Matheus de Castro Costa, Nayara Neryde Oliveira Cunha, Lísia Aparecida Costa Gonçalves, Noé Vital Ribeiro, Felipe Fornias Sperandio, Sara Ferreira Dos Santos Costa, Marina Lara de Carli
{"title":"Peripheral Odontogenic Fibroma in a Child.","authors":"Matheus de Castro Costa, Nayara Neryde Oliveira Cunha, Lísia Aparecida Costa Gonçalves, Noé Vital Ribeiro, Felipe Fornias Sperandio, Sara Ferreira Dos Santos Costa, Marina Lara de Carli","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Peripheral odontogenic fibroma (POdF) is a rare and benign mesenchymal odontogenic tumor that stands out as a distinctive entity. It is predominantly found in the gingiva and can present as a diagnostic challenging lesion due to its potential resem- blance to reactive oral lesions. The purpose of this report is to describe a case of a POdF in a 10-year-old child and highlight the importance of recognizing this lesion in the pediatric population. This report also explores the essential diagnostic differentials that clinicians should consider when examining a palpable soft tissue nodule with a firm consistency. Radiographically, well-defined small radiopacities were visible within the lesion, which was indicative of calcified structures. A complete surgical excision was done and histopathological analysis was diagnostic of POdF. The presence of calcifications exhibiting an osteoid/cementoid appearance was confirmed within the lesion. There were no signs of recurrence noted during the 16-month postoperative follow-up period. This case underscores the significance of PodF, which may be included in the differential diagnosis of gingival lesions in pediatric patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":51605,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN","volume":"92 1","pages":"21-26"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144031833","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":"An Unusual Cause of Swelling in the Maxillary Labial Vestibule and Its Diagnostic Dilemma.","authors":"Jhunjhunwala Garima, Morankar Rahul, Pavithra Devi Karthikeyan, Nitesh Tewari, Vijay Prakash Mathur, Kalpana Bansal, Varun Surya","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The chief complaint of an eight-year-old girl was swelling in the maxillary labial vestibule that had started three months earlier. A periapical lesion was suspected based on the history and clinical characteristics of the involved area. However, there was no history of dental trauma, dental caries, restorations, or any other developmental dental alteration. The radiographic findings were suggestive of a cyst of non-odontogenic origin. The lesion was excised under local anesthesia using a 980-nm diode laser with a surgical E4-4mm tip at 1.8 watts on continuous contact mode. The histopathological examination confirmed it to be a dermoid cyst. The patient has been asymptomatic without any recurrence for 18 months.</p>","PeriodicalId":51605,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN","volume":"92 1","pages":"38-43"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143994386","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}
Olivia Dalzell, Paniz Paniz Haghighi, Frederic Rochon, Albert J Haddad, Anita Nagy, Gabriella Amneris Garisto
{"title":"Resolution of Pediatric Mandibular Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Post-Biopsy.","authors":"Olivia Dalzell, Paniz Paniz Haghighi, Frederic Rochon, Albert J Haddad, Anita Nagy, Gabriella Amneris Garisto","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disease marked by the proliferation of Langerhans cells and the destruction of tissue. LCH can be limited to the oral cavity where it can present with gingival bleeding, swelling, tooth mobility and bone loss. This case report describes a 13-year-old male with LCH who presented with a one-month history of painful jaw swelling. Clinical examination revealed a firm, ulcerated mass adjacent to the mandibular right second premolar. Biopsy and subsequent histopatho- logic examination confirmed LCH. The lesion resolved spontaneously post-biopsy and the patient remains disease-free. Recognizing oral manifestations of LCH in dental practice is crucial for prompt diagnosis, appropriate multidisciplinary management and improving the survival rates and future quality of life for children with LCH.</p>","PeriodicalId":51605,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN","volume":"92 1","pages":"33-37"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144028096","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}
Muhammad A Abdullah, Vivianne Ivianne Cruz de Jesus, Ankita Vaishampayan, Victor H K Lee, Prashen Chelikani, Robert J Schroth
{"title":"Associations Between Taste Preferences and Feeding Practices on Early Childhood Caries.","authors":"Muhammad A Abdullah, Vivianne Ivianne Cruz de Jesus, Ankita Vaishampayan, Victor H K Lee, Prashen Chelikani, Robert J Schroth","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To investigate associations between parent-reported children's taste prefer- ences, children's feeding practices and early childhood caries (ECC).