Dental Journal of Advance Studies

Avninder Kaur ¹, Reetu Singh ¹, Sudhir Mittal ², Sunila Sharma ¹, Aditi Bector ¹, Surabhi Awasthi ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Baddi, H.P., IN
2 Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Himachal Dental College, Sundernagar, H.P., IN
3 Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Baddi, H.P, IN

Abstract

Introduction: Aim: Materials and methods: Results: Conclusion: Key words: The determination of a tooth-size to arch length discrepancy in mixed dentition requires an accurate prediction of the mesiodistal width of the unerupted permanent teeth. The Moyers mixed dentition space analysis is the non-radiographic method for detecting tooth-size arch length discrepancies. Moyers analysis was developed for North American children. Anthropological studies reveal that tooth size varies among different races and ethnicities. Aim:The present study was aimed to determine the applicability of Moyers mixed dentition arch analysis in children of Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. Materials and methods: Dental study models of 120 children in age group of 13- 16 years, were analysed who presented with complete eruption of permanent mandibular incisors, maxillary and mandibular canines&premolars. All dentitions were required to be free of any signs of dental pathology or anomalies. Measurements of the mesiodistal dimensions of the mandibular and maxillary teeth were made using a digital caliper with a Vernier scale that was calibrated to the nearest 0.01mm. The values were then subjected to statistical analysis. All tooth groups showed highly significant differences (p<0.001) between mesiodistal widths in male and female subjects. Significant differences (p<0.05) were found between actual widths and the Moyers tables at almost all percentile levels, including the recommended 75%. Conclusion:The differences noted between predicted values from the Moyers tables and that of the present investigation might be the result of racial and ethnic diversity.

Keywords

Arch Length, Mixed Dentition, Moyers Analysis, Non-Radiographic Method,Tooth-Size.

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Sudhir Mittal ¹, Avninder Kaur ¹, Sunila Sharma ¹, Aditi Bector ¹, Reetu Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Bhud, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, IN

Abstract

In this paper, the current knowledge about Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) is presented. MIH is defined as hypomineralization of systemic origin of one to four permanent first molars frequently associated with affected incisors and these molars are related to major clinical problems in severe cases. The prevalence of MIH in the different studies ranges from 3.6-25 % and seems to differ in certain regions and birth cohorts. Several aetiological factors (for example, frequent childhood diseases) are mentioned as the cause of the defect. Children at risk should be monitored very carefully during the period of eruption of their first permanent molars. Treatment planning should consider the long-term prognosis of these teeth.

Keywords

MIH, First Permanent Molar, Hypomineralization.

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Simran Pal Singh Bindra ¹, Sunila Sharma ², Ajay Chhabra ¹, Varun Jindal ¹, Damanpreet ¹, Kamal Nabhi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Himachal Pradesh, IN
2 Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Himachal Pradesh, IN

Abstract

Dental avulsion is characterized by the complete displacement of the tooth from its socket, with damage to the periodontal ligament, cementum, alveolar bone, gingival and pulp tissues. The ideal treatment for an avulsed permanent tooth is its immediate replantation into the socket. However, in spite of its recognized therapeutic value, clinical experience has shown that immediate replantation rarely occurs due to factors associated to the accident itself, complex damage to the recipient site, or simply lack of knowledge or confidence of the general population and even professionals about Replantation procedures. The present study was carried out with an aim to assess the level of knowledge of emergency management of avulsed teeth among 209 Dental practitioners in the state of Punjab. The received questionnaires were analysed for the responses. The data showed that the knowledge of dental practitioners in the state was not up to date and efforts should be made to carry out various education programs for the same.

Keywords

Traumatic Dental Injuries, Avulsion, Replantation, Questionnaire.

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Neha Verma ¹, Avninder Kaur ¹, Shivesh Acharya ¹, Sunila Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Himachal Pradesh, IN

Abstract

Aim and objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate clinical and radiographic outcome of MTA as a pulpotomy agent in permanent teeth as an alternative to conventional ischolar_main canal treatment.
Materials and Methods: Ten permanent teeth with symptoms of irreversible pulpitis with vital pulp were selected for the study. MTA Pulpotomy procedure was done in all the cases using standard protocol. Teeth were evaluated for various clinical and radiographic parameters at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months of follow up.
Results: None of the patients reported any kind of clinical discomfort or radiographic abnormality during the follow up period of 3, 6, 9 and 12 months. All the teeth responded positive on electric pulp test at all successive follow ups.
Conclusions: MTA Pulpotomy may be used as an alternative treatment modality to ischolar_main canal treatment in permanent teeth with irreversible pulpitis, if future research continues to show promising results.

Keywords

Growth Factors, Pulp Regeneration, Irreversible Pulpitis, MTA Pulpotomy.

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