{"title":"Current knowledge regarding infective endocarditis prevention among dentists affiliated with the Japanese Society of Pediatric Dentistry","authors":"Tatsuya Akitomo , Tamami Kadota , Yuko Iwamoto , Rena Okawa , Takahiro Ohara , Masao Daimon , Chisato Izumi , Kenichi Yanagita , Ryota Nomura , Kazuhiko Nakano","doi":"10.1016/j.pdj.2024.09.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pdj.2024.09.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Infective endocarditis (IE) is a potentially fatal condition caused by bacterial growth on heart valves. Bacteremia-inducing dental procedures are key factors contributing to IE development. Congenital heart disease, the most common risk factor for IE in children, may require antibiotic prophylaxis before invasive dental procedures. In Japan, guidelines for IE prevention were updated in 2018 (The JCS2017 guidelines). However, the current understanding of IE prevention among Japanese dentists remains unclear. We invited members of the Japanese Society of Pediatric Dentistry to participate in a survey regarding IE prevention; in total, 313 responses were received. Over 90% of respondents administer antibiotics for IE prevention, and nearly 80% limit prophylaxis to patients at high risk for IE. Most respondents indicated that invasive dental procedures require antibiotic prophylaxis only in patients at risk for IE. More than 80% of dentists reported using oral amoxicillin as a prophylactic antibiotic, and approximately 60% administered a 50 mg/kg dose to pediatric patients 1 h before a dental procedure. Over 70% of respondents administered antibiotic prophylaxis based on guidelines or advice from medical doctors. Our findings demonstrate that most dentists affiliated with the Japanese Society of Pediatric Dentistry understand appropriate antibiotic administration protocols for IE prevention in accordance with the JCS2017 guidelines, indicating a high level of interest in preventing dental procedure-related IE.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19977,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Dental Journal","volume":"34 3","pages":"Pages 129-135"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143146755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pediatric Dental JournalPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-11-06DOI: 10.1016/j.pdj.2024.10.003
Nguyen Hoai An, Vo Truong Nhu Ngoc, Tran Hau Bau, Nguyen Hoang Anh, Dang Trieu Hung
{"title":"Lower lip abscess by foreign body embedded after facial trauma and application of ultrasound in diagnosis: A case report","authors":"Nguyen Hoai An, Vo Truong Nhu Ngoc, Tran Hau Bau, Nguyen Hoang Anh, Dang Trieu Hung","doi":"10.1016/j.pdj.2024.10.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pdj.2024.10.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Oral and maxillofacial trauma frequently results in both hard and soft tissue injuries. This case report presents a 3-year-old patient who developed a lower-lip abscess due to foreign bodies two months post-trauma. Clinical examination revealed swollen masses in the skin and mucosa of the lower lip. After diagnosing the abscess, the foreign body was removed, leading to full recovery. This case emphasizes the importance of thorough clinical examination, detailed medical history, appropriate paraclinical testing, and the use of ultrasound as a superior diagnostic tool, given its safety, non-invasiveness, and diagnostic efficacy, especially when X-rays are inconclusive.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19977,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Dental Journal","volume":"34 3","pages":"Pages 196-200"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143147442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pediatric Dental JournalPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-09-29DOI: 10.1016/j.pdj.2024.09.003
Dilek Demir Kösem , Murat Bektaş , Neşe Ataman Bor , Harun Aşan
{"title":"The effect of virtual reality glasses used in dental treatment on anxiety and fear in children: A randomized controlled study","authors":"Dilek Demir Kösem , Murat Bektaş , Neşe Ataman Bor , Harun Aşan","doi":"10.1016/j.pdj.2024.09.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pdj.2024.09.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Virtual reality glasses can be used as a distraction method in dental practices for children. This study was carried out to evaluate the effect of virtual reality glasses used during tooth extraction and extirpation treatment under local anesthesia on anxiety and fear in children aged 7–10 years.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This study is a randomized controlled trial. The sample of the study consisted of 120 seven to ten-year-old children, including 60 in the EG and 60 in the CG, who received tooth extraction and extirpation treatment in the pediatric dental clinic. Data collection tools included the Children's Fear Scale, the Child Anxiety Scale-State. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test, <em>t</em>-test, Shapiro-Wilk, mean and percentage distributions.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The assessments made by the researcher and the children indicated a statistically significant difference between experimental and control groups in terms of their mean anxiety and fear scores following tooth extraction and extirpation treatment (p < 0.001). After tooth extraction and extirpation treatment, it was determined that the children in the EG had lower mean anxiety and fear scores than the children in the CG.