Evaluation of Changes in Salivary pH after Intake of Different Eatables and Beverages in Children at Different Time Intervals.

INTRODUCTION: Dissolution of the enamel in the form of erosion has increased due to shift in eating habits toward carbonated drinks like soft drink and chocolates. AIM: The purpose of this study was to evaluate changes in the salivary pH after intake of different eatables and beverages in children at different time intervals. STUDY DESIGN: Using standard salivary tests, this study was conducted as a case-control study. Fifty children between ages of 8 and 12 years having strict vegetarian diet were included in the study. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Oral prophylaxis was done and salivary buffer capacity for stimulated saliva was measured. Before the saliva collection, each of the children was informed not to eat or drink anything for up to 2 hours just before the appointment. RESULTS: On pairwise evaluation, all the differences were found to be significant statistically except between baseline vs 30 minutes. Maximum mean difference was calculated and observed between baseline and immediately after intake of fruit juice and immediate after 30 minutes, 0.953 and 0.963 respectively, while minimum difference was calculated and observed between baseline and 30 minutes after intake of fruit juice (0.010). CONCLUSION: Maximum drop was seen in cold drink when compared with fruit juice. The maximum pH increase was observed in cream biscuits with 7.63 ± 0.20. It was observed that in all the groups, the pH gradually got back to near normal levels due to the buffering mechanism of saliva.How to cite this article: Pachori A, Kambalimath H, Maran S, Niranjan B, Bhambhani G, Malhotra G. Evaluation of Changes in Salivary pH after Intake of Different Eatables and Beverages in Children at Different Time Intervals. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2018;11(3):177-182.

Interrelationship of intelligence quotient with caries and gingivitis.

BACKGROUND: Intelligence is the property of mind that encompasses many related abilities, such as the capacities to reason, plan, solve the problem, think, comprehend ideas, use languages and to learn. Intellectual level of a person influence the abilities to learn from experience, adapt to new situations, understand and handle abstract concepts, and use knowledge to manipulate one's environment. This abstract thinking helps the child to maintain his/her oral hygiene in a better way. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present study was carried out on 252 children of 10-15 years old, reported to the out-patient Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry; of Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research Centre; Moradabad, in order to assess the relation between IQ of a child with dental caries and gingival disease. The statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 15.0 statistical analysis software. RESULTS: Statistically, there was a significant difference among different intelligence groups and the prevalence of moderate gingivitis (P < 0.001). Prevalence of caries was maximum among those with borderline intelligence (90.9%), and no significant association between level of intelligence and caries prevalence was observed (P = 0.572). CONCLUSION: There was a statistical significant relation between IQ and prevalence of moderate gingivitis and no significant relationship was observed between IQ and dental caries.

Modified intracanal post for severely mutilated primary anterior teeth.

Early childhood caries leads to early damage, discolouration and gross destruction of the maxillary anterior teeth. This leads to difficulty in speech, decreased masticatory efficiency, development of abnormal tongue thrust and subsequent malocclusion, psychological problems and problem with self-esteem, if aesthetics are compromised. Thus, restoration of severely mutilated primary anterior teeth is often considered as a special challenge, especially in an emotionally immature child. This case documents the restoration of severely mutilated incisors in a patient with early childhood caries.

Sex determination using cheiloscopy and mandibular canine index as a tool in forensic dentistry.

INTRODUCTION: Establishment of a person's individuality is important for legal as well as humanitarian purpose and gender determination is an essential step in identifying an individual. In forensic odontology the sum total of all the characteristics of teeth and their associated structures provide a unique totality and forms the basis for personal identification. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To investigate the accuracy of various methods employed in sex determination such as cheiloscopy and mandibular canine index (MCI). MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study group comprises adults between 20 and 25 years of age, who were assessed for gender identification using lip prints and MCI. The results were subjected to statistical analysis. RESULTS: MCI and lip prints were found to be accurate and specific for sex determination. CONCLUSION: There is scope for use of these methods in criminal investigations, personal identification, and genetic studies. Thus, dental tissues make good witnesses although they speak softly, they never lie and they never forget.