European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry最新文献

{"title":"Evaluating the cytotoxicity and efficacy of nanoemulsion containing propolis plus Nigella sativa nanoparticles for pulpotomy of primary teeth: randomised split-mouth clinical trial pilot study.","authors":"A-M Osanloo, F Hamze, R Haghgoo, F Mashhadi-Abbas, F Papi","doi":"10.1007/s40368-025-01091-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-025-01091-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Due to strong suggestions about natural compounds, we evaluated the cytotoxicity of propolis and Nigella sativa nanoemulsion (NEPNS) and its effect for direct pulp capping of primary teeth.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>After preparing the NEPS extract, the MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) cytotoxicity test was performed. Then amongst children referred to the paediatric department, those whose healthy canines had to be extracted for orthodontic reasons were chose. Subsequent to pulpotomy of both canines, NEPNS were placed on one side and calcium-enriched mixture (CEM) on the other as pulp capping. Finally, after 30 days, the teeth were extracted and a blind pathologist examined the histopathology sections of the samples. Statistical analysis was performed using one-way ANOVA, Tukey post hoc, and Fisher exact test (α = 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Cytotoxicity test showed that cell viability exposed to 25 and 50 ppm of NEPNS were similar to the control group in 24 and 48 h. The histopathology showed that there was no significant difference between two groups in dentin bridge formation, pre-dentin production, foreign body reaction, and presence of dentin chips (P = 0.0242, 0.567, 0.098, and 0.999 respectively). Meanwhile, the inflammation was significantly lower (P = 0.0313) and odontoblastic differentiation was significantly higher in the CEM group (P = 0.015).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Incorporating NEPNS for direct pulp capping of primary teeth leads to mild inflammation comparing to CEM, but dentine bridge formation and developing pre-dentin was similar to the control group after 30 days.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>This prospective study was registered at the national clinical trials registry virtual platform as IRCT20230312057689N1 on 2 April 2023.</p>","PeriodicalId":520615,"journal":{"name":"European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145056600","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":"Paediatric brain abscesses and odontogenic infection: a critical analysis of the existing literature.","authors":"E Thomas, L Hilt, M Hernandez","doi":"10.1007/s40368-025-01110-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-025-01110-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Brain abscesses in children are an uncommon, but potentially severe condition requiring rapid diagnosis and treatment. The objectives of this article are (1) to present and discuss the currently available literature on prevalence, aetiology and management of dental brain abscesses in children; (2) to report a series of five clinical cases of intracranial abscesses due to dental pathogens; and (3) to highlight the importance of dental care in temporary and permanent dentition to prevent brain abscesses.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We report a series of five cases of brain abscesses secondary to dental infection in the paediatric population. Clinical signs, location of abscess, pathogens involved, type of surgical treatment, antibiotic therapy regimen, aetiology of the infection and sequelae are reported. Case descriptions are followed by a systematic review according to PRISMA criteria.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four patients had an infection on primary (n = 2) or permanent teeth (n = 2) and for all patients an oral commensal bacterium belonging to the Streptococci group was identified. The main location of the abscess was the frontal lobe. The treatment consisted of antibiotic therapy, surgical drainage and dental extraction. Our systematic review included 28 studies amongst 296 identified records. We analysed 20 case reports or case series and 8 retrospective studies.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>It is imperative that paediatric dentists are informed about the risk of developing dental brain abscesses. This rare series of cases in children highlights the importance of systematically exploring the oral cavity in the presence of brain abscesses and radically eradicating the potential infectious foci.</p>","PeriodicalId":520615,"journal":{"name":"European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145042920","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":"Long-term evaluation of the success rate of different treatment modalities on MIH-affected teeth.","authors":"K Seremidi, K Petroleka, N Kraemer, S Gizani","doi":"10.1007/s40368-025-01106-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-025-01106-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The objective is to report on long-term success of treatment modalities of MIH-affected teeth and correlate them with patient- and teeth-related factors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective cohort study on MIH teeth involving data collection from the patients' dental records regarding initial treatment performed and evaluation of treatment success and need for re-treatment up to 24 months post-treatment. Fisher's exact test and non-parametric Cuzik trend test were used to test changes in treatment and multinomial logistic analysis to investigate the effect of patient and tooth-related characteristics. Analyses were performed using STATA 18.