"Regeneration of new periodontal attachment following surgical removal of a Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma in a young patient: an 8-year follow-up.","authors":"A Cuozzo, L Mauriello, V Iorio-Siciliano, A Blasi, F Riccitiello, L Ramaglia","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2237","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2025.2237","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma (PGCG) is a rare benign lesion of the oral cavity originating from periosteum and gingival connective tissue, associated to local irritant and/or traumatic factors. Clinically PGCG appears as a painless swelling lesion with a smooth surface, brown red or purple in colour, ranging from few millimeters to 3-4 centimeters. The aim of this case report is to demonstrate the complete periodontal and bone regeneration after elimination of traumatic factors and surgical therapy.</p><p><strong>Case report: </strong>A 12-year-old female patient complained a gingival swelling in region 2.1, following an orthodontic therapy. Following a careful evaluation of data collected by anamnesis and clinical and radiograph exams, the surgical excision of the lesion was scheduled. PGCG was confirmed by histological analysis. Finally, a series of follow up at one-, two-, three-, and eight-year were scheduled.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The long-term follow-ups seem to demonstrate that the surgical removal of a PGCG associated with bone resorption and deep periodontal pockets caused by development of the lesion may lead to the regeneration of new periodontal attachment for both the infrabony and the suprabony component of the periodontal pocket.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143751772","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E Ortu, M Severino, S Di Nicolantonio, A Carrafiello, S Cova, R Gatto, A Monaco
{"title":"Comparison between removable devices in palatal expansion: a randomised open label clinical trial.","authors":"E Ortu, M Severino, S Di Nicolantonio, A Carrafiello, S Cova, R Gatto, A Monaco","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2230","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2025.2230","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Posterior crossbite is a very frequent malocclusion in the Caucasian population and is most often associated with hypoplasia or retrusion of the upper jaw. Treatment involves palatal expansion with the use of fixed or removable orthodontic devices. The aim of the present study is to compare two different devices used in expansion: the Eptamed Equilibrator elastodontic device (series 00) with the Schwartz plate, which is traditionally used in palatal expansion.</p><p><strong>Materials: </strong>70 children (30 boys and 40 girls, average age: 11 ± 1 years) were recruited and divided into a test group and a control group. The test group underwent palatal expansion with the elastodontic device, the control group with the Schwartz plate. Controls were carried out at 6 months and 12 months after the start of treatment. The distance between the cusps of the first upper premolars was taken as the reference or the width between the second deciduous molars. For statistical analysis, the t-test or Wilcoxon signed-rank test for continuous variables and chi-square test or Kruskal-Wallis test for categorical variables were used.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The Eptamed Equilibrator device allows palatal expansion like that achieved with traditional expansion devices, but with greater comfort and greater compliance for patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143751698","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N Cenzato, G Di Iasio, G Menozzi, S Gangi, C Agostoni, C Maspero
{"title":"Dental Diseases in Premature Infants: A Pilot Study on Delayed Tooth Eruption During the First 12 Months of Life.","authors":"N Cenzato, G Di Iasio, G Menozzi, S Gangi, C Agostoni, C Maspero","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2436","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2025.2436","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Preterm birth is one of the leading causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality globally. Premature infants have a higher risk of developing a range of complications, including dental conditions. This pilot study aims to examine delayed tooth eruption in premature infants in the first twelve months of life, in order to identify any correlations between prematurity and early dental problems.</p><p><strong>Materials: </strong>A longitudinal study was conducted on premature infants of the Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Regina Elena Clinic, Milan, Italy comparing 2 groups of patients. The group of premature infants (group test) was evaluated between 6 and 9 months (T1) and at 12 months (T2), compared with a second group (control group) of healthy infants, born at term, between 6 and 12 months. Data were collected through clinical examinations, considering variables such as gestational age and birth weight. A descriptive statistical analysis was conducted by calculating the mean, mode, median, and standard deviation for variables such as corrected age, chronological age, and the number of teeth in both groups (premature and full-term infants). The Mann-Whitney U test was also used to verify significant differences in the median between the test and control groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143810819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of Medication on Asthma and the Development of Caries Cavities in Children Aged 3-15 at Luz Hospital in Lisbon, Portugal.","authors":"R C Santa Bárbara, A Veloso Duran, F Guinot","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2231","DOIUrl":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2231","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To examine the impact of medication on asthma treatment and the occurrence of caries cavities in children aged 3 to 15 years old (Luz Hospital in Lisbon, Portugal). The frequency of caries cavities in 3 different groups was examined. In addition, the possible association of caries cavities with different asthmatic medication was also assessed.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Asthma and caries cavities affect many children worldwide. Investigating the connection between asthma medication and the development of caries cavities is important for enhancing asthma treatment while reducing oral health risks. Exploring the relationship between asthma medication and caries cavities is compelling due to the limited number of conclusive studies on the subject.