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European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry OnlineFirst articles

18.05.2024 | Original Scientific Article

Dental pain in Brazilian preschool children: association with the severity of dental caries and impact on oral health-related quality of life

Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with tissue damage (Nugraha et al. 2019 ). Dental pain, in particular, is defined as orofacial pain originating from a tooth and/or adjacent structures (Benoliel et al. 2019 ). It is …

verfasst von:
M. S. Fernandez, L. A. Pauli, A. B. G. Araújo, G. T. Demarco, M. S. Azevedo, V. P. P. da Costa, M. L. Goettems

16.05.2024 | Original Scientific Article

Comparative evaluation of shear bond strength and penetration of self-etch sealant with and without enamel deproteinization: an in vitro study

On the occlusal aspect of the teeth, pits along with fissures are the deep grooves which act as the site for accumulation of food debris. These are difficult to cleanse which lead to stagnation of microorganisms in these regions (Babaji et al. 2016 …). Because of their anatomy, fissures are the commonest sites for plaque retention and maturation which makes them susceptible to caries (Giller et al.

verfasst von:
M. Agarwal, K. D. Gupta, R. Yeluri

14.05.2024 | Original Scientific Article

Comparative study of the dental health of 4-year-old children in north-eastern France between 2001 and 2018

Children’s tooth decay represents a worldwide health problem. In 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 514 million children suffered from untreated cavities in the world (WHO 2022 ). Early childhood caries (ECC) is a widespread …

verfasst von:
M. Bombarde, K. Chau, D. Droz, M. Hernandez

Open Access 14.05.2024 | Original Scientific Article

Addition of nisin to high-viscosity glass-ionomer cement: a comparative in vitro study on antibacterial and physical properties

Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) is a minimally invasive method of managing cavitated lesions where only hand instruments are used for caries removal, and the cavity is restored with an adhesive restorative material such as high-viscosity …

verfasst von:
D. Hegde, B. S. Suprabha, K. Ginjupalli, E. Suman, S. Natarajan, R. Shenoy, A. Rao

13.05.2024 | Original Scientific Article

Parenting styles and dental caries in Brazilian children and adolescents in foster care

The home environment directly affects children’s growth and their personality (Silva et al. 2008 ), as it is where they begin caring for their body and oral cavity (Dabawala et al. 2016 ). Family help develop both personal and social aspects in …

verfasst von:
M. T. Campos, L. J. do Nascimento, A. K. Barreira, V. Colares

12.05.2024 | Letter to the Editor

Pioneering Tampon VPT technique: a breakthrough in pediatric dentistry

verfasst von:
S. Asgary

09.05.2024 | Original Scientific Article

Evaluating antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity of silver nanoparticles incorporated into reinforced zinc oxide eugenol: an in vitro study

Pulpotomy is still the most common treatment for cariously exposed pulps in symptom-free primary molars. The rationale is based on the healing ability of the radicular pulp tissue following surgical amputation of the affected or infected coronal …

verfasst von:
T. S. Shid-Moosavi, N. Mohammadi, Y. Gharamani, M. Motamedifar, A. A. Alizadeh

02.05.2024 | Original Scientific Article

Variation of OXIS contact areas in primary molars among 3–6-year-old children with intraoral digital scanning

In recent years, an increasing amount of interest has been focused on studying the interproximal contact areas between primary molars. Teeth are vulnerable to interproximal caries depending on the shape and type of the contact areas (Kirthiga et …

verfasst von:
T. S. A. Thekiya, T. Walia, R. M. Shetty, E. D. Berdouses, R. Hashim, A. Al Jaghsi

28.04.2024 | Original Scientific Article

The environmental impact of nitrous oxide inhalation sedation appointments and equipment used in dentistry

Climate change is real and human activities are the main cause (Lynas et al. 2021 ). The concentration of greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere is directly linked to the average global temperature on Earth. Since the time of the Industrial …

verfasst von:
A. Fennell-Wells, B. Duane, P. Ashley, E. Morgan

26.04.2024 | Original Scientific Article

The effect of fluoride varnish application on colour change due to paediatric drug usage in polyacid-modified composite resin: an in vitro study

