Written by Irina Seceleanu
Published On Vol 4, 2024
Achieving an accurate match between tooth color and restorations is the most challenging aspect of restorative dentistry. The process of teaching and learning color matching is an important component of dental education. This study aimed to investigate the effect of different instructional methods on dental students' ability to determine tooth color. Participants were randomly divided into two groups: one group received face-to-face, hands-on training on color-matching techniques, while the
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Dental injuries are one of the most common oral health issues in children, significantly affecting their physical and emotional well-being. The role of parents in managing these injuries is crucial and their awareness of proper appropriate responses plays a vital role in determining the outcome. This study aimed to investigate the level of parental awareness and practice in dealing with dental injuries in children. In this descriptive cross-sectional research, a standardized questionnaire was di
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Tooth decay which is the most common nutrition-related disease, was the focus of this study. Here, we investigated the association between diet, obesity, and dental caries in young children. This descriptive-analytical study included the assessment of children’s oral health through the DMFT index to determine tooth decay. Body mass index was used to calculate the level of obesity, and a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) assessed food consumption patterns. The findings showed t
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Non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) is the primary approach to managing periodontal infections. Our study aimed to evaluate and compare HbA1c levels between non-diabetic subjects with chronic periodontitis and subjects with a healthy periodontium. In addition, this study evaluated the effect of NSPT on blood glucose regulation in non-diabetic patients with chronic periodontitis. This clinical trial divided participants into two groups: an intervention group consisting of 20 non-diabetic su
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Written by David Ribas Perez
Published On Vol 4, 2024
The loss or displacement of teeth negatively affects children's psychological well-being, functionality, and appearance. Around 25% of children experience dental injuries while at school. Males are more likely to be injured than females, and the upper central incisors are the most frequently affected. The primary causes of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) include falls, sports, cycling, and car accidents. Children with class II division 1 malocclusion, increased overjet, and inadequate lip c
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