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":"https://doi.org/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":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","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}
{"title":"Hypomineralised Second Primary Molars (HSPM): Prevalence, Clinical Characteristics and Association with Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH) in Children in Jordan.","authors":"T Bani-Hani, H Taha, O B Al-Batayneh","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2210","DOIUrl":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2210","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of HSPM, its clinical presentation and any association to MIH in Jordanian children.</p><p><strong>Materials: </strong>A cross-sectional study involving six- to-eight-year-old schoolchildren was carried out by two calibrated examiners. The MIH/HSPM index was used for scoring defects. A self-administered questionnaires exploring pre-, peri-, and post-natal relevant histories were also completed by parents. Descriptive statistics and chi-square test were used for data analysis with a p set at 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 783 children (417 males and 366 females) with a mean age of (7.27 ± 0.6) years were enrolled in the study. The prevalence reported for MIH and HSPM was 40.1% and 44% respectively. Gender had no influence on the prevalence of HSPM (p=0.28), however, for MIH, the condition was more significantly reported in females compared to males (53.5% vs. 46.5%, p =0.002). The lower molars were significantly more affected than upper molars. Demarcated opacities were the most common clinical presentation. Mild lesion severity was the most frequently reported for both MIH and HSPM. The two conditions were significantly associated with each other (p =0.00,). However, HSPM was not predictive of MIH (OR=1.17, 95% CI=0.95 to 1.44). Regarding potential etiological/ risk factors, maternal intake of vitamin D during pregnancy was significantly associated with less MIH in their children.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>MIH and HSPM were quite prevalent in Jordanian schoolchildren. The two conditions were significantly associated with each other, but HSPM was not predictive of MIH.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143440362","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 Ozudogru, E Gulsen, T Mahyaddinova, F N Kizilay, I T Gulsen, A Kuran, E Bilgir, A F Aslan, O Celik, I S Bayrakdar
{"title":"Artificial intelligence system for automatic tooth detection and numbering in the mixed dentition in CBCT.","authors":"S Ozudogru, E Gulsen, T Mahyaddinova, F N Kizilay, I T Gulsen, A Kuran, E Bilgir, A F Aslan, O Celik, I S Bayrakdar","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2292","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2025.2292","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate the effectiveness and accuracy of artificial intelligence (AI) by automating tooth segmentation in CBCT volumes of paediatric patients with mixed dentition, using nnU-Netv2 algorithm.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Identifying and numbering teeth, the initial step in treatment planning, demands an efficient method.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>AI models offer a promising approach in the mixed dentition period and play a valuable role in dentists' planning in terms of time and effort.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143499921","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":"https://doi.org/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":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","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}
T Cantile, A Valletta, E Salza, F Riccitiello, S Lombardi, M Quaraniello, A Riccitiello
{"title":"Self-inflicted oral-dental mutilations (SIODMs) in paediatric patients: a systematic review of case reports and case series.","authors":"T Cantile, A Valletta, E Salza, F Riccitiello, S Lombardi, M Quaraniello, A Riccitiello","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2025.2213","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2025.2213","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Self-inflicted oral-dental mutilations (SIODMs) are the result of an intentional or unintentional action that leads to anatomical and functional damage to the soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. In paediatric patients they can be associated with both organic and functional diseases. A systematic review was conducted aiming to consolidate and integrate the existing knowledge on SIODM in paediatric patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Literature search, study design and data analysis were performed in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. The research question was structured using the PICO framework (PROSPERO n° CRD42023433727).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This is the first systematic review aimed to synthesize the findings of studies on SIODM in paediatric patients. The extensive heterogeneity of underlying diseases, anatomical sites and nature of mutilation, as well as of the proposed treatments, make SIODM in paediatric population a challenging clinical field, in which only a multidisciplinary approach can provide adequate know-how in terms of prevention and therapeutic interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143002590","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":"https://doi.org/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":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","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}
E Spinas, L Carboni, S Cordaro, G Lopponi, T Mallus, N Zerman
{"title":"Intrusive luxation lesions in permanent teeth: a Literature review and an up to date on the possibilities of approaches with the orthodontic repositioning technique.","authors":"E Spinas, L Carboni, S Cordaro, G Lopponi, T Mallus, N Zerman","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.25.04.03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2024.25.04.03","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":"25 4","pages":"331-335"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142767482","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 D'oria, S Bettocchi, V De Cosmi, M Paglia, S Colombo, S Scaglioni, C Agostoni, M Beretta, F Braiotta, C Berti, L Paglia