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>It was found that virtual reality glasses used during tooth extraction and extirpation treatment in children aged 7–10 years were effective in reducing their anxiety and fear levels. Virtual reality glasses can be used as a distracting method to relieve children's anxiety and fears during dental treatment procedures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19977,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Dental Journal","volume":"34 3","pages":"Pages 136-142"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143146754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pediatric Dental JournalPub Date : 2024-08-01Epub Date: 2024-05-12DOI: 10.1016/j.pdj.2024.05.001
Esra Sahin, Ebru Hazar Bodrumlu
{"title":"Relationship between early childhood caries and parents' knowledge and attitudes towards primary teeth","authors":"Esra Sahin, Ebru Hazar Bodrumlu","doi":"10.1016/j.pdj.2024.05.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pdj.2024.05.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>This study aims to assess the correlation between parents' knowledge of primary teeth and early childhood caries (ECC).</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A study questionnaire consisting of 27 statements was presented to the parents of 500 children aged 0–6 years to obtain their responses. The dmft (decayed, missed, and filled teeth) index values of the children were also recorded.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The average number of correct answers was 16.41. There was a statistically significant difference in the relationship between parents' knowledge levels and their children's ECC diagnoses. The knowledge levels of parents whose children did not have caries were found to be higher (p < 0.001). There was a statistically significant relationship between the parents' knowledge level and their gender, educational status, occupation, income status, and child's age (p < 0.05).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Increased parental knowledge of the importance of primary teeth has a positive relationship with a child's oral health, which can be influenced by sociodemographic characteristics.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":19977,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Dental Journal","volume":"34 2","pages":"Pages 70-76"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141028037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pediatric Dental JournalPub Date : 2024-08-01Epub Date: 2024-05-21DOI: 10.1016/j.pdj.2024.05.002
K.L. Girish Babu, Kavyashree Gururaj Hebbar
{"title":"Evaluation of the combined effect of type of instrumentation systems and obturating materials on the outcome of pulpectomized primary molars-A comparative randomized clinical trial","authors":"K.L. Girish Babu, Kavyashree Gururaj Hebbar","doi":"10.1016/j.pdj.2024.05.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pdj.2024.05.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>The application of rotary instrumentation is successful in removing the smear layer and significantly decreasing the root canal microflora, along with superior and consistent obturation in primary teeth. The obturating materials are effective against resistant root canal microflora due to their antimicrobial properties. <strong>Aim</strong>: To evaluate and compare the combined effect of the type of instrumentation and obturating material on the outcome of pulpectomized primary molars.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A total of 288 selected primary molars were randomly divided into three treatment groups (Group KS, HS and MF), according to the type of instrumentation used for cleaning and shaping of the root canals. Each group consisted of 96 teeth. In the groups KS, HS and MF, root canal instrumentation was carried-out with Kedo-SG Blue pediatric rotary files, HERO Shaper rotary files, and manual NiTi K-files, respectively. Following instrumentation, these three groups were further subdivided into 3 subgroups consisting of 32 teeth each and obturated using zinc oxide eugenol, Endoflas®, and DiaPex Plus®. The quality of the root filling was assessed immediately and evaluated both clinically and radiographically over a two-year period.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The quality of obturation was superior in the root canals instrumented with rotary file systems compared to manual files. The success rate was not statistically significant on the combination of different types of instrumentation file systems and obturating materials at the end of follow-up period.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The outcome of pulpectomized teeth is not significantly influenced by the advanced physical characteristics of rotary files and the chemical and biological qualities of the obturating materials.