General Dentistry
Marsupialization is the optimal treatment for odontogenic keratocyst in pediatric patients
Abstract Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) shows a high rate of recurrence, so aggressive treatment has been recommended. However, if the patient is a child and still has unerupted permanent teeth in…
Ion release and enamel remineralizing potential of miswak, propolis and chitosan nano-particles based dental varnishes
Abstract Purpose Natural products can have an important role in caries control through their inherent biological abilities. Aim The aim of the study was to compare thel remineralizing potential of…
Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma in mandibular molar region: A case report
Abstract We report a case of ameloblastic fibro-odontoma (AFO) in the mandibular molar region. A Japanese boy aged 6 years 8 months visited the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic of Osaka University…
Investigation of the effects of the chromosomal regions of mouse chromosome 2 on susceptibility to dental caries using congenic strains
Abstract Background Dental caries is a widespread infectious disease caused by environmental and genetic factors. Thus far, studies have identified several environmental factors influencing dental caries; however, little remains known…
Report of a large dentigerous cyst residing within the maxillary sinus for nine years
1 Introduction A dentigerous cyst is the second most common form of odontogenic cyst, after radicular cysts. The cyst is more common in the mandible than in the maxilla, and…
Effects of root canal irrigations on intracanal medication with calcium hydroxide effects in root external resorption models
Abstract Objective The objective of the present in vitro study was to evaluate the influence of endodontic irrigation systems on the removal of smear layer and ion diffusion of calcium…
Birooted primary canines identified in 8-year-old Japanese girl – Case report
Abstract This report presents a rare case of birooted bilateral maxillary primary canines. A Japanese girl aged 8 years 10 months was referred to the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic of Osaka…
