PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

This study tested three treatments for early, non-cavity tooth decay in children aged 4 to 9 years. The treatments were a resin sealant, a fluoride varnish, and both combined. Over 12 months, researchers checked if the decay stopped or got worse. The goal was to find the best way…

This study tested whether cold application (cryotherapy) works as well as numbing gels or sprays to reduce pain from dental injections in children. 100 kids aged 7-10 who needed dental treatment were split into four groups: one got a numbing spray, one got numbing gel, one got co…

This study compared using virtual reality (VR) goggles versus nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to help children aged 4 to 12 feel less pain and anxiety during dental procedures like fillings and extractions. Sixty-two children each tried both methods on separate visits. Researchers m…

This study looked at whether a friendly chat (motivational interviewing) works better than standard teaching to improve oral hygiene in children ages 8 to 10. 75 kids were split into three groups: one got verbal and written instructions, one watched a video, and one had a motivat…

This study looked at two different brands of stainless steel crowns used to fix cavities in children aged 2 to 8 years old. All children had their dental work done under general anesthesia. Researchers checked how well the crowns stayed in place and kept the gums healthy, and als…