Pediatric dentistry

Pediatric dentistry     12 May 2025

A Diagnostic Insight of Dental Pulp Testing Methods in Pediatric Dentistry

The accurate diagnosis of pulpal pathology in pediatric dentistry is essential for the success of vital pulp therapy. Pulp testing is often a challenging task due to understanding and cooperation...

Pediatric dentistry     25 April 2025

Forensic pediatric dentistry

Forensic dentistry is the legal field of dentistry which analyses dental evidence in the interest of justice.

Pediatric dentistry     08 April 2025

Oral rehabilitation in pediatric dentistry: a clinical case report

Despite the emphasis and effort devoted to preventive dentistry, massive coronal destruction caused by dental caries or trauma is still seen in pediatric dentistry practice today.

Pediatric dentistry     13 March 2025

Prosthodontic Management of a Pediatric Patient with Christ-Siemens-Touraine Syndrome: A Case Report

Ectodermal dysplasias (ED) are a group of rare genetic disorders characterized by congenital defects involving two or more ectodermal structures.

Pediatric dentistry     20 February 2025

The Use of Amalgam in Pediatric Dentistry: New Insights and Reappraising the Tradition

The debate on amalgam led to its being phased out in some countries. Results of clinical trials report failure rates of amalgams ranging from 12 percent to over 70 percent. Treatment of caries should...

Pediatric dentistry     05 February 2025

Clinical observations of odontomas in Japanese children: 39 cases including one recurrent case

Retrospective investigations of odontomas in Japanese children and one recurrent case were carried out. 

Pediatric dentistry     21 January 2025

Clinical Management of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization Affected Molars in a Pediatric Patient Including Endodontic Treatment, Case Report and Review of the Literature

The term molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) describes the clinical manifestation of enamel hypomineralization of systemic origin affecting one or more permanent first molars and incisors.

Pediatric dentistry     06 January 2025

Dental emergencies in a university pediatric dentistry clinic: a retrospective study

A significant number of children visit a dentist for the first time due to emergency situations.

Pediatric dentistry     25 November 2024

Pediatric dental sedation: challenges and opportunities

High levels of dental caries, challenging child behavior, and parent expectations support a need for sedation in pediatric dentistry.

Pediatric dentistry     12 November 2024

Case Reports in Pediatric Dentistry Journals: A Systematic Review about Their Effect on Impact Factor and Future Investigations

The effects of publishing case reports on journal impact factor and their impact on future research in pediatric dentistry has not been clearly evaluated yet.

Pediatric dentistry     29 October 2024

Children's Fear and Behavior in Private Pediatric Dentistry Practices

This study assessed the proportion of children with dental fear, the proportion of children with negative behavior and the relationship of children's dental fear and children's negative behavior in...

Pediatric dentistry     17 October 2024

Lasers in pediatric dentistry

Treating infants and young children is a rewarding experience, especially when we guide parents and children down the path of prevention and interception of oral disease.

Pediatric dentistry     14 August 2024

Different Aspects of General Anesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry: A Review

Most child population is able to undergo dental treatment in the conventional setting

Pediatric dentistry     22 July 2024

Dental fusion and dens evaginatus in the permanent dentition: literature review and clinical case report with conservative treatment

This clinical case report describes concomitant developmental disorders in the permanent dentition. The concurrence of bilateral dens evaginatus and dental fusion is a rare dental anomaly.

Pediatric dentistry     09 July 2024

Overview of the Evidence for Clinical Interventions in Pediatric Dentistry

The purpose of this report was to describe the quantity of published literature and types of studies supporting the use of 4 pediatric dentistry procedures: (1) ferric sulfate pulpotomy; (2)...

Pediatric dentistry     27 June 2024

Longitudinal clinical and radiographic evaluation of severely intruded permanent incisors in a pediatric population

Intrusion is defined as the axial dislodgment of the tooth into its socket and is considered one of the most severe types of dental trauma.

Pediatric dentistry     16 May 2024

Multiple radiolucencies in a 12-year-old boy

A healthy 12-year-old boy (The American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Classification I) was initially referred by a general dentist to the University of Illinois Chicago oral and...

Pediatric dentistry     01 April 2024

Faculty member explores new avenues in pediatric dentistry, orthodontics

Teaching has always interested John Christensen, DDS, MS, MS, and his work at Adams School of Dentistry lets him capitalize on both his skills in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics and his passion...

Pediatric dentistry     29 March 2024

New study led by School of Dentistry professor documents effective treatment for early childhood tooth decay

A major clinical trial led by a University of Michigan School of Dentistry professor has shown that silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is effective in stopping tooth decay when applied to the teeth of...

Pediatric dentistry     25 January 2024

Fluoride supplements, gels, varnishes and sealants reduce the risk of juvenile tooth decay

Preventive interventions regarding oral health and in particular dental caries in young people between five and 17 years old, concluding that fluoride gels and supplements, but also fluorinated...