{"title":"A decade of progress: biliometric analysis of trends and developments in early childhood caries research.","authors":"X Lin, Y Zhang, K Han, L Yu, H Shi","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2395","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2025.2395","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Early childhood caries (ECC) is the most common oral disease in children, and its causes are complex and diverse, which has a serious impact on children's physical and mental health. Over the past decade, a large number of studies have investigated ECC in depth, and bibliometrics can reveal its research trends within specific fields.</p><p><strong>Materials: </strong>ECC-related publications published in the last decade were retrieved from the Web of Science database. The publication year, country, institution, author, journal and keywords were visualised by using CiteSpace and VOSviewer software.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Through bibliometric analysis, this study delineated a comprehensive landscape of ECC research hotspots and potential trends, which provided necessary information for relevant decision makers to make decisions. At the same time, it also helped researchers in this field to conduct in-depth exploration and exchanges in the clinical and academic fields, and jointly committed to ECC research, and ultimately improved the oral health of young children.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144575105","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 Zerman, L Paglia, R Silva, E Bonfadelli, R De Manzoni, A Pardo, F Zotti, N Tomizioli, F S Ludovichetti, E Spinas
{"title":"Replantation after avulsion of permanent teeth: clinical procedures and adherence of cases reports to IADT Guidelines: a scoping review.","authors":"N Zerman, L Paglia, R Silva, E Bonfadelli, R De Manzoni, A Pardo, F Zotti, N Tomizioli, F S Ludovichetti, E Spinas","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2344","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2025.2344","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Avulsive trauma to permanent teeth is a critical dental emergency, particularly in children and adolescents, where timely intervention is essential for preserving aesthetics, function, and psychological well-being. This scoping review evaluates clinical adherence to the International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) guidelines for the replantation of avulsed permanent teeth, with a specific focus on the 2012 and 2020 versions. A comprehensive search of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science yielded 812 records, from which 92 studies were included after rigorous screening. Findings indicate that while adherence to IADT guidelines is generally observed, a greater alignment with the 2012 guidelines persists even in cases reported after the 2020 update. Adaptations of the guidelines were common, often reflecting case-specific considerations. Despite the IADT's standardized framework, long-term outcomes for replanted teeth remain unpredictable, with failure rates ranging from 55% to 96%. Key challenges include complications like ankylosis and root resorption, particularly in delayed replantation. These issues underscore the need for enhanced focus on long-term management and prognosis in future guideline updates. The review highlights the critical role of replantation in preserving aesthetics, functionality, and psychological stability, especially for adolescents in developmental stages. However, limitations in current guidelines regarding long-term care and medico-legal clarity necessitate revisions to address complications, future prosthetic needs, and comprehensive follow-up protocols. Structured guidelines have significantly advanced the management of dental avulsions, yet further research and refinement are essential to improve outcomes and provide clearer medico-legal guidance, ensuring optimal care for affected patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144625639","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":"Evaluation of Dentist Preferences Among Children Aged 3-10 Years.","authors":"M Sahin, O P Gonulal","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2402","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2025.2402","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To determine children's expectations regarding their dentist preferences, considering age and sex differences, and evaluate the results in terms of their communication with dentists.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study included 250 paediatric patients aged 3-10 years who presented to the Mersin University Pediatric Dentistry Clinic. Patients without comprehension or speech problems who were willing to participate were selected. The questionnaire consisted of 10 questions, with age-appropriate, easy-to-understand visuals created using the artificial intelligence-assisted Midjourney program.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Physical appearance influences first impressions and is crucial in determining dentist preferences. In order to enhance communication and cooperation, it is recommended to consider children's preferences for a dentist who is of the same sex, young, wearing a white coat, greeting them sitting down, using protective equipment, and wearing different colours of uniforms based on age.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144552707","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}
R Aiuto, M Adobes Martin, L Marquez Martinez, E Garcia Miralles, I Pelissero, A Alvarado Lorenzo, M Dioguardi, D Re, D Garcovich
{"title":"Comparison of conventional and digital impression techniques in children up to 9 years: a multicentric crossover study on time, preference, and comfort in relation to gag reflex and dental fear.","authors":"R Aiuto, M Adobes Martin, L Marquez Martinez, E Garcia Miralles, I Pelissero, A Alvarado Lorenzo, M Dioguardi, D Re, D Garcovich","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2438","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2025.2438","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Digital applications are transforming dental practice, from diagnosis to treatment planning. In this context, digital impression-taking is becoming an increasingly prevalent method. This study aimed to evaluate the comfort and efficiency of digital impression-taking compared to classic alginate impressions. Additionally, the study explored the correlation between comfort, dental fear, and the gag reflex.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Means and standard deviations were used to describe the data, and paired t-tests compared time and comfort between impression methods. Pearson's and Spearman's correlation coefficients analysed relationships between comfort, dental fear, and the gag reflex. A nonparametric Spearman model further examined the association between discomfort levels in both techniques.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Digital impressions in young paediatric patients are more time-efficient and preferred over classic alginate impressions. Both observed and self-reported comfort are greater with digital impressions, and patient discomfort is strongly correlated with dental fear.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144552706","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":"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":"159-164"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","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}
