ABSTRACT
Occlusal pits and fissures are the most susceptible sites for the development of dental caries and prevention is difficult in the areas of occurrence. Although only 12.5% of all the tooth surfaces are occlusal, these surfaces develop more than two-thirds of total caries experienced by children. The fate of the bacteria is of significance when they are inadvertently sealed by a dental sealant. This study aimed in examining the antibacterial properties of three commercially available sealants, viz., Teethmate-F, Helioseal-F and Helioseal. Antibacterial testing was done by disc diffusion method. Selective agars were used to grow Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus, which are implicated in the pathogenesis of dental caries. Statistical analysis was carried out using student's t test. The study proved that Helioseal-F and Helioseal did not possess antibacterial properties and Teethmate-F was the only sealant that showed antibacterial properties.
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Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology , Cariostatic Agents/pharmacology , Child , Composite Resins/pharmacology , Culture Media , Fluorides/pharmacology , Humans , Lactobacillus acidophilus/drug effects , Materials Testing , Pit and Fissure Sealants/pharmacology , Saliva/microbiology , Streptococcus mutans/drug effectsABSTRACT
The prevalence of asthma has been increasing since the 1980s. Asthma and tooth decay are the two major causes of school absenteeism. There are few studies present in the literature. The objectives of the present study were to know the severity of dental caries and periodontal problems in children before and after taking antiasthmatic medication. The present study was conducted on 105, six- to fourteen-year-old asthmatic children to determine the condition of their dental caries and their periodontal status before and after taking antiasthmatic medication, for a period of 1 year and these were matched with their controls. The results showed that salbutamol inhaler shows increased caries rate with high significance over other groups, which was followed by salbutamol tablets and beclamethasone inhaler respectively. It has been concluded that antiasthmatic medication has its effects on dental caries and periodontal disease and asthmatic patients are recommended to adopt more precautionary oral hygiene practices and keep their caries activity and periodontal health under constant check.
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Adolescent , Albuterol/administration & dosage , Anti-Asthmatic Agents/administration & dosage , Asthma/drug therapy , Beclomethasone/administration & dosage , Case-Control Studies , Child , DMF Index , Dental Caries/etiology , Follow-Up Studies , Glucocorticoids/administration & dosage , Humans , Nebulizers and Vaporizers , Periodontal Diseases/etiology , Periodontal Index , TabletsABSTRACT
It is well recognized today that for long-term success, the management of traumatized teeth optimally should be carried out as soon as possible. Since, majority of traumatic injuries occur at home, the ultimate prognosis of an avulsed tooth may depend on knowledge of the treatment procedure, possessed by his or her parents. The purpose of this study was therefore to evaluate the parental knowledge and attitude regarding the emergency management of avulsed teeth in children (in Davangere--both urban and rural, 1,000 each).
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Child , Emergency Treatment/psychology , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Humans , Incisor/injuries , India , Parents/psychology , Surveys and Questionnaires , Rural Population , Tissue Preservation , Tooth Avulsion/psychology , Tooth Replantation/psychology , Urban PopulationABSTRACT
A case of dentigerous cyst associated with upper right lateral incisor that had resulted in displacement of the canine, inverted impaction of both the premolars and dilaceration of apical 1/3 of central incisor is reported here.
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Bicuspid/diagnostic imaging , Child , Cuspid/diagnostic imaging , Dentigerous Cyst/complications , Humans , Incisor/abnormalities , Male , Maxillary Diseases/complications , Tooth Root/abnormalities , Tooth, Impacted/etiologyABSTRACT
Talon cusp is an uncommon odontogenic anomaly, presented as an accessory cusp like structure on the crown of an anterior tooth. Their presence may create diagnostic, esthetics, occlusal, pulpal and periodontal problems. This case report describes an unusual double facial talon cusp along with lingual trace talon on left maxillary central incisor.