Informatics Publishing Limited

M. Ramya Chellammal ¹, Ponnudurai Arangannal ², J. Jeevarathan ², J. Aarthi ², S. Amudha ², M. Vijayakumar ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Pedodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, BIHER, Pallikarani, Chennai, IN
2 Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, BIHER, Pallikarani, Chennai, IN

Abstract

Dental anxiety and pain management in pediatric children is always challenging,Management of Pain and anxiety are the utmost concern for a paediatrician in order to achieve patient cooperation which plays an essential role in the success of the treatment. Interventions aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of children may also cause pain and anxiety. Inadequate pain control during medical procedures can have long-term detrimental effects, especially among very young children. Hence this review article aims at determining the effect of music on pain and anxiety in pediatric dental patients.

Keywords

Anxiety, Pharmacotherapy, Behaviour

Full Text

     

A. Keerthika ¹, J. Jeevarathan ², Ponnudurai Arangannal ², M. Vijayakumar ², S. Amudha ², J. Aarthi ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Pedodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, BIHER, Pallikarani, Chennai, IN
2 Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, BIHER, Pallikarani, Chennai, IN

Abstract

As the childs dentition changes from primary to permanent dentition there are a number of changes that happens in the oral cavity of the child. This intermediate stage of transition is known as Mixed dentition stage and lasts from 6 years to 12 years. The identification and measurement of these changes is of great importance in preventing, managing and treating future dental as well as skeletal malocclusions. Over the years several tests and analysis have been done to analyse these changes. The aim of this paper is to analyse the existing literature on various mixed dentition analysis and also to spot light on the recently developed mixed dentitons and primary dentition analysis.

Keywords

Mixed Dentition Analysis, Primary Dentition Analysis, Nance Analysis, Hixon Oldfather Analysis.

Full Text

     

A. Keerthika ¹, S. Amudha ², Ponnudurai Arangannal ², J. Jeevarathan ², J. Aarthi ², M. Vijaykumar ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Pedodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, BIHER, Pallikarani, Chennai, IN
2 Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, BIHER, Pallikarani, Chennai, IN

Abstract

One in seven of the population of the world is highly anxious about undergoing dental treatment and requires careful and considerate management by dental practitioners. The interaction between the dentist, dental health team and the patient can reveal the presence of anxiety, fear, and phobia. In such situations, subjective evaluation by interviews and self-reporting on fear and anxiety scales and objective assessment of blood pressure, pulse rate, pulse oximetry, finger temperature, and galvanic skin response can greatly enhance the diagnosis and enable categorization of these individuals as mildly, moderately, or highly anxious or dental phobics Formulating acceptable evidence-based therapies for children is essential, or else they can be a considerable source of stress for the dentist.

Keywords

Sedation, Anxiety, Fear, Phobia.

Full Text

     

M. Madhumitha ¹, M. Vijayakumar ², Ponnudurai Arangannal ², J. Jeevarathan ², S. Amudha ², J. Aarthi ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Pedodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, BIHER, Pallikarani, Chennai, IN
2 Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, BIHER, Pallikarani, Chennai, IN

Abstract

Dental caries is an irreversible microbial disease of the calcified tissues of teeth, which is characterized by demineralization of inorganic portion and destruction of organic substance of the tooth which often leads to cavitation. It is a multifactorial disease. Among the various microorganism Streptococcus mutans considered to be chief etiological agent. Immune therapy against this microorganism to curtail this widespread disease has gained interest. Passive antibody administration has also been examined for effects on indigenous mutans streptococci. Passive immunotherapy is of interest due to its many advantages. This review briefs on passive immunotherapy.

Keywords

Dental Caries, Immunotherapy, Streptococci.

Full Text

     

M. Aysha ¹, Ponnudurai Arangannal ², J. Jeevarathan ¹, S. Amudha ¹, J. Aarthi ¹, M. Vijayakumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Sree Balaji Dental College, Pallikarani, Chennai, IN
2 Department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital’ Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai 600100, IN

Abstract

Background: The recent flow-able composites available in the market claim high strength by increased filler content but their performance in micro leakage prevention in still not comparatively reported.