{"title":"Risk factors for Early Childhood Caries in Italian preschoolers: A cross-sectional analysis.","authors":"V D'oria, S Bettocchi, V De Cosmi, M Paglia, S Colombo, S Scaglioni, C Agostoni, M Beretta, F Braiotta, C Berti, L Paglia","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2289","DOIUrl":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2289","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Early childhood caries (ECC) represent a relevant public health issue in paediatric population globally. The current study aimed to investigate the main risk factors of this condition.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a cross-sectional study carried out at the Child Dentistry Clinics of the Istituto Stomatologico Italiano, Milan, Italy, including patients aged 12-71 months and their parents. Demographical data, anthropometric measurements, oral hygiene and health assessment, and children's eating habits were collected.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our findings, according to recommendations, suggest that the prevention of ECC needs to begin in infancy. Oral health providers, physicians, nurses, and other health care personnel play an important role in educating parents about their child's oral and dental care and food choices.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"271-276"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142125104","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}
J Abanto, S Diaz Cárdenas, A Veloso Duran, M Garza, V Reis Brigato, F Guinot
{"title":"Association between socioeconomic factors, attitudes and beliefs regarding the primary dentition and caries in children aged 1-5 years of Brazilian and Colombian parents.","authors":"J Abanto, S Diaz Cárdenas, A Veloso Duran, M Garza, V Reis Brigato, F Guinot","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2102","DOIUrl":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2102","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To compare how parents' attitudes, knowledge, and sociodemographic characteristics influence untreated early childhood caries in infants and preschoolers in Brazil and Colombia.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Dental caries is a prevalent chronic disease affecting children worldwide. However, little research has explored the connection between parents' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about oral health and the occurrence of dental caries in their children's primary teeth.</p><p><strong>Materials: </strong>Oral health information was evaluated in children aged 3 to 5 years with a questionnaire covering sociodemographic and socioeconomic variables, family information and questions about health knowledge and child's and parents' oral health. In addition, oral examinations have been carried out to determine the prevalence of untreated dental caries. A p-value of 0.05 and 95% reliability level were considered statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Untreated caries in infants and preschoolers are influenced by socioeconomic status, maternal education, sugar consumption, oral hygiene, and parents' beliefs about primary dentition.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"258-265"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141418446","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 E Salvati, G Marzo, M Palermiti, M Romano, V Quinzi
{"title":"Compound odontoma and impaction of the lower left deciduous canine in a 4-year-old child: diagnosis and treatment.","authors":"S E Salvati, G Marzo, M Palermiti, M Romano, V Quinzi","doi":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2281","DOIUrl":"10.23804/ejpd.2024.2281","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Odontomas are the most common odontogenic tumours, often considered hamartomas rather than true neoplasms. These mixed tumours consist of fully differentiated dental tissues, including enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp. Odontomas can be classified into compound and complex types. While typically asymptomatic, they are often discovered during routine radiographic examinations for delayed tooth eruption. The management of odontomas generally involves surgical removal, which is effective in resolving associated dental impactions.</p><p><strong>Case report: </strong>We present the case of a healthy 4-year-old child who presented with the absence of the lower left deciduous canine (tooth 7.3) in the dental arch. Radiographic examination revealed multiple radiopaque masses indicative of a compound odontoma associated with the unerupted deciduous canine. Following detailed imaging and surgical planning, the odontoma was successfully enucleated under conscious sedation with nitrous oxide. The surgical procedure was performed without extracting the retained canine. Post-operative follow-up at two weeks showed excellent healing, and at seven months, partial eruption of the canine was observed, confirming the odontoma's role in impeding its eruption.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This case underscores the importance of early diagnosis and management of odontomas to prevent potential impaction of associated teeth. The successful surgical removal of the odontoma facilitated the spontaneous eruption of the lower left deciduous canine, highlighting the effectiveness of early intervention. Conscious sedation with nitrous oxide proved to be a valuable tool in managing the young patient, ensuring cooperation and comfort during the procedure. Early identification and treatment of odontomas are crucial for promoting normal dental development and preventing future malocclusions.</p>","PeriodicalId":11930,"journal":{"name":"European journal of paediatric dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"297-301"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142460977","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}