C. Chandrapriya, A. Selvabalaji, A. Vasanthakumari, V. Ramesh, Ramanandvignesh Pandiyan & M. Nisha·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Introduction: Dental fear and anxiety are common problems for children visiting the dentist and may impact on the success of dental treatment. Behaviour management techniques without medication have been shown to be effective in decreasing anxiety and stress for children during d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1312
Sandhiya Chakkaravarthy, A. Vasanthakumari, A. Selvabalaji, V. Ramesh, Ramanandvignesh Pandiyan & M. Nisha·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Aims: To assess awareness, clinical understanding, and attitudes toward pulp revascularisation among dental students and private practitioners. Study Design: Original study. Methodology: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among 196 respondents. The questionn...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1326
Aravind Ravi, M. Nisha, A. Vasantha Kumari, A. Selvabalaji, V. Ramesh & Ramanand Vignesh Pandiyan·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Background: Dental radiographs are essential diagnostic tools in pediatric dentistry; however, parental concerns regarding radiation exposure can influence their acceptance. Understanding parental perceptions is important for improving communication and clinical decision-making....
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1333
Sampath Raj Janarthanan, M. Nisha, A. Vasanthakumari, A. Selvabalaji, V. Ramesh & Ramanand Vignesh Pandiyan·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Background: Early dental visits play a crucial role in preventing oral diseases and establishing positive dental attitudes in children. Despite professional recommendations advocating the first dental visit by the age of one year, parental awareness regarding this guideline remai...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1330
Arthi Kannan, Ramanandvignesh Pandiyan, A. Vasanthakumari, A. Selvabalaji, V. Ramesh & M. Nisha·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Background: Dental anxiety and uncooperative behaviour in children aged 4–9 years remain significant challenges in paediatric dental practice. Non-pharmacological distraction techniques have gained increasing recognition as safe and effective behaviour management strategies. Aim:...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1329
Sangeeatha Priya Devendran, Ramanandvignesh Pandiyan, A. Vasanthakumari, A. Selvabalaji, V. Ramesh & M. Nisha·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Background: An essential anatomical component that may affect gingival health, dental hygiene, and the development of dentition is the mandibular lingual frenum. Gingival recession and plaque retention may be predisposed by differences in frenal attachment. The incidence of mandi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1328
M. Bharathi, Ramesh Venkatesan, A. Vasanthakumari, A. Selvabalaji, M. Nisha & Ramanandvignesh Pandiyan·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Background: Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) has transformed dental imaging by providing three-dimensional visualization with increased accuracy and CBCT provides three-dimensional visualization with lower radiation doses than conventional medical CT. Adequate awareness and a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1324