A Curto, D Garcovich, A Alvarado Lorenzo, L Antonio Zancajo, R Aiuto, M Adobes Martin, L Paglia
{"title":"Correlation between children's oral health status and parents' oral health literacy: a cross-sectional study in a Spanish population.","authors":"A Curto, D Garcovich, A Alvarado Lorenzo, L Antonio Zancajo, R Aiuto, M Adobes Martin, L Paglia","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2026.2645","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2026.2645","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed at analysing the oral health status of children aged 1-9 years and explore its correlation with parental oral health knowledge.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted at the University of Salamanca involving 200 child-parent pairs. Children's oral health was assessed using the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth Index (DMFT), the Decayed and Filled Teeth Index (dft), and the Dental Health Component of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (DHC-IOTN). Parents completed a 25-item questionnaire on oral health knowledge and practices.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although global correlations were not significant, specific parental knowledge and behaviours showed significant associations with children's caries indices and orthodontic status.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147835248","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":"Effect of Preoperative Ibuprofen on Pain Perception and Pulse Rate in Paediatric Patients with Deep Caries: A Randomised Controlled Trial.","authors":"M Bilmez Selen, B Kuru","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2026.2598","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2026.2598","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate the effect of preoperative ibuprofen on intraoperative pain and stress responses during vital pulp therapy (VPT), a minimally invasive treatment aimed at preserving pulp vitality, in children with reversible pulpitis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Forty-four children aged 7-13 years with reversible pulpitis in mandibular first permanent molars were randomly assigned to either the intervention group (10 mg/kg ibuprofen 40 minutes before treatment, n = 22) or the control group (no premedication, n = 22). Pain was assessed intraoperatively using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and pulse rate monitoring. Postoperative VAS scores were recorded on days 1, 3, and 7. Ethical approval was obtained (Approval No: 2024-KAEK-08; 25.12.2024), and the study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07114198).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Preoperative administration of ibuprofen significantly reduces intraoperative pain and stress responses during VPT in children, improving comfort and cooperation, and may serve as a simple and clinically applicable adjunct in routine paediatric dental practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147671552","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":"Factors associated with survival of primary teeth pulpotomies: a practice-based study.","authors":"P Rajavaara, A Nyberg, H Vähänikkilä, M Laitala","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2026.2439","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2026.2439","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To investigate factors associated with survival of pulpotomies on primary molars in a primary healthcare setting.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The data were collected from an electronic patient record system. Dental files of patients who received a pulpotomy procedure on a primary molar between Jan 2015 and Dec 2017 at the primary health care clinics in the City of Oulu, Finland, were included. The follow-up period lasted until May 28th, 2020. For the analysis, the study population was grouped into three different age groups: younger than 6 years of age, 6-9 years of age and older than 9 years of age.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>It seems that pulpotomies are often performed at primary health care clinics without adequate initial diagnosis or it is made to teeth tested non-vital, teeth with severe pain and even to necrotic teeth. These results suggest that more education about this manner is needed for dentists who work with child patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147766115","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 Alqadi, L Qubbaj, B Saleh, M Al-Najdawi, En Haswa, Em Haswa
{"title":"Efficacy of 38% Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) versus Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) in Arresting Dental Caries in Paediatric Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"A Alqadi, L Qubbaj, B Saleh, M Al-Najdawi, En Haswa, Em Haswa","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2026.2496","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2026.2496","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate the clinical efficacy of 38% Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) in arresting dental caries in paediatric patients in comparison to Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) or placebo.