Association of tongue pressure with masticatory performance and dental conditions in Japanese children
Publication date: Available online 8 June 2016 Source:Pediatric Dental Journal Author(s): Maika Ichikawa, Yuko Fujita, Ayako Hamaguchi, Wichida Chaweewannakorn, Kenshi Maki The aim of this study is to evaluate the association between maximum tongue pressure, masticatory performance, and oral conditions in children aged 6–12 years. The decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index of 70 Japanese school children (35 boys, 35 girls) was measured, as well as their height, body weight, maximum tongue pressure, and masticatory performance. Furthermore, their subjective masticatory ability was scored using a new...
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - June 7, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in children with severe early childhood caries undergoing dental surgery under general anesthesia
Conclusions There was no association between SECC and serum Hgb, Hct and MCV levels, but low levels of MCV might be an indicator of microcytic anemia which is most commonly caused by iron deficiency. In the present study, we concluded that SECC might be a risk marker for iron deficiency. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - May 25, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Cleidocranial dysplasia: Clinical overview and genetic considerations
Publication date: Available online 6 May 2016 Source:Pediatric Dental Journal Author(s): Nur Mohammad Monsur Hassan, Abhayjit Dhillon, Boyen Huang Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is a congenital autosomal dominant syndrome characterised by dental and osseous dysplasia that leads to multiple dental and craniofacial anomalies. Two-thirds of CCD cases are associated with mutations of the runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2) gene which codes for a transcription factor that is responsible for differentiation of osteoblasts and osteoclasts and skeletal development. Multiple mutations have been identified in the Ru...
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - May 5, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Prevalence and risk factors of traumatic dental injuries to permanent anterior teeth among 8–12 years old school children in Egypt
Conclusion The results showed the need of preventive measures against falls at school and home and methods of providing 1st aid in TDIs. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - April 2, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Diagnosis and management of mesiodens based on the investigation of its position using cone-beam computed tomography
Conclusion Our results will be helpful when deciding on the timing of mesioden extraction with minimum stress and risk for children. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - March 26, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Epulis fibrosa identified in a 6-year-old Japanese girl
Publication date: Available online 15 March 2016 Source:Pediatric Dental Journal Author(s): Masakazu Hamada, Ayako Takasu, Ryota Nomura, Rena Okawa, Kazuhiko Nakano, Yoshiaki Yura Epulis is a relatively common benign polypoid lesion that generally appears in the gingiva of individuals aged between 20 and 50 years. A 6-year-old Japanese girl came to our hospital for consultation regarding swelling of the marginal gingiva in the region between the maxillary left deciduous lateral incisor and canine. An intraoral examination revealed that the surface of the swollen mass was nonulcerated and smooth, and its col...
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - March 16, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Myofibroma of the mandible – Case report
Conclusion The clinical, imaginological and histological features indicated that the uncommon intraosseous myofibroma should be considered in differential diagnosis of widespread odontogenic and non odontogenic intraosseous mandibular lesions. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - February 11, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Fgf20 and Fgf4 may contribute to tooth agenesis in epilepsy-like disorder mice
Conclusion Our results suggest that a decrease of Fgf20 and Fgf4 expression may lead to M3 agenesis in EL mice. Understanding the mechanisms controlling tooth agenesis will facilitate the development of strategies for tooth bioengineering. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - January 12, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Association between dental caries and body mass index in 12–15 year old private school children in Ibadan, Nigeria
Conclusion The study showed a higher caries prevalence with majority of the children having normal BMI. No conclusive relationship was found between DMFT and BMI in the studied student population. The need for continuous caries preventive program is emphasized. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - December 28, 2015 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Analysis of genetic factors influencing susceptibility to dental caries by using a chromosome 2 substitution mouse strain
Conclusion We concluded that salivary secretion is one of the main factors affecting susceptibility to dental caries, and that the genes influencing salivary secretion volume are located on chromosome 2 in mice and play an important role in susceptibility to dental caries. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - December 19, 2015 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Retrospective analysis of 1286 oral and maxillofacial biopsied lesions of Iraqi children over a 30 years period
Conclusions The majority of lesions were inflammatory or benign in nature, while 5.6% were malignant tumors. This study provides a data base for predicting the distribution of oral lesions in children with a different method from other similar studies. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - December 18, 2015 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Lowe syndrome oral findings: Case report
Publication date: Available online 15 December 2015 Source:Pediatric Dental Journal Author(s): Rena Okawa, Shuhei Naka, Kanae Saga, Kazuhiko Nakano Lowe syndrome is an X-linked recessive disorder characterized by anomalies of the eye, nervous system, and kidney, and caused by a mutation of the oculocerebrorenal gene (OCRL1) on the X-chromosome. Dental manifestations are associated with rickets due to renal dysfunction. A 2-year-1-month-old boy with Lowe syndrome came to our clinic for consultation in regard to mobility of the primary mandibular incisors. Periapical radiograph findings showed alveolar bone absor...
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - December 15, 2015 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Time and sequence of eruption of permanent teeth in Ankara, Turkey
Conclusion When compared with the other studies, eruption times show differences which were affected by genetics, genders, ethnicity, nutrition, fluoridation, carious condition, premature extraction of predecessors, socioeconomic variables, congenital anomalies and the changes in eruption time is significant when planning dental treatments. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - December 11, 2015 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Hemisection of fused teeth involving a maxillary permanent incisor and a supernumerary tooth
Conclusion The differential diagnosis and appropriate management of permanent anterior fused teeth are essential to attain a favorable outcome and minimize the risk of any complications. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - November 25, 2015 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Element distribution and histological observation of enamel in deciduous canines of children with Down syndrome
Conclusion: In this study, the deciduous canine enamel of children with Down syndrome was thought to include more organic material than that of unaffected children. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - November 18, 2015 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
