Cryotherapy for localized juvenile spongiotic gingival hyperplasia: preliminary findings on two cases
ConclusionCryotherapy appears to be successfully in LJSGH and well received by paediatric patients. (Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry - October 31, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Vin ícius Krieger Costa Nogueira, Darcy Fernandes, Cláudia Maria Navarro, Elisa Maria Aparecida Giro, Luciana Yamamoto Almeida, Jorge Esquiche León, Andreia Bufalino Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

YouTube as a source for parents ’ education on early childhood caries
ConclusionYouTube™ should not be used as a trusted site for educating patients on ECC. (Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry - October 31, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Rawan ElKarmi, Yazan Hassona, Dina Taimeh, Crispian Scully Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Association between dental caries experience and sense of coherence among adolescents and mothers
ConclusionDental caries in adolescents was associated with social determinants evaluated through the sense of coherence. (Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry - October 31, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Carolina Freitas Lage, Livia Bonfim Fulgencio, Patricia Corr êa‐Faria, Junia Maria Serra‐Negra, Saul Martins Paiva, Isabela Almeida Pordeus Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Oral health status of children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders: systematic review and meta ‐analysis
ConclusionPrevalence of dental caries and periodontal disease in children and young adults with ASD can be considered as high, pointing to the need for oral health policies focused on these individuals. (Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry - October 31, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Silvana Nunes Silva, Thais Gimenez, Rafael Celestino Souza, Anna Carolina Volpi Mello ‐Moura, Daniela Prócida Raggio, Susana Morimoto, Juan Sebastian Lara, Giovana Correia Soares, Tamara Kerber Tedesco Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Inflammatory markers in saliva as indicators of gingival inflammation in cerebral palsy children with and without cervical motor control
ConclusionsChildren without cervical motor control presented a more pronounced oral inflammatory status that was characterized by higher levels of cytokines. (Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry - October 27, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Maria Teresa Botti Rodrigues Santos, Michele Baffi Diniz, Renata Oliveira Guar é, Maria Cristina Duarte Ferreira, Gabriela Mancia Gutierrez, Renata Gorjão Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Effect of the addition of chlorhexidine and miswak extract on the clinical performance and antibacterial properties of conventional glass ionomer: an in vivo study
ConclusionsThe addition of CHX and miswak to GIC showed superior antibacterial properties than conventional GIC, without seriously affecting the clinical performance of the restoration until the 6‐month follow‐up, but failure significantly increased in terms of marginal defects at 9 months with CHX (group 1). (Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry - October 21, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Noha Samir Kabil, Amira Saad Badran, Mariem Osama Wassel Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Do parents and children perceive molar –incisor hypomineralization as an oral health problem?
ConclusionPoor agreement was found between the reports of children and their mothers, but both children and mothers in the MIH group perceived MIH opacities negatively in comparison with controls. (Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry - October 18, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Soraya C Leal, Tereza Raquel Mour ão Oliveira, Ana Paula Dias Ribeiro Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

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Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry - October 4, 2016 Category: Dentistry Tags: Editor's Choice Source Type: research

Diagnostic accuracy of the use of parental ‐reported sleep bruxism in a polysomnographic study in children
ConclusionsAlthough multiple‐observation report achieved better agreement than single‐observation report, our results failed supporting the validity of report strategies for the diagnosis of SB in children, as an equivalent of PSG/SB adult criteria. (Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry - September 8, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Claudia Restrepo, Daniele Manfredini, Eduardo Castrillon, Peter Svensson, Adriana Santamaria, Claudia Alvarez, Ruben Manrique, Frank Lobbezoo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Diagnosis of sleep bruxism can assist in the detection of cases of verbal school bullying and measure the life satisfaction of adolescents
ConclusionsPossible sleep bruxism can assist in the detection of adolescents involved in school bullying at school in the roles of victim and victim/perpetrator. (Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry - September 5, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Livia Bonfim Fulgencio, Patr ícia Corrêa‐Faria, Carolina Freitas Lage, Saul Martins Paiva, Isabela Almeida Pordeus, Junia Maria Serra‐Negra Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Development of a decision aid for children faced with the decision to undergo dental treatment with sedation or general anaesthesia
ConclusionsA decision aid was successfully developed, and initial findings suggest such tools could be beneficial to dental sedation or GA patients and their parents/guardians. Further research is required on the use of such tools in primary care settings, with particular attention to the impact of the decision aid on attendance and completion rates of treatment. (Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry - August 31, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Joe Hulin, Sarah R. Baker, Zoe Marshman, Sondos Albadri, Helen D. Rodd Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Remineralizing potential of a 60 ‐s in vitro application of Tooth Mousse Plus
ConclusionsTMP applied for 60 s significantly remineralized the artificial carious lesions. No additional benefit was evident when TMP was preceded by treatment with 1000 ppm F dentifrice. (Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry - August 31, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Vaishnavi L. Gopalakrishnan, Robert P. Anthonappa, Nigel M. King, Anut Itthagarun Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Oral literacy demand in the pediatric dental clinic: a pilot study
ConclusionsAlthough the dialogue between the participating dentists and parents was highly unequal, parents understood about 86% of the information provided by the resident. Future studies are needed to identify factors associated with gaps in the educational process of parents in the dental setting. (Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry - August 31, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Dafna Benadof, Evlambia Hajishengallis, Amanda Cole, Carolina Vidal Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Oral health ‐related quality of life and sense of coherence regarding the use of dental services by preschool children
ConclusionsA higher monthly household income, history of toothache, the absence of TDI, and strong SOC of the parents/caretakers influence the use of dental services by preschoolers. (Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry - August 31, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Matheus Fran ça Perazzo, Monalisa Cesarino Gomes, Érick Tássio Neves, Carolina Castro Martins, Saul Martins Paiva, Ana Flávia Granville‐Garcia Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Dental erosion in groups of Yemeni children and adolescents and the modification of an erosion partial recording system
ConclusionsDental erosion was common among children and older teenagers and highest among older girls but less common among younger teenagers. The tested accuracy of EPRS‐M qualifies it to be used as an initial quick detection tool in future dental erosion research. (Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry - August 22, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Amin Al ‐Ashtal, Anders Johansson, Ridwaan Omar, Ann‐Katrin Johansson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research