A5072395429- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Dental Trauma and Treatments
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Bone and Dental Protein Studies
- dental development and anomalies
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Oral and gingival health research
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Oral health in cancer treatment
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Fluoride Effects and Removal
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Congenital Ear and Nasal Anomalies
- Genomics and Rare Diseases
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Williams Syndrome Research
- Physical Education and Sports Studies
- Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
University of Pisa
2021-2025
University of Bologna
2016-2025
International University
2024
Weatherford College
2024
New York University
2024
Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
2024
Abstract Objectives To demonstrate the efficacy of laser photobiomodulation (PBM) compared to that placebo on severe oral mucositis (OM) in pediatric oncology patients. The primary objective was reduction OM grade (World Health Organization [WHO] scale) 7 days after starting PBM. Secondary objectives were pain, analgesic consumption, and incidence side effects. Methods One hundred one children with WHO > 2 chemotherapy‐induced enrolled eight Italian hospitals. Patients randomized either...
Background Audiovisual distraction using video eyeglasses is useful in managing distress and reducing fear anxiety healthy children during dental treatments. Aim To evaluate the effect of audiovisual on behavior self‐reported pain with special healthcare needs ( SHCN ) without intellectual disability restorations its influence operator stress time appointment. Material methods This randomized controlled crossover trial comprised 48 requiring at least two restorations. One restoration was...
Parental perceptions of staining due to silver diamine fluoride (SDF) could affect its utilization in paediatric dentistry. This study represents the second part a wider project focused on SDF esthetic acceptability among Italian parents. To evaluate parental acceptance Italy and assess whether parent's level depends location, child's behavior, or demographic background. A cross-sectional was conducted parents children attending two university dental clinics. We used validated version...
AIM Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterised by communication deficits and repetitive unusual behaviours. The behaviour guidance of these children represents a challenge for the dental team. aim study was to evaluate oral health status in group Italian with ASD. MATERIALS AND METHODS Study Design: Sixty-four ASD 64 controls were included. Data collected means questionnaires clinical examinations. RESULTS Dental trauma (p=0.007), bruxism (p=0.001) biting objects habit (p=0.021) more...
Assessing parental aesthetic acceptability of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) staining is crucial for its potential implementation in paediatric dentistry different regions. This study aimed to compare perceptions and acceptance SDF between Spanish Italian parents, assess weather influenced by location, child's cooperation, or demographic background. A cross-sectional comparative was conducted among parents at three university dental clinics, using a validated version the questionnaire...
The Italian Society of Paediatric Dentistry (SIOI) is committed to encourage all dental practitioners provide safe and updated prevention treatment strategies for oral diseases in paediatric patients. SIOI promotes quality communication information parents caregivers awareness the population. purpose this Policy professionals with comprehensive guidance on restorative materials, ensuring that decisions are based latest highest-quality scientific evidence. This a review most recent literature...
Evaluating the effectiveness of orthodontic bands luted with glass-ionomer cement (GIC) in preventing dental caries and PEB extensively yellow-brown defective MIH-FPMs. First Permanent Molars affected by Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH-FPMs) are susceptible to post-eruptive breakdown (PEB) caries. Orthodontic GIC stringent preventive measures can effectively maintain MIH-FPMs for at least 18 months, allowing postponement more comprehensive restorative approaches.
To evaluate the oral health status in Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients.A descriptive study was performed on 120 AD patients (60 institutionalized a public institute and 60 attended daytime center), from September 2013 to January 2014. About 103 subjects formed control group. The following medical dental data were collected: dementia severity, pharmacological therapy, physical (American Society of Anesthesiologists [ASA]), decayed (D), filled (F), remaining natural teeth (T), DF/T ratio,...
Dental trauma is a frequent finding in people with special health care needs. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence dental sample Italian children and adolescents needs.556 medical records visited from January 2010 March 2015 were examined. Information about diagnosis, gender, site type (DT) collected. According age reflecting dentition stage, divided into 3 groups: subjects aged 0-5 years (group A, primary dentition), 6-11 B, mixed 12-18 C, permanent dentition).113...
To evaluate the effect of audiovisual distraction on dental chairside behaviour children with Down syndrome (DS) during restorations and its influence operator stress duration appointment.Study design: This randomised controlled trial included 48 DS requiring restorations. The study group was treated while wearing video eyeglasses, control conventional management techniques. child evaluated using revised Face, Leg, Activity, Cry, Consolability scale (r-FLACC) Frankl scale. a VAS appointment...
