Objectives:The present in vivo study is done to compare and evaluate the retention of the traditional hydrophobic pit and fissure sealant with a hydrophilic resin-based sealant on first permanent molars and to compare the sealant retention in maxillary and mandibular first permanent molars. Materials and Methods: In this randomized clinical trial 212 permanent first molars from 76 subjects are considered in this study. Out of which 106 right side upper & lower first molars were sealed with Delton FS (Group I) and the remaining 106 left side upper & lower first molars were sealed with Embrace Wet Bond sealant (Group II). Clinical evaluation by both visual and tactile examination was carried out -immediately after sealant application, at 1,6,12,18 and 24 months using Simonsen's criteria. Results: At the end of two years 67.9% of permanent molars of group II showed completely retained sealants compared to 45.3% of permanent molars of group I. Conspicuously 56.6% upper teeth in group II retained sealant, whereas only 17% of upper teeth retained sealant in group I and is statistically significant (p=0.01). Conclusion: It can be concluded that hydrophilic sealant may be used as effective pit and fissure sealants especially in children with high risk of caries, excessive salivation, mentally and physically challenged, very young children, uncooperative child and partially erupted molars and community care programs.

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A bstract Aim The aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of parenting style on a child's behavior and caries experience in 3–6-year-old children. Materials and methods This cross-sectional study included 1,216 parent-child pairs of 3–6-year-old preschool children. Parenting style was determined using Parenting Style and Dimensions Questionnaire (PSDQ). Child behavior was assessed using Frankl's behavior rating scale, and caries experience was recorded using the decayed, extracted and filled deciduous teeth surfaces index. Results Out of the 1,216 parents, the authoritative parenting style is seen in