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The present case report refers to a patient who reported to the department with the complaint of teeth grinding (Bruxism). A brief review of the literature is reported concerning the aetiology, clinical diagnosis and the therapeutic approach of the disease.
El presente reporte de caso se refiere a un paciente que acudió al departamento aquejado por el hábito de apretar y rechinar los dientes (bruxismo). Se hace una breve revisión de la literatura relacionada con la etiología, diagnóstico clínico, y enfoque terapéutico de la enfermedad.
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Child , Humans , Male , Bruxism/diagnosis , Biofeedback, Psychology , Bruxism/psychology , Bruxism/therapy , Diagnosis, Differential , Occlusal SplintsABSTRACT
Ameloblastomas have been categorized broadly into three biologic variants: cystic (unicystic), solid, and peripheral. The term plexiform unicystic ameloblastoma refers to a pattern of epithelial proliferation that has been described in cystic lesions of the jaws. Although the histology suggests that cystic ameloblastomas follow a biologically low-grade course, recent evidence suggests that they may often behave clinically as biologically aggressive tumors. This is supported by the high incidence of cortical perforation, tooth resorption, lesion size, bony destruction, and a high rate of recurrence after simple enucleation. This article tries to provide an insight for pediatric dentists regarding this biologically distinct entity. A literature review on the topic has been added along with a case report highlighting the state-of-the-art approach and management of such ameloblastomas, in pediatric patients.
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Oratest, a caries activity test was performed on 48 school going children of Mangalore city to estimate efficacy of the test. High statistical significance was found when the means of control and test group were compared [gamma = 0.913]. The Oratest is found to be a simple chair side, less time consuming and inexpensive caries activity test.
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Animals , Child , Coloring Agents/diagnosis , DMF Index , Dental Caries/microbiology , Dental Caries Activity Tests/methods , Humans , Methylene Blue/diagnosis , Milk , Mouth/microbiology , Time FactorsABSTRACT
The prevalence of dental caries and treatment needs in the age group of 3-5 years was estimated among 1500 children of Hubli-Dharwad city. The attitude of mothers towards their children's oral health and its relation with caries prevalence was noted among 200 subjects. The prevalence of dental caries was 54.1%. The attitude of mothers towards children's oral health made a statistical difference in the mean dmft levels.
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Age Factors , Attitude to Health , Child, Preschool , DMF Index , Dental Caries/epidemiology , Female , Humans , India/epidemiology , Male , Mother-Child Relations , Mothers/psychology , Oral Health , Oral Hygiene , Prevalence , Sex Factors , Social Class , Urban Health/statistics & numerical dataABSTRACT
A study of prevalence of dental caries was undertaken in 5-13-year-old children from Mangalore city. A total of 524 children were examined. The sample consisted of 193, 160, and 171 children in the 5-7, 8-10 and 11-13 years of age group, respectively. Dental caries was examined visually and observations were recorded. Silness and L phie plaque index, L phie and Silness gingival index were used to record the periodontal status. The prevalence of dental caries was highest in 5-7-year-age group compared to 8-10 years and 11-13 years age groups. The increasing prevalence of dental caries needs dental health programmes, which target the specific segments of the population.
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A case of 13 old year is presented with supernumerary maxillary premolars one on either side. Radiograph revealed presence of five more supernumerary teeth unerupted in both maxilla and mandible. The implications of early diagnosis and management to prevent further complications are discussed.
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Adolescent , Bicuspid/abnormalities , Humans , Mandible/diagnostic imaging , Maxilla/diagnostic imaging , Radiography, Panoramic , Tooth Extraction , Tooth, Supernumerary/diagnostic imaging , Tooth, Unerupted/diagnostic imagingABSTRACT
Natal and Neonatal teeth although not unique anomalies, are observed in infants at birth or during the first 30 days of life. Here, the report of our four cases, in which the bilateral mandibular posterior natal teeth, which stands out to be a rare condition is presented. Etiological, clinical, histological features, complications and treatment modalities are discussed.
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Female , Humans , Incidence , India/epidemiology , Infant , Infant, Newborn , Male , Natal Teeth/pathology , Prevalence , Tooth Abnormalities/epidemiologyABSTRACT
A female patient aged 10 years reported with an intra oral swelling on the labial aspect of 32 & 33, appearing to originate from the marginal gingiva & interdental papilla. The swelling was pedunculated, mobile, non-tender, firm in consistency with an irregular surface. The colour of the gingiva was normal with slight ulceration. The swelling was excised & diagnosed histopathologically as peripheral cementifying/ossifying fibroma.