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The sample consisted of 38 patients, with a mean age of 9 years at presentation. The vast majority had all four molars affected and 30% had up to two incisors. More than half of MIH teeth were severely affected (57%), showed enamel breakdown (57%) and were decayed (74%). The most common treatments performed were stainless steel crowns (34%) and composite resin restorations (27%). Treatment was successful in most cases up to 24 months post-treatment (p-values 0.05). Up to 12 months, restorations in eight teeth were rated with a Charlie/Delta mainly due to loss of marginal integrity and discoloration. Repeat of the same treatment was performed in 13 teeth, with most repeats being for sealants and preventive resin restorations. No significant correlation existed between the outcome and demographic characteristics and clinical features.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Type of treatment is directly associated with the severity of hypomineralization, with both direct and indirect restorations showing equally high success rates. They can therefore be considered effective restorations with acceptable clinical performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":520615,"journal":{"name":"European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145035007","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":"Impact of pulp involvement due to caries on oral health-related quality of life in Brazilian schoolchildren: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Patrícia Papoula Gorni Reis, Roberta Costa Jorge, Bianca Mattos Santos Guerra, Vera Mendes Soviero","doi":"10.1007/s40368-025-01108-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-025-01108-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This cross-sectional study investigated the impact of pulp involvement on schoolchildren's Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Schoolchildren aged 5, 8 and 12 from 26 schools of Petropolis, Brazil, were examined. Dental caries was evaluated through dmf-t/DMF-T index and pulp involvement through pufa/PUFA index. Three groups were defined: caries-free (dmf-t/DMF-T = 0), caries without pulp involvement (dmf-t/DMF-T ≥ 1, pufa/PUFA = 0), and caries with pulp involvement (dmf-t/DMF-T ≥ 1, pufa/PUFA ≥ 1). A questionnaire with socioeconomic characteristics, C-OIDP instrument and a toothache question was sent to guardians. The impact on OHRQoL was analysed as categorical and numerical variables. Poisson regression was used for the categorical, and negative binomial regression for the numerical variable (significance p < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In 5-year-olds, pulp involvement was associated with a 2.08 times higher prevalence of impact on OHRQoL (95% CI 1.12-3.86) and a 2.41-point increase in the C-OIDP score (95% CI 1.04-5.59), compared to caries-free children. In 8-year-olds, a significant association with pulp involvement was observed only when OHRQoL was analysed as a numerical variable (RR = 2.06; 95% CI 1.23-3.43). In 12-year-olds, no significant association was found.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Pulp involvement negatively impacted OHRQoL. Toothache was the most significant factor related to this impact.</p>","PeriodicalId":520615,"journal":{"name":"European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145035042","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":"Effects of isotretinoin on bone dynamics in the craniomaxillofacial region: a systematic review of preclinical evidence.","authors":"M Fernanda Ferreira, G Pereira Nunes, A Hernandes Chaves-Neto, A Henrique Reis-Prado, M Pagliusi Justo, C Ferreira-Baptista, N Amanda Gomes, A Carlos Botazzo Delbem, M Rogério de Mendonça","doi":"10.1007/s40368-025-01107-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-025-01107-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This systematic review provides a critical evaluation, synthesis of the existing literature on isotretinoin's effects on craniomaxillofacial bone.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Following the PRISMA guidelines and registered in PROSPERO, the review was conducted in August 2024 across various databases. Eligible in vivo studies were analysed for their assessment of isotretinoin's effects on craniomaxillofacial bone. Risk of bias was performed according to the Systematic Review Centre for Laboratory Animal Experimentation's RoB tool for animal studies.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of 3670 studies, eight were eligible. Four studies revealed increased hyalinised areas in specific dental root regions amongst isotretinoin-treated groups, alongside significant differences in osteoblast and osteoclast counts, capillary formation, and new bone growth, indicating isotretinoin's impact on bone tissue. Two studies reported no significant disparities in trabecular bone structure but observed variations in collagen formation, root resorption, and bone resorption frequency. Studies on isotretinoin's effects on bone repair reveal contrasting outcomes: higher doses (7.5 mg/kg/day) enhanced bone formation in calvaria defects, whilst lower doses (1 mg/kg/day) slowed bone healing in a rabbit rhinoplasty model, showing reduced healing rates compared to controls.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The reviewed studies indicate that isotretinoin has dose-dependent effects on bone remodelling. Higher doses enhance bone formation and alveolar repair but increase root resorption and alter bone morphology, whilst lower doses slow bone healing. Some studies report no significant changes in bone volume or displacement but note improved gingival healing. These findings emphasise the need for further research to guide clinical decisions on isotretinoin's long-term impact on craniomaxillofacial bone health.