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
Background: Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory infection of the gums and bone supporting the teeth, while diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar. They share a bidirectional, two-way relationship: uncontrolled diabetes increases the s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1318
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
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
Charu Mathi Kamala Kannan, Vasanthakumari A, Selvabalaji A, Ramesh V, Ramanandvignesh Pandiyan & Nisha M·Asian Journal of Dental Sciences·2026
Background: Among the numerous approaches employed in the management of anxiety in pediatric dentistry, one of the most well-known and practical behavior control techniques for children is distraction. The current research set out to assess and compare the impact of three distrac...
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Research Article10.9734/ajds/2026/v9i1305
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