The aetiology of Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH) is currently unclear. Over time, several aetiological hypotheses have come forward, including pre- and perinatal medical problems postnatal illness. aim this case-control study the identification possible predisposing factors involved in MIH aetiology.Methods Study Design: By hypothesising probability at least one factor present 2.5 times more cases than controls, with an estimated prevalence patients requiring therapy equal to 30%, a...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictive rules were imposed around world to limit spread of virus. The present study aims investigate how pandemic and consequent restrictions have affected lives oral health Italian families with children aged 0-14 years.Through a questionnaire distributed online from December 2020 March 2021 following aspects investigated: family income during fear dietary habits, perceived risk infection in dental practice status pandemic.The has not drastically changed...
Pallister-Killian syndrome (PKS) is a rare sporadic multi-systemic developmental disorder caused by mosaic tetrasomy of the short arm chromosome 12. A wide range clinical characteristics including intellectual disability, seizures, and congenital malformations has previously been described. Individuals with PKS show characteristic facial phenotype frontal bossing, alopecia, sparse eyebrows, depressed nasal bridge, long philtrum, telecanthus, posteriorly rotated ears. Oro-dental features,...
Our aim was to investigate the epidemiology of dental trauma (DT) injuries in primary teeth, a health hazard issue that is often neglected by public care system. The records 298 children who attended Unit Dental Care for Special Needs Patients and Pediatric Dentistry, University Bologna, Italy had suffered DT between January 2011 December 2021 were examined assess age, gender, cause place DT, type lesion teeth involved. chi-squared test used compare categorical variables. A total 265 (89%)...
The aim of the study was to test an information booklet containing suggestions parents on how prepare their child for first dental visit. Forty-five children and one parent per included took part in trial. Children were randomized two groups; e-mailed group. At end visit, dentist evaluated child’s behavior through Frankl Behavior Rating Scale (FBRS) utility a Likert scale. pleasantness visit perceived pain Wong–Baker FACES® Pain (WBFPRS). Parents as highly understandable useful. According...
Abstract Craniofacial features of 12 children with Noonan syndrome (NS) were compared age and gender matched healthy children. Dental history, panoramic radiograph, dental casts, cephalometric measurements assessed. The palatal height was significantly increased in the study group control ( p = .009; paired t ‐test). width reduced .006; mean SNB .02; ‐test) ANB Sum (NSAr + SArGo ArgoMe) angle SN‐GoMe (respectively, .015 .002; analysis assessed a retruded position mandible, skeletal class II...
To evaluate the influence of gingival contour on smile esthetics. The size, symmetry, teeth involved in apically shifted margins, and distance clinical training observer were investigated.Two groups identified: 33 first-year dental students (inexperienced) 40 last-year (trained). Each expressed four evaluations different images assigning a score from 0 to 10. Using picture an "ideal" female smile, 10 variants virtually created by shifting (2 4 mm) at sites upper incisors canines. A total 292...
Craniofacial features of 18 individuals with Turner Syndrome (TS) were compared age and gender matched healthy individuals. Dental history, panoramic radiograph, dental casts cephalometric measurements assessed. The analysis showed a significantly higher PH/PW ratio in TS under GH therapy to (p=0.004; paired t-test). This data objectively supported the definition high-narrow palate. ANB angle Wits index similar two group, showing skeletal class I malocclusion. vertical characteristics did...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background</bold> Assessing parental aesthetic acceptability of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) staining is crucial for its potential implementation in paediatric dentistry different regions. The aim this study was to compare perceptions and acceptance SDF between Spanish Italian parents, assess weather influenced by location, child’s cooperation, or demographic background. <bold>Methods</bold> A cross-sectional comparative conducted among parents at three...
The original English version of the questionnaire 'Parental Perceptions SDF Dental Color Changes' was used among parents in New York City metropolitan area.To develop an Italian and to assess its validity.The construct validity internal consistency were assessed a convenience sample 251 young healthy children seen at University Bologna Pisa. Forward-backward technique carried out for translation questionnaire. Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure sampling adequacy equal 0.91, Bartlett's test...