Clinical manifestations of tooth eruption in the first year of life and related risk factors in three regions of Brazil: multicenter birth cohort study
ConclusionReports of teething symptoms were associated with the city investigated, socioeconomic factors of the families and characteristics of the child's health. A high rate of administering unprescribed medication was also found. (Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry - October 14, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Best clinical practice guidance for treating deep carious lesions in primary teeth: an EAPD policy document
ConclusionThe management of deep carious lesions in primary teeth can be challenging and must consider the patient ’s compliance, operator skills, materials and costs. There is a clear need to increase the use of MID techniques in managing carious primary teeth as a mainstream rather than a compromise option. (Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry - October 11, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Letter to the Editor regarding the two e-published articles related to young people ’s self-reported history of restraint by R. S. Aarvik, E. J. Svendsen and M. L. Agdal
(Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry - October 3, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

In vitro evaluation of fissure sealants ’ wear under erosive, abrasive and erosive/abrasive conditions
ConclusionHigher filler content in sealants leads to better wear resistance. Incorporating fluoride into sealants seems to reduce their wear resistance at similar filler contents. (Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry - September 28, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Editorial
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Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry - September 27, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Effect of sleep on development of early childhood caries: a systematic review
ConclusionIrregular or late bedtime and fewer sleeping hours could be an independent risk factor for ECC. The risk of ECC might be related inversely in a dose –response manner to the number of sleep hours. (Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry - September 22, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Parental report of dental pain and discomfort in preschool children is associated with sleep disorders: a cross-sectional study in Brazilian families
ConclusionPreschool children with higher prevalence of DPD are more likely to have SD, such as hyperhidrosis, disorders of initiating and maintaining sleep, parasomnias, and sleep –wake transition. (Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry - September 20, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Evaluation of the knowledge and attitudes about dental practices of Turkish parents who visited the pedodontics clinic in Tokat Gaziosmanpa şa University, during the COVID-19 pandemic
ConclusionWithin the limitations of the present study, it has been shown that despite the increased level of parents ’ knowledge about the pandemic, it was evident that anxiety and fear were present when visiting hospitals/clinics as a result of the possible transmission due to the high number of COVID-19 cases. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct further studies on how to increase public awareness of the tran smission routes of aerosols released during dental treatments. (Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry - September 19, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Factors associated with the survival of primary maxillary anterior teeth after intrusive luxation: a retrospective longitudinal study
ConclusionThe survival rate during the follow-up period of intruded primary maxillary anterior teeth was considered high. A significantly lower survival rate was associated with age, the occurrence of an infectious process and inflammatory process, and the compromised germ of the permanent successor. (Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry - September 17, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Evaluation of the efficacy of a 2-step etch-and-rinse, 2-step self-etch and 1-step self-etch adhesive systems, in class II primary molars restorations. An one year prospective, randomized clinical trial
ConclusionsAfter a one-year period, the self-etch adhesives tested presented a clinical efficacy similar to the etch-and-rinse adhesive in restoring class II cavities in primary molars.Trial registration numberISRCTN11458186. (Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry - September 13, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Parent-reported toothbrushing behaviour in the Portuguese preschool population
ConclusionToothbrushing twice-a-day was frequent in the studied population, however, the percentage of children who brushed at school was low, as well as the percentage of children who performed all the correct toothbrushing related procedures. Toothbrushing at school was more likely in private kindergartens. Performing correct toothbrushing related procedures was more frequent in children who had a previous oral health appointment and whose parents had a higher education level. (Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry - September 9, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Socioeconomic inequalities in toothbrushing behaviours in young children: a children ’s lifestyle survey in a representative population of A city, Okinawa prefecture, Japan
ConclusionSocioeconomic inequalities in children ’s toothbrushing and finishing-toothbrushing by parents varied according to SES indicators. (Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry - September 5, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Clinical effectiveness of restorative materials for the restoration of carious lesions in pulp treated primary teeth: a systematic review
ConclusionConsidering any limitations of this review, CR and PMCs can be recommended for primary molars after pulpotomy, and CSCs for primary incisors receiving pulpectomy. However, a need for further well-designed RCTs was observed. (Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry - September 3, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Audio –visual storytelling for reducing dental anxiety in Iranian children: a randomized controlled trial
ConclusionThe audio –visual storytelling appears an effective, applicable method for reducing children's dental anxiety. However, it is significant to select an appropriate story and also to consider the dentist–patient relationship. (Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry - September 1, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research

Effect of self-perceived oral habits on orofacial dysfunction and oral health-related quality of life among a group of Egyptian children: a cohort study
ConclusionAn existing association between the degree of orofacial dysfunction and OHRQoL in children practicing oral habit(s) is suggested.Trial registration numberNCT04575792, date of registration: 26/9/2020, first posted (approved): 5/10/2020. (Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry)
Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry - August 24, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research