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Current Advances in Pediatric Dental Diseases and Their Treatment
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Current Advances in Pediatric Dental Diseases and Their Treatment

A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Dentistry".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 January 2023) | Viewed by 9020

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Prof. Dr. Massimo Corsalini

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Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy
Interests: dental prosthesis; oral pathology; implant dentistry; dental materials; dentures
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Dear Colleagues,

Dental diseases are very common in children. They range from caries to malocclusion to include very rare and complex diseases of multidisciplinary interest. The purpose of this Special Issue is to describe and update the therapies of pediatric dental diseases with the most recent research, also including rare dental diseases that require early diagnosis, and systemic diseases with their manifestations in the oral cavity. The prevention that can be carried out on pediatric dental patients is also of great interest. Experimental studies, literature reviews, and case reports are accepted.

Dr. Massimo Corsalini
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Keywords

  • dental caries
  • malocclusion
  • rare dental diseases
  • prevention
  • systemic diseases
  • oral pathology

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Pediatric Dental Fluorosis and Its Correlation with Dental Caries and Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study among Preschool Children Living in Belagavi
by Vaibhav Kumar, Ridhima Gaunkar, Jasleen Thakker, Anil V. Ankola, Mamata Iranna Hebbal, Atrey J. Pai Khot, Virinder Goyal, Amel Ali and Elzahraa Eldwakhly
Children 2023, 10(2), 286; https://doi.org/10.3390/children10020286 - 01 Feb 2023
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Aim: This study aims to assess the prevalence of dental fluorosis and its association with dental caries, oral health behaviors, oral-health-related quality of life and parents’ perceptions among preschool children in the 3–5-year-old preschool children living in the Belagavi district of Karnataka, a [...] Read more.
Aim: This study aims to assess the prevalence of dental fluorosis and its association with dental caries, oral health behaviors, oral-health-related quality of life and parents’ perceptions among preschool children in the 3–5-year-old preschool children living in the Belagavi district of Karnataka, a non-endemic fluorosis region. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among 1200 individuals of the preschool population from 48 government-sponsored child-care development centers in Belagavi, Karnataka, over a three-month period. They were examined following the Dean’s fluorosis index (1942) and dmft (decayed, missed, and filled) scores of the participants were also recorded. Parents’ perception of oral health was assessed using the self-administered Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS). SPSS software (version 20) was used for statistical analysis. Chi-square test computed categorical data. One-way ANOVA test was used for multiple group comparisons. p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Of the 1200 children examined, 10 (0.83%) children exhibited dental fluorosis. Of the 10 children having fluorosis, six had fluorosis present on two or more of their primary teeth, and four had fluorosis on four or more teeth. The mean dmft score was 3.01 ± 1.38 to 3.60 ± 1.72 in 3–5-year-old children, respectively, with statistical significance difference (p < 0.001). The mean score of oral health-related quality of life was 10.74 ± 2.06, which was significantly correlated to the child’s age and parents’ education level (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The study shows a negligible amount of prevalence of dental fluorosis in the non-endemic fluorosis residential district. It also elucidates that children from lower and lower-middle socioeconomic status are more prone to suffer from dental fluorosis as compared to other groups. The mean score of ECOHIS increased proportionally with the caries experience, indicating a significant relationship between the dmft and ECOHIS score. Deciduous dentition fluorosis is often neglected, especially in areas that are not considered endemic for fluorosis and with only optimum fluoride levels in their groundwater, which supports the disease’s nature as multi-factorial and shows that a broader perspective is of prime importance to assess, diagnose, and prevent dental fluorosis among the preschoolers, thereby appraising their overall health and hygiene status. Full article
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Statistical Study on the Motivation of Patients in the Pediatric Dentistry
by Lucian Josan, Sorana Maria Bucur, Mariana Păcurar, Elina Teodorescu, Andreea Sălcudean, Cristina Stanca Molnar Varlam and Alina Ormenișan
Children 2022, 9(11), 1782; https://doi.org/10.3390/children9111782 - 20 Nov 2022
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Our statistical study included 344 participants selected from the patients of the Pedodontics–Orthodontics Discipline of the Tîrgu-Mureş University of Medicine and Pharmacy. The patients’ age was between 6 and 18 years, with an average of 13.70 and a standard deviation of 4.62. The [...] Read more.
