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Aim: This study assesses the instrumentation time and quality of obturation of three pediatric rotary endodontic systems-GT nickel-titanium (NiTi) (Prime Pedo), controlled memory (CM) NiTi (Pro-AF-Baby Gold) and NiTi-titanium oxide (NiTi-TiO) (Kedo SG Blue). Materials and methods: A total of 60 children aged 4-8 were chosen at random for the study based on inclusion criteria that required pulpectomy in any of the primary molars and were separated into three groups of 20 samples, each based on the file system employed. The instrumentation time during the preparation of the canal is recorded using a stopwatch. An expert dentist was blinded to the instrumentation type and showed the periapical radiograph, which he or she graded depending on the quality of the obturation by categorizing it as underfill, optimal fill, or overfill. The observations were then recorded, tabulated, and statistically analyzed for the results. Results: The least amount of instrumentation time was needed for NiTi-TiO (group III) files, followed by NiTi-CM (group II) and NiTi-GT (group I). NiTi-TiO (group III) has the most optimally filled and least underfilled obturations among the three rotary endodontic systems mentioned. Also, NiTi-TiO (group III) and NiTi-CM (group II) have the least similar overfilled obturations when compared with NiTi-GT (Group I). Conclusion: We conclude that NiTi-TiO needed the least amount of instrumentation time and generated the maximum optimally filled obturations based on our observations. Clinical significance: Pediatric rotary endodontic systems are more convenient to use and reduce chairside time; thus, their use in children with behavior control issues might be more suitable. How to cite this article: Kohli A, Chhabra J, Sharma K, et al. Comparative Evaluation of Instrumentation Time and Quality of Obturation amongst Pediatric Rotary Endodontic System: An In Vivo Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2023;16(2):338-343.
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Introduction: Dental fear and anxiety is the most common distressing problem for children. Management of dental anxiety in children is one of the most difficult tasks in dentistry. Recently, alternative and contemporary medical approaches such as aromatherapy have received much attention. The potential effects of essential oils such as lavender and patchouli have been found to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and increase sedation. Thus, the study was conducted to compare the evaluation of lavender and patchouli essential oils used in aromatherapy and their effect on dental anxiety in children. Aim: To compare the efficacy of lavender and patchouli essential oils in aromatherapy and its effect on dental anxiety in children. Materials and methods: A total of 60 children between 6 and 12 years were randomly allocated to either an experimental or control group that received lavender and patchouli before dental treatment. Child anxiety was measured by using the Chotta Bheem-Chutki scale. A pulse oximeter was used to record the pulse rate. Data was tabulated and analyzed by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software. Results: There was a significant reduction in anxiety score and pulse rate between the intervals. Statistical differences were observed in the lavender group compared to patchouli oil. Conclusion: The positive effects of both lavender and patchouli oil on children can be used to reduce anxiety in children. In our study, lavender oil showed slightly better results than patchouli oil. How to cite this article: Tripathy S, Kohli A, Sharma K, et al. Comparative Evaluation between Lavender Essential Oil and Patchouli Essential Oil in Aromatherapy and Its Effect on Dental Anxiety in Children. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2023;16(5):681-685.
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Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is an envelope, spherical, 150-200 nm in diameter virus, with the single, linear, double-stranded DNA molecule, 125,000 nt long. It belongs to the genus Varicellovirus, family. How to cite this article: Singh G, Mehrotra A, Garg K, et al. Alveolar Osteonecrosis and Tooth Exfoliation in Herpes Zoster: A Rare Pediatric Case Report and Review of Literature. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2020;13(S-1):S106-S109.
