The balance between free radical production and antioxidant defenses in the body has important systemic and oral health implications. There is convincing evidence that breastmilk containing antioxidants is important in the prevention of diseases in infancy. This study compared the total antioxidant concentration of human breastmilk expressed at different stages of lactation, stored at various temperatures and durations. Expressed breastmilk (EBM) samples of the third, seventh and 30th day were collected from women who had term and preterm deliveries (n=20). Another cohort of women (n=20) was also assessed; these women were more than five months postpartum and lactating. The total antioxidant capacity (TAC) of EBM was assessed at zero hours at room temperature, at 48 hours, one week post-refrigeration (4 °C), and freezing (-8 °C) respectively using the phosphomolybdenum method. The highest antioxidant levels were found in colostrum. The TAC of EBM reduced with time and at post-refrigeration and after freezing (p<0.0005). No significant difference in the mean TAC was observed between the EBM samples obtained from women with either term or preterm deliveries. The progressive loss of antioxidant content of EBM emphasizes the need of awareness and curtailment of the practice of storing and later use of EBM.
Parallel to the development of new medications for various diseases run the threat of medication errors. These errors though common, very few are fatal and so goes unnoticed. Such errors occurring with pediatric population can be a major predicament. This review aims to address the various parametric variations and considerations in pediatric population so as to minimize medication errors. A detailing about various causes, types and levels of errors, ways of analysing the amount of error and the essential knowledge about prescription writing which could reduce the incidents have been paid attention to. The article also discusses possible recommendations to the stakeholders and caregivers that could encompass the reason of lack of information for the ever-increasing medication errors.
The number of deaf children has dramatically increased in the past few decades. These children present to the pediatric dentist a unique set of challenges mostly pertaining to the establishment of communication with them. There have been very few attempts in the past to break down these challenges and formulate a strategy on how to manage them effectively. This is a case report of a child who was successfully managed using two different modes of communication. Finally, the advantages and disadvantages are mentioned, and a common strategy incorporating the positives of both the methods has been devised.How to cite this articleRenahan N, Varma RB, Kumaran P, Xavier AM. Unique Approach to Dental Management of Children with Hearing Impairment. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2017;10(1):107-110.
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bstract
Aim and objective
This study aimed to investigate and compare compressive strength and flexural strength of self-cured Cention N with dual-cured Cention N.
Materials and methods
Cention N is mixed according to the proportions, as mentioned by the manufacturer. Dual cured samples are cured using a diode that emits blue light. Cylindrical plexiglass split mold of dimension 6 mm height, and 4 mm diameter used to fabricate samples for compressive strength. Compressive strength tested using Instron universal testing machine. Rectangular plexiglass split mold of dimension 25 mm length, 2 mm height, and 2 mm width were used to fabricate samples for flexural strength. Flexural strength tested using Instron universal testing machine. To compare the mean values independent
t
-test was used and the significance of the study was measured by calculating a
p
-value.
Result
There is no statistically significant difference between compressive strength and flexural strength of self-cured Cention N with dual-cured Cention N.
Conclusion
The type of polymerization does not affect flexural strength and compressive strength of Cention N.
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ignificance
Self-curing polymerization alone is sufficient for Cention N to achieve adequate compressive strength and flexural strength. So it can be inserted as a single layer on a prepared cavity and to fasten curing additional light curing can be used.
How to cite this article
Fousiya Ks, Balagopal VR, Suresh KJ,
et al.
Comparative Evaluation of Compressive Strength and Flexural Strength of Self-cured Cention N with Dual-cured Cention N: An
In Vitro
Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022;15(2):210-214.
Hypodontia is a developmental dental anomaly defined as the absence of one or more primary or permanent teeth excluding third molars. It can be associated with syndrome or nonsyndromic condition accompanied with other developmental dental anomalies like microdontia. Bilateral occurrence of hypodontia alongside microdontia is a rare condition. This case report presents a rare occurrence of bilateral hypodontia and microdontia in a nonsyndromic patient. Owing to its nonsyndromic background, other parameters like developmental delay, height, weight and body mass index are used as the predicting factors for the occurrence of hypodontia. Developmental milestones are one of the important factors in deriving the treatment plan. Treatment options in this case were directed at delaying the treatment until the eruption of the permanent successor teeth followed by the use of mini-implants for hypodontia, porcelain jacket crown for microdontia and the orthodontic treatment for final space closure.
Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans have a unique microbial feature that plays an essential role in early childhood caries (ECC). This study aimed to isolate C. albicans and S. mutans in children with ECC and observe the antimicrobial effect of 0.2% chlorhexidine (CHX). Children in the age group of 3-6 years were selected. The sample was collected using a sterile cotton swab from the tooth surface, streaked on sabouraud dextrose agar (HIMedia) plates, and incubated at 37°C for 24 hours. Disk diffusion and agar well diffusion methods were used to detect the susceptibility of C. albicans and S. mutans to 0.2% CHX. The mean zone of inhibition of CHX for C. albicans was 12.4 ± 0.59 mm, and S. mutans showed a zone of inhibition of 20.85 ± 1.18 mm. CHX was effective against both C. albicans and S. mutans, showing more antibacterial activity than antifungal activity.
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