13 research outputs found
Management of Mesiodens and ectopically Erupted Central Incisor
No full textABSTRACT
Pediatric dentists come across children and developing malocclusion at the earliest, early recognition and interception could avoid long-term laborious orthodontic treatment. Mesiodens are the most common supernumerary teeth, in the central region of the premaxilla, between the two central incisors, which may be the cause for a variety of irregularities in the developing occlusion, in particular, can lead to the impaction or ectopic eruption of adjacent permanent teeth, in the most esthetically important zone. Presented here is a case of management of ectopically erupted right permanent central incisor caused due to supernumerary tooth.
How to cite this article
Nagaveni NB, Poornima P, Valsan A, Mathew MG. Management of Mesiodens and ectopically Erupted Central Incisor. CODS J Dent 2016;8(1):49-53.
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Occurrence of Dental Abnormalities in Hemophilic Patients in the City of Davangere, Karnataka, India
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Aim
This study was carried out to determine the level of awareness about the importance of oral health in hemophilic children and their caretakers as well as to examine the oral condition in children with hemophilia and compare them to general population.
Materials and methods
A descriptive cross-sectional observational study was conducted in the city of Davangere. The study consists of total 100 children which were divided into group I —children having hemophilia (n = 50) and group II—normal healthy children (n = 50) of age 3 to 18 years. The oral cavity of both the groups was examined to assess to detect presence of any hard and soft tissue anomalies. By interviewing the parents of hemophilic patients, their demographic data, family history, and knowledge and understanding of value of oral health were assessed. Data were analyzed by chi-square and student’s unpaired t-test.
Results
No significant difference in the presence of oral anomalies in both the groups was observed.
Conclusion
The study concluded that there is no major difference in the prevalence of dental abnormalities in hemophilic and healthy children. Also, educating the mass about oral health and maintenance is as important as treating the hemophilic patient for oral diseases.
How to cite this article
Nagaveni NB, Yadav S, Poornima P, Bharath KP, Mathew MG, Shruthi AS. Occurrence of Dental Abnormalities in Hemophilic Patients in the City of Davangere, Karnataka, India. CODS J Dent 2016;8(1):1-5.
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Evaluation Of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Of Pediatricians Towards Long-Term Liquid Medicaments And Its Association With Dental Health
No full textBackground: A regular practice following child birth is interaction with the pediatrician for routine
medical examination, who administers children with a variety of medicines. Heavily sweetened
liquid pediatric medicines has been a well accepted risk factor for the development of dental caries
and dental erosion.
Aim: To evaluate pediatricians' knowledge, attitude and practice about the long term use of liquid
pediatric medicines and their relationship with dental caries and dental erosion.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was undertaken among the pediatricians in Chennai. Total subjects
included in the survey were 55 pediatricians, through the method of convenience sampling. Data was
collected by pre-tested, structured and self administered questionnaires handed out in hospitals,
medical clinics and offices. The data on qualitative responses of the respondents was presented in
percentage and statistical significance was tested using Chi-square test for independence of attributes.
Results: No statistical difference was seen in the practice of advising dental checkup. Statistically
significant difference was seen in awareness of PLM and association with caries, Prescription time for
PLM, Practice on advising of rinsing mouth with water, brushing and chewing gum (P<0.001)
Conclusion: Pediatricians in this study did not adequately perceive the relationship between the
presence of fermentable carbohydrates in pediatric liquid medications and dental caries. But, they
had moderate knowledge and lacked proper attitude and practice regarding the various preventive
measures . Further studies with a larger sample are necessary
Assessment Of Preventive Dental Care Among Dental Students In India: A Knowledge, Attitude, And Education Study
No full textAim: Knowledge and oral health behavior of dental students plays an important role in oral health
education of patients and community at large. It is therefore important that their own oral health
behavior conforms to expectations of the population. Hence, the aim of the present study was to
evaluate the oral health knowledge, attitude, and education among dental students.
Materials and Methods: In the present study an online survey was distributed to 1500 dental students
from eight dental colleges in India The participants were divided into two groups – final years and
interns. Data collected was statistically analyzed Kruskal-Wallis test was used for intergroup
comparison and Mann-Whitney test was used for intragroup comparison.
