Establishment of ex vivo mucocele model using salivary gland organ culture
Conclusions This is the first report of establishment of an ex vivo pathogenic condition for examination of salivary glands. Our model may be useful to establish mucocele treatment options including drug screening and surgical procedures. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - November 6, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Adenoid hypertrophy, craniofacial morphology in apneic children
Conclusions Few alterations in the craniofacial measurements were found; however, hypertrophy of the lymphoid tissues and airway space obstruction were observed. There was a correlation among the enlargement of lymphoid tissue, the airway space, and the AHI values. This study indicated that the narrowing of the airway space was more influenced by changes in soft tissue. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - November 6, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Influence of the bulk fill restorative technique on microleakage and microtensile of class II restorations
Conclusions The results support the conclusion that the SureFil SDR flow exhibited the best performance in occlusal margins of Prime&Bond NT-SureFil SDR groups. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - November 6, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Dental caries status of Cambodian children and the effects of living environment factors
Conclusion Providing dental health education for parents and appropriate brushing advice for children would probably reduce the incidence of caries among Cambodian children. It is necessary to establish systems for preventing dental disorders in Cambodia as promptly as possible. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - November 6, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Mutans streptococci colonization in early childhood caries in Ibadan, Nigeria
Conclusion MS prevalence was 100% among children studied and significantly higher levels of MS colonization (>106 cfu/ml) were present in children with caries. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - November 6, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Apical sealing and marginal adaptation of MTA apical plug subjected to obturation after different time intervals
Conclusion Based on this in vitro study, delaying obturation for 48 h after setting the MTA is recommended for maximum apical sealing and marginal adaptation. (Source: Pediatric Dental Journal)
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - November 6, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Aneurysmal bone cyst of the mandible: A case report
Publication date: Available online 27 October 2014 Source:Pediatric Dental Journal Author(s): Shina Mohd Ariffin , Noraini Nun Nahar Yunus Aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is a relatively rare, benign osteolytic lesion that typically involves long bones. Approximately 2% of this tumour occurs in the jaws, with the posterior portion of the mandible being the predominant site. This lesion usually presents in the first two decades of life without sex predilection. Clinically and radiographically, ABCs are known for their diverse features, therefore often posing a diagnostic dilemma. This is the case report of a 2 year old boy...
Source: Pediatric Dental Journal - November 6, 2014 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