</p>","PeriodicalId":520615,"journal":{"name":"European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145025139","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":"Early childhood caries and associated risk factors in tunis: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Hela Mhiri, Manel Chalbi, Soumaya Kachti, Mohamed Ali Chemli","doi":"10.1007/s40368-025-01104-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-025-01104-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of Early Childhood Caries (ECC) and Severe Early Childhood Caries (S-ECC) in the Tunis region, and to identify the associated risk factors. Although primarily epidemiological, the findings may support the development of evidence-based preventive and educational strategies in pediatric oral health at the national level.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in kindergartens in the Tunis and Ariana regions between January and May 2023. The study involved 359 children aged 3 to 5 years. Data collection included dental examinations to determine the prevalence of ECC and S-ECC, as well as structured questionnaires specifically developed for the children's parents or legal guardians. These questionnaires gathered detailed information on demographic and socio-economic factors (such as parental education level and birth weight), children's oral hygiene and dietary habits, and medical history. The collected data were then analysed to identify potential associations with dental caries.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The prevalence of ECC was 28.7%, whilst the prevalence of S-ECC was 14.2%. The mean dmft (decayed, missing, and filled teeth) score was 3.89. Statistically significant associations with caries were observed for parental education level and birth weight.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The prevalence of Early Childhood Caries (ECC) in the Tunis region was found to be 28.7%, while Severe Early Childhood Caries (S-ECC) affected 14.2% of children aged 3 to 5 years. This prevalence is higher than the 20% reported in Monastir in 2022 (Chouchene et al., Front Public Health 10: 821128, 2022), but lower than the 45% reported in the Sousse region in 2020 (Chamli et al., J Paediatr Dent 6: 39, 2020). These findings highlight regional disparities in ECC burden across Tunisia and underscore the need for region-specific preventive and educational strategies. The significant prevalence of ECC and S-ECC observed in this study emphasizes the importance of early intervention and enhanced parental education to improve oral health outcomes in children.</p>","PeriodicalId":520615,"journal":{"name":"European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145002755","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":"Cleft lip and palate are associated with a higher prevalence of molar-incisor hypomineralisation: a cross-sectional study with a comparison group.","authors":"Gabriela Fonseca-Souza, Vitória Tessari, Tatiane Rolim, Luíse Gomes-Souza, Juliana Feltrin-Souza","doi":"10.1007/s40368-025-01105-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-025-01105-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To assess the association between non-syndromic cleft lip and/or palate (NSCL/P) and developmental defects of enamel (DDE), including the DDE subtypes, such as molar-incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) and hypomineralised second primary molars (HSPM).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study with a comparison group included individuals with and without NSCL/P (\"NSCL/P group\" and \"control group,\" respectively). The NSCL/P group was recruited from a specialised craniofacial centre, and the control group was randomly selected from a population-based sample of schoolchildren, in a 1:2 ratio. DDEs were assessed by calibrated examiners through clinical examination. Associations between NSCL/P and DDE were analysed using univariate Poisson regression with robust variance (α = 5%), and comparisons between subtypes included Bonferroni-adjusted p values to account for multiple testing.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The sample included 164 children with NSCL/P and 328 controls (mean age = 8.09 ± 1.39 years). DDEs were more prevalent in the NSCL/P group (76.8%) than in controls (66.2%) (p < 0.01). Hypoplasia, demarcated opacities, and MIH/HSPM were significantly more frequent in the NSCL/P group (p < 0.01). Fluorosis was significantly more prevalent in the control group (p < 0.01). MIH was the most frequent DDE in the NSCL/P group (29.3%). DDEs in the anterior teeth were significantly associated with cleft laterality, being most frequent in bilateral clefts (p < 0.01).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Children with NSCL/P have a higher prevalence of DDE than those without clefts. MIH was the most prevalent defect observed in this population, highlighting its clinical relevance.</p>","PeriodicalId":520615,"journal":{"name":"European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144985294","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":"Quality of YouTube™ videos on the clinical use of silver fluoride.","authors":"S Zafar, K YongHong Low, W Yi Teh, S Hong Chan, L J Walsh","doi":"10.1007/s40368-025-01102-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-025-01102-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Silver fluoride (SF) is an effective, minimally invasive dental caries treatment, but the quality, reliability, and adherence to manufacturers' instructions for use (IFU) in YouTube™ videos on SF usage remain uncertain.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate the reliability and quality of YouTube™ videos on the clinical usage of SF and assess their adherence to their IFU.