Result: There was no statistical difference in knowledge between both groups, though a statistically
significant difference was seen between the groups for attitude and practice
Conclusion: The results of our study show that students who participated in the study have good
knowledge about the preventive dental treatment. However they should be encouraged to practice
what they have learnt and encouraged to do more preventive treatment along with curative treatment
Tracking the scientific footprint of JISPPD: A SCImago based analysis (2016–2024)
No full textThe scientific performance and global visibility of the Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (JISPPD) were evaluated using SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) metrics from 2016 to 2024. The analysis highlights trends in SJR scores, citation counts, self-citation practices, cites per document, authorship gender distribution, and the journal’s h-index. JISPPD attained a Q2 status, reflecting improved prestige and influence within pediatric dentistry. The results highlight JISPPD’s enduring academic credibility and increasing international impact, driven by responsible citation patterns and a commitment to inclusive authorship
Quality Assessment Tool within Systematic Reviews in Pediatric Dentistry in the Last Decade: Understanding the Threshold
No full textBackground: Numerous risk-of-bias tools are available to evaluate the quality of primary studies included in a systematic review (SR). Aim: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of such tools in SRs within the field of pediatric dentistry and to explore whether a threshold for methodological quality has been implemented when selecting primary studies for inclusion. Materials and methods: A comprehensive electronic search was conducted across seven pediatric dentistry journals to identify SRs published between 2012 and 2023. The use, type, and extent of quality assessment tools applied in the SR process, along with the presence of a methodological quality threshold set by the authors, were analyzed. Results: Among the 198 SRs that met the inclusion criteria, 37 quality appraisal and risk-of-bias tools were used either individually or in combination. In this sample, only one-tenth (21/198; 10.6%) of the SRs included a defined threshold for the quality of primary studies. When considering only SRs with meta-analyses (MA), this percentage increased slightly to 17.3%. Conclusion: SRs in pediatric dentistry employ a variety of quality assessment tools to evaluate primary studies; however, only one-tenth of them included a defined threshold for the quality of the studies. The scientific community should adopt stricter reporting standards to enhance the quality of SRs, thereby ensuring that their findings can be effectively translated into clinical practice
Tooth F.I.R.S.T Aid: An Acronym-Based Awareness Tool Aligned With Updated Guidelines for Emergency Management of Tooth Avulsion
No full textTooth avulsion is among the most severe dental traumas, with prognosis heavily dependent on prompt and appropriate management at the accident scene. Despite existing educational resources, a significant knowledge gap persists among laypersons regarding emergency response to tooth avulsion. The TOOTH F.I.R.S.T Aid acronym is introduced as an effective educational tool aligned with the 2020 International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) Guidelines to simplify and promote correct immediate actions. This short communication presents the acronym, emphasizes its importance, discusses strategies for its implementation, addresses potential limitations, and encourages its promotion to improve outcomes in dental avulsion cases.Scopu
Evaluation of Preference of Root Canal Irrigants By Students for Pulpectomy
No full text The present study was undertaken to evaluate the preference of root canal irrigants for pulpectomy of primary teeth in at Saveetha Dental college. Retrospective data of 2438 patients was obtained and segregated who visited between June 2019 to April 2020. Once the data was obtained it was statistically analyzed using SPSS by IBM version 20.The most commonly used out of the irrigants preferred in the present study the was saline (59%) followed by saline with a combination of EDTA (32.5%), followed by EDTA alone (8.4%) and the least used irrigant was a combination of saline and sodium hypochlorite (0.1%). Saline was the most preferred irrigant in both the undergraduate and postgraduate clinics.Within the limits of the present study it was observed that the most common type of irrigant that was used is saline (59.03%). Further studies are to be done to formulate a clear and distinct clinical practice guideline for pulpectomy procedure.Further awareness programmes that should be conducted to bring out better clinical outcomes and help the society holistically
Does Parental Work from Home Influence Development of Sleep Bruxism in Children
No full text Bruxism is a disorder characterized by grinding and clenching of teeth which may be due to various etiological factors. Though various etiological factors have been associated, the exact cause is known. Stress has been positively associated with bruxism. The prevalence of bruxism is seen to be high in children and reduces with age. The lockdown imposed due to COVID-19 has been stressful for children and parents with the introduction of work from home for parents. This study was initiated to find if work from home is a stress factor for children with bruxism. An online survey link was shared to 156 parents of 6–8-year-old children who visited the department of pedodontics and preventive dentistry. 111 parents responded to the survey. 71.2% of the parents found their children to be stressed of which 30.4% believed online classes and the lack of parental interaction due to work from home caused stress. 71.2% of the parents believed that consultation was necessary despite of lockdown. Within the limits of the study it has been found that work from home can be considered as a stress factor for children with sleep bruxis
