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Amelogenesis impefecta is a hereditary condition affecting the formation of enamel in which the rough enamel surface can compromise periodontal health and the esthetics. Affected posterior teeth usually exhibit interproximal space loss which makes restoration of the primary molars difficult. This article describes a technique, using separators to regain interproximal space prior to the placement of stainless steel crowns on the molars of a girl with amelogenesis imperfecta. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study was to review the outcomes of dental treatment under general anesthesia and to analyze the different types of caries management techniques for children in different age groups and time periods. Seven hundred inpatient general anesthetics were administered for 656 children between 1982 and 1999 were included in the analysis. This study concluded that the treatment modality of the caries management techniques varied according to the different age groups. Furthermore, the nature of the treatment changed the relative proportion of restorative procedures increased during the period under investigation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper reviews the nomenclature, prevalence, definition, etiology, association with other dental anomalies, diagnosis and treatment planning of talon cusp in the primary anterior teeth. Most of the reported cases have involved the primary maxillary central incisors. However, talon cusps on the primary maxillary lateral incisors are associated with high percentages of anomalies in the permanent successors. This paper reported three such rare cases and dentists should be aware of such additional anomalies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Variations in size, form and morphology of the teeth can result in anomalies such as macrodontia, microdontia, hyperdontia, hypodontia, double tooth, dens evaginatus, dens invaginatus, and talon cusp. A trait may occur more commonly in certain ethnic groups. Among these traits are shovel-shaped incisors, lingual tubercle, Carabelli's trait and protostylid of the molars. Because people are traveling more frequently than ever before, and there are many migrants in different parts of the world, it is increasingly important for dental professionals to be aware of the characteristics and prevalence of the anomalies and traits that occur in the different ethnic groups, so as to be able to make valid clinical judgments and to provide the appropriate treatment. The characteristics of these anomalies and traits are presented along with the prevalence figures in the southern Chinese. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Calcium phosphate and fluoride (F) delivery systems claim to facilitate enamel remineralization., Aim: To evaluate and compare (i) the remineralizing potential of Clinpro ® Tooth Crème(CTC) and Tooth Mousse Plus ® (TMP) on artificial carious lesions, and (ii) the benefit of 1000ppm F dentifrice prior to the application of CTC and TMP., Study Design: Carious lesions, 200-300μm deep were produced by placing molars in demineralizing solution for 96h, sections 100-150μm thick were then randomly assigned to six groups(n=150). Specimens were treated thrice daily with a non-fluoridated(Group A), or fluoridated dentifrice[1000ppm, (Group B)], or CTC(Group C), TMP(Group D), fluoridated dentifrice followed by CTC(Group E), or a fluoridated dentifrice followed by TMP(Group F), and then subjected to a 10-day pH cycling model. Lesion evaluation involved polarizing light microscopy and microradiography., Results: Posttreatment maximum mineral content at the surface zone(V max ) was significantly increased in Groups B, C, and D compared to the other groups. The lesion depth(LD) decreased in Group D>Group C>Group E, and the net mineral content gain(ΔZ) in Group C>Group D, which did not reach statistical significance., Conclusions: CTC and TMP exhibited similar efficacy in remineralizing artificial carious lesions. Nevertheless, the net mineral gain or lesion consolidation following CTC use was higher than TMP.

Amelogenesis impefecta is a hereditary condition affecting the formation of enamel in which the rough enamel suface can compromise periodontal health and the esthetics. Affected posterior teeth usually exhibit interproximal space loss which makes restoration of the primary molars difficult. This article describes a technique, using separators to regain interproximal space prior to the placement of stainless steel crowns on the molars of a girl with amelogenesis imperfecta.

The aim of this study was to review the outcomes of dental treatment under general anesthesia and to analyze the different types of caries management techniques for children in different age groups and time periods. Seven hundred inpatient general anesthetics were administered for 656 children between 1982 and 1999 were included in the analysis. This study concluded that the treatment modality of the caries management techniques varied according to the different age groups. Furthermore, the nature of the treatment changed the relative proportion of restorative procedures increased during the period under investigation.

This paper reviews the nomenclature, prevalence, definition, etiology, association with other dental/anomalies, diagnosis and treatment planning of talon cusp in the primary anterior teeth. Most of the reported cases have involved the primary maxillary central incisors. However, talon cusps on the primary maxillary lateral incisors are associated with high percentages of anomalies in the permanent successors. This paper reported three such rare cases and dentists should be aware of such additional anomalies.