{"title":"How does the frequency of dental visits affect future dental health?","authors":"S Pock, R B Stieger, P Drabo, B Cvikl","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2277","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2025.2277","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study investigates the impact of increased dental visits on children's dental health outcomes over a seven-year period. It assesses whether services such as consultations, X-rays, treatments for stomatitis, fillings, and extractions lead to better dental health, specifically focusing on the condition of the first permanent molars following comprehensive dental remediation.</p><p><strong>Materials: </strong>A retrospective study was conducted using data from the Vienna Public Health Insurance (ÖGK-W). The cohort included all children born in 2008 and 2009 who underwent extensive deciduous tooth rehabilitation in 2013. Inclusion criteria required each child to have received at least five dental procedures - including fillings and extractions - within a single quarter. The study comprised 465 patients, 196 females and 269 males. A score of 1 was assigned if restorative treatment was needed on any of the four molars, and a score of 0 if no treatment was required. This outcome was correlated with the frequency of dental visits over the seven-year period.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study underscores the importance of regular dental check-ups and comprehensive preventive care in maintaining children's oral health. The findings demonstrate that proactive and frequent dental consultations, combined with proper oral hygiene education, can significantly delay or prevent the need for tooth remediation. This emphasises the critical role of preventive dental care and the need for continued emphasis on regular dental visits to improve long-term oral health in children.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143987249","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 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}
A V Brescia, A Mastroianni, L Montesani, M D Anastasio, G Baiocco, N Ucciardello, R Docimo
{"title":"Wear behaviour of different bioactive restorative materials.","authors":"A V Brescia, A Mastroianni, L Montesani, M D Anastasio, G Baiocco, N Ucciardello, R Docimo","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.1960","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2025.1960","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Dental wear is one of the most common causes of dental tissue deterioration and loss, especially in the posterior sectors restoration where the masticatory loads are higher. The tribology of dental materials is of great importance in the choice of restorative materials, especially in paediatric dentistry. Activa BioActive-Restorative (Pulpdent Corporation, Watertown, USA) is a recent bioactive ionic resin created with the aim of combining the mechanical and physical properties of composite materials with the chemical and biological advantages of glass ionomer cements. The aim of the present study was to test the wear resistance of Activa Bioactive Restorative in vitro by comparing it with two other bioactive materials, a compomer (Dyract eXtra, Dentsply Sirona, USA) and a giomer (Beautifil II LS, Shofu Dental Corporation, Japan).</p><p><strong>Materials: </strong>Wear tests carried out on three bioactive materials were performed using the CSM Tribometer. Wear was evaluated using 3D topographies from which the wear volumes were contextually obtained. Finally, a gravimetric investigation was performed to evaluate the loss of mass suffered by the three bioactive materials following the wear test.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Activa Bioactive Restorative can be considered satisfactory in terms of wear resistance compared to the other materials. It could also be suggested for use in paediatric patients for its ease and speed of application, biocompatibility, safety and durability of the restoration.</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":"143978294","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}
F Inchingolo, A D Inchingolo, L Riccaldo, S Costa, A Palermo, A M Inchingolo, G Dipalma
{"title":"Weight and dental eruption: the correlation between BMI and eruption.","authors":"F Inchingolo, A D Inchingolo, L Riccaldo, S Costa, A Palermo, A M Inchingolo, G Dipalma","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2220","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2025.2220","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>When planning dental treatment, particularly in orthodontics, the timing and order of tooth eruption (TE) are crucial considerations. It has been noted that fluctuations in body weight have garnered increasing scientific interest due to their potential impact on TE. The review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. An online database search was conducted using the keywords \"dental eruption\" AND \"weight\". A total of 14 relevant papers were scrutinised. Various population and age range were employed in different studies to evaluate surface roughness, color change, and surface fracturing. Numerous studies have investigated the impact of BMI on dental eruption, with findings suggesting a positive correlation between being overweight or obese and early tooth eruption. Understanding these relationships is crucial for identifying at-risk populations and developing effective public health interventions aimed at promoting optimal oral health outcomes worldwide. Further research is needed to comprehensively unravel the underlying mechanisms and implications of these associations.</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":"143985604","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 García, L Santos, C Borrell, J I Aura, L Marqués
