Aim: To investigate the effect of Emdogain gel (EMD) in pulpotomized primary molars and its clinical and radiographic outcomes. Methods and Materials: In this   study, 18 lower second primary molars of nine children were treated by   pulpotomy. The teeth were randomly assigned to the EMD (experimental) and Formocresol (control) groups in each patient (split mouth). Following removal of the coro...

Fusion of either primary or permanent molars is rare. Fusion can be either partial or complete, depending on the developmental stage of the teeth when the fusion began. This paper reports a case of unilateral fusion of maxillary primary molars associated with an adjacent succedaneous supernumerary permanent tooth. Three studies have reported primary double molars associated with syndromes. Two ...

The purpose of this study was to measure the shear bond strength of Gluma/Lumifor (Gluma and Lumifor--Columbus Dental, St. Louis, MO) to the occlusal dentin of primary first and second molars, permanent first and second molars and premolars. The data were examined for differences using a one-way analysis of variance and Duncan's Multiple Range test. The shear bond strength, (kc/cm2, x +/- SEM) ...

As PART of a study of spacing-crowding at the Burlington Orthodontic Research Centre, cognisance was taken of the presence of mesial and distal restorations in primary molars in the sample. Since at age nine, more than half the sample of primary molars which could be measured had such restorations, the validity of the spacingcrowding data could be questioned. Specifically, it was of interest to...

The aim of the present study was to provide a general scheme for pulpectomy of primary molars that may be useful for decision-making about negotiation of root canals and selection of appropriate instruments. A total of 160 vital primary molars in 85 patients (40 males, 45 females) aged 4-6 years were selected. After taking primary radiographs, local anesthesia was induced, and the teeth were is...

Aim: As to the assessment of occlusal status pertaining to primary canines and molars, the latter is less within reach as it is difficult to guide jaws towards a centric occlusion while maintaining a vintage point in both direct and indirect observation.  This study was originally intended to assess primary canine occlusion as a practical indicator in the evaluation of primary molar occlusion, ...

BACKGROUND A new epidemiological index is introduced for full assessment of dental caries which is known as caries assessment spectrum and treatment (CAST). "Spectrum" is considered backbone of this index as it covers from no lesion to advanced stage progression of caries. We aimed to evaluate and compare the status of caries in primary and permanent molars of 7-8-year-old schoolchildren of Shi...