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the microleakage of five commercially available high strength flowable composite as preventive resin restoration using total etch and self-etch adhesives.

Methodology: 100 first maxillary premolars with prominent fissures were selected for the study and sealed with Filtek-Z350 XT Flow, Gaenial Universal Flow, Beautifil Flow Plus, Arabesk Flow and Grandio SO Heavy Flow.Subsequent to sealant application and embedding, the micro leakage was tested by immersing in methylene blue and subsequent stereomicroscopy.

Results: Filtek Z-350 XT was better in self-etch technique over total etch technique. Arabesk Flow and Grandio SO Heavy Flow were better in total etch technique over self-etch technique.

Conclusion: With considerations for pediatric dentistry, self-etch materials are recommended. Further clinical studies have to be carried out to draw relevant conclusions on the clinical perspectives.

Keywords

High Strength Sealant, Flowable, Microleakage.

Full Text

     

J. Jeevarathan ¹, Ponnudurai Arangannal ¹, M. Vijayakumar ¹, S. Amudha ¹, V. Anupama ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN

Abstract

Intranasal local anaesthesia is a recent advancement in pediatric dentistry. Here we try to give a better and comfortable mode of administration of local anaesthesia for kids for their better cooperation. Intranasal anaesthesia in other words needle free anaesthesia has rapid onset, ease of delivery, painless administration, high medication bio availability as its advantages. Kovacaine mist is a spray type of intranasal local anaesthesia that is effective only on permanent and primary anteriors, primary molars, permanent premolars.

Keywords

Anaesthisia, Intranasal, Kovacaine.

Full Text

     

Ponnudurai Arangannal ¹, J. Jeevarathan ¹, S. Amudha ¹, J. Aarthi ¹, M. Aysha Banu ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN

Abstract

Supernumerary teeth may be encountered by the general dental practitioner as a chance finding on a radiograph or as the cause of an impacted central incisor. They may also be found intraorally following spontaneous eruption. The most common supernumerary tooth which appears in the maxillary midline is called a mesiodens. Treatment depends on the type and position of the supernumerary tooth and on its effect on adjacent teeth.

Keywords

Hyperdontia, Mesiodens, Phylogenetic Theory

Full Text

     

P. Shankar ¹, Ponnudurai Arangannal ², J. Jeevarathan ², M. Vijayakumar ², L. N. Poorani ³, J. Trophimus ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai, IN
2 Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Chennai, IN
3 Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai, IN

Abstract

Context: Dentists should detect the patient’s level of anxiety and eliminate the anxiety prior to the treatment to provide a successful treatment and to establish a positive attitude towards dentistry

Aim: To evaluate the effect of exposure to positive dental experience video on dental anxiety among 6 to 11 years old children using Venhams picture test and Chota Bheem-Chutki scale.

Method and Material: Hundred children between 6 to 11 years were selected randomly for the study. Pre intervention anxiety level was recorded using Chota Bheem Chutki scale (CBCS) and Venham picture test (VPT) while the children were sitting in the waiting area. After that the positive dental experience video was shown to the children for 2 minutes. Later, the anxiety level of children was again measured using both the scales. That was taken as the post intervention scores..

Statistical analysis used: All the scores were statistically analyzed by SPSS version 22. Paired t test was used to compare the scores obtained from both the scales and Pearson correlation test was performed to obtain correlation among the scales used in the study.

Results: The mean anxiety score of children before intervention and after intervention using VPT was 3.25 ± 1.67 and 0.43 ± 1.32; for CBCS was 1.84 ± 0.71 and 1.05 ± 0.21. The difference between intervention and after intervention value was highly statistically significant p-value <0.001

Conclusions: This study showed that exposure to positive dental video can significantly reduce anticipatory dental anxiety in children.

Keywords

Dental Anxiety, Venham Picture Test, Chota Bheem Chutki Scale.

Full Text