{"title":"The effect of audiovisual motivation and oral health education on oral health status and oral health-related quality of life among children at social homes: a randomised clinical trial.","authors":"Ola B Al-Batayneh, S Abushgair, Y S Khader","doi":"10.1007/s40368-025-01066-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-025-01066-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the effect of audiovisual motivation (AVM) and oral health education (OHE) on oral health (OH) and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among children at social homes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a double-blinded cluster-randomised clinical trial. Subjects (n = 225) aged 4-14 years were recruited from social homes and randomly divided into 2 groups: control group (n = 100) and study group (n = 115); each was further divided into sub-groups: 4-6, 7-12 and > 12 years. Both groups were interviewed and examined to record DMFT/dmft (baseline and 12 months), plaque index (PI) and gingival index (GI) (baseline, 3, 6 and 12 months). The study group had multiple AVM and OHE sessions; the control group had no intervention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Mean sample age was 9.1 ± 2.7 years. At 12 months, 4-6-year-olds had a significant improvement in PI for study and control groups (P < 0.001, P = 0.008 respectively), and GI was significantly improved in study group (P < 0.001). In 7-12-year-olds, a significant improvement in the PI, GI and dmft was found in study group (P < 0.001 for all), with an increase in DMFT in the control group (P < 0.001). For > 12 years, there was a significant improvement in PI (P = 0.002), GI (P = 0.043). There was significant improvement in OHRQoL in the study group only in these domains: bleeding when brushing teeth (P = 0.04) and presence of bad breath in the morning (P < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There was a favourable effect of AVM and OHE on OH and OHRQoL in children aged 4-14 years at social homes after 12 months.</p>","PeriodicalId":520615,"journal":{"name":"European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144259826","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":"Indications and technical parameters of cone beam computed tomography in paediatric dentistry at Alexandria and Cairo universities: a retrospective study.","authors":"M Baraka, H M Ghorab, E Anter, N M ElKersh","doi":"10.1007/s40368-025-01062-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-025-01062-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To investigate the utilization of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in paediatric dentistry, focusing on the indications, referring departments, age distribution, oral regions examined, and fields of view (FOV) at Alexandria and Cairo universities.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective observational study reviewed records from 2018 to 2024 of patients under 19 years who underwent CBCT scans in the radiology departments. Data were analysed by sex (6-12 years and 13-<19 years), imaging area (anterior/posterior, mandible/maxilla), and indications following the 2011 SEDENTEXCT guidelines: dental anomalies, impacted teeth, endodontics, bone pathosis, orthodontics, and others.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of 988 patient records with CBCT scans, 260 paediatric cases were analysed. Referrals mainly came from the oral and maxillofacial surgery department (50%) and the paediatric dentistry department (40%). The primary reasons for CBCT scans included impacted teeth (40%), endodontic treatments (19.6%), and orthodontic assessments (15.8%). Significant usage patterns were noted across age groups, with 53.1% of patients aged 6-12 years and 46.9% aged 13-18 years. A diverse range of oral regions was examined, including the anterior mandible (30%), posterior mandible (25%), anterior maxilla (20%), and posterior maxilla (25%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings reveal that CBCT is primarily used for assessing impacted teeth, endodontic treatments, and orthodontic needs in children and adolescents. Patients aged 6-<13 years were more often referred for endodontic issues, while those aged 13-<19 needed imaging for impactions and orthodontics. Differences in FOV among centres indicate varied clinical practices.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>The study underscores the indications of CBCT in paediatric dentistry and the diverse clinical practices at both universities and highlights the need for tailored imaging protocols.</p>","PeriodicalId":520615,"journal":{"name":"European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251914","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":"Midwives' knowledge and preventive practices regarding early childhood caries: a quantitative study in France.","authors":"Eve Ripamonti, Isabelle Blanchet, Corinne Tardieu, Michelle Pascale Hassler, Berengère Saliba-Serre, Ariane Camoin","doi":"10.1007/s40368-025-01069-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-025-01069-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Early childhood caries is a major public health issue worldwide. Midwives, as primary healthcare providers for young children, play an essential role in promoting oral health practices. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of midwives in France regarding early childhood caries, their prevention, and dietary risk factors for dental caries in young children.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A national online survey via self-administrated questionnaire was conducted among midwives in France, with a focus on their understanding of oral health recommendations, including the timing of the first dental examination, fluoride use, and dietary habits.