</p><p><strong>Materials: </strong>A descriptive observational study was conducted on children aged 3 to 15 years old, who attended the immunology-allergology and dentistry services at the Luz Hospital in Lisbon, Portugal. between January 2021 and February 2022. The sample was divided into 3 groups (medicated asthmatics, unmedicated asthmatics, and healthy children without asthma). An intraoral examination was performed to collect the DMFT index (decayed, missing, and filled teeth) to assess the presence of caries cavities. Clinical and dietary data were supplemented with a questionnaire and medical history in all groups. All variables used were qualitative and described using absolute frequencies and percentages.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These results showed that anti-asthmatic medications may influence the development of caries cavities. The occurrence of caries cavities is more prominent in medicated asthmatic children when compared to unmedicated asthmatic children.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"55-60"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142389045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Clinical Evaluation of Contemporary Ion Releasing Restorative Materials in Primary Molars Subjected to Selective Caries Removal: a randomised clinical trial.","authors":"Z B Bodur, Z Z Ciftci, A Cengiz, H Karayilmaz","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2241","DOIUrl":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2241","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This randomised controlled trial compared the clinical effectiveness of four ion-releasing restorative materials in the proximal cavities of primary molars that underwent selective caries removal.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although the superiority of materials over each other could not be proven in this study, Fuji II LC appears to be more successful in terms of retention.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"61-68"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143363865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A Pardo, A Butera, A Signoriello, M Marchiori, V Fiorini, N Branz, A Scribante, G Lombardo
{"title":"Laser and remineralising agents in dental erosion: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"A Pardo, A Butera, A Signoriello, M Marchiori, V Fiorini, N Branz, A Scribante, G Lombardo","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2158","DOIUrl":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2158","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This systematic review aimed to evaluate, by means of statistical comparison between selected studies, the effectiveness of laser irradiation on dental erosion applied alone or in combination with anti-erosive agents (fluoride, Acidulated phosphate fluoride APF and CPP-amorphous calcium fluoride phosphate CPP-ACFP), through optical profilometry and microhardness measurement.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The searching strategy was conducted according to the International PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, to answer research ques-tions regarding the effectiveness of lasers used in the context of dental erosion (such as Nd:YAG, CO2, Er:YAG, Er,Cr:YSGG, Diode, and Argon Ion lasers). A comprehensive and unrestricted sys-tematic searching was performed using the electronic databases of PubMed and Cochrane Library, for all articles published up to the end of January 2023. The review record was registered by the International prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO) under the identification number CRD408639.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Change in microhardness for the lasers group, irrespective of the type of laser used in the sample, was significantly greater compared with the one in the control group. Regards microhardness, the combination of Laser and APF gel showed promising results compared to APF gel agent.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"37-46"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142364930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E Carli, M Miceli, S Romilio, F Pardossi, M R Giuca, R Izzetti
{"title":"Effects of oral hygiene motivation strategies in paediatric patients with autism.","authors":"E Carli, M Miceli, S Romilio, F Pardossi, M R Giuca, R Izzetti","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2285","DOIUrl":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2285","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study assessed the effectiveness of technological aids (video modelling) versus verbal and demonstrative motivation for improving oral hygiene in paediatric patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).</p><p><strong>Materials: </strong>Consecutive patients with ASD were enrolled. Data on brushing frequency, snack intake frequency, plaque index, gum index, and Frankl scale were collected at baseline. After a tooth scaling session, patients were randomly assigned to two groups: Group 1 (G1) received live brushing instructions, while Group 2 (G2) received an oral hygiene motivation video via email, created using the video modelling strategy. A follow-up evaluation was conducted after three months, with all parameters measured again for comparison.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Video modelling is an effective tool for motivating oral hygiene in patients with ASD, demonstrated by significant improvements in most measured parameters for the video modelling group.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"69-72"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142827856","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A G Signoriello, E Stellini, R Bertolini, L Pezzato, P Positello, A A Gracco, S Mazzoleni, F S Ludovichetti
