A comparative evaluation of gingival microleakage and internal voids in Class II composite restoration with two different lining techniques: An in vitro study
Conclusion: The precure lining technique was better than co-cure lining technique in terms of both microleakage and internal voids. (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - April 14, 2022 Category: Dentistry Authors: Rachana Shishodia Virinder Goyal Almas Shaikh Aushili Mahule Jay Dondani Source Type: research

Effect of silver diamine fluoride, potassium iodide, and glutathione on micro-shear bond strength of glass ionomer cement to caries affected dentine
Conclusion: Pretreatment of teeth with GSH along with SDF application showed significantly better bond strength of GIC to CAD compared to SDF and SDF-KI. (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - April 14, 2022 Category: Dentistry Authors: Deepthy Priya Rupali Karale BR Prashanth Aparna Raj KN Vathsala Heggade Source Type: research

Development and validation of a novel Middle childhood oral health impact scale (MCOHIS)
Conclusions: MCOHIS was found to be a valid and reliable age-specific tool for assessing the OHRQoL of Indian children aged 6–9 years. (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - April 14, 2022 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sharath Asokan PR Geetha Priya Sudhandra Viswanath Shyam Sivasamy S Nambi Natchiyar Source Type: research

Correlation and comparative evaluation of nasal index and nasal cavity volume in nasal and mouth breathers: A preliminary cone-beam computed tomographic study
Conclusion: The present study was a baseline analysis in this line. Even though this study did not reveal any significant correlation between both parameters, future studies are recommended to explore a plausible correlation. (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - April 14, 2022 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ritesh Kalaskar Shruti Balasubramanian Ashita Kalaskar Source Type: research

Estimation of dental age using Willems method and comparing it with Demirjian & #39;s method in 7 & #8211;14-year-old children of Uttarakhand
Conclusion: The results suggested that Willems method of dental age estimation was an effective method of age estimation and was better and more accurate than Demirjian's method. (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - April 14, 2022 Category: Dentistry Authors: Keerti Chandail Varinder Goyal Mehak Kaul Satyam Dutt Tishya Koul Burhan Altaf Misgar Source Type: research

A clinical and radiographic comparative evaluation of custom-made zirconia crowns using CAD-CAM and stainless steel crowns in primary molars
Conclusion: Custom-made zirconia crowns are comparable to the preformed SSCs and they show better gingival scores and excellent color match. (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - April 14, 2022 Category: Dentistry Authors: Deepika Prabhu A Anantharaj P Praveen S Prathibha Rani R Sudhir Source Type: research

Quantification of sugar intake and mineralization of teeth in 13 & #8211;15-year-old subjects & #8211; A pilot study
Conclusion: The findings of the present study suggest that the modification of sugar consumption brought about a significant improvement in the mineralization of the demineralized teeth thus making diet counseling an effective preventive strategy for caries prevention. (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - April 14, 2022 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sona Gajanan Therathil Prasad V V. Kakarla Source Type: research

In vivo evaluation of clinical performance of Cention N and glass ionomer cement in proximal restorations of primary molars
Conclusion: Cention N can be used as a suitable alternative to GIC for restoring Class II restorations in primary molars. (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - April 14, 2022 Category: Dentistry Authors: Divya Arora Mansi Jain HP Suma Sogi Prinka Shahi Ishita Gupta Meera Sandhu Source Type: research

Estimating the effectiveness of lollipops containing xylitol and erythritol on salivary pH in 3 & #8211;6 years olds: A randomized controlled trial
Conclusion: Lollipops containing xylitol and erythritol can be used in small children and it has potential to increase salivary pH, thus not allowing the pH to fall below the critical value. (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - April 14, 2022 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sakshi Jain Shivani Mathur Source Type: research

Apical extrusion of debris with root canal instrumentation in primary teeth: A systematic review
Conclusion: More apical debris extrusion was seen with manual instrumentation than rotary instrumentation. Furtrhermore, variance in debris extrusion was seen with different rotary file systems. (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - April 14, 2022 Category: Dentistry Authors: Drishti Kaushal Srinivas Gosla Reddy Krishna Prasad Biswas Ashutosh Dixit Rebecca Chowdhry Ashi Chug Source Type: research

Sports-related facial trauma in the Indian population - A systematic review
Conclusion: This study shows that there is a definite need to improve the awareness as well as the usage of protective gear, from the level of schooling, where children are introduced to sports. Prevention of sports-related facial trauma is essential to avoid the serious and lifelong consequences which could be the aftermath of such injuries. (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - April 14, 2022 Category: Dentistry Authors: S Shreya Shridhar Damodar Baliga Sulakshana Shridhar Baliga Source Type: research

Gratitude & #8211; Moral memory of mankind!
Sharath AsokanJournal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry 2022 40(1):1-2 (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - April 14, 2022 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sharath Asokan Source Type: research

Treatment of Class II division I malocclusion having severe crowding, proclination with noncomplaint fixed functional appliance therapy, and frictionless mechanics
VS Prakash, Sayantan Choudhury, Anil Sharma, Seema ChaudharyJournal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry 2021 39(4):442-446 Our Objective was to treat a patient having proclined, protruded teeth along with a Class II Skeletal malocclusion. 0.022 × 0.028 inch MBT Brackets were placed, and leveling alignment was commenced. Individual canine retraction was carried out in both arches, followed by retraction of the incisors in the upper arch with a Burrstone's T Loop. E2Z Forsus fatigue resistance appliance was given for the correction of Class II malocclusion. Proclination, protrusi...
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - January 29, 2022 Category: Dentistry Authors: VS Prakash Sayantan Choudhury Anil Sharma Seema Chaudhary Source Type: research

Efficacy of laser photobiomodulation pulpotomy in human primary teeth: A randomized controlled trial
Conclusion: LPBM could be a viable nonpharmaceutical alternative for formocresol pulpotomy in human primary teeth (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - January 29, 2022 Category: Dentistry Authors: Chandrashekar Murugesh Yavagal Akshaya Lal Viplavi Vijaysinh Chavan Patil Puja C Yavagal Kiran Kumar Neelakantappa Madhu Hariharan Source Type: research

Impact of oral hygiene training to Anganwadi and Accredited Social Health Activist workers on oral health of young children in tribal regions of Rajasthan State, India
Conclusion: Empowering Anganwadi and ASHA workers can be a feasible approach in India, where oral health is not a priority in primary health care as yet. (Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)
Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - January 29, 2022 Category: Dentistry Authors: Suhani Rakesh Khanna Dinesh Rao Sunil Panwar Safna Ameen Source Type: research