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>A cross-sectional analysis of 78 YouTube™ videos was conducted. Reliability was assessed with modified DISCERN tool, source quality with Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) benchmark criteria, production quality with Audio-Visual Quality tool, and content usefulness with Total Content Evaluation index. Adherence to clinical instructions was assessed with IFU Adherence Evaluation tool. Correlations between video characteristics and engagement metrics were analysed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Videos had moderately high reliability (median mDISCERN score: 4 and IQR: 3-4) and usefulness (median TCE score: 5 and IQR: 4-6), but source quality was lower (median JAMA score: 2 and IQR: 2-3). Adherence to IFU varied between SF brands, with videos demonstrating at least 60% of steps. Dental professionals were the most frequent video producers, but no significant quality differences were observed between sources.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>YouTube™ offers potential as a learning resource for SF usage, although stricter guidelines are needed to ensure accurate information is provided.</p>","PeriodicalId":520615,"journal":{"name":"European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144985977","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":"Utilizing the Brief Child Abuse Potential Inventory in a cohort of children with early childhood caries.","authors":"Heikki Alapulli, My Blomqvist, Noora Ellonen, Sarimari Tupola, Eeva Nikkola","doi":"10.1007/s40368-025-01101-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-025-01101-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Dental professionals who regularly interact with child patients are well positioned to identify those at risk of child maltreatment. However, uncertainty surrounding the accuracy of their own observations adds complexity to decision making. The aim of this study was to assess the use of the Brief Child Abuse Potential Inventory (BCAP) in a dental setting among a high-caries child population in Finland.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Sixty-three parents of children under 5 years of age, who underwent dental treatment under general anaesthesia, completed the BCAP questionnaire as a screening instrument for child abuse risk.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean score for abuse risk was 2.84 (SD = 3.37). Notably, 21% of the respondents scored above five, indicating an elevated risk of abuse.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The BCAP exhibits favourable psychometric properties for this population, with the mean abuse score notably higher than that of the general Finnish population. Including this inventory in the dental setting could be helpful for dental professionals, in identifying children at risk of abuse and families who may require additional support.</p>","PeriodicalId":520615,"journal":{"name":"European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144985970","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":"Oral health status and factors influencing oral health outcomes in visually impaired children: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"L D Rajab, W B Mismar","doi":"10.1007/s40368-025-01103-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-025-01103-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To assess the oral health status of visually impaired children and examine influencing factors that may impact oral health outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a cross-sectional study amongst visually impaired schoolchildren aged 6-18 years enrolled at the Royal Academy for the Blind in Jordan. The WHO Basic Methods was used to collect data on caries and gingival bleeding. Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) were recorded using the WHO classification modified by Andreasen et al. Parents completed the validated Arabic version of the WHO questionnaire to describe their perception of their child's general and oral health, dental history, oral health behaviours including practices in addition to snacks consumption, and information related to the oral health-related quality of life.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The prevalence of caries was 73.3%, with a mean DMFT/dmft of 3.86, predominated by untreated caries. Caries prevalence was 86.4% (mean dmft 5.18) in children aged 6 to  < 12 years and 65.7% (mean DMFT 2.68) in those aged 12-18. Parents' less favourable perception of their children's dental health correlated with higher DMFT/dmft scores. The prevalence of gingival bleeding was 84%. Children aged 12-18 had significantly higher mean of gingival bleeding than younger children (p < 0.05). The prevalence of traumatic dental injuries was 19.3%. TDIs were more frequent in children with complete visual impairment than in those with partial impairment (p = 0.047). A statistically significant negative association was found between lower maternal education and children's caries experience (p = 0.008).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The prevalence of caries and gingival bleeding was notably high, aligning with studies on non-visually impaired children in Jordan and visually impaired children globally. Children with complete visual impairment have higher dental caries experience and traumatic dental injuries compared to those with partial visual impairment. This suggests that the degree of visual impairment plays a crucial role in oral health outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":520615,"journal":{"name":"European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144985835","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}