The importance given to aesthetic appearance in the field of dentistry and the desire to have a more beautiful smile are not limited to adults; increasingly, they are becoming important to children. Consequently, restoration of primary teeth in …

verfasst von:
N. Çevik, E. Hazar Bodrumlu

26.04.2024 | Letter to the Editor

The need for a comprehensive case-severity-grading tool for molar-incisor hypomineralisation (MIH)

verfasst von:
M. Brejawi, A. Venkiteswaran, S. M. O. Ergieg, B. Md Sabri

Open Access 25.04.2024 | Original Scientific Article

Biocompatibility and acid resistance of preformed crowns in children: an in vitro study

Since the 1950s, preformed paediatric crowns (PPCs) have been widely used as one approach to treat paediatric dental caries (Innes et al. 2015 ). PPCs allow retention of masticatory function and preserve the dental arch until permanent successors …

verfasst von:
T. Hogerheyde, D. Coates, L. Walsh, S. Zafar

22.04.2024 | Letter to the Editor

The imminent danger related to measles virus infection from the perspective of paediatric dentistry

verfasst von:
B. Sezer

18.04.2024 | Original Scientific Article

Salivary and urinary assessment of fluoride and silver ion concentrations after silver diamine fluoride application in children: a prospective cohort study

Dental caries is a chronic, multifactorial disease caused by the interaction of multiple factors such as micro-organisms, saliva, diet, tooth morphology, and genetic predisposition (Prabakar et al. 2020 ). Even though awareness among people …

verfasst von:
S. Raghuthaman, K. Bansal, J. A. Quadri, V. P. Mathur, N. Tewari, R. Morankar

16.04.2024 | Original Scientific Article

Progression of proximal caries in primary molars using the radiographic ICDAS: a retrospective cohort study

Initial proximal caries of primary molars is difficult to diagnose when compared to occlusal caries and other smooth surface caries (Braga et al. 2015 ). They are different from permanent molars because of their fewer inorganic components and …

verfasst von:
R. Sakulratchata, D. Saelow, S. Banyat, S. Wongto, A. Sappracha, R. Kriangkrai, P. Norchai, S. Tohnak

13.04.2024 | Original Scientific Article

Effect of weight satisfaction on adolescent facial and dental satisfaction

Dental and facial esthetics are important components of personal attractiveness, exhibiting variations across time and distinct cultural contexts (Jones and Hill 1993 ; Silva et al. 2018 ). Esthetics presents a pronounced impact on individuals Oral …

verfasst von:
L. A. Chisini, G. F. Boeira, M. B. Corrêa, M. M. S. Salas, F. V. Maciel, D. Passos, D. Gigante, N. Opdam, F. F. Demarco

12.04.2024 | Original Scientific Article

Tensile bond strength between paediatric prefabricated zirconia crowns and primary maxillary incisors when using various types of luting cements: an in vitro study

Prefabricated zirconia crowns (PZCs) have recently been introduced as an esthetic alternative to preformed metal crowns and resin strip crowns for primary teeth (Gosnell and Thikkurissy 2013 ; Waggoner 2015 ). In contrast to resin strip crowns …

verfasst von:
P. Pengpue, V. Sirimaharaj, P. Chaijareenont, W. Chinadet

11.04.2024 | Letter to the Editor

Artificial tongue: a promising solution for early detection and treatment of oral bacterial infections

verfasst von:
E. Veseli, E. Behluli, E. Breznica, A. Veseli

10.04.2024 | Original Scientific Article

Comparing modified USPHS and FDI criteria for the assessment of glass ionomer restorations in primary molars utilising clinical and photographic evaluation

Dental caries is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide (Selwitz et al. 2007 ). According to a World Health Organization (WHO) report, dental caries impacts 60–90% of school-aged children globally and nearly all adults (Petersen et al.

verfasst von:
N. Larasati, M. F. Rizal, E. Fauziah

Open Access 04.04.2024 | Original Scientific Article

Self-perceived oral health and orofacial aesthetics of cleft patients

The condition Cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) may affect speech, hearing, dentition and appearance of patients. Therefore, CL/P patients often require multidisciplinary care, with treatments starting from birth and continuing until young adulthood …

verfasst von:
L. S. van der Knaap-Kind, L. A. Schipper, C. C. Bonifacio, E. B. Wolvius, L. Kragt