Iranian Journal of Pediatric Dentistry
Year:2019 | Volume:14 | Issue:1 |Papers Count:14

Background: Oral health is one of the most important branches of public health, which has significant impact on the people health. Also it is a cornerstone for body health and well-being, considering quality of life and living conditions. This study has been done with the aim of oral health status survey among Tehran 5th grade female students and its relationship with parental education. Materials and methods: In this analytic description study, students 416 in the academic year of 2016-2017 were assessed by systematic cluster sampling method in terms of oral health status. The data collection tool was a self-made questionnaire, the validity and reliability of which was confirmed. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software version 21. Results: The mean age of the participants was 10. 88 ± 0. 62 years, Average birth Rank 1. 73 ± 0. 98, mean family dimension was 4. 09± 1. 01, education level of mothers (43. 5%) and fathers (41. 8%) were mostly diploma. The main sources of oral health information in students were teachers, health educators, educational aids in schools, parents and other cases. Average awareness rate and the performance of students in the field of oral care was moderate their percentages respectively were, 41. 21± 22. 30, 53. 33± 19. 6. Parent education with performance (p>0. 01) and awareness (p>0. 05) had significant relationship. Household income had relationship with performance (p>0. 01), but there was no significant relationship with knowledge (p>0. 05). Conclusion: The level of oral health knowledge and practice were moderate among 5th grade female students in Tehran primary schools. With increasing participants parental education level, the healthy awareness and practice were improved. As according to the survey most important resources for the information are teachers and Health trainers, it seems that with improving the, positive results will be achieved.

Background: The aesthetic aspect of crown restorations is currently a major challenge for dentists and parents. Given the different results in this area and the technical problems with the use of composite resins, a variety of resin-modified glass ionomers (RMGIs) have been proposed by manufacturers for the restoration of primary teeth. This study was conducted to compare the microleakage of Equia Forte RMGI, simple amalgam restorations and composite resin restorations in class II cavities in pulpotomized primary molars. Materials and methods: Based on the inclusion criteria, 60 extracted first and second primary molars were collected and then cleaned and disinfected. The occlusoproximal class II cavities and the pulp chamber access cavity were prepared and a base made of ZOE cement was inserted. The teeth were then divided into three main groups through simple randomization; first group: self-cured glass ionomer cement base, etching, bonding and composite; second group: conditioner and Equia Forte RMGI; third group: amalgam. The samples underwent thermal cycles, and after sealing the apex, coating the dental surfaces with nail polish and staining with fuchsin solution, they were embedded into self-cure acrylic resin and cut mesiodistally. The edges of the restoration were examined in terms of dye penetration using a stereomicroscope, and the results obtained in the three groups were analyzed using the Kruskal Wallis test. Results: The degree of microleakage was lower in the cervical edge of the samples in the amalgam group compared to in the composite and glass ionomer groups, although the difference was not statistically significant (P=0. 781). The degree of occlusal microleakage was significantly lower in the samples in the composite group compared to in the glass ionomer and amalgam groups (P<0. 001). Conclusion: The Equia Forte RMGIs did not show any supremacy over the composite resins under in-vitro conditions, and they appear useful in extremely difficult clinical conditions and for uncooperative children.

Background: Oral health has a very high impact on the quality of human life. There are many tools for measuring oral health, but more studies have been done in the adult population, while children are more important. The aim of this study was to evaluate the oral health index of primary school students in Nasrabad village (Gorgan) based on Child-OIDP index in 1397. Materials and methods: In this descriptive-analytic study, a cross-sectional study was conducted in 1397. A total of 192 primary and secondary school students were selected by census method. The place of study was Nasrabad village in the east of Gorgan. A Child-OIDP Questionnaire was used to collect data. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software version 16 and taking into account the error coefficient of α <0. 05. Descriptive percentages and communication were used from inferential T-test and ANOVA. Results: 50. 5% of the population were girls. Tooth pain, tooth sensitivity, tooth decolorization, tooth decay and bad breath were one of the most severe cases that students expressed as a disorder in their daily functioning. 75. 5% of schoolchildren considered eating the most common problem affecting daily activities. 52. 1% of students were afraid of a visit to the dentist. There was a significant relationship between oral health index and students' educational status (P = 0. 000). Conclusion: This study showed the effect of oral and dental health on daily performance of primary school students. The effects of oral and dental problems were common. The effects were mainly eating and smiling.

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the level awareness of students of Farhangian University regarding Oral Health of their Children at age of 6-12 Years old. Materials and methods: In this research, descriptive-survey method was used. The statistical population of this research was students of primary education in Farhangian University of Fars Province (Shahid Motahari Branch), a sample of 87 of them were selected by relative stratified sampling. Three questionnaires were used for collecting data. The maximum score that an individual can take from the awareness, attitude and performance questionnaires on oral health is 48, 50, and 28, respectively. The validity and reliability of questionnaires were determined by the researcher. t-test and chi square test were used to analyze the data. Results: The findings of the study showed that the mean of student's attitude toward oral health was 42. 4 with a standard deviation of 5. 53, which indicates a good attitude of students towards oral health. The mean of student's awareness about oral health of children aged 6 to 12 years was 23. 17 with a standard deviation of 11. 25, which is slightly lower than the average. The mean of student's performance on oral health was 15. 7 with a standard deviation of 4. 34, Which indicates that student's performance is moderate. Conclusion: According to the findings of the research, promotion of awareness and practice of students regarding Oral Health during the period of the university and afterwards should be considered.