</p><p><strong>Materials: </strong>This systematic review and meta-analysis followed PRISMA guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO (ID: 596949). A thorough search of PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane databases was conducted, retrieving 1366 studies. Duplicates were removed, yielding 892 unique records. Screening by title and abstract reduced this number to 96 studies, and after full-text review, 6 RCTS met the inclusion criteria. Data extraction and risk of bias assessment were performed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool. Meta-analysis was conducted using Review Manager (RevMan) software 8.7.0, applying a random-effects model to account for variability across studies, and a sensitivity analysis was performed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>38% SDF is an effective intervention for halting dental caries in paediatric patients, slightly outperforming ART. Both interventions may be considered for paediatric patients. Further standardised research with extended follow-up is needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147728505","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":"Caries Activity Tests and Associated Factors among 3-5-Year-Old Preschool Children in Zhao County, Hebei Province, China.","authors":"X Lin, Z Ma, H Wang, F Cao, C Zhao, X Wang, H Shi","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2212","DOIUrl":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2212","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to investigate the caries activity (CA) and its caries status in children aged 3-5 years in Zhao County, Hebei province, China and to explore the related factors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Cariostat caries activity test and oral examination were performed on children aged 3-5 years old in Zhao county, Hebei province by a stratified sampling. A questionnaire survey was used to analyze the CA-related factors and the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) was to evaluate the diagnostic value of Cariostat caries activity test in children with early childhood caries (ECC).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The caries status among preschool children in Zhao county of Hebei province was serious. The higher the mean dmft of children, the greater the CA value. Mother's educational level and children's diet and lifestyle habits were closely related to CA. The Cariostat caries activity test has good efficacy in diagnosing ECC with high sensitivity and specificity.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"5-12"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142582273","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 Dusio, J de Nova, A Hernández Guevara, G Feijóo García
{"title":"Tooth agenesis and dental development in a Spanish population: a retrospective cross-sectional study.","authors":"F Dusio, J de Nova, A Hernández Guevara, G Feijóo García","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2160","DOIUrl":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2160","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The purpose of this retrospective cross-sectional study conducted in a Spanish population, was to determine whether dental development is delayed in paediatric patients with agenesis. The comparative analysis of the average difference between chronological and dental age was carried out to assess the validity of maturation tables for the Spanish population. The study examined the potential influence of the following variables: sex, number of agenesis, location of the agenesis. CONCLUSION: Dental development in the studied sample representing Spanish population, is notably more delayed in children with agenesis, particularly among girls, despite earlier development. Dental development occurred earlier than expected. Dental development was studied using Demirjian's method with conversion tables for the Spanish population. Imprecise data was obtained in patients with agenesis as chronological age did not correspond to dental age. However chronological and dental age difference was minimal in patients without agenesis, determining the validity of the maturation tables for the Spanish population in this group of patients. Ultimately, the study concluded that later dental development of children with agenesis is influenced by gender, number of agenesis and location (posterior, lower).</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"13-22"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143499978","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}
D Fantozzi, T Doldo, C Luzi, S Grandini, C Marruganti
{"title":"Neurocognitive abilities in children affected by sleep breathing disorders. A systematic review and meta-analysis of case control-studies.","authors":"D Fantozzi, T Doldo, C Luzi, S Grandini, C Marruganti","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2023.1818","DOIUrl":"10.23804/ejpd.2023.1818","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Different experimental approaches have demonstrated that children with sleep breathing disorders (SBD) exhibit neurocognitive and behavioural impairment. The present systematic review and meta-analysis aims to quantify neurocognitive deficit disorders in mouth breathing paediatric patients by summarising relevant case-controls studies. Neurocognitive assessment was undertaken with WISC.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A search strategy was developed on electronic databases including Medline (Pubmed), Scopus, Scileo; Cochrane library from 2000 to June 2022 for published studies analysing neurocognitive skills in children with SBD compared to healthy control groups. The review was performed according to the PRISMA protocol and articles were selected according to the established inclusion and exclusion criteria. The Weighted Mean Differences (95% Confidence Intervals) were calculated between results obtained in WISC tests in SBD patients and healthy subjects.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our results confirmed that SBD affected children performed worse than healthy children in terms of quite all the cognitive domains investigated.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"86-95"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9299469","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}
C S Garcete Delvalle, M J De Nova García, M R Mourelle Martínez
