International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry最新文献

{"title":"Evaluating Conventional Syringe with Camouflage Syringe with Starry Smile Quest: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Surbhi Saxena, Pallavi Vashisth, Sathyajith Naik, Shivangi Sharma, Vidhina Patil, Joyroop Ghosh","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3512","DOIUrl":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3512","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate the effectiveness of passive distraction during local anesthesia (LA) administration, this study uses a sensory-modified dental environment featuring partial darkness and lighting effects, comparing conventional and camouflage syringes.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the effect of administering LA using different syringe methods among children aged 6-11 years.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>About 66 children who met the inclusion/exclusion criteria were randomly divided into three groups using the lottery method (group A = 22, group B = 22, and group C = 22).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Group C (camouflage syringe with Starry Smile Quest) showed significantly higher SpO₂ levels, lower heart rates, reduced dental anxiety, and minimal pain compared to groups A and B (<i>p</i> < 0.05). These findings indicate superior physiological and psychological outcomes with the combined distraction technique.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>It has been shown that using camouflaged syringes with Starry Smile Quest can improve children's behavior and reduce their anxiety when administering LA. Additionally, the use of camouflaged syringes is advised as an alternative to traditional syringes for LA.</p><p><strong>How to cite this article: </strong>Saxena S, Vashisth P, Naik S, <i>et al.</i> Evaluating Conventional Syringe with Camouflage Syringe with Starry Smile Quest: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2026;19(5):563-567.</p>","PeriodicalId":36045,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry","volume":"19 5","pages":"563-567"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13262059/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253556","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":"Root Canal Disinfection in Primary Teeth: A Comparative Assessment of Visible Light Diode Laser and Ozonated Water.","authors":"Karan Tyagi, Shikha Choubey, Rishabh Kapoor, Diksha Bhat, Shivani Mathur","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3503","DOIUrl":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3503","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim and background: </strong>Efficient disinfection of root canals in primary teeth is essential for sustained therapeutic success. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial impact of visible light, diode laser, and ozonated water on microorganisms of endodontic origin in root canals of primary teeth.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A total of 30 primary teeth from children between the ages of 4 and 6 years, who had been diagnosed with a clinical necessity for pulpectomy, participated in a randomized clinical trial. Depending on the intracanal disinfection method used, the chosen teeth were randomized to one of three experimental groups (<i>n</i> = 10 per group): group I received visible light disinfection, group II received diode laser disinfection (wavelength: 810 nm), and group III received ozonated water disinfection. Using sterile paper points, microbiological samples were aseptically taken from the root canals before and after the disinfection procedure. The samples were cultured and incubated on brain heart infusion (BHI) agar under anaerobic conditions to determine the total viable bacterial count. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to statistically analyze the microbial reduction between the groups. Appropriate <i>post hoc</i> multiple comparison tests were then used to evaluate intergroup differences.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All three disinfection methods showed statistically significant intragroup reductions in anaerobic bacterial counts (<i>p</i> < 0.001). The diode laser group demonstrated the greatest reduction in microbes (from 3.69 × 10⁵ to 0.64 × 10⁵ CFU/mL), followed by ozonated water (from 4.06 × 10⁵ to 1.00 × 10⁵ CFU/mL) and visible light (from 3.95 × 10⁵ to 1.18 × 10⁵ CFU/mL). <i>Post hoc</i> comparisons revealed diode laser to be significantly more effective than visible light (<i>p</i> = 0.006), while comparable to ozonated water (<i>p</i> = 0.095).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Diode laser demonstrated superior antimicrobial efficacy in primary root canals, with ozonated water performing comparably well. Both are viable, biocompatible alternatives to conventional chemical irrigants. Visible light, though less effective, still achieved significant microbial reduction and may serve as an adjunct in disinfection protocols. According to these results, pediatric endodontic practice should incorporate ozonated water and diode lasers for canal disinfection.</p><p><strong>How to cite this article: </strong>Tyagi K, Choubey S, Kapoor R, <i>et al.</i> Root Canal Disinfection in Primary Teeth: A Comparative Assessment of Visible Light Diode Laser and Ozonated Water. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2026;19(5):568-574.</p>","PeriodicalId":36045,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry","volume":"19 5","pages":"568-574"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13262340/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253559","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":"Evaluation of Salivary Nitric Oxide Levels in Odontogenic Lesions.","authors":"Suhair Cherukunnummal, Tps Gopinath, S Naresh, N Suchetha Kumari, Priya Alva, Srinidhi Rai, Ashwitha Acharya, D Deepthi, S Harshitha","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3502","DOIUrl":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3502","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The study aimed to assess the salivary nitric oxide levels in patients with odontogenic lesions.