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results revealed that while midwives demonstrated knowledge of basic oral hygiene practices, there were gaps in their understanding of the timing of the first oral examination and the use of fluoride toothpaste. In addition, many midwives did not recognise breastfeeding, especially night-time breastfeeding, as a cariogenic factor. Moreover, a statistically significant difference between generations was identified in the approach to oral health prevention during prenatal and postnatal consultations.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study highlights the need for improved oral health training for midwives and a greater integration of oral health education into their professional practice to enhance early prevention of early childhood caries.</p>","PeriodicalId":520615,"journal":{"name":"European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144251877","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}
R Gaballah, S Amend, K-F Fresen, H Schill, R Michel, V Pitchika, J Kühnisch, N Krämer
{"title":"Hypersensitivity associated with molar-incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) among elementary schoolchildren in Bavaria, Germany: results from a cross-sectional study.","authors":"R Gaballah, S Amend, K-F Fresen, H Schill, R Michel, V Pitchika, J Kühnisch, N Krämer","doi":"10.1007/s40368-025-01054-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-025-01054-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This cross-sectional epidemiological study aimed to provide population-based data on hypersensitivity associated with molar-incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) in 8- to 10-year-olds from Bavaria, Germany. It was hypothesized that hypersensitivity would be equally distributed among MIH teeth.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 5418 schoolchildren (8-10 years) were examined using the MIH criteria of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD) and the MIH Treatment Need Index (MIH-TNI). MIH-TNI 1 was linked with mild MIH; MIH-TNI 2-4 corresponded to severe MIH. Hypersensitivity was recorded dichotomously (yes/no) after a two-second, 2.8-bar air blast (Schiff test). Descriptive statistics and a mixed-effects logistic regression model-adjusted for age, sex, region, tooth type, and caries status-explored hypersensitivity in MIH-affected teeth.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The MIH prevalence was 17.5% (n = 945). In this group, 9.8% of the children showed hypersensitivity in at least one tooth; 5.6% of all MIH-affected teeth were hypersensitive. Nearly half of the MIH-affected children (49.7%) presented severe MIH-TNI findings; MIH-TNI 2 was the most frequent finding (39.9%). Regression analyses indicated that demarcated opacities were significantly less likely to be associated with hypersensitivity (aOR = 0.054, p < 0.001). However, enamel breakdown did not show a significant association with hypersensitivity (aOR = 0.853, p = 0.693).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although MIH was relatively common, overall hypersensitivity rates were low. Demarcated opacities were significantly less prone to hypersensitivity, yet enamel breakdown did not significantly differ from healthy teeth. Further standardised epidemiological research is needed to clarify variations in hypersensitivity rates and explore additional risk factors, e.g., breakdown depth or defect extension.</p>","PeriodicalId":520615,"journal":{"name":"European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144218556","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":"Letter to the Editor: Concerns regarding the interpretation of needle visibility in paediatric dental anxiety.","authors":"A Kupietzky","doi":"10.1007/s40368-025-01070-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-025-01070-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520615,"journal":{"name":"European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144218557","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}
M A Dama, A Q Shqair, M S Azevedo, O B Al-Batayneh
{"title":"Self-reported attitudes and perceptions regarding child abuse among Palestinian dentists: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"M A Dama, A Q Shqair, M S Azevedo, O B Al-Batayneh","doi":"10.1007/s40368-025-01056-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-025-01056-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Given the prevalence of physical abuse toward the head and face, dental care settings are frequently the first point of contact for victims of violence. Dentists, like other medical practitioners, have a primary responsibility to safeguard patient health and life, hence they can be crucial in identifying and reporting violent victims. Therefore, this study was directed to assess the attitudes and perceptions of Palestinian dentists regarding child abuse and to investigate professional characteristics associated with the identification of suspected child abuse.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A questionnaire was sent to the 745 dentists of Palestine and 380 (51.0%) were returned. Demographic data, profiles of dentists, information regarding their knowledge and attitudes concerning child abuse, and the obstacles that may stop them from reporting abuse cases were collected. Descriptive analysis was performed, and associations were tested by chi-square and Fisher's exact tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most dentists were general practitioners (88.9%), nine of whom were boarded paediatric dentists. 