Background: The tooth eruption is a continuous biological process through which the growing teeth enter the oral cavity through the jaws. Generally, teeth are usually between 5 to 13 years old. The time and arrangement of tooth eruption in different races varies. For this purpose, the aim of this study is to compare the number of permanent teeth in children in Isfahan. Materials and methods: This descriptive-comparative study was conducted on 5-year-old children in preschools, 21 of which were children with Assisted fertility methods (male and female) and 21 children (male and female), From natural pregnancy. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22. The number of permanent teeth was compared with the Mann-Whitney test. In the kidneys of the statistical tests, p value less than 5 hundredths is considered as a significant level. Results: The results of this study showed that there was no statistically significant difference in the number of permanent birth nurses in children born using assisted fertility methods with normal pregnancy outcomes. Conclusion: The type of fertility and permanent teeth growth of children is also appropriate and irrelevant to the fertility method, and the nurse of the children with the information of the results of this research can prevent the infertility couples' concerns about the permanent teeth of the child resulting from the assisted reproductive techniques to be Findings of the present study showed that there is no significant difference between the time of development of boys and girls in preschool.

Background: Assessment of dental developmental stage is more valuable than tooth eruption because the duration of tooth eruption is short and is determined by the appearance of tooth in the oral cavity. Also, tooth eruption can be changed by local factors such as space shortage and systemic factors such as nutritional status. Several methods are used to determine the developmental stage of teeth. The Demirjian’ s method is extensively used for this purpose. This study aimed to assess the developmental stage of homologous mandibular second and third molars in 7 to 11 year olds using the Demirjian’ s method. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 187 panoramic radiographs of 7 to 11-year-old Iranians (91 females and 96 males) presenting to Pardis Dental School clinic. Two observers evaluated the developmental stage of homologous mandibular second and third molars using the Demirjian’ s method. The observers were first calibrated for use of the Demirjian’ s method and then the inter-and intra-examiner reliability and the respective kappa values were calculated after observing 187 panoramic radiographs. The Demirjian’ s method for tooth development includes eight developmental stages. Assessments were made twice with a one-month interval. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22. Results: No significant difference was noted in terms of developmental stage of the second molars in the right and left sides. However, in 44 cases, third molars in the right side were one stage ahead of those in the left side and this difference was statistically significant (P<0. 05). The difference in developmental stage of teeth was not significant between males and females (P>0. 05). Conclusion: No significant difference was noted in mandibular second molars in higher developmental stages but the difference in mandibular third molars in earlier stages of development was statistically significant. Molar teeth in the right and left sides are significantly different in early stages of development but over time, this difference is minimized and no significant difference is seen between them in later stages of development.

Background: There is little information on web based teaching tools in dentistry education and the effectiveness of these new methods and technologies in teaching and research, is being discussed. This study was thus designed to determine the knowledge and attitudes of faculty members of Tabriz Dental School towards e-learning. Materials and methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study and the study tool was a questionnaire. The validity of this questionnaire was examined by specialists in this field. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used to assess the reliability of the questions. In this descriptive cross-sectional study, all faculty members of the Dentistry Faculty at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences were asked to complete a questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS 21 and a p value of less than 0. 05 was considered significant. Results: The knowledge of faculty members in Tabriz Dental School about e-learning was as follows: 38. 86% was high, 48. 13% moderate and 13. 01% low. The attitude of faculty members in Tabriz Dental School about e-learning was as follows: 18. 7% completely agreed, 44. 0% agreed, 16. 6% had no idea, 15. 8% disagreed, and 1. 4% completely disagreed. there was no significant difference between groups by gender, educational group and academic level. (p> 0. 05). Conclusion: In general, the knowledge of faculty members of Tabriz Dental School toward wed-based teaching was low. However, their attitude toward that was positive.

Background: Clinical training in dentistry requires special attention due to the large volume of practical units and the extent of its extensive clinical skills. The purpose of this study was to evaluate clinical education and examination of preclinical and clinical units of pediatric dentistry from the viewpoint of the students of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive-analytic study, 146 students were participated, who had passed the preclinical and clinical units of pediatric dentistry at the department of pediatric dentistry of the Tehran University of Medical Sciences. To collect data, a self-constructed questionnaire was used which its validity and reliability were assessed. To analyze data from questionnaires; for quantitative data descriptive statistics were used. To analyze the data according to different student's opinion on the basis of age, gender and educational level; multiple regression model in SPSS 22 software were used. Results: Appropriate assessment at the end of the ward had was only 38 percent opposed. Only about 30 percent of students did not satisfy about the physical equipment and materials in the laboratory and ward. For most skills, the students were satisfied and be able to do most skills alone. Most problem of the students was regarding spacemaintainer (fixed and removable). Age and sex are two factors influencing the opinions of students in some of the cases but year of university entrance was most affecting factors on the lack of refusing to perform the skills in pediatric dentistry department. Conclusion: Students were satisfied with clinical education and examination of preclinical and clinical courses of pediatric dentistry for most skills. About spacemaintainer; Educational packages can be useful for students’ skill improvement.