{"title":"Exfoliation of primary dentition in children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta medicated with bisphosphonates.","authors":"C S Garcete Delvalle, M J De Nova García, M R Mourelle Martínez","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2078","DOIUrl":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2078","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To study root resorption of the primary dentition in children with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) medicated with bisphosphonates (BPs) and compare the results with a control group of healthy patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted analysing 20 panoramic radiographs belonging to children with OI with a mean age of 8.18 (±1.60), who had received BPs in a period equal to or greater than 1 year, comparing them to a control group of 367 panoramic radiographs belonging to healthy children with a mean age of 9.19 (±1.62). Children with tooth agenesis, caries or bilateral restorative treatments in the lower arch were excluded. Root resorption of primary teeth was examined with the Haavikko method and with the PixelStick® software. To indicate the presence of dentinogenesis imperfecta (DI), the radiographic characteristic of DI such as obliteration of the pulp chambers, bulbous crowns, and very narrow root walls, were taken into account. The cumulative dose of BPs was obtained by mathematically calculating the total dosage received (mg)/weight (kg) and multiplying the relative potency of the medication. The Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparisons, and p < 0.05 indicated statistical significance.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Not differences in root resorption was found between children with DI or without DI. BPs therapy was associated with delay in root resorption of the primary molars and delay in the exfoliation of primary dentition in children with OI. Delayed root resorption should be considered, particularly as it may increase the number of impacted teeth in children already suffering from dental disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"24-30"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145803529","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":"Bottle-feeding and gastroesophageal reflux disease improvement after restrictive tethered oral tissues release.","authors":"P Hand, G Olivi, G Gioco, C Lajolo","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2023.1817","DOIUrl":"10.23804/ejpd.2023.1817","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to determine the impact of laser surgical tongue-tie, lip-tie, buccal-tie release on bottle-feeding and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) after functional assessment of tongue and lip movement in a prospective cohort study conducted from June 2019 to June 2020 in a private general dental practice.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Preoperative, one-week and one-month postoperative surveys were completed, using the Revised Infant Gastroesophageal Reflux Questionnaire (I-GERQ-R). All study participants were bottle-feeding dyads (0-12 weeks of age) with untreated ankyloglossia and/or tethered maxillary/buccal frena.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study had 40 bottle feeding infants enrolled. Posterior :tongue-tie was noted in 67.5% of this cohort. Statistically significant improvement in I-GERQ-R scores was reported between preoperative (16.6, SD: 6.1; min-max: 8-28), 1 week (14.1, SD: 4.2; min-max: 6-24) and 1 month I-GERQ-R total scores (9.1, SD: 4.5; min-max:3-27) (ANOVA test - P <.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study confirms the need for functional assessment of tongue and lip movement for this significantly affected cohort when surgical release is proposed. Laser surgical release (frenotomy) of tongue-tie, lip-tie, buccal-tie resulted in significant improvement in I-GERQ-R outcomes were found for cohorts of the classically recognised anterior tongue-tie and the less obvious (without functional assessment) and less diagnosed posterior tongue tie were found.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"96-104"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9628499","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}
M Protzenko, C A Viana de Araújo, S M de Carvalho Gonzalez, F Rolemberg Riba, T Protzenko, J Llerena Junior
{"title":"Contributing Factors for Angle's Class III Phenotype in Crouzon Syndrome.","authors":"M Protzenko, C A Viana de Araújo, S M de Carvalho Gonzalez, F Rolemberg Riba, T Protzenko, J Llerena Junior","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2207","DOIUrl":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2207","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Crouzon syndrome (CS) is a rare genetic condition characterised by craniofacial malformations due to mutations in the FGFR2 gene. This study aimed to evaluate the contributing factors for Angle's Class III malocclusion in patients with CS through cephalometric analysis. Six patients with confirmed CS diagnosis were included in the study. Cephalometric measurements were performed using CT scans and compared to established norms. Pathogenic variants in the FGFR2 gene were identified in all patients. Phenotypic and cephalometric characteristics were assessed in each patient. Results showed consistent craniofacial abnormalities, including midface retrusion, mandibular prognathism, and malocclusion. Cephalometric analysis revealed specific patterns indicating growth deficiency at the posterior base of the skull, maxillary retroposition, and an anterior accommodation of the mandibular condyles in the glenoid fossa. These findings provide valuable insights into the underlying factors contributing to Angle's Class III malocclusion in patients with Crouzon syndrome.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"59-64"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145238099","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}