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Pediatric Dentistry: From Clinical to the Research of New Approaches and Devices

A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Dentistry & Oral Medicine".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 November 2024) | Viewed by 3448

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Dr. Giuseppe Minervini

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Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania, Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy
Interests: temporomandibular disorders; TED; temporomandibular joint; orofacial pain; dentistry; telemedicine; tele dentistry; implant; prosthesis; oral surgery
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Dear Colleagues,

The purpose of this Special Issue is to provide clinically relevant information to enable the practicing dentist to have access to the state of the art in pediatric dentistry. From prevention, to information, to the management of different problems encountered in children's related medical and dental problems, the aim is to promote research in all aspects of children’s dentistry, including interceptive orthodontics, fixed orthodontics, and studies on children and young adults with special needs.
The aim of this Special Issue is to provide evidence-based data on innovative advances and knowledge in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies in the orofacial field, whilst exploring the differences between the data for children and adults.
In this regard, we are delighted to invite investigators to submit original research articles (trials, cohort studies, case–control and cross-sectional studies), high-quality case reports, communications, and reviews (narrative or systematic reviews and meta-analyses) in accordance with the fields previously indicated.

Dr. Giuseppe Minervini
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Keywords

  • pediatric dentistry
  • orthodontic
  • special needs
  • oral health
  • technologies
  • temporomandibular disorders
  • innovations
  • bruxism
  • orofacial pain
  • miniscrew
  • clinical pediatric dentistry
  • restorative dentistry
  • dental materials
  • oral surgery
  • craniofacial deformities
  • craniofacial district

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Accuracy Analysis of Digital Models from Intraoral Scanners and 3D-Printed Casts in Children and Teenagers
by Diego Serrano-Velasco, Andrea Martín-Vacas, Giovanni Giovannini, Marta Macarena Paz-Cortés and Juan Manuel Aragoneses
Children 2024, 11(9), 1082; https://doi.org/10.3390/children11091082 - 3 Sep 2024
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Purpose: The aim was to analyze the accuracy of digital models and 3D-printed casts from full-arch digital impressions using two intraoral scanners (iTeroTM and PrimescanTM). Materials and methods: A crossover reliability study was designed, scanning children and teenagers with iTero [...] Read more.
Purpose: The aim was to analyze the accuracy of digital models and 3D-printed casts from full-arch digital impressions using two intraoral scanners (iTeroTM and PrimescanTM). Materials and methods: A crossover reliability study was designed, scanning children and teenagers with iTeroTM and PrimescanTM. Accuracy was evaluated by measuring intercanine, intermolar, and ipsilateral canine–molar distances intraorally and comparing these measurements with those from plaster casts, digital models obtained with intraoral scanners, and 3D-printed casts. A paired comparison and a general linear model with a one-way repeated measures ANOVA procedure were carried out with a confidence level of 95% (p ≤ 0.05). Results: A total of 51 subjects were analyzed (mean age 12.35 ± 2.57). Statistical differences (p < 0.05) were found in the upper and lower arch regarding accuracy in comparison to intraoral measurements, except for the iTeroTM-printed cast and canine–molar upper right and intercanine lower distances (p > 0.05 for all comparisons). Regarding a comparison between reproduction methods, the plaster cast oversized the intercanine upper distance in comparison with both intraoral scanners’ digital models and the PrimescanTM-printed cast (p = 0.001), but there were no differences in the lower arch (p > 0.05 for all comparisons). Conclusion: Intraoral scanners reproduce tooth structures with similar accuracy to conventional methods. Full article
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Preformed Elastodontic Appliances: Awareness and Attitude of Orthodontists and General Dental Practitioners
by Davide Cannatà, Marzio Galdi, Stefano Martina, Roberto Rongo, Vincenzo D’Antò, Rosa Valletta and Rosaria Bucci
Children 2024, 11(4), 418; https://doi.org/10.3390/children11040418 - 1 Apr 2024
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Background: Preformed elastodontic appliances (EAs) have been described as safe, cost-effective, and easy-to-use devices for interceptive orthodontic treatment in growing patients. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and the attitude of dentists toward the use of EAs and to compare the behaviors [...] Read more.
Background: Preformed elastodontic appliances (EAs) have been described as safe, cost-effective, and easy-to-use devices for interceptive orthodontic treatment in growing patients. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and the attitude of dentists toward the use of EAs and to compare the behaviors of orthodontists (Os) with those of general dental practitioners (GDPs). Methods: An anonymous survey was distributed among dentists through social media. Twenty-two items were divided as follows: characteristics of respondents; general knowledge about EAs; section for EA-users; and section for EA non-users. Chi-squared tests were used to analyze differences in responses between groups. Results: Participants included 226 Os and 168 GDPs. The majority in both groups reported having adequate knowledge about EAs and utilizing them in their practice. GDPs usually use EAs to treat children during the early phase of growth, while Os also use EAs to address orthodontic problems in different stages of dentition, experiencing a chair time reduction compared with traditional appliances. Regarding EA non-users, GDPs seem not to find an application among their patients, whereas Os reported not having enough patient compliance during treatment. Conclusions: Although treatment with EAs is common among all dentists, differences exist between Os and GDPs in the awareness and application, as well as in the reasons provided for not using EAs. Full article
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