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":19977,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Dental Journal","volume":"34 2","pages":"Pages 77-86"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141136611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Management of invasive dental treatment for brothers with von Willebrand disease","authors":"Tamami Kadota, Yusuke Mikasa, Makoto Okuda, Misato Takagi, Katsuaki Kuremoto, Katsuhiko Masuda, Rena Okawa, Kazuhiko Nakano","doi":"10.1016/j.pdj.2024.03.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pdj.2024.03.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a bleeding disorder caused by an abnormality of the von Willebrand factor protein.</p></div><div><h3>Case presentation</h3><p>Two brothers diagnosed with VWD came to our clinic, the older for caries treatment and the younger for extraction of primary teeth. To control intraoperative bleeding and postoperative hemostasis, the older brother received plasma-derived/factor VIII concentrate intravenously the day before dental treatment, while the younger brother received desmopressin preoperatively, as that was found to be effective.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>For invasive dental treatment of patients with VWD, it is important to choose a plan according to patient symptoms.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":19977,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Dental Journal","volume":"34 2","pages":"Pages 96-100"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140275783","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"High-performance silica-containing professional mechanical tooth-cleaning paste that effectively adsorbs pigments","authors":"Tatsuya Akitomo , Satoru Kusaka , Mariko Kametani , Chieko Mitsuhata , Shuhei Naka , Michiyo Matsumoto-Nakano , Kazuhiko Nakano , Ryota Nomura","doi":"10.1016/j.pdj.2024.03.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pdj.2024.03.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Pastes for professional mechanical tooth cleaning (PMTC) that contain abrasive ingredients can damage the surface of a tooth. A PMTC paste containing silica was recently developed as an adsorption material.</p></div><div><h3>Materials and methods</h3><p>We assessed the effectiveness with regard to on stain deposition of a novel PMTC paste containing high-performance silica (HPS) comprising porous ultra-fine particles. We also compared the pigment adsorption capability of HPS with that of ordinary silica.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>When PMTC solutions were added to hydrated lime stained with coffee or rooibos tea, a PMTC solution containing HPS was more effective with regard to stain removal than other PMTC solutions without HPS. In addition, stain-preventive effect of the PMTC paste containing HPS was also higher than that of the PMTC paste without HPS. When HPS and ordinary silica were immersed in food-coloring additives, HPS was more adasorptive than ordinary silica, especially with regard to high-molecular-weight pigments. Furthermore, HPS was significantly more adsorptive than ordinary silica 5 min after exposure to coffee and 24 h after exposure to rooibos tea (<em>P</em> < 0.05).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Our results suggest that PMTC paste containing HPS effectively adsorbs pigments and can remove staining and prevent stain deposition without polishing teeth.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":19977,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Dental Journal","volume":"34 2","pages":"Pages 62-69"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140761183","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Postoperative pain after vital pulp therapy: A review of its characteristics and associated factors","authors":"Parattanan Pradittapong, Papimon Chompu-inwai, Nattakan Chaipattanawan, Chanika Manmontri","doi":"10.1016/j.pdj.2024.03.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pdj.2024.03.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Vital pulp therapy (VPT) is a contemporary approach for managing deep caries in permanent teeth. However, there is limited information about postoperative pain, especially in pediatric patients.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>This comprehensive review examines English-language articles on postoperative pain after VPT, focusing on patient-reported discomfort from procedure completion to 7 days afterward. It aims to concisely summarize pain incidence, intensity, duration, analgesic usage, and associated factors.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Diverse studies with different study designs, age groups, pulpal diagnoses, patient populations, VPT techniques, treatment protocols, and outcome measurements have examined postoperative pain after VPT. Significant heterogeneity exists among studies in the pain rating scale, timing of pain assessment, and reporting of pain incidence and intensity. None of the studies have examined postoperative pain after VPT as the primary outcome. The peak incidence of postoperative pain after VPT occurred on the first day, ranging from 26.8% to 79.1%. Patients commonly reported the pain as mild. This pain typically resolved within 7 days. Factors such as preoperative pain intensity, percussion pain, periapical lesions, and pulp dressing materials were identified as potential predictors for postoperative pain after VPT.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Understanding postoperative pain enhances clinicians’ proficiency, encouraging a more comprehensive, patient-centric VPT approach. This review fills a knowledge gap, offering valuable insights for practitioners. Recognizing the nuanced nature of pain dynamics allows clinicians to elevate their proficiency and provide optimal patient care with VPT. Future well-designed studies, focusing particularly on postoperative pain in children, will advance our understanding in this area.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":19977,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Dental Journal","volume":"34 2","pages":"Pages 87-95"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140281830","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pediatric Dental JournalPub Date : 2024-08-01Epub Date: 2024-03-23DOI: 10.1016/j.pdj.2024.03.001
Rayan Omer , Nadia Mohamed , Craig Peck
{"title":"Oral health practices and challenges facing parents of autistic children in the Western Cape (2021)","authors":"Rayan Omer , Nadia Mohamed , Craig Peck","doi":"10.1016/j.pdj.2024.03.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pdj.2024.03.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Periodontal status and oral hygiene practices are found to be deficient in autistic children. This is attributed to challenges in oral health practices at home and the ability to provide dental treatment in the clinic.</p></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><p>The aim of this research was to identify and understand parental challenges regarding oral health practices of autistic children at home and to identify the barriers related to dental treatment.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>This cross-sectional study included 54 parents of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children attending autism support group centres in the Western Cape. Data collection was completed through a structured online questionnaire. The questionnaire was comprised of socio-demographics, pharmacotherapeutic treatment of the child, oral health challenges faced by parents at home, and oral health challenges in the dental clinic.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Parental assistance of children during daily tooth brushing was reported by 59% of participants and the absence of flossing was particularly evident (90.7%). In the dental clinic, 58% of the parents described the child's behaviour as uncooperative. The majority of parents reported irregular visits to the dentist with extractions being the most commonly performed procedure. Options for treatment under sedation or general anaesthesia were more readily acceptable among parents of autistic children.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Findings suggest that children with ASD require long-term assistance with daily oral hygiene practices. The clinical environment represents an anxiety-provoking space and the uncooperative behaviour of children with ASD is the main barrier to dental treatment.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":19977,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Dental Journal","volume":"34 2","pages":"Pages 55-61"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0917239424000119/pdfft?md5=dc6fa57aabd62fafdef2e2ef5611a091&pid=1-s2.0-S0917239424000119-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140268653","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The prevalence and characteristics of molar-incisor hypomineralisation in Natal, Brazil","authors":"Layanny Silva Soares , Eloisa Cesario Fernandes , Patrícia Bittencourt Santos","doi":"10.1016/j.pdj.2023.12.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pdj.2023.12.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>To determine the prevalence and presentation patterns of molar-incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) in Brazilian children.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p><span>A cross-sectional study was carried out with 715 individuals aged 8–17 years. MIH was diagnosed according to European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry<span> (EAPD) criteria, using intraoral photographs. Data were analysed using Chi Square and Pearson's Correlation tests at </span></span><em>α</em> = 0.05.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p><span>The prevalence of MIH was 15.66 %. Mild defects represented by demarcated yellow and brown opacities comprised 83.5 % of the total MIH lesions and the severity of MIH lesions increased significantly as age increased. The average number of first molars<span> affected by MIH per child was 2.26, and 36 children (32.14 %) had at least one affected incisor. With the increase of affected molars, the number of incisors with opacities showed an obvious increasing. The maxillary left first molar was the most affected tooth, and the </span></span>maxillary central incisors<span> were the anterior teeth most frequently affected by MIH.</span></p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The prevalence of MIH was within the range of published studies and the severity of the defects was mostly mild.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":19977,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Dental Journal","volume":"34 1","pages":"Pages 14-18"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139018456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}