Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare genetic condition marked by brittle bones and various degrees of skeletal deformity. It also referred to as bone disease. There are four forms OI, its management relies on preventing fractures increasing strength, which becomes more difficult when treating juvenile patient in dental setting. A six-year-old child with type 1, history recurrent multiple fractures, complained pain his mandibular teeth. The was receiving biannual bisphosphonate injections...

Symptomatic benign migratory glossitis (BMG) or geographic tongue is a rare occurrence in pediatric dentistry though asymptomatic BMG comparatively common. presents itself as an ulcer-like region on the dorsum of tongue, which may recur at different sites creating appearance. Asymptomatic cases usually resolve their own but symptomatic need treatment. Fissured condition characterized by deep grooves and, many cases, associated with tongue. This article case fissured history asthma.

The impact of COVID-19 has affected billions people affecting nearly all domains life, including patient's healthcare needs. Due to constrained dental services during lockdown, pediatric needs were severely compromised therefore, parental attitude and practices maintaining child's oral hygiene impose significant on hygiene.This study aims assess the parents toward their children's health care pandemic.The present cross-sectional was conducted with a sample 120 selected randomly from...

There is a great need for identifying fearful children, who often present problems in patient management, thus affecting the quality of dental care rendered to them. This study unique way that fear was assessed through three scales as research has suggested use more than one scale because each its own restrictions and open criticism.The aim this evaluate anxiety (DFA) among children aged 3-14 years using measurement scales.The conducted on (3-14 years) visited Department Pedodontics...

The crown is considered the most effective restoration for management of dental caries. It reproduces morphology and contour damaged coronal portion tooth while maintaining its function. esthetic needs children demands parents bring advancement in dentistry toward a new era crowns. In this crowns, newly introduced preformed BioFlx seems to be an treatment option.

Sodium hypochlorite is widely used in dentistry as an intra-canal irrigant, for debridement and to disinfect root canals. Although it considered be safe, serious mishap can result from its inappropriate use, this has been reported infrequently the literature. Two unusual cases of sodium toxicity their successful non-surgical management are described a 14-year-old girl 13-year-old boy.

The success of pit and fissure sealants is directly related to their retention. purpose this study was assess compare the retention placed using acid etch alone a combination air abrasion techniques.50 subjects aged 6-8 years were included in study. Primary second molars permanent first sealed all four quadrants split mouth design. right maxillary mandibular (Group A) treated by etching while left B) pretreated with followed before application sealant. Retention checked Simonsen's criteria...

Abstract Aim The present study was conducted with an aim to assess the oral hygiene status, gingival health and prevalence of dental caries, mucositis xerostomia among children leukemia compare it healthy children. Methods Results A total sample size 220 110 Leukemia subtype acute lymphoblastic (ALL) undergoing treatment in age group 3‐14 years selected. Evaluation caries status using dmft/DMFT indices, OHI‐S plaque index by Sillness Loe, modified index, as per WHO toxicity scale, common...

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. generally begins in childhood, potentially impeding education, employment, social relationships, and the development of sense self-worth. The number decayed missing teeth, degree abrasion, periodontal indices are significantly worse patients with epilepsy. Epileptic require special care during dental treatment. A seizure episode clinic medical emergency, it imperative as an oral health provider to have adequate...

Introduction: Oral health care is essential yet challenging in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) due to their impaired emotional and behavioral stability, lack of communication skills, inability perform daily home hygiene routines properly. The present study was planned the aim assessing Health Status Treatment Needs ASD comparison without any systemic disease. Methods: A total 160 children, age group 5-14 years, divided equally into two groups, i.e., Group (children ASD) B...

Premature loss of primary teeth in children may lead to space the arch, which leads collapse vertical and horizontal occlusal relationships permanent dentitions. The ideal method preserve arch such a scenario is use maintainer appliance. Conventionally, band loop maintainers are most commonly used maintainers. However, these associated with certain drawbacks, as multiple appointments extended time for fabrication. A novel invention form prefabricated bands loops has been made offset...

Odontomas are the most common tooth-like hamartomatous odontogenic tumours, which usually asymptomatic and found on routine radiographs. commonly classified into two types: complex compound odontomas. The consequences of odontoma tooth impaction and/or delayed eruption. present report describes a unique case multiple in anterior maxillary region 12-year-old young patient, is rare occurrence. uniqueness this location, number, complexity tumours. Early diagnosis, proper treatment planning,...