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A convenience sample of children younger than 72 months was recruited from several clinics and a health center in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, between April 2019 and July 2022. The parents of participants were guided through a ques- tionnaire assessing their children's taste preferences and feeding practices. Data were stored in REDCap and analyzed using NCSS 2022 and 2023 software. Statistical sig- nificance was defined by a <i>P</i> -value ≤0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall, 467 children with a mean age of 45.7±15.4 months were recruited, of which 49 percent were female and 60 percent had ECC. Children with ECC had a higher mean taste preferences score, indicating greater preferences toward sugary foodstuffs (caries-free [CF]=0.63±1.07, ECC=0.96±1.02; <i>P</i> <0.001), with a great pro- portion showing preferences toward candies, ice cream and sugary drinks. Children with ECC also displayed a higher mean snacking frequency (CF=2.57±1.20, ECC= 3.13±1.22; <i>P</i> <0.001) and a great percentage (CF=36 percent, ECC=56.8 percent; <i>P</i> <0.001) frequently snacked before going to bed. A great proportion of parents of children with ECC also reported adding sweeteners to their children's drinks.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Overall preferences toward sugary foods and individual preferences to- ward candies, ice cream and sugary drinks are associated with the presence of caries, as are unhealthy feeding patterns. Preferences toward a cariogenic diet may be a risk factor for developing ECC.</p>","PeriodicalId":51605,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN","volume":"92 1","pages":"3-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144040498","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}
Elise W Sarvas, Victoria Ictoria A Sears, Jonathan M Morris
{"title":"Use of a 3D-printed Model for Autotransplantation Adjacent to a Cleft Site.","authors":"Elise W Sarvas, Victoria Ictoria A Sears, Jonathan M Morris","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Early loss of teeth in the premaxilla can limit future restorative options. One solution is replacement using autotransplantation. This surgical technique can be optimized by using 3D-printed models to aid in planning and improving the prognosis. The pur- pose of this case report is to describe the autotransplantation of a premolar into the site of a hopeless maxillary incisor in a 12-year-old male with bilateral cleft lip and palate who had missed previous bone grafting opportunities, using a 3D-printed ana- logue. After a 25-month-follow-up, the autotransplantation continued to be successful and the patient was able to progress with other restorative procedures.</p>","PeriodicalId":51605,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN","volume":"92 1","pages":"27-32"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144058017","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}
Pau Cahuana-Bartra, Lluís Brunet-Llobet, Judit Rabassa-Blanco, Yndira Gonzalez-Chópite, María Dolores Rocha-Eiroa, Albert Ramírez-Rámiz, Jaume Miranda-Rius
{"title":"Spontaneous Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in the Presence of Periodontal Disease in an Adolescent with Cyclic Neutropenia.","authors":"Pau Cahuana-Bartra, Lluís Brunet-Llobet, Judit Rabassa-Blanco, Yndira Gonzalez-Chópite, María Dolores Rocha-Eiroa, Albert Ramírez-Rámiz, Jaume Miranda-Rius","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this report is to present the case of a 17-year-old girl diagnosed with cyclic neutropenia (CN), who had undergone six months of treatment with zoledronate three years before. She sought treatment for extreme mobility of the mandibular left lateral incisor, canine and first premolar that had been present for one month. Clinical features included calculus, severe gingival recession and mandibular bone exposure. Panoramic radiographs and cone beam computed tomography confirmed bone sequestration. Conservative treatment comprising antibiotic therapy, use of perio- dontal instrumentation and a hyperbaric chamber proved unsatisfactory. An unfavor- able evolution was confirmed by the presence of bone sequestration that required bone removal, together with the teeth located in the block of the detached bone. The diagnosis was osteonecrosis of the jaw. The patient presented moderate periodontal involvement associated with CN; therefore, periodontitis was unlikely to have been the main factor triggering the local and systemic complications.>.</p>","PeriodicalId":51605,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN","volume":"92 1","pages":"44-47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144008422","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}
Nishreen M Parekh, Rajiv S Desai, Shivani P Bansal, Pankaj M Shirsat, Pooja S Prasad
{"title":"Aggressive Juvenile Trabecular Ossifying Fibroma of the Mandible in a Child.","authors":"Nishreen M Parekh, Rajiv S Desai, Shivani P Bansal, Pankaj M Shirsat, Pooja S Prasad","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Juvenile trabecular ossifying fibroma (JTOF) is a rare, aggressive neoplasm primarily affecting children. The purpose of this case report is to describe an extensive mandibular JTOF in a 10-year-old girl who presented with facial pain and swelling. Radiographic imaging revealed a large, well-defined radiolucency with cortical perforation. Histo- pathological examination confirmed JTOF, characterized by cellular fibroblastic tissue and woven bone trabeculae. Due to the aggressive nature of the fibroma, the patient underwent a right hemimandibulectomy. This report highlights the critical need for early diagnosis, accurate histopathological assessment and long-term follow-up to man- age JTOF effectively and prevent severe facial deformities.</p>","PeriodicalId":51605,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN","volume":"92 1","pages":"17-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144008472","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":"Bonding Effectiveness of a New Universal Adhesive to Caries-Affected Dentin of Primary Molars: An <i>In Vitro</i> Study.","authors":"Andressa Rodrigues, Graziela Raziela Botton, Fabio Zovico Maxnuck Soares, Rachel Oliveira de Rocha","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the bonding effectiveness of a new universal adhesive system compared to its predecessor on carious primary dentin using the etch-and-rinse and self-etch techniques.