{"title":"Parental perceptions of early interceptive orthodontic intervention in children and adolescents: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"E García, L Santos, C Borrell, J I Aura, L Marqués","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2258","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2025.2258","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This paper aims to evaluate parental awareness regarding early orthodontic consultation and treatment. Additionally, it seeks to explore the correlation between this awareness and factors such as the number of children per family, their ages, and parental perception of dental issues including overjet, overbite, and malocclusions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional questionnaire-based approach was conducted. The questionnaire, adapted from a previous study, underwent pilot testing before distribution among parents at the Universidad Católica de Valencia, Spain. A sample size of 216 participants was determined. Criteria included children aged 6-17 attending UCV clinics, with exclusion of those with craniofacial anomalies. Primary variables included parental perception of early orthodontics, with secondary variables such as gender, age, and perceived dental misalignment. Analysis involved Microsoft Excel and Pearson's chi-squared test.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although parent's awareness regarding their children's orthodontic treatment is important, other factors, such as age of the child, the severity of the malocclusion, the perceived overjet and overbite and the consulted dentist, play a role in initiating orthodontic treatment.</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":"143993083","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}
{"title":"Enamel hypoplasia and enamel pre-eruptive hypomineralisation in the secondary dentition: a narrative review of literature.","authors":"S Daniele","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2371","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2025.2371","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim of the study was a narrative review of scientific literature about enamel defects such dental hypoplasia and pre-eruptive hypomineralisation. A preview detailed description about enamel formation during its secretion and maturation stages was conducted.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Databases such PubMed, Embase, Scopus, ResearchGate and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews were used for the papers research used for that narrative review.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Enamel pre-eruptive defects are not similar each to the others and have a different biological formation mechanism during the secretion or maturation stage of enamel that occurs during the first months of life. These defects are different not only in the formation process but also in clinical appearance, clinical treatment and prognosis. Not fully clear are the aetiology factors and pathogenesis mechanism at the base of pre-eruptive enamel defects. Some validated hypothesis has a scientific and rationale support to explain the enamel pre-eruptive defect.</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":"143970741","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}
S Bagattoni, I Gozzi, C Lunardon, M R Gatto, G Piana, L Lardani
{"title":"Orthodontic Bands for Preventing Post-Eruptive Breakdown in Molars Affected by Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation.","authors":"S Bagattoni, I Gozzi, C Lunardon, M R Gatto, G Piana, L Lardani","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2380","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2025.2380","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Evaluating the effectiveness of orthodontic bands luted with glass-ionomer cement (GIC) in preventing dental caries and PEB in extensively yellow-brown defective MIH-FPMs.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>First Permanent Molars affected by Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH-FPMs) are susceptible to post-eruptive breakdown (PEB) and caries.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Orthodontic bands with GIC and stringent preventive measures can effectively maintain MIH-FPMs for at least 18 months, allowing the postponement of more comprehensive restorative approaches.</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":"144004104","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 Mohn, A Maggitti, R Tripodi, F Chiarelli, A Cosi, D Tripodi
{"title":"Dental pain in children: pharmacological management.","authors":"A Mohn, A Maggitti, R Tripodi, F Chiarelli, A Cosi, D Tripodi","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2190","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2025.2190","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The prevalence of dental pain is relatively high across the global population, primarily attributable to dental caries. School-age children and adolescents with caries, particularly those with caregivers from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, are more likely to experience dental pain. In very young children, pain modulation is not yet fully developed; thus, inadequate pain management may cause pain memory formation which can lead to altered pain responses later in life.</p><p><strong>Materials: </strong>This review aims to provide an overview of the management of dental pain in children with pulpitis. To achieve this goal, a search was conducted in PubMed using relevant keywords. The literature investigation focused on the pharmacological management of paediatric pulpitis, including the treatment of associated complications.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Dental pain represents a significant public health concern. Pain due to endodontic emergency is different in younger children and should to be assessed with the use of an appropriate scales and treated with NSAID and/or acetoaminophen. The combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen at fixed doses appears to be a viable option for dental pain treatment, although further randomised controlled trials (RCTs) are needed for confirmation. Antibiotics should only be used in cases involving local and/or systemic infectious complications. Opioids are not recommended for managing dental pain. Antibiotic prophylaxis is necessary only in selected cases and should not overshadow primary prevention, which remains the only true option for reducing the development of dental complications. Antibiotic Stewardship Programs (ASPs) could play a significant role in reducing inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions.</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":"143957649","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}