Background Dental trauma is not uncommon. The initial management provided at the time of injury critical in predicting prognosis. However, depends on correct diagnosis. Recently an App named ‘Injured Tooth’ was made available to diagnose traumatic injuries teeth and supporting structures. Aim To test diagnostic ability Injured Tooth compared with conventional method diagnosing teeth. Design A cross‐sectional study conducted three different centres 176 patients aged 0–15 years, having 201...

Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is a genetic disorder primarily causing of bones and teeth with autosomal dominant inheritance pattern. Affected individuals presented several skeletal dental abnormalities mainly hypoplasia clavicles, open fontanelles, short stature, retention primary teeth, supernumerary delayed eruption permanent multiple impacted etc. The present series two cases illustrates the clinical radiological features pediatric patients cleidocranial dysplasia. early diagnosis...

Traumatic injuries are described as resulting from external or internal forces that can affect the quality of life patients. Different types facial structures injured due to traumatic forces. Multiple occur depending upon intensity The management dental is often difficult. Various techniques have been advocated for comprehensive treatment injuries. Splinting has become one commonly used methods traumatized teeth. It helps in repositioning and stabilization splints on type injury fixation...

This case series elaborates on the importance, advantages, and clinical applications of removable partial dentures as prosthetic rehabilitation in pediatric dental patients.Tooth loss children is a measure disease with multiple determinants. There are several potential sequelae result tooth loss. Early treatment follow-up keys to successful young patients missing teeth. It critical that oral started early maintain correct functions. Removable prostheses commonly selected options for because...

The present study was conducted with the aim to assess effectiveness of Oral Health Education programme on Status visually impaired children in New Delhi. A specially designed oral health educational consisting audio aid, Braille booklet and individualized training implemented educate motivate for maintaining their health.A total sample size 120 age group 5-15 years selected questionnaire based WHO criteria 2013 administrated. In examination caries status using DMFT/S dmft/s hygiene plaque...

Fanconi anemia is an extremely rare genetic disease characterized by chromosomal instability that induces congenital alterations in individuals. It causes defective hemopoiesis ultimately leading to bone marrow failure. Patients are susceptible recurrent infections and increased risk of hemorrhage, as well delayed poor wound healing. Herein, we report a case which various classical signs the were present. The patient has been on regular follow-up since three half years for management dental...

Despite increasing awareness of harmful effects tobacco, its use in various forms continues to be significant health risk factors among children.To assess the prevalence, pattern, and age initiation tobacco consumption, influencing habit correlation between educational status children their evaluation any tobacco-induced oral lesion 8-14 years school going Central Delhi zone.Total sample 500 students aged from two schools were studied using a structured, close ended, prevalidated...

Albright hereditary osteodystrophy (AHO) is a rare metabolic disorder that may be associated with or without resistant to parathyroid hormone (pseudohypoparathyroidism). It commonly characterized by constellation of physical features short stature, round face, neck, and small metacarpals metatarsals, mild mental retardation, osteoporosis, subcutaneous calcification, sometimes olfactory hearing functional defect. Hypocalcaemia hyperphosphatemia are the most important manifestations case. We...

This study was aimed to compare the diagnostic outcome of WHO criteria, ICDAS-II criteria and laser fluorescence measurements in measuring caries ratings children.Cross-sectional study.The involved 31 children between 3 14 years age, attending Department Pedodontics at Maulana Azad College Dental Sciences, New Delhi. The surface-related status registered according basic method (1997). Additionally, visual DIAGNOdent readings were documented.The data analysed with ezANOVA Excel 2000...

Purpose To assess the caries experience and periodontal health status among children with haemophilia in New Delhi. Materials methods This case control study was conducted Delhi over a 14-month period. Data were collected from 110 children, of which 55 had healthy. Caries assessed terms decayed, missing filled teeth, according to WHO criteria, while regarding plaque present, recorded by utilising Silness Loe index. Results In haemophilia, overall low primary dentition as compared healthy...

Background and aims:The aim of the study was to evaluate compare surface microhardness morphology permanent tooth enamel after Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation Fluoride application.Materials methods: One hundred twenty premolars extracted for orthodontic purpose were used in randomly divided into 6 groups.Group A not subjected any treatment.Group B irradiation.Group C followed by application 2% NaF gel 4 minutes.Group D 1.23% APF E pretreatment technique F irradiation.All test groups testing...