217 (58.2%) considered themselves fit to identify signs of abuse even so, 93.5% do not report the abuse cases. A statistically higher proportion of specialist dentists, working in the public sector, having more practice and who have children had suspected cases of child abuse.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Although dentists considered themselves able to identify cases of child maltreatment, a high proportion of them do not report the abuse cases, this is related to many factors, such as less experience, little information, no training, and less confidence to report child abuse. Improved training in forensic and legal dentistry is needed, together with the establishment of detection and reporting protocols.</p>","PeriodicalId":520615,"journal":{"name":"European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144210692","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}
Í L P Araújo, M C Gomes, É T B Neves, R T Firmino, S M Paiva, M F Perazzo, A F Granville-Garcia
{"title":"Impact of psychosocial factors on oral health-related quality of life in Brazilian preschool children: structural equation modeling.","authors":"Í L P Araújo, M C Gomes, É T B Neves, R T Firmino, S M Paiva, M F Perazzo, A F Granville-Garcia","doi":"10.1007/s40368-025-01060-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-025-01060-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate the pathways through which psychosocial factors, dental caries and dental visits impact the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of preschool children and their parents/guardians using structural equation modeling.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted with 769 pairs of 5-year-old preschool children and their parents/guardians. The parents/guardians answered questionnaires addressing sociodemographic characteristics and oral hygiene factors, as well as the Sense of Coherence Scale (SoC) and Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scale (MHLC). The children and parents/guardians also answered the Scale of Oral Health Outcomes for Five-Year-Old Children (SOHO-5). Dental caries lesions in children were classified using the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) by two calibrated examiners (Kappa > 0.80). Descriptive analysis and confirmatory factor analysis of the measurement models were performed, followed by structural equation modeling.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Goodness-of-fit indices were considered adequate (root mean square error approximation = 0.03; comparative fit index = 0.96; standardized root mean square residual = 0.06; Tucker-Lewis index = 0.95). Weak sense of coherence (β: - 0.09; p < 0.03), external locus of control (β: - 0.14; p < 0.01), and cavitated teeth (β: 0.25; p < 0.01) exerted a direct impact on the OHRQoL of the children, and visit to the dentist (β: 0.16; p < 0.01) had an indirect effect.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Psychosocial factors and dental condition directly impact the OHRQoL of preschool children and their parents/guardians, while dental visits have an indirect effect. This highlights the need for integrated approaches that consider both clinical and psychological aspects to improve the OHRQoL of preschool children.</p>","PeriodicalId":520615,"journal":{"name":"European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144210691","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}
K Li, A Wen, J Bai, M Xu, T Ma, D Wang, Y Zhao, B Xia
{"title":"Three-dimensional morphological evaluation of anatomical models for 101 primary maxillary central incisors.","authors":"K Li, A Wen, J Bai, M Xu, T Ma, D Wang, Y Zhao, B Xia","doi":"10.1007/s40368-025-01058-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-025-01058-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Research on primary maxillary central incisors (PMCIs) remains limited, and their morphological variations have rarely been documented. This study aimed to reconstruct anatomy of PMCIs in children from Beijing (China) and to analyse their commonalities and variations.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Employing a threshold-based semi-automated region segmentation method, anatomical models of 101 PMCIs were reconstructed from existing cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. Models were classified according to the Vertucci classification. For each variant type, representative morphological parameters of the hard tissue, pulp chamber, and canals were measured. The type with the highest prevalence was selected as the main type and its average model was constructed, representing the most common characteristics of PMCIs.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All PMCIs had a single root, whereas novel canal variations were identified. The most common canal type was Type I (61.4%), followed by Type V (20.8%) and Type III (17.8%). Anatomical parameters of main-type PMCIs were as follows: hard-tissue length = 15.76 ± 0.89 mm; pulp chamber and canal length = 12.94 ± 1.15 mm; and apical labial curvature angle was 22.57°. Statistical analysis indicated no differences between left and right, and no sex-related differences (p > 0.05). Statistically significant differences between the main-type and other variants were noted for several pulp-chamber and canal measurements (p < 0.05), but not for hard-tissue measurements (p > 0.05). An average main-type model was constructed; its inner and outer profiles conformed to the general characteristics of main-type PMCIs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>PMCI canal variations were more complex than previously recognised, with uniform hard-tissue anatomy. Furthermore, an average main-type model was constructed, as a potentially valuable tool for dental education.</p>","PeriodicalId":520615,"journal":{"name":"European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144201308","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}
