Pediatric Dentistry

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Systematic reviews of the literature reported no difference in the longevity of restorations, irrespective of whether the removal of decay had been minimal or complete (Coll et al. 2017)

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According to baberia-leache E, 2005 and Robertson S, 2000 that ectopic eruption of permeant molar 66% can be self-correct while the recent study for Dabbaugh B, 2017 mentioned 71%.

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A retrospective study compare the success of Hall tech. (HT) with conventional SSC prep. shows, 65 (97%) of 67 SSCs placed with the HT (mean time 15 mos.) & 110 (94%) of 117 SSCs placed conventionally (mean time 53 mos.) were successful,with no sign. difference. Ludwig et al,2014

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Frequency of Candida albicans in ECC (Early childhood caries) was higher when compared to children with non-ECC and those caries-free (de Carvalho et al. 2006)

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Remineralization of deep enamel lesions and early dentin lesion is experimentally possible. (ten cate 2001)

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Human bite contains the highest number of bacteria compared to dog bite and cat bite.

Panagiotis K & Stefanopoulos 2009

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According to RCT for SMP Alves et al 2010, cavo-surface beveling lead to higher marginal failure in RMGIC restoration and it’s not recommended.

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All children with orotracheal intubation in neonatal period presented with defects of dental enamel ( Liliana Aparecidaa et al 2011 )

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Helfenstein and Steiner performed a statistical meta-analysis of the data from a number of clinical trials and found that use of the sodium fluoride varnish resulted in an overall reduction in caries of 38% in the permanent teeth.

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Cvek performs a study in 1978 involving 60 teeth with pulp exposure from 1 hour to 90 days, he removed only 2 mm of the pulp and surrounding Dentin, Cvek covered the pulp stumps with CaOH and reported a success rate of 96%.

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Sealing non-cavitated caries in permanent teeth effective in reducing caries progression. (Griffin et al, 2008) systematic review

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@norasaadq Yes sure https://t.co/vQpUZVb7Xs

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Outcome for incomplete caries removal according to Schwendick et al, 2013 systematic review and meta-analysis

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The answer is 80% according to Webster WP, Roberts HR, Penick GD, 1968

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What’s the percentage to have a hematoma following administration of an inferior alveolar nerve block injection in hemophilia patient without prior factor infusion?

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@Dr_nuhaa Formocresol fixes tissue in the coronal third of the radicular pulp and causes hemostasis by vessel thrombosis and impaired microcirculation (Avram and Pulver, 1989 Ranly and Garcíagodoy, 2000, Thompson et al 2001)

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Ferric sulfate in pulpotomy precipitates protein plugs, resulting from the reaction of blood with both the ferric and sulfate ions that occlude the capillary orifices, causing hemostasis (Lemon et al., 1993).

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According to the handbook of pediatric dentistry 5th edition page # 274 the only absolute contraindication is lack of consent

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What's the absolute contraindication of nitrous oxide?

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In a prospective, randomized, clinical trial pfefferle et al. Found that the behavior of 36 to 60 months old children was unaffected by presence or absence of a parent in clinic.