Aim: The aim of the present study was to compare the remineralizing efficacy of novamin and tricalcium phosphate (TCP). Materials and methods: Nail varnish was coated to a total of 30 sound human premolars except for 5 mm × 5 mm window. Baseline microhardness was measured for all test samples. Artificial carious lesions were created for all teeth by subjecting them to demineralization process. ...

Determining the prevalence of dental caries is a necessary step for health care planners to identify resources needed for dental services in the community and to provide preventive and curative services to combat dental health problems. Field surveys of cross-sectional design are important tools to describe the status of dental problems in the community.1-3 The visuotactile method has been wide...

Inositol hexaphosphate (IP6) is the most abundant inositol phosphate in nature and an essential molecule for different biological functions. IP6 has a unique structure granting it distinctive properties; high negative charge density provides with immense chelating ability valuable antioxidant properties. also simple cost-effective to produce. These features have attracted researchers entreprene...

To cite: Rallan M, Malhotra G, Rallan NS, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2013009083 DESCRIPTION A 7-year-old boy reported to the department of pedodontics and preventive dentistry with the complaint of attached lower lip to the lower gums, difficulties in speaking, eating hot and spicy food and a burning sensation in the underlying mucosa. ...

This study aims to critically summarize the literature about nano-hydroxyapatite. The purpose of this work is to analyze the benefits of using nano-hydroxyapatite in dentistry, especially for its preventive, restorative and regenerative applications. We also provide an overview of new dental materials, still experimental, which contain the nano-hydroxyapatite in its nano-crystalline form. Hydro...

Students' attitudes toward caries prevention can impact their receptivity to training and subsequent involvement in preventive services in their future practices. The aim of this study was to evaluate dental students' opinions and knowledge regarding caries management and prevention at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. A twenty-six-item written survey instrument was administered t...

BACKGROUND Dentistry in Australia combines business and health care service, that is, the majority of patients pay money for tangible dental procedures such as fluoride applications, dental radiographs, dental fillings, crowns, and dentures among others. There is evidence that patients question dentists' behaviours and attitudes during a dental visit when those highly technical procedures are p...

Abstract Background Dental caries is a significant public health problem in Iran. Teaching minimally invasive interventions paediatric dentistry may facilitate the provision of treatment for untreated dental children. We evaluated teaching such both undergraduate curriculum and Paediatric Dentistry Specialty Training Programme (PDSTP) Methods This was cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey....

AIM The aim of this study was to determine the dentists' opinions on causes for high prevalence of dental caries in the country and to assess their level of knowledge about preventive dental care. MATERIALS AND METHODS A questionnaire based national crosssectional survey among 500 dentists was conducted under the auspices of Directorate of Dentistry, Ministry of Health. The data was analyzed ...