Our statistical study included 344 participants selected from the patients of the Pedodontics–Orthodontics Discipline of the Tîrgu-Mureş University of Medicine and Pharmacy. The patients’ age was between 6 and 18 years, with an average of 13.70 and a standard deviation of 4.62. The study participants were informed and agreed to complete two questionnaires of our conception regarding their health status, oral hygiene, and motivation for pedodontics or orthodontic treatment. The results of the two questionnaires were interpreted according to the gender and age of the patients. Data processing was performed with NCSS/PASS Dawson Edition statistical software, using the CHI2 test, considering a p of less than 0.05 as significant for comparative results. Results showed that girls were more motivated than boys in addressing pedodontic services due to dental, periodontal, and articular problems. Children, aged between 11 and 14 years, were less intrinsically motivated to solve oral health problems due to their low frequency. The intrinsic motivation for a more beautiful dentition was very strong, regardless of age and sex. Girls were more intrinsically motivated for orthodontic treatment than boys. There was a linear increase together in the age of those who wanted to improve their smile and facial appearance. Children between 11 and 14 years had the best self-perception of the appearance of their teeth, mouth, smile, and facial harmony. The strongest extrinsic motivation for orthodontic treatment came from parents or another doctor. The most important reason for orthodontics was dental malpositions, the last one was the improvement of masticatory efficiency. The extrinsic motivation from parents for orthodontics decreases linearly with age, along with the increase in motivation from the person with whom the participants relate emotionally and from the group of friends. Full article
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Case Report
Dental Phenotype with Minor Ectodermal Symptoms Suggestive of WNT10A Deficiency
by Victoria-Eugenia García-Martínez, Ximo Galiana-Vallés, Otilia Zomeño-Alcalá, Raquel Rodríguez-López, Carmen Llena, María del Carmen Martínez-Romero and Encarna Guillén-Navarro
Children 2023, 10(2), 356; https://doi.org/10.3390/children10020356 - 10 Feb 2023
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Ectodermal dysplasias (EDs) represent a heterogeneous group of genetic disorders characterized by the abnormal development of ectodermal-derived tissues. They include the involvement of the hair, nails, skin, sweat glands, and teeth. Pathogenic variants in EDA1 (Xq12–13.1; OMIM*300451), EDAR (2q11-q13; OMIM*604095), EDARADD (1q42-q43, OMIM*606603), [...] Read more.
Ectodermal dysplasias (EDs) represent a heterogeneous group of genetic disorders characterized by the abnormal development of ectodermal-derived tissues. They include the involvement of the hair, nails, skin, sweat glands, and teeth. Pathogenic variants in EDA1 (Xq12–13.1; OMIM*300451), EDAR (2q11-q13; OMIM*604095), EDARADD (1q42-q43, OMIM*606603), and WNT10A (2q35; OMIM*606268) genes are responsible for most EDs. Bi-allelic pathogenic variants of WNT10A have been associated with autosomal recessive forms of ED, as well as non-syndromic tooth agenesis (NSTA). The potential phenotypic impact of associated modifier mutations in other ectodysplasin pathway genes has also been pointed out. We present on an 11-year-old Chinese boy with oligodontia, with conical-shaped teeth as the main phenotype, and other very mild ED signs. The genetic study identified the pathogenic variants WNT10A (NM_025216.3): c.310C > T; p. (Arg104Cys) and c.742C > T; p. (Arg248Ter) in compound heterozygosis, confirmed by parental segregation. In addition, the patient had the polymorphism EDAR (NM_022336.4): c.1109T > C, p. (Val370Ala) in homozygosis, named EDAR370. A prominent dental phenotype with minor ectodermal symptoms is very suggestive of WNT10A mutations. In this case, the EDAR370A allele might also attenuate the severity of other ED signs. Full article
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Systematic Review
Adverse Effects of Surgically Accelerated Orthodontic Techniques: A Systematic Review
by Ioanna Pouliezou, Angeliki Xenou, Konstantina Vavetsi, Anastasia Mitsea and Iosif Sifakakis
Children 2022, 9(12), 1835; https://doi.org/10.3390/children9121835 - 27 Nov 2022
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Evidence on the potential adverse effects of surgically accelerated orthodontic techniques is scarce. The aim of this review was to evaluate the available scientific evidence regarding the adverse effects on periodontium, tooth vitality, and root resorption, associated with these surgical procedures in children, [...] Read more.
Evidence on the potential adverse effects of surgically accelerated orthodontic techniques is scarce. The aim of this review was to evaluate the available scientific evidence regarding the adverse effects on periodontium, tooth vitality, and root resorption, associated with these surgical procedures in children, adolescents, and adults. The reporting of this review was based on the PRISMA2020 guidelines. Seven databases and three registers were searched for randomized clinical trials (RCTs) and controlled clinical trials (CCTs) published up to 22 June 2022. Hand searching of the reference lists of the included studies was also performed. The quality of the evidence was assessed with the Cochrane risk of bias and ROBINS-I tools. A total of 887 records were initially screened. Finally, 33 RCTs (713 patients), six CCTs (103 patients), and six ongoing protocols were eligible for this systematic review. The current review indicated that there are no significant adverse effects of surgically accelerated orthodontic techniques on periodontium, root length, or tooth vitality. High-quality clinical trials with less risk of bias should be conducted to allow reliable conclusions regarding the adverse effects of the surgical procedures associated with the acceleration of orthodontic treatment on children, adolescents, and adults. Full article
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