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Petrović D, Cicvarić O, Šimunović-Erpušina M, Ivančić Jokić N, Bakarčić D, Bučević Sojčić P, Jurić H. The Role of Family Factors in the Development of Dental Anxiety in Children. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:180. [PMID: 38276059 PMCID: PMC10818455 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60010180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Background and Objectives: In the literature, the influence of parents who suffer from dental anxiety and a previous unpleasant experience at the dentist are cited as the two most common causes of dental anxiety in children. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between socioeconomic factors and the development of dental anxiety in children aged 9 to 12 years. Materials and Methods: A total of 131 children and their accompanying parents/guardians participated in the cross-sectional study. The children were divided into an experimental group, which visited a specialised office for paediatric and preventive dentistry for the examination, and a control group, which visited a primary care dental office. During the visit, the children completed questionnaires on dental anxiety (CFSS-DS). Parents completed a socioeconomic questionnaire and a dental anxiety questionnaire for adults (CDAS). Results: The results showed a statistically significant positive predictor: parental dental anxiety as measured by the CDAS. In addition, the t-test showed that children who visited a specialised dental office did not show a statistically significant increase in dental anxiety compared to children who visited a primary care dental office. Conclusions: With this study, we confirm the influence of parental dental anxiety on the development of dental anxiety in children. The socioeconomic status of the family and the type of dental office do not play a statistically significant role in the development of dental anxiety in children.
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Affiliation(s)
- Dorotea Petrović
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Rijeka, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia; (D.P.); (M.Š.-E.); (N.I.J.); (D.B.)
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Rijeka, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia; (D.P.); (M.Š.-E.); (N.I.J.); (D.B.)
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Rijeka, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia; (D.P.); (M.Š.-E.); (N.I.J.); (D.B.)
- Dental Clinic, Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Rijeka, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia; (D.P.); (M.Š.-E.); (N.I.J.); (D.B.)
- Dental Clinic, Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Rijeka, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia; (D.P.); (M.Š.-E.); (N.I.J.); (D.B.)
- Dental Clinic, Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
- University Dental Clinic, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Mandurino M, Di Domenico GL, Baldani S, Collivasone G, Gherlone EF, Cantatore G, Paolone G. Dental Restorations. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:820. [PMID: 37508847 PMCID: PMC10376857 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10070820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Fulfilling a patient's request for a healthy, functional and esthetic smile represents a daily challenge for dental practitioners [...].
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- Mauro Mandurino
- Dental School, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Dental School, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Dental School, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Dental School, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Dental School, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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Patano A, Malcangi G, Sardano R, Mastrodonato A, Garofoli G, Mancini A, Inchingolo AD, Di Venere D, Inchingolo F, Dipalma G, Inchingolo AM. White Spots: Prevention in Orthodontics-Systematic Review of the Literature. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:ijerph20085608. [PMID: 37107890 PMCID: PMC10138765 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20085608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Early-stage dental demineralization, called white spots (WS), get their name from the characteristic colour that enamel takes on due to the acid attack of salivary cariogenic bacteria. They are often associated with fixed orthodontic therapy (FOT) and, if left untreated, evolve into caries with repercussions on oral health and dental aesthetics. This review aims to identify the most effective prophylaxis strategies to prevent WS during FOT. The search for the reviewed studies was conducted on the Pubmed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases, selecting English-only articles published in the 5 years from January 2018 to January 2023. The keywords used were "WS" and "fixed orthodontic*", using "AND" as the Boolean operator. A total of 16 studies were included for qualitative analysis. Prevention begins with maintaining proper oral hygiene; fluoride in toothpaste, mouthwashes, gels, varnishes, and sealants can be added to prophylaxis and used regularly. Using a laser in combination with fluoride helps prevent the occurrence of WS and assists in the repair processes of initial lesions. Further studies are needed to establish international guidelines for preventing WS in orthodontically treated patients.
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- Correspondence: (F.I.); (G.D.); (A.M.I.); Tel.: +39-3312111104 (F.I.); +39-3348010580 (A.M.I.)
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- Correspondence: (F.I.); (G.D.); (A.M.I.); Tel.: +39-3312111104 (F.I.); +39-3348010580 (A.M.I.)
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Sabri NABM, Ridzwan SBB, Soo SY, Wong L, Tew IM. Smile Attractiveness and Treatment Needs of Maxillary Midline Diastema with Various Widths: Perception among Laypersons, Dental Students, and Dentists in Malaysia. Int J Dent 2023; 2023:9977868. [PMID: 37095900 PMCID: PMC10122581 DOI: 10.1155/2023/9977868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023] Open
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Smile attractiveness and the need for treatment of maxillary midline diastema with various widths are perceived differently between dentally trained and nondentally trained individuals of different sociodemographic backgrounds. This study aims to evaluate how laypersons, dental students, and dentists in Malaysia differ in their perceptions on smile attractiveness and treatment needs of maxillary midline diastema. A smiling photograph with well-aligned maxillary central incisors with proportionate width-to-height ratio and healthy gingival tissues was selected and digitally manipulated to create maxillary midline diastema with 0.5, 2.0, and 4.0 mm widths. The smile attractiveness and the perceived need for treatment of varying widths of maxillary midline diastemas were rated by laypersons, dental students, and dentists using the Likert scale via a single set of self-administered questionnaires. The impact of sociodemographic variables on aesthetic perception of different gap widths was tested using univariate analysis followed by a multiple linear regression model. A total of 158 laypersons, 118 dental students, and 138 dentists participated in this study. Both laypersons and dentists showed significantly higher mean aesthetic scores for 0.5 mm maxillary midline diastema, lower mean aesthetic scores, and hence higher mean treatment needs scores for 4.0 mm maxillary midline diastema as compared with dental students (p < 0.05). In general, female respondents perceived a gap width of up to 2.0 mm as aesthetically pleasing. Higher educational group and the Malay ethnicity had tolerance threshold of 0.5 mm gap width. The older group considered 4.0 mm gap width as aesthetically unpleasing. In conclusion, both laypersons and dentists accepted a 0.5 mm maxillary midline diastema as an attractive smile but considered 4.0 mm maxillary midline diastema as unpleasing smile which required treatment. Perceptions of laypersons and dentists were significantly different from dental students. Educational level, gender, ethnicity, and age were significantly associated with smile attractiveness of maxillary midline diastema at different investigated widths.
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- Nur Amirah Binti Mohamad Sabri
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, The National University of Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, The National University of Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, The National University of Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, The National University of Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, The National University of Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia
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Novel Dental Restorative Solutions for Natural Teeth and Implants. BIOENGINEERING (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:bioengineering9120772. [PMID: 36550979 PMCID: PMC9774112 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9120772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The long-term survival of restorations in the oral cavity has always been one of the most significant challenges in modern dental practice [...].
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