Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
-
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent · Jan 2008
Study of the relationship of psychosocial disorders to bruxism in adolescents.
Bruxism has been defined as a diurnal or nocturnal parafunctional habit. Etiology of bruxism has remained controversial and some investigators believe that psychological factors may play a major role in promoting and perpetuating this habit. The aim of this case-control study was to assess the existence of an association between bruxism and psychosocial disorders in adolescents., Participants were chosen among 114, 12-14 year old students (girls). They were divided into two groups, bruxers and nonbruxers, on the basis of both validated clinical criteria and interview with each patient. A few participants were excluded on the basis of presence of systemic disorders, TMJ disorders, other oral habits, primary teeth, defective restorations and premature contacts. Following matching of two groups in regard to parent's age and education, mother's marital status, child support status, mother's employment status, and socio-economical status, 25 cases and 25 controls were enlisted. A self report validated questionnaire (YSR, 11-18 yr) was then filled out by both groups for the evaluation of 12 psychosocial symptoms. ⋯ Support to the existence of an association between bruxism and psychosocial disorders has been provided.
-
Langerhan's histiocytosis was formerly known as histiocytosis X and refers to a group of conditions characterized by the uncontrolled stimulation and proliferation of a normal antigen-processing cell, the Langerhan's cell. Mandibular involvement associated with LCH is uncommon in a young child. Most reports describing bone involvements in LCH have mainly referred to male subjects over 20 years of age. The purpose of this report is to describe a case of multifocal bony LCH with mandibular involvement in a 8 year old girl and to discuss the appropriate management of such a case.
-
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent · Jun 2003
Implementation of behaviour management techniques--how well accepted they are today.
Dynamic changes in society with working parents and smaller nuclear families have brought about a sea of changes in parental attitudes and anxieties towards their children. This has affected the perception and implementation of behaviour modification techniques by the dentist. ⋯ Insistence of parents on conscious sedation is seen to be on the rise. This study aimed to assess the change in the utilization pattern of behaviour management techniques by pediatric dentists of Punjab in the past five years along with identification of change in parental attitude towards these techniques.
-
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent · Jun 2002
Case ReportsCongenital insensitivity to pain (hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy) HSAN: a report of two cases.
Pain is one of the protective phenomenon possessed by the body. Pain arouses and demands our immediate attention. There are instances in which there is a congenital insensitivity to pain. Two cases of congenital insensitivity to pain are reported.