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Introduction and Objective: Dyskeratosis congenita (DC) also known as Zinsser-Engman-Cole Syndrome is a rare inherited disorder with a prevalence of less than one per million. Zinsser et al. described an inherited variant of ectodermal dysplasia that affected skin, nails and mucous membranes in early 1900s. The syndrome eventually came to be known as DC and is classified as one of the inherited bone marrow failure syndromes (IBMFS). DC is the association of three clinical features: dystrophic nails, oral leukoplakia (white spots on the tongue and oral mucosa) and abnormal skin pigmentation. Case report and Conclusion: This case report describes a dental management of a case of DC. Fluctuating vital and blood parameters and deteriorating overall health status were major challenges delivering dental treatment. Dental extractions of this patient were done while maintaining blood parameters by blood and platelet transfusion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim and Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the reduction in bacterial loading using 3.8% as an irrigating solution in pulpectomized primary molars., Study Design: A randomized, controlled clinical trial was performed that included primary molars with pulp necrosis. Sixty necrotic canals were included, 30 irrigated with 3.8% SDF (experimental group) and 30 with 1% NaOCl solution (control group); in all cases, two microbiological samples from within the canals were taken with sterile paper points, the first after the canal opening and before the first irrigation, and the second after instrumentation and final irrigation, before obturation. All samples were evaluated by Agar plate method., Results: The results were statistically analyzed by student "t" test. After analyzing samples before and after irrigation in the control group (NaOCl), we found a strong significant decrease of bacterial load ( p = < 0.001). The same occurred in the 3.8% SDF group samples ( p = < 0.001). When both groups were compared post irrigation, a statistically significant difference was observed in favor of 3.8 % SDF., Conclusion: 3.8% SDF can be suggested as an alternative irrigant for pulpectomy of necrotic teeth., How to Cite This Article: Maru V, Padawe D, Naik S, et al. Assessment of Bacterial Load Using 3.8% SDF as an Irrigant in Pulpectomized Primary Molars: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022;15(S-1):S47-S51., Competing Interests: Source of support: Nil Conflict of interest: None, (Copyright © 2022; The Author(s).)

Background: Sensory over-responsivity is an important factor influencing the ability of children with an autism spectrum disorder to receive proper oral care. Dental care remains the most prevalent, unmet health care need for children with special health care needs., Aim and Objective: To assess the oral health of children with autism in special schools., Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to record the oral health problems of 142 autistic children attending special schools across the suburbs of Mumbai city in India. Clinical examination was carried out for the presence of dental plaque, gingivitis, caries, restorations, traumatic injuries, and self-injurious habits. The participants were divided into three groups based on their age., Results: Children with primary and mixed dentition had a higher incidence of dental caries when compared with the permanent dentition group. Good oral hygiene was observed in the study population with a mean OHI-S score of 0.88 ± 0.79. Traumatic dental injuries, bruxism, drooling of saliva from the corner of the mouth, and self-injurious habits were also recorded., Conclusion: Due to the nature of their neurological deficit and difficulty in providing dental treatment, it is recommended that preventive dental care be enforced on these children., How to Cite This Article: Santosh A, Kakade A, Mali S, et al. Oral Health Assessment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Special Schools. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2021;14(4):548-553., Competing Interests: Source of support: Nil Conflict of interest: None, (Copyright © 2021; Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.)