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{"title":"Cross-cultural Adaptation of the Dental Neglect Scale for 5-year-old Children in Peru.","authors":"Carol Dp Vásquez, Guido A Perona","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3168","DOIUrl":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3168","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims and background: </strong>The Dental Neglect Scale (DNS) is an instrument to measure the magnitude of negligence in dental care, which was initially created in English and aimed at adolescents. In 2021, Soares et al. published a cross-cultural adaptation of this questionnaire into Portuguese. The aim of this study is to cross-culturally adapt and validate a novel Spanish version of the DNS in 5-year-old children. This will allow evidence of dental neglect, guide further preventive measures in this population, and provide multidisciplinary support.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>We followed the protocol suggested by Beaton et al. It consists of initial translation, translation-synthesis, back-translation, expert committee review, pretesting, and evaluation of the adaptation process. About 179 questionnaires of parents/guardians of children aged 5 years who matched inclusion criteria were evaluated from 2023 to 2024.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study reported 10 points as a minimum score (lesser neglect), 30 points as a maximum score (greater neglect), and 18.69 points as a mean score (greater neglect). Overall, 91.6% of respondents had a score of \"greater neglect,\" and only 8.4% of parents/guardians surveyed showed a score of \"lesser neglect.\"</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The novel Spanish version of the DNS can be safely used in 5-year-old patients requiring dental neglect assessment. Further use of this questionnaire will help parents/guardians to improve their children's dental care.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>The pediatric dentist has an important role in detecting characteristics of dental neglect, using this instrument to confirm suspicions and take the necessary measures that allows parents/guardians to give their child a better quality of life or report the case to the competent entities to help the child.</p><p><strong>How to cite this article: </strong>Vásquez CDP, Perona GA. Cross-cultural Adaptation of the Dental Neglect Scale for 5-year-old Children in Peru. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2025;18(7):772-775.</p>","PeriodicalId":36045,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry","volume":"18 7","pages":"772-775"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12486482/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145214007","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":"Assessment of Tonsillar Hypertrophy, Tongue Position, Obesity, and Dentofacial Deformities among Children Aged 8-12 Years.","authors":"Lakshithaa Jayakumar, Sowndarya Gunasekaran, Pazhayidath I Nainan, Veena Arali, Yash S Latkar, Reshma E Rajan","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3119","DOIUrl":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3119","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Sleep quality in children is crucial for their growth and development. Sleep-related issues, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), are common among children. OSA involves partial or complete upper airway obstruction during sleep, leading to disturbed sleep patterns and potential health issues. Factors contributing to OSA include adenotonsillar hypertrophy, obesity, tongue position, and craniofacial abnormalities. Dentists play a vital role in identifying OSA as they frequently assess oral health. This study aimed to evaluate tonsil size, tongue position, obesity, and craniofacial deformities in children with OSA.</p><p><strong>Patients/methods: </strong>Ethical approval was obtained, and informed consent was collected from parents and assent from children. The sample consisted of 176 children aged 8-12 with diagnosed OSA. Inclusion criteria included the specified age range and parental consent, while exclusion criteria included genetic syndromes, craniofacial malformations, neuromuscular diseases, and certain neurodevelopmental conditions. Assessment tools included tonsil size, tongue position, skeletal and dental malocclusion, and obesity based on body mass index (BMI)-for-age percentiles.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>(1) OSA prevalence was higher in children under 10 (60.9%) than in those aged 10-12 (39.1%). Tonsil size did not significantly vary with age. (2) Gender did not significantly affect tonsil size, tongue position, or obesity. (3) Tongue position assessments revealed posterior tongue positions [Friedman tongue position (FTP) III] in a higher proportion of children with OSA. (4) Obesity was prevalent in both genders, with no significant gender difference. (5) Dentofacial deformities showed that skeletal class II malocclusion was more common.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study highlights the significance of adenotonsillar hypertrophy, tongue position, obesity, and dentofacial deformities in pediatric OSA. Tonsillar hypertrophy was a prominent factor, emphasizing the need for assessment and intervention. Posterior tongue positioning was associated with OSA, indicating its role in airway constriction. Obesity was a notable risk factor, and dentofacial assessments can aid in identifying children at risk. Dentists can play a critical role in early OSA detection. Future research should explore longitudinal relationships between these factors and OSA and include a more diverse age range. Addressing these factors collectively can improve the management of pediatric OSA, enhancing children's overall health and quality of life.