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twenty human primary molars were subjected to artificial induction of carious dentin and then randomized into four experimental groups according to universal adhesive (Scotchbond Universal Plus, SBU Plus and Scotchbond Universal-SBU) and bonding techniques (etch-and-rinse and self-etch). The adhesives were applied according to the manufacturer's instructions and the starch tube molds were filled with a flowable composite resin. Bond strength was determined using a testing machine and the data were analyzed using two-way analysis of variance. All specimens tested were assessed for failure pattern classification.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>No significant differences in bond strength values were observed when com- paring universal adhesive systems (<i>P</i> =0.83), etching technique (<i>P</i> =0.34) or the cross- interaction adhesive system versus etching technique (<i>P</i> =0.96).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Regardless of the bonding technique, SBU Plus showed similar bond strength compared to its predecessor when applied to carious dentin of primary molars.</p>","PeriodicalId":51605,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN","volume":"92 1","pages":"11-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144042695","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}
Marcio Santos de Carvalho, Ângela Cristina de Oliveira Castro, Yuri Jivago Silva Ribeiro, Angélica Aparecida de Oliveira, Francisco Wanderley Garcia de Paula-Silva, Sandra Kalil Bussadori, Jacqueline Felipe Paula de Vasconcelos, Henrique Caballero Steinhauser, Laura Barbosa Santos Di Milhomem
{"title":"Esthetic Solutions in Pediatric Patients With Conical Teeth, From Digital Planning to Execution.","authors":"Marcio Santos de Carvalho, Ângela Cristina de Oliveira Castro, Yuri Jivago Silva Ribeiro, Angélica Aparecida de Oliveira, Francisco Wanderley Garcia de Paula-Silva, Sandra Kalil Bussadori, Jacqueline Felipe Paula de Vasconcelos, Henrique Caballero Steinhauser, Laura Barbosa Santos Di Milhomem","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The quest for an esthetically pleasing smile is a key driver in seeking dental interventions aimed at achieving a more balanced and harmonious appearance. The purpose of this report is to discuss the restoration of conical lateral incisors in an 11-year-old patient. The treatment approach employed direct composite resin restorations associated with the Digital Smile Design (DSD) technology. The use of composite resins is the technique of choice for re-anatomizing conical teeth due to the material's versatility and low cost. In this case, the technique associated with the digital workflow resulted in the efficacy of esthetic restorations. DSD contributes to greater predictability of dental treatment, comfort, safety and efficiency.</p>","PeriodicalId":51605,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN","volume":"91 3","pages":"149-155"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142915776","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}
Mohit Srivastava, Robert J Schroth, Shaan Sareen, Victor H K Lee, Vivianne Cruz de Jesus, Betty-Anne Mittermuller, Sarbjeet Singh, Mary Bertone, Prashen Chelikani
{"title":"Oral Health-Related Quality of Life of Children Following Different Treatment Regimens of Silver Diammine Fluoride.","authors":"Mohit Srivastava, Robert J Schroth, Shaan Sareen, Victor H K Lee, Vivianne Cruz de Jesus, Betty-Anne Mittermuller, Sarbjeet Singh, Mary Bertone, Prashen Chelikani","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose:</b> To investigate the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of young children in a randomized clinical trial (RCT) of silver diammine fluoride (SDF) and five percent sodium fluoride varnish (NaFV) to manage early childhood caries (ECC). <b>Methods:</b> Children younger than 72 months of age with active dentinal caries lesions (ICDAS 5 or 6) in primary teeth received two applications of 38 percent SDF and five percent NaFV as part of an RCT testing three different frequency regimes (one, four, and six months apart). The Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS) questionnaire was completed at three study visits. Statistical analyses included descrip- tive and parametric methods. A <i>P</i> -value of ≤0.05 was significant. <b>Results:</b> Eighty-two children (58.5 percent male) were recruited with a mean age of 44.3±14.2 months. Significant improvement in total ECOHIS scores for all children was observed following treatment (baseline mean scores=4.52±4.77 versus third visit mean scores=3.19±3.78, <i>P</i> =0.01) and family impact scores for all children (base- line mean scores=3.00±2.98 versus third visit mean scores=1.68±2.01, <i>P</i> ≤0.001). However, no significant change in the mean child impact score was observed among all the children ( <i>P</i> =0.97). The parental distress and family function domains showed the most improvement with SDF treatment. No significant ECOHIS score differences were found among the three frequency groups across visits. <b>Conclusions:</b> Children showed better OHRQoL after applying 38 percent SDF and five percent NaFV. No significant differences were found between treatment groups. SDF is a viable non-restorative option for managing ECC as it has a positive effect on OHRQoL.</p>","PeriodicalId":51605,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN","volume":"91 3","pages":"137-145"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142916038","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}