Y Martínez-Beneyto, I Navarro-Vera, C Serna-Muñoz, A J Ortiz-Ruiz, A Vicente, J M Montiel-Company
{"title":"Influence of different ethnicities on early childhood caries in preschool children at risk of social exclusion in Southeastern Spain.","authors":"Y Martínez-Beneyto, I Navarro-Vera, C Serna-Muñoz, A J Ortiz-Ruiz, A Vicente, J M Montiel-Company","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2126","DOIUrl":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2126","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To estimate the prevalence of early childhood caries and to study a possible influence on different ethnicities in preschool children aged 3 to 5 with social exclusion risk.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Oral diseases are a major global public health problem, with negative effects at both individual and collective levels, and there is a relationship between socioeconomic characteristics such as income, occupation and educational level, with the prevalence and severity of oral diseases.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross sectional study was conducted in a sample of 288 preschool children belonging to three schools in the Southeastern Spain among other variables dmft and ICDASS index.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The ethnicity of school children at risk of social exclusion is a determining factor in the increased prevalence of cavities in primary caries.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"100-104"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142970204","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 Allam, N Camoni, S Cirio, C Salerno, G Campus, M G Cagetti
{"title":"Developmental defects of enamel in childhood cancer survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"A Allam, N Camoni, S Cirio, C Salerno, G Campus, M G Cagetti","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2256","DOIUrl":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2256","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The present systematic review and meta-analysis (Prospero registration number: CRD42023472016) aims to assess the prevalence of developmental defects of enamel (DDEs), qualitatively and/or quantitatively, in childhood cancer survivors (CCS) and evaluate, when possible, these data in comparison with those found in healthy children.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Three electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Scopus) were searched from January 2003 to January 2024 for studies reporting on DDEs in children with a mean age not exceeding 16 years at the time of the study who underwent antineoplastic therapy. The ROBINS-I and the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) tools were used to assess the risk of bias. Included studies with comparable outcomes underwent random effects models meta-analysis using Stata®18.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>CCS showed a higher prevalence of DDEs, both qualitative and quantitative, compared to healthy children. The meta- analysis showed higher odds of developing qualitative defects over quantitative defects in CCS. Conclusions regarding the association between the type of therapy administered, age of therapy initiation, and prevalence of DDEs could not be drawn due to insufficient data. A lack of a standardized method of detecting enamel defects posed a challenge in the qualitative and quantitative analysis.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"130-139"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141579284","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":"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":"90-94"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","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}
R Chavez-Garamonte, J Dulanto-Vargas, K Carranza-Samanez
{"title":"Children's toothbrushing: a population survey on behaviours, attitudes, and knowledge in parents of Callao, Peru.","authors":"R Chavez-Garamonte, J Dulanto-Vargas, K Carranza-Samanez","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2144","DOIUrl":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2144","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To determine the factors associated with behaviours, attitudes and knowledge of parents about children's toothbrushing (CTB).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a cross-sectional analytical study of a calculated sample of 3,534 parents/guardians (92.6% female; 7.4% male; average age = 34 years [29-37]) of schoolchildren aged 3 to 8 years in 19 public schools in the province of Callao (Peru). A 31-item face-to-face/virtual questionnaire was divided into: 5 behavioural (18 (IQR)=3]; good 76%), 5 attitudes (13 [IQR=4]; negative 74.2%) and 10 knowledge (12 [IQR=4]; low 92.8%) (KMO≥0.537, Bartlett<0,001) and reliability (ω≥0.537) and 11 demographic domains. Bivariate and multivariate linear Poisson models were used with a P<0.05.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Children of parents with a higher education showed good behaviours related to CTB. Negative parental attitudes and low knowledge about CTB were associated with a lower parental education and toothbrushing frequency.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"110-119"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142125103","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}
V Rrustemaj, B Bahtiri Rrustemaj, M Lapter Varga, L Ferizi Shabani, S Anic Milosevic
{"title":"Prevalence of dental caries in 3-6-year-old children in Prishtina, Kosovo.","authors":"V Rrustemaj, B Bahtiri Rrustemaj, M Lapter Varga, L Ferizi Shabani, S Anic Milosevic","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2069","DOIUrl":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2069","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim of this study was to evaluate the dental caries status in deciduous dentition and associated risk factors in kindergarten children in Prishtina, the capital of Kosovo.</p><p><strong>Materials: </strong>A cross-sectional study was performed among 655 kindergarten children aged 3-6 years from Prishtina. Dental health status was assessed using the World Health Organization (WHO) caries diagnostic criteria for decayed, extracted and filled surfaces of the teeth (defs index) in the deciduous dentition. At the same time, a questionnaire was completed with the children's parents/guardians to identify potential risk factors associated with deciduous dental caries. Statistical analysis was performed using frequencies, means, and chi-square test.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The deciduous dental caries status of kindergarten children in Prishtina remains serious problem. Regular dental check-ups, accompanied by oral health education through regular tooth brushing, and dental visits are recommended for all kindergarten children and the children's parents/guardians.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"95-99"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143363869","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}