{"title":"Paedodontic preformed crowns in primary teeth and relative degree of dental wear.","authors":"A G Signoriello, E Stellini, R Bertolini, L Pezzato, P Positello, A A Gracco, S Mazzoleni, F S Ludovichetti","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2013","DOIUrl":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2013","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Prosthetic rehabilitation of deciduous teeth in paediatric age using pre-formed crowns has been considered one of the best methods of dental restoration since their introduction. Their main advantages are related to durability, longevity and a low rate of recurrent cavities. Since stainless steel crowns do not coincide with aesthetic needs of parents and patients, preformed paedodontic crowns made of zirconia and nano-hybrid composite was introduced. The aim of the study is to evaluate the degree of wear on the enamel and on themselves of the different paedodontic crowns.</p><p><strong>Materials: </strong>Nine bovine teeth and nine paedodontic crowns for deciduous molars were selected for the study, three of which in zirconia, three in nano-hybrid composite and three in stainless steel. Wear test was carried out on the Rtech™ Instruments tribometer applying a force of 50 N. After that, both the bovine teeth and the paedodontic crowns were observed using a stereo microscope (Zeiss Stemi C-500) and a scanning electron microscope (SEM, Cambridge Stereoscan 440). The areas of wear were calculated with a software [ImageJ, version 1x, Wayne Rasband, Maryland, USA].</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Pre-formed paediatric crowns in zirconia, nano-hybrid composite and stainless steel are a valid aid for the restoration of deciduous teeth and do not compromise the physiological wear characteristic of the phases of the dental exchange. The stainless steel crown is preferable for the restorations in the posterior sectors as its behaviour is the most similar to that of a natural tooth. Zirconia and nano-hybrid composite crowns showed an inversely proportional behaviour between their wear volume and that of the opposing tooth.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":"25 ","pages":"19-23"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141075660","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A Ugolini, A Bruni, A Abate, F Pistoni, M Donelli, V Quinzi, F Silvestrini Biavati, V Lanteri
{"title":"Effects On Palatal Surface Area In Mixed Dentition Patients Treated With Leaf Expander And Rapid Palatal Expander, Compared To Untreated Subjects: A Randomised Clinical Trial.","authors":"A Ugolini, A Bruni, A Abate, F Pistoni, M Donelli, V Quinzi, F Silvestrini Biavati, V Lanteri","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2208","DOIUrl":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2208","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate palatal surface effects induced by LE and RPE, alongside spontaneous changes in an untreated group, and to compare differences in canine and molar inclination among the three groups.</p><p><strong>Materials: </strong>This randomised clinical trial aimed to compare digital models pre- and post-treatment over 12 months in patients receiving tooth-borne Leaf Expander® (LE) and tooth-borne Hyrax-type maxillary expander (RPE) treatments, alongside untreated patients. Analysis included 24 LE patients (13 males, 11 females, mean age 8.5±1.5), 22 RPE patients (10 males, 12 females, mean age 7.9±1.6), and 17 untreated subjects (7 males, 10 females, mean age 8.1±1.2). Inclusion criteria comprised indications for maxillary expansion treatment, mixed dentition, CVMS ≤ 3, erupted first molars, and good oral hygiene. Digital models were obtained using an intraoral scanner pre- and post-treatment. Palatal surface, segmented into anterior, median, and posterior zones, and canine/molar inclination were measured at T0-T1 using VAM software as the primary and secondary endpoint. Statistical analyses involved paired-sample T-tests for intra-group comparisons and ANOVA tests with Bonferroni correction for inter-group comparisons.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>No significant difference in palatal surface increment was found between the two experimental groups (LE and RPE); both demonstrated a significant increase in palatal surface. The greatest increment occurred in the median palate zone for both experimental groups. The increment in the untreated control group was not significant. Furthermore, the RPE group showed a greater inclination of permanent molars compared to those treated with LE, indicating that expansion with lighter and continuous forces may lead to fewer dental side effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"48-54"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142364929","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L De Simone, D Martinelli, M Tieri, A Monaco, D Tripodi
{"title":"Upper Jaw Development After Lingual Laser Frenectomy and Myofuntional Therapy.","authors":"L De Simone, D Martinelli, M Tieri, A Monaco, D Tripodi","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2143","DOIUrl":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2143","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Over the years, the role of the lingual frenulum in the development of skeletal structures has been evaluated. However, the effect of short lingual frenulum treatment on bone structures is unclear. We need to investigate the effect of surgery and myofunctional therapy on maxillary development. This could be the rationale to establish an orthodontic interception protocol.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The case-control study was carried out in the Operative Unit of Pedodontics of the University Dental Clinic, at the Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences of the University of \"G. D'Annunzio\" Chieti-Pescara. The study population consisted in thirty children. The data were collected through anamnesis carried out by qualified health personnel before dental examination. Photos, frenulum length and cast measurements were taken. Student's t-test statistical analysis was used. Significance was ascertained based on the obtained P value of less than 0.01.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results confirmed the benefit of laser surgical treatment. The change in parameters related to the anterior palate region showed the power of frenectomy and myofunctional therapy in restoring the tongue's ability to stimulate bone development. The protocol adopted in the following study could be used in interceptive orthodontics. However, further studies are needed to evaluate the effects on the upper jaw over the long term that have higher sample numbers.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"32-36"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141558407","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}