E Babasidou, G Papaemmanouil, A Pantelidou, A Fardi, K Kodonas, C Gogos
{"title":"Selective caries removal and management of exposed pulp in fully developed and immature teeth with reversible pulpitis: a questionnaire-based study in Greece.","authors":"E Babasidou, G Papaemmanouil, A Pantelidou, A Fardi, K Kodonas, C Gogos","doi":"10.1007/s40368-025-01024-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40368-025-01024-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Guidelines recommend implementing selective or total caries removal for managing deep carious lesions without discriminating between fully developed and immature teeth. This questionnaire-based study aimed to explore the perspectives of Greek dentists regarding the management of deep caries and exposed pulp in immature and fully developed teeth with reversible pulpitis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The questionnaire presented two cases: one of a fully developed permanent tooth and one of an immature permanent tooth, both with deep caries and clinical signs of reversible pulpitis. Photographs, radiographs, and clinical symptoms were provided to assess dentists' treatment strategy preferences. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 28, Chi-square, Fisher's exact tests and logistic regression analysis with significance set at p < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 453 dentists responded. More than half of the respondents preferred total caries removal for mature teeth. MTA and other bioceramics emerged as the favored materials for indirect and direct pulp capping. In the case of the immature tooth, 44% of the respondents shifted from the total to selective caries removal treatment option. However, there was a discernible shift towards more aggressive vital pulp treatment options, like pulpotomy (26%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Treatment preferences are influenced by the tooth developmental status, vary significantly and there is no clear preference for a more conservative approach to preserving as much healthy pulp tissue as possible.</p>","PeriodicalId":520615,"journal":{"name":"European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"559-570"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12165973/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144153226","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}
T Bani-Hani, M Wedyan, R Al-Fodeh, R Shuqeir, S Al Jundi, N Tewari
{"title":"Artificial intelligence model for application in dental traumatology.","authors":"T Bani-Hani, M Wedyan, R Al-Fodeh, R Shuqeir, S Al Jundi, N Tewari","doi":"10.1007/s40368-025-01063-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-025-01063-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>In recent years, healthcare systems have witnessed a tremendous advancement in diagnostic tools and technologies. The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has enabled a paradigm shift in the practice of health sciences particularly in medicine. In the dental field, AI has been scarcely used in the various disciplines with no application in dental traumatology. This study proposes a deep-learning, convolutional neural networks (CNN)-based model for detection and classification of dental fractures.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Plain periapical radiographs of injured teeth were retrieved from patients' records and annotated by two dentists trained in dental traumatology. The teeth were categorised into four groups: uncomplicated crown fractures, complicated crown fractures, crown-root fractures and root fractures. Data augmentation was done to enhance the power of the current dataset. Images were divided into training (80%) and test (20%) datasets. Python programming language was used to implement the CNN-based classification model. Cross validation was applied.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 72 plain periapical radiographs of 108 fractured teeth were collected. The model achieved high accuracy in differentiating uncomplicated crown fractures from complicated ones (96.0%), from crown-root fractures (99.1%) and from root fractures (98.7%). Furthermore, the complicated injuries were distinguished from crown-root fractures and from root fractures with accuracy levels at 96.3% and 97.2% respectively. The model's overall accuracy in recognising the four classes was 78.7%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The proposed model showed excellent performance in the classification of dental fractures. The application of AI in paediatric dentistry, particularly in the field of dental trauma, is innovative and highly relevant to current trends in healthcare technology. Expansion of the current model to a larger dataset that includes the various types of injuries is recommended in future research. Such models can be a great asset for the less-experienced dentists in making accurate diagnosis and timely decisions. Future models employing panoramic radiographs could also help the medical practitioners at emergency services.</p>","PeriodicalId":520615,"journal":{"name":"European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144192596","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}