Introduction: Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) and bioactive glass putty have been shown to be effective in promoting reduction in probing depth, gain in clinical attachment, and defect fill in intrabony periodontal defects. The individual role played by bioactive glass putty in combination with PRF is yet to be elucidated. Aim:To compare the clinical effectiveness of the combination of PRF and bioactive glass putty and bioactive glass putty alone as regenerative techniques for intrabony defects in humans. Materials and Methods:Ten pairs of intrabony defects were surgically treated with PRF and bioactive glass putty (Test group) on one side or bioactive glass putty alone (Control group) on other side. The primary outcomes of the study included changes in probing depth; attachment level and bone fill of osseous defect. The clinical parameters were recorded at baseline, 3, 6, and 9 months. Radiographic assessment was done using standardized intraoral periapical radiographs. Differences between baseline and postoperative measurements between the control and test groups were calculated using independent t-test. Comparisons were made within each group between baseline, 3 months, 6 months and 9 months using the ANOVA test followed by Bonferroni test.

Aim: To assess how the various methods of intracanal reinforcement (short root canal posts) performed in their clinical and radiographic outcomes for restoring grossly broken down primary anterior teeth after pulpectomy for 1 year or longer follow-up period.Materials and methods: Literature search of electronic databases (Sept 2013) and various journals (1980-Sept 2013) using medical subject headings and free text terms was conducted. For inclusion in quality assessment, prespecified inclusion criteria were applied. Quality assessment was performed by using ‘The Cochrane collaboration’s tool for assessing risk of bias’.Results: Seven relevant papers were selected for full text evaluation. After applying the inclusion criteria, only two trials could be considered for quality assessment. Both of these were classified as having high risk of bias.Conclusion: The evidence to support any method of intracanal reinforcement for restoring grossly broken down anterior teeth is presently lacking. Further trials with well-defined methodology are needed.How to cite this article: Mittal N, Bhatia HP, Haider K. Methods of Intracanal Reinforcement in Primary Anterior Teeth– Assessing the Outcomes through a Systematic Literature Review. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2015;8(1):48-54.

Objective: To report on safety and efficacy of intravenous usage of Dexmedetomidine for endodontic intervention in young and anxious pediatric patients. Methods:This prospective pilot investigation enrolled 10 healthy ASA status I, 2-6 year old children who were anxious (Venham's score ≥ 4) and were scheduled to undergo primary molar pulpectomy under sedation. Sedation induction was done with 1 mg/kg of propofol bolus followed by 0.2-0.8 µg/kg of dexmedetomidine infusion for maintenance. Sedation was titrated to achieve Houpt's overall behavior score of ≥ 4. In case of insufficient sedation, rescue propofol boluses (1 mg/kg) were administered. Vitals were monitored every 5 minutes and recovery was evaluated using Alderete Modified Post Anesthesia Discharge Scoring System. Adverse events, i.e., ≥ ± 20% baseline fluctuations in vital signs, tachycardia, bradycardia, apnea, desaturation, stridor and/or laryngospasm were recorded. Results:The procedure was successfully completed in all of the subjects with the current sedation regime as per the study protocol. Rescue propofol boluses were needed in 8 subjects. No untoward fluctuations in vital signs or adverse events were reported in either intra-operative phase or post-operatively. Conclusion:Intravenous Dexmedetomidine is safe and efficient sedative for endodontic intervention in young and anxious pediatric patients.

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Aim - The aim of this study was to assess the epidemiological & clinical characteristics of patients attending covid-19 screening centre in-between the first & second wave. The study period falls between receding first wave to beginning of second wave. Materials and method - The medical records and data from screening area of Government Medical Collage Datia, with confirmed Covid-19 cases, as reported between 1st October 2020 to 8th February 2021, were collected. Covid-19 symptoms were diagnosed on the basis of the WHO interim guidelines. A confirmed case of Covid-19 was defined as a positive result on real-time RAT assay of nasal swab. The RAT were performed by Standard Q Covid-19 Ag by SD BIOSENSOR. The procedure for collecting nasal swabs entails swabbing at least three times separately using a nylon-flocked swab. The entire procedure was in strict accordance with the standard protocol. Epidemiological data of all the patients with clinical findings and positivity rate was recorded in detail. Result - In our study, the total number of patients tested was 4427 of which 1987 were males & 2440 were females. Out of 1987 male suspects, 211 tested positive whereas out of 2440 female suspects, 64 tested positive.

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