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The study included 60 individuals: 30 confirmed cases of odontogenic lesions (study group) and 30 healthy controls. Using the Griess reaction method, saliva samples were collected from each participant, and the concentration of nitric oxide was determined as total nitrates and nitrites.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The data indicate that salivary nitric oxide levels were significantly lower in the study group compared to the control group. Reduced nitric oxide levels in those with odontogenic lesions may indicate a deterioration in the body's defenses against infection.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Elevated nitric oxide levels in healthy individuals support the role of nitric oxide in oral health by modulating the immune response and inhibiting bacterial growth.</p><p><strong>How to cite this article: </strong>Cherukunnummal S, Gopinath TPS, Naresh S, <i>et al.</i> Evaluation of Salivary Nitric Oxide Levels in Odontogenic Lesions. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2026;19(5):560-562.</p>","PeriodicalId":36045,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry","volume":"19 5","pages":"560-562"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13262123/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253525","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 Mineral Trioxide Aggregate, Biodentine, and Calcium Hydroxide for Apical Closure in Nonvital Immature Teeth: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Abraham Sabu, R Ramesh","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3514","DOIUrl":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3514","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Managing nonvital immature teeth with open apices poses clinical challenges, particularly in achieving predictable apical closure.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To compare the efficacy of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), Biodentine, and calcium hydroxide in promoting apical closure in nonvital immature anterior teeth.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This randomized controlled trial involved 60 patients aged 8-14 years with nonvital immature maxillary anterior teeth. Participants were divided into three groups: group I-MTA, group II-Biodentine, and group III-calcium hydroxide. Standardized treatment protocols were followed, and radiographic assessments were conducted at baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months to evaluate apical closure.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Group I (MTA) and group II (Biodentine) demonstrated significantly faster apical closure than group III (calcium hydroxide) (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Biodentine showed superior outcomes in achieving complete root-end closure within 6 months.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Biodentine is an effective material for promoting faster apical closure in nonvital immature teeth, followed closely by MTA. Calcium hydroxide required a longer duration to achieve comparable results.</p><p><strong>How to cite this article: </strong>Sabu A, Ramesh R. Comparative Evaluation of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate, Biodentine, and Calcium Hydroxide for Apical Closure in Nonvital Immature Teeth: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2026;19(5):575-587.</p>","PeriodicalId":36045,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry","volume":"19 5","pages":"575-587"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13262122/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253755","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":"Interplay of Sweet Taste Perception and <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> Colonization in Children: A Cross-sectional Study.","authors":"Sejal Vasa, Shivani Mathur, Sakshi Joshi, Himani Yadav","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3488","DOIUrl":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3488","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim and background: </strong>Taste perception is a factor that influences food intake. The preference for sweet tastes can influence caries risk. This investigation was conducted to determine the association between <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> count and sweet taste perception with dental caries experience in 7-10-year-old children, divided into groups based on decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT)/decayed, extracted, filled teeth (deft) scores of ≥3 and <3.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Demographic data were collected, and assessment of dental status using the DMFT/deft index and International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) II scoring of 60 children aged 7-10 years old was done. They were divided into two groups, that is, group I is low caries (DMFT/deft score < 3) and group II is high caries (DMFT/deft score ≥ 3), with 30 children in each group. Sweet taste perception was assessed using a modified method that simultaneously measured both the sweet taste threshold and preference levels, recorded with the TASTY scale. The quantitative assessment of the <i>S. mutans</i> count was done using microbiological analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant positive relationship was identified between sugar threshold and sugar preference (<i>p</i> = 0.001), as well as between sugar preference and <i>S. mutans</i> count (<i>p</i> = 0.000) in the low-caries group. In contrast, within the high-caries group, although a strong positive correlation existed between sugar threshold and sugar preference (<i>p</i> = 0.000), no statistically significant association was noted between sugar threshold and <i>S. mutans</i> (<i>p</i> = 0.201) or between sugar preference and <i>S. mutans</i> (<i>p</i> = 0.413).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Sweet taste threshold and preference were significantly associated with <i>S. mutans</i> levels in low-caries children, indicating early risk markers. No significant correlation was found in high-caries children, suggesting other factors may dominate at advanced disease stages.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>This study emphasizes a noteworthy association between sweet taste perception, <i>S. mutans</i> count, and caries prevalence in children. Targeted measures to decrease dietary sugar and bacterial colonization could contribute substantially to caries prevention in pediatric populations.