</p><p><strong>How to cite this article: </strong>Jayakumar L, Gunasekaran S, Nainan PI, <i>et al.</i> Assessment of Tonsillar Hypertrophy, Tongue Position, Obesity, and Dentofacial Deformities among Children Aged 8-12 Years. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2025;18(7):759-765.</p>","PeriodicalId":36045,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry","volume":"18 7","pages":"759-765"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12486629/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145214024","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":"Comparative Evaluation of Digital and Manual Cephalometric Analysis in Mouth-breathing Patients: An <i>Ex Vivo</i> Study.","authors":"Supriya Padmanabham, Aj Sai Sankar, E Sridevi, K Siva Sankar, V Siva Sai Krishna, Rajajee Ktss","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3159","DOIUrl":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3159","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Understanding the characteristics of craniofacial morphology as well as their growth pattern in children is essential in diagnosis and treatment planning. Lateral cephalometric analysis remains a key diagnostic tool, aided by various software options that improve efficiency, minimize errors, and provide consistent results. With the growing use of computer-aided cephalometric tracing programs in today's dental practice, it is important to evaluate the accuracy of these commercially available cephalometric tracing software and apps to allow the clinician to decide the suitable method of analysis.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To compare digital and manual cephalometric values of Tweed's, Downs, and Steiner's analyses in mouth-breathing patients.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>About 30 pretreatment lateral cephalograms of patients exhibiting mouth-breathing habits, who reported to the dental clinic/institute for various treatment purposes, were selected for study. Digital cephalograms were imported into EasyCeph application and Vistadent software for on-screen digitization. Additionally, manual tracings were performed using acetate sheets, 0.7 mm pencil, ruler, and LED-illuminated tracing board. After ensuring image standardization and calibration, 25 commonly referenced anatomical landmarks were identified on each cephalogram. A total of 22 cephalometric parameters from Steiner's, Tweed's, and Down's analyses were assessed. Descriptive statistics and one-way ANOVA were applied for data analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Linear and angular measurements obtained through digital cephalometric analysis were found to be comparable to those derived from manual tracing methods. Differences observed among the three groups were statistically nonsignificant (<i>p</i> ≤ 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Digital measurements obtained using EasyCeph and Vistadent software closely aligned with those from the manual tracing method for the majority of clinically relevant parameters. Hence, both EasyCeph and Vistadent can be considered reliable and effective alternatives to traditional manual cephalometric analysis.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>As mouth-breathing children seem to have various skeletal and dental abnormalities compared to nasal-breathing children, early diagnosis and timely intervention will prevent future dentofacial complications.</p><p><strong>How to cite this article: </strong>Padmanabham S, AJ SS, E S, <i>et al.</i> Comparative Evaluation of Digital and Manual Cephalometric Analysis in Mouth-breathing Patients: An <i>Ex Vivo</i> Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2025;18(7):776-783.</p>","PeriodicalId":36045,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry","volume":"18 7","pages":"776-783"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12486610/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145214063","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":"Revisiting Piaget's Cognitive Principles among 4-7-year-old Children in the Kashmiri Population.","authors":"Murtaza Shabnam, Nazia Lone, Mohsin Sidiq","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3177","DOIUrl":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3177","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Jean Piaget posits that children aged 4-7 years are in the intuitive substage of the preoperational stage, which is marked by distinct cognitive characteristics typical of this developmental period. However, these unique cognitive characteristics have not been extensively explored in the context of dentistry.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate the relevance and applicability of Piaget's cognitive principles in preoperational-stage children within the Kashmiri population.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The study included 88 children, divided into four groups: 4-year-olds, 5-year-olds, 6-year-olds, and 7-year-olds. Three tangible experiments were conducted to assess egocentrism, centration, and the lack of conservation and reversibility, based on Piaget's theory of cognitive development. Additionally, two questions were asked to each child. Prior to the study, all participants were familiarized with the pediatric dental clinic. The collected data were organized in Microsoft Excel and analyzed using SPSS Version 20.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, Illinois, USA). Statistical comparisons between the age-groups were conducted using the Chi-square test, with significance set at a <i>p</i>-value < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The prevalence of egocentrism varied across different experiments: 38.6% in the three mountains experiment, 62.5% in personal interviews, and 19.3% in the superhero experiment. Centration was observed in 46.6% of the study participants. The beaker experiment revealed that 73.9% of the children lacked conservation. Overall, there was a gradual decrease in the prevalence of these characteristics with increasing age.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In most children aged 4-7 years, all three Piagetian features were observed, indicating that many of Piaget's developmental principles are still relevant. This suggests that his theories on cognitive development continue to hold true for the Kashmiri population, underscoring the lasting applicability of his concepts in this context.</p><p><strong>How to cite this article: </strong>Shabnam M, Lone N, Sidiq M. Revisiting Piaget's Cognitive Principles among 4-7-year-old Children in the Kashmiri Population. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2025;18(7):766-771.</p>","PeriodicalId":36045,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry","volume":"18 7","pages":"766-771"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12486469/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145214069","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":"A Comparative Volumetric Evaluation of Three Different Obturation Techniques in Primary Teeth: An <i>In Vitro</i> Study.","authors":"Aswathy Subramanian, V P Kannan, Madhu Santhakumar","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3229","DOIUrl":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3229","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The success of endodontic treatment in a primary teeth depends on good biomechanical preparation as well as the quality of obturation. In order to ensure this success, the properties of obturating material as well as the technique of insertion is crucial.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the quality of obturation with Pastinject and NaviTip to that of an endodontic plugger, using zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE) in extracted primary mandibular molars, with the assistance of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A total of 99 primary mandibular second molar root canals were selected, and 33 canals were randomly allocated in each obturating group by block randomization method: group I-endodontic pluggers; group II-NaviTip; and group III-Pastinject. The total volume of root canal before obturation (X) was measured in mm³. A homogeneous mixture of slow-setting ZOE was delivered using each technique. Following obturation, a second CBCT scan was done under the same parameters to determine the volume of the obturating material within the canal (Y mm³). The percentage of obturated volume (POV) within each canal and the volume of voids among the three groups were compared using Kruskal-Wallis test. Fisher's exact test was used to compare the number of optimally filled, overfilled, and underfilled canals among different groups.</p><p><strong>Results and discussion: </strong>The results of the present study showed significant difference between the three groups in terms of POV (<i>p</i> = 0.001) and volume of voids (<i>p</i> = 0.001), whereas no significant difference was found in terms of total number of voids (<i>p</i> = 0.491) and extent of fill (<i>p</i> = 0.152).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>It was concluded that Pastinject provided the best result with the highest POV and lowest volume of voids. Pastinject also had the least number of voids and maximum number of optimally filled canals.</p><p><strong>How to cite this article: </strong>Subramanian A, Kannan VP, Santhakumar M. A Comparative Volumetric Evaluation of Three Different Obturation Techniques in Primary Teeth: An <i>In Vitro</i> Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2025;18(7):856-863.</p>","PeriodicalId":36045,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry","volume":"18 7","pages":"856-863"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12486532/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145213777","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":"Comparing Pain and Anxiety Levels during Local Anesthesia Administration Using Intra- and Extraoral Vibratory Systems.","authors":"Sai Geeta Mamilla, Sampath Reddy Cheruku, Zia Uddin Mohammad, Sarada Penmetcha, Swathi Swarna Silla, Anusha Reddy Gollapalli","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3163","DOIUrl":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3163","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Children with trypanophobia may develop anxiety by simply seeing healthcare professionals. Recently, dentists have explored using gels with vibrating devices under cold temperatures to mask pain.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of intra- and extraoral vibratory systems with conventional local anesthesia (LA) in assessing pain perception and anxiety in children.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>A total of 120 children, aged 6-10 years, needing dental procedures with LA, were divided into three groups of 40 each. Group I received conventional treatment, while groups II and III were treated with intra- and extraoral vibratory systems, respectively. Anxiety levels were recorded using pulse oximetry, and pain perception was measured using the visual analog scale (VAS) and face, legs, activity, cry, and consolability (FLACC) scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Anxiety levels showed no significant difference between groups, but pain scores measured by VAS were significantly lower in groups II and III. FLACC scores showed no significant differences.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Intra- and extraoral vibratory systems can be effective adjuncts to conventional LA techniques.</p><p><strong>How to cite this article: </strong>Mamilla SG, Cheruku SR, Mohammad ZU, <i>et al.</i> Comparing Pain and Anxiety Levels during Local Anesthesia Administration Using Intra- and Extraoral Vibratory Systems. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2025;18(7):820-824.</p>","PeriodicalId":36045,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry","volume":"18 7","pages":"820-824"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12486611/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145214029","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":"Awareness, Capacity Building of Anganwadi Workers and Its Effect on Anganwadi Children's Oral Hygiene: A Mixed Evaluative Study in Rural Maharashtra, India.","authors":"Poonam R Shingare, Nilesh Rathi, Snehasish Tripathy","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3185","DOIUrl":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3185","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Anganwadi workers (AWWs) are community activists for social change who work to improve the conditions of women, girls, and young children. With proper training and support, AWWs can be an instrumental source in the promotion of oral health behaviors among children. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effect of AWW education and training on children's oral hygiene.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study employed a pre-post intervention research design. The study population consisted of 200 AWWs and a total of 1,000 children (500 intervention group and 500 control group) aged 3-5 years. A structured oral health awareness program was delivered among AWWs. After training, the children in the intervention group were introduced to a supervised tooth brushing routine by AWWs with a song in the native Marathi language playing while brushing. In contrast, the control group received usual oral health education. After 3 months, children in both the intervention and control groups were evaluated for oral hygiene status, and Debris Index Score was recorded.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was 10.2-91.8% inadequate knowledge on various questions among AWWs. 8.2-71.8% AWWs showed incorrect practices. At baseline, group I had mean score of 0.94 ± 0.99 and group II had mean score of 0.90 ± 1.0. However, after the awareness and capacity-building intervention, a significant reduction in mean Oral Hygiene Index-Debris Index (OHI-DI) scores was noted for group I to 0.54 ± 0.67, whereas the mean OHI-DI score in group II was 0.89 ± 0.92. The difference was found to be significant in both the groups with <i>p</i>-value of 0.001.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Empowering local healthcare cadres such as AWWs can be a scalable and cost-effective method to enhance oral health outcomes for children in resource-limited settings.</p><p><strong>How to cite this article: </strong>Shingare PR, Rathi N, Tripathy S. Awareness, Capacity Building of Anganwadi Workers and Its Effect on Anganwadi Children's Oral Hygiene: A Mixed Evaluative Study in Rural Maharashtra, India. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2025;18(7):799-806.</p>","PeriodicalId":36045,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry","volume":"18 7","pages":"799-806"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12486534/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145214050","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":"Comparative Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Three Different Herbal Extracts in Combination with Calcium Hydroxide as Obturating Materials in Primary Teeth: An <i>In Vivo</i> Study.","authors":"Nikhila Amudala, Punithvathy Rachuri, Satyam Martha, Sri Ramya Maganti, Swathi Matilda, Haritha Kondapalli","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3183","DOIUrl":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3183","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The success of pulpectomy depends on effective root canal disinfection and use of suitable obturating material which enhances the longevity of the procedure. To overcome detrimental properties of chemical obturating materials due to their allergic potential, cytotoxicity, antimicrobial resistance, and safety concerns, herbal derivatives have been introduced. Due to their biocompatibility, cost-effectiveness, low toxic effects, and antioxidant properties, herbal materials have recently been added to existing filling materials to enhance the efficacy of the procedure.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To compare and evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of three different herbal extracts in combination with calcium hydroxide as obturating materials in primary teeth.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The present study was conducted in 60 children of age group 4-10 years requiring multiple visit pulpectomy for their primary molars. Selected teeth were randomly divided into three groups: group I - calcium hydroxide with <i>Ocimum sanctum</i>, group II - calcium hydroxide with <i>Curcuma longa</i>, and group III - calcium hydroxide with <i>Aloe barbadensis miller</i>. Clinical and radiographic evaluation was done among the groups at intervals of 1 week, 3 months, and 6 months.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was no significant difference in the clinical and radiographic success rate among the groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Among the three groups, calcium hydroxide with <i>Ocimum sanctum</i> group showed a higher success rate and that with <i>Aloe barbadensis miller</i> group showed the least success rate.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>The combination of traditional medicine and technological advances has paved the way for more herbal medicine ingredients and established the next standard in pediatric endodontics. Herbal materials, being economical, were effective in enhancing antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of chemical obturating materials.</p><p><strong>How to cite this article: </strong>Amudala N, Rachuri P, Martha S, <i>et al.</i> Comparative Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Three Different Herbal Extracts in Combination with Calcium Hydroxide as Obturating Materials in Primary Teeth: An <i>In Vivo</i> Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2025;18(7):848-855.</p>","PeriodicalId":36045,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry","volume":"18 7","pages":"848-855"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12486541/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145214037","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":"Impact of Dental Treatment Under General Anesthesia or Sedation on Oral Health-related Quality of Life of Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.","authors":"Jyotsna B Sachdev, Pratima R Mokashi, N H Subhadra, Amar N Katre","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3184","DOIUrl":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3184","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim and background: </strong>Pharmacological behavior management techniques employing sedation or general anesthesia (GA) are an accepted means of delivering quality dental treatments to children; however, the impact of these interventions on the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of children needs to be assessed. The present systematic review aimed to assess and compare the OHRQoL in children treated under GA or sedation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic search was conducted across various search engines. Trials and observational studies that evaluated the OHRQoL for various sedation and anesthesia procedures in children were included. Mean with standard deviation of OHRQoL scores before and after the interventions was extracted from eligible studies. A random-effects model was used to perform meta-analysis. The I² statistic was used to assess heterogeneity, and publication bias was evaluated using funnel plots. The certainty of evidence was assessed using GRADE.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The pooled standardized mean difference (SMD) with confidence interval (CI) for OHRQoL before and after GA using the random-effects model was CIS-1.192 (0.702 to 1.683), FIS-1.246 (0.971 to 1.520), ECOHIS-1.769 (1.190 to 2.348), and P-CPQ-1.759 (1.145 to 2.372) across nonrandomized controlled trials (n-RCTs). The certainty of evidence was found to be low. Overall, significant improvements were noted in children's OHRQoL post-GA.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Dental treatment under GA/sedation significantly improves the OHRQoL of children, with the certainty of evidence being low.</p><p><strong>How to cite this article: </strong>Sachdev JB, Mokashi PR, N SH, <i>et al.</i> Impact of Dental Treatment Under General Anesthesia or Sedation on Oral Health-related Quality of Life of Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2025;18(7):883-901.</p>","PeriodicalId":36045,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry","volume":"18 7","pages":"883-901"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12486475/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145214040","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":"Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Buckley's Formocresol, <i>Aloe Vera</i>, and EndoSequence: As Pulpotomy Medicaments in Primary Molars.","authors":"Sakshi Sunil Jajoo, Shweta Chaudhary, Preetam Shah, Laxmi Lakade, Rucha Davalbhakta, Smita Patil","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3186","DOIUrl":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3186","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim of this <i>in vivo</i> study is to compare the clinical and radiographic success of Buckley's Formocresol (FC), <i>Aloe vera</i>, and EndoSequence as pulpotomy medicaments in primary molars.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A total of 39 vital primary molars were selected and assigned to three groups: Group I-Buckley's Formocresol, Group II-<i>Aloe vera</i>, Group III-EndoSequence. The clinical and radiographic success was evaluated using Zurn and Seale criteria. The data were statistically analyzed using the Chi-square test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After 3 months, the overall success rate was 92.3% in the Buckley's Formocresol group and 100% in the <i>Aloe vera</i> and EndoSequence groups. After 6 months, the overall success rate was 84.6% in the Buckley's Formocresol group, 92.3% in the <i>Aloe vera</i> group, and 100% in the EndoSequence group. There was a nonsignificant difference in the overall success between the three groups after 3 and 6 months.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The clinical and radiographic success rates of Buckley's Formocresol, <i>Aloe vera</i>, and EndoSequence as pulpotomy medicaments in primary molars showed similar efficacy after 6 months of evaluation, although the results were not statistically significant. This states that in spite of Buckley's Formocresol being a gold standard medicament used for pulpotomy procedures, <i>Aloe vera</i>, a herbal medicament, and a newer medicament, EndoSequence, can be used as clinically effective pulpotomy medicaments with fewer limitations compared to Buckley's Formocresol.</p><p><strong>How to cite this article: </strong>Jajoo SS, Chaudhary S, Shah P, <i>et al.</i> Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Buckley's Formocresol, <i>Aloe Vera,</i> and EndoSequence: As Pulpotomy Medicaments in Primary Molars. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2025;18(7):843-847.</p>","PeriodicalId":36045,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry","volume":"18 7","pages":"843-847"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12486554/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145213989","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}