Ricerc@Sapienza

Aim: Primary teeth are subjected to a continuous process of de- and re-mineralization. To prevent loss of dental tissues, fluoride-containing toothpastes have been successfully applied as a global solution to mainly prevent dental caries and promote tooth re-mineralization. However, the swallowing of a high amount of fluoride in younger children would lead to potential risk of fluorosis.

Caries measurement methods vary considerably in terms of the stages of lesion considered making the comparison problematic among different surveys. In this cross-sectional study, four caries measurement methods, the WHO-DMFT, the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS), the Caries Assessment Spectrum and Treatment (CAST), and the Nyvad Criteria were tested in a sample of children. Five-hundred 12-year old children (236 males and 264 females) were examined four times by four calibrated examiners.

Background: The aim of this survey was to evaluate the knowledge and awareness of parents about potential oral
health risk factors and correct management of oral hygiene of their preschool children.
Material and Methods: The participation to the survey was proposed to all parents of 3-5 year aged children attending a kindergarten in Campobasso. A self-administered questionnaire was completed to obtain information regarding demographic and education variables, knowledge about caries and its transmission, infant feeding practice,

Purpose
Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) disease is a common problem usually diagnosed with white light laryngoscope and questionnaires. Some studies have proposed Narrow band imaging (NBI) laryngoscopy as a useful method for diagnosing LPR. The aim of this preliminary study was to evaluate the potential use of NBI for the diagnosis and grading of LPR disease.
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