Tessier 30 Facial Cleft: A Rare Craniofacial Anomaly.

Aim: Surgical correction of median mandibular cleft with ankylossia. Background: Orofacial developmental abnormalities that involve the upper lip and face are the most common variety. The midline cleft of the mandible is one of the rarest categorized as Tessier #30, which extends along the midline of the mandible, along with ankyloglossia or aglossia. The morphogenesis of craniofacial clefts could be due to the lack of fusion or normal development of the facial processes in the first branchial arch or failure of the mesodermal penetration into the midline. Case description: This article presents a case of a 3-year-old female child with complete median cleft of the mandible and tongue with ankyloglossia. Single-stage mandibular cleft union with the concept of osteosynthesis and surgical correction of ankyloglossia was performed to restore function and esthetics at the earliest. Clinical significance: This case signifies the rarity, and as very few cases have been reported worldwide, it is mandatory and worthwhile bringing to light whenever it occurs. How to cite this article: Palukuri L, JSR, DVN Tessier 30 Facial Cleft: A Rare Craniofacial Anomaly. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2023;16(1):177-179.

Cone-beam Computed Tomographic Evaluation of the Quality of Obturation Using Different Pediatric Rotary File Systems in Primary Teeth.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: To compare and evaluate the efficacy of three different pediatric rotary file systems in primary molars using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty extracted mandibular primary molars were selected and divided into three groups with ten teeth each, instrumented with Kedo SG Blue rotary files, Pro AF Baby gold rotary files, and Pedo Flex rotary files, respectively. Root canal obturation was done with zinc-oxide eugenol cement and the quality of obturation was assessed using CBCT based on the extent of filling as underfilled or optimally filled and the presence or absence of voids within the filling. The data were statistically analyzed using the Chi-square test. RESULTS: Among the three groups, the Kedo SG Blue group showed more number of optimally filled teeth with minimal voids (p < 0.05) followed by the Pro AF Baby gold group and Pedo Flex group. CONCLUSION: Within the study limitations, the Kedo SG Blue group showed ideal endodontic obturation when compared with Pro AF baby gold and Pedo Flex rotary file systems. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The present study will guide the pedodontists regarding the efficacy of pediatric rotary file systems and their usage protocols. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Vaishali Naidu D, Sharada Reddy J, Patloth T, et al. Cone-beam Computed Tomographic Evaluation of the Quality of Obturation Using Different Pediatric Rotary File Systems in Primary Teeth. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2021;14(4):542-547.