</p><p><strong>How to cite this article: </strong>Vasa S, Mathur S, Joshi S, <i>et al.</i> Interplay of Sweet Taste Perception and <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> Colonization in Children: A Cross-sectional Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2026;19(4):459-463.</p>","PeriodicalId":36045,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry","volume":"19 4","pages":"459-463"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13262044/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253709","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":"Vascular Vexation: The Diagnostic Journey of an Adolescent Tongue Swelling.","authors":"Kugendran V Rajendran, Mohd Faizal Abdullah, Nurhayu Ab Rahman, Aimi Kamarudin","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3462","DOIUrl":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3462","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim and background: </strong>Tongue swellings in pediatric patients can pose significant diagnostic challenges, requiring prompt and accurate intervention to prevent complications and ensure optimal outcomes.</p><p><strong>Case description: </strong>A 13-year-old girl presented with a progressively enlarging tongue swelling over the past 3 years. Clinical examination revealed a single purplish swelling on the right ventral tongue. Ultrasound imaging suggested a vascular malformation. Following consultation with a multidisciplinary team, surgical excision under general anesthesia was performed, and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A comprehensive diagnostic approach, incorporating clinical history, examination, imaging, and histopathology, is essential for accurately diagnosing vascular anomalies and determining appropriate treatment strategies.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>A comprehensive diagnostic approach, incorporating clinical history, examination, imaging, and histopathology, is essential for accurately diagnosing vascular anomalies and determining appropriate treatment strategies.</p><p><strong>How to cite this article: </strong>Rajendran KV, Abdullah MF, Rahman NA, <i>et al.</i> Vascular Vexation: The Diagnostic Journey of an Adolescent Tongue Swelling. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2026;19(4):524-527.</p>","PeriodicalId":36045,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry","volume":"19 4","pages":"524-527"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13262292/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253658","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":"Cost Analysis of Mobile Phone Teledentistry in Dental Treatment Planning in Pediatric Care in the United Arab Emirates.","authors":"Nadine Hajj, Isabelle Durand-Zaleski, Mireille Chidiac El Hajj","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3485","DOIUrl":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3485","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Teledentistry services are still of limited usage but are experiencing noticeable growth, especially after the coronavirus pandemic. This study estimates the cost of teledentistry in pediatric dental treatment planning in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) compared to face-to-face consultations and describes its impact on stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A mixed methodology was employed, combining quantitative analysis <i>via</i> a questionnaire among 97 national children's parents, with qualitative analysis based on open-ended questions with a representative of the National Insurance in the UAE.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of 100 participants in the study, 97 were included. The residents showed a high geographical distribution among the seven UAE emirates. The time cost of traveling for a dental visit per person was $132 on average, with a variation in the household production loss. From the dental clinic's perspective, the total cost of the application development amounted to $54,455 per year. The acceptance level of Emiratis' guardians toward teledentistry was found to be low, with 54% of the participants considering tele consultation as unreliable and only willing to use it on holidays and emergencies.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A significant benefit of teledentistry is saving on transportation time and cost, with a wide disparity among the different emirates, with the highest expense in patients coming from the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. A randomized controlled trial is recommended to validate the findings and assess application performance.</p><p><strong>How to cite this article: </strong>Hajj N, Durand-Zaleski I, El Hajj MC. Cost Analysis of Mobile Phone Teledentistry in Dental Treatment Planning in Pediatric Care in the United Arab Emirates. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2026;19(4):451-458.</p>","PeriodicalId":36045,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry","volume":"19 4","pages":"451-458"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13262182/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253661","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":"Intravenous Procedural Sedation in Pediatric Dentistry:A Concise Review of Treatment Protocol.","authors":"Makkada Yuvaraj Padmanabhan, Steven Jl Rodrigues, Sivakumar Nuvvula, Nikhil Marwah, Anup K Panda, Sharath Asokan, Srinivas Namineni, Ashwin Rao, Sukhdeep Singh, Sreekanth K Mallineni","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3519","DOIUrl":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3519","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>There is tremendous pressure on pediatric dental practitioners to ensure that treatment modalities are predictable and productive. In-office IV sedation ensures predictable and safe delivery of dental treatment in children.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>When basic behavior guidance techniques (BGTs) fail to allay the anxiety and fear of a child, pediatric dentists advocate the delivery of dental treatment under general anesthesia (GA). However, judicious use of intravenous sedation can enable in-office delivery of dental care in these children.</p><p><strong>Technique: </strong>Responsible sedation practice involves the selection of suitable candidates; adherence to safety protocols; ensuring the presence of professionals skilled in induction, monitoring, and resuscitation, if required; safe discharge; and appropriate follow-up. This article highlights the importance of all these steps involved in in-office IV sedation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Performing dental treatment under IV sedation can be considered a valuable option in children when basic behavior management techniques have failed. Adherence to the 3P rule (right patients, correct protocols, and skilled personnel) ensures safe dental treatment under IV sedation.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>Dental treatment under IV sedation can be considered for children who are indicated for procedures under GA but have limited treatment needs after due consideration of all the factors mentioned in this article. It can also be used to obtain emergency relief of pain or swelling when dental treatment under GA is delayed.</p><p><strong>How to cite this article: </strong>Padmanabhan MY, Rodrigues SJL, Nuvvula S, <i>et al.</i> Intravenous Procedural Sedation in Pediatric Dentistry: A Concise Review of Treatment Protocol. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2026;19(4):542-547.</p>","PeriodicalId":36045,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry","volume":"19 4","pages":"542-547"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13262225/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253633","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":"Virtual Reality Glasses vs Conventional Behavior Management Techniques for Anxiety and Pain Control in 6-10-year-old Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Prince Rathee, Shalu Bhardwaj, Anil Gupta, Shalini Garg, Vishal Sharma, Neha Yadav","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3493","DOIUrl":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3493","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims and background: </strong>Anxiety and pain often lead to a challenging situation in a dental clinic. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of virtual reality (VR) glasses to conventional techniques for anxiety control in children.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Jio Dive VR glasses (passive) and Apple iPhone XS Max were used in the study. After institutional ethical clearance (IEC-SGTDCHRI/MDS-PEDO(PPD)/2023/34) and trial registration at CTRI (CTRI/2023/07/054729), 110 children aged 6-10 years, requiring local anesthesia, were selected using random sampling, with odd serial-numbered patients (group I) receiving VR intervention and even serial-numbered patients (group II) managed using conventional behavior management techniques. The pre- and postoperative anxiety, postoperative pain, and fluctuations in physiological readings, namely, pulse rate and oxygen saturation were recorded using Venham picture test (VPT), Wong-Baker facial pain rating scale, and pulse oximeter, respectively, and were later assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant difference was observed in VPT scores of both groups, where VR group had lower mean VPT score than group II. Similar significant difference was observed in pain readings measured using Wong-Baker facial pain scale (WBFPS), where group I had a mean value of 3.35 compared to 4.69 of group II. Oxygen readings, however, saw no significant difference between the two groups; the pulse rates between the two groups differed significantly with lower mean values in group I (98.35) than group II (110.38).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>VR glasses are a superior and more effective method of anxiety and pain control in children than the conventional behavior management techniques.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>Advocating active use of VR glasses for anxiety and pain control in routine pediatric dental practice.</p><p><strong>How to cite this article: </strong>Rathee P, Bhardwaj S, Gupta A, <i>et al.</i> Virtual Reality Glasses vs Conventional Behavior Management Techniques for Anxiety and Pain Control in 6-10-year-old Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2026;19(4):470-474.</p>","PeriodicalId":36045,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry","volume":"19 4","pages":"470-474"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13262332/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253656","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":"Bilateral Impacted Deciduous Maxillary Central Incisors: Case Report and Review of Literature.","authors":"Saumya Taneja, Prateek Shakti, Khushtar Haider, Sweta Shabnam","doi":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3487","DOIUrl":"10.5005/jp-journals-10005-3487","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Impaction of deciduous teeth is a rare finding, and its bilateral occurrence is further rare. Among the first generation of teeth, second molar is the most commonly impacted tooth. We hereby present a rare case of a 5-year-old child with bilateral impacted inverted dilacerated maxillary deciduous central incisors, which has not been previously reported in the literature. Management techniques of impacted primary teeth include observation, removal of obstruction and follow-up, surgical exposure or repositioning with or without orthodontic traction, and extraction of primary teeth followed by space maintainers. Surgical extraction of the impacted deciduous incisors was done in the present case, as there were bleak chances of spontaneous eruption. The patient was followed up to monitor the eruption of succedaneous permanent teeth.</p><p><strong>How to cite this article: </strong>Taneja S, Shakti P, Haider K, <i>et al.</i> Bilateral Impacted Deciduous Maxillary Central Incisors: Case Report and Review of Literature. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2026;19(4):528-531.</p>","PeriodicalId":36045,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry","volume":"19 4","pages":"528-531"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13262336/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253604","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}