Explore the vast range of titles available.

Mandibular angle fractures (MAFs) are treated in a variety of ways; however, the standard therapy is still up for debate. Despite the fact that many studies have generated evidence for the appropriate biomechanical stability of 3-D miniplates, there is an insufficient amount of data on the treatment of mandibular angle fractures with these plates. A comparative study was conducted at The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad. Patients were randomly divided into two groups of 52 patients each. Patients in group A were treated with 3-D miniplate placement on the lateral cortex following the principle of 3-D fixation proposed by Farmand and Dupoirieux, whereas patients included in group B were treated using 2-D conventional miniplate, placed according to Champy’s line of ideal osteosynthesis. A single surgical team performed the procedure. On the first and seventh post-operative days, the first month, and then the third month after surgery, regular evaluations were conducted. Assessment regarding Post Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) occlusion was performed with the help of measuring tools. On the first day post-operative follow-up, 41 (78.8%) patients in group A and 31 (59.6%) patients in group B had satisfactory occlusion. The seventh day post-operative follow-up showed that 43 (82.7%) patients in group A and 41 (78.8%) patients in group B had satisfactory occlusion (p > 0.05). In both treatment groups, the first and third month follow-up evaluations revealed optimal occlusion. In comparison to conventional 2-D miniplate, the 3-D miniplate system produced better results and can be recommended as a better option for the management of mandibular angle fractures.

Introduction Dental caries causes localized breakdown and destruction of the calcified tissues. Caries producing predisposing factors are most active among the school children, who often exhibit inappropriate dietary habits, and have very less or no guidance about basic oral hygiene. Children attending public schools or belonging to lower social-economic backgrounds are seen to have a higher occurrence of dental caries and poor status of oral hygiene.1 Oral infections result in loss of many productive hours every year worldwide, and decreases the quality of life.2 If oral disease during childhood is left unmanaged, it can lead to adverse consequences such as chronic pain, anomalies of oral cavity and face, abscess of teeth and soft tissues, bone destruction and spread of infections through blood. In the Eastern Mediterranean region, the pooled prevalence for carious dentition is 59-73% for children aged 6–15 years.3 The prevalence at the national level was reported to be 56-70% with some variation among the provinces.4 Dental caries have adverse effects on children’s dietary habits, consequently influencing their nutritional status.5 Four simple and effective interventions can prevent caries in children: proper tooth brushing, fissure sealants, periodic care seeking, and topical fluoride application. Parents play a fundamental role in maintaining the dental health of their children. Their attitude and knowledge undoubtedly are related to the dental health outcomes of children. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore their knowledge and practices regarding children's dental health is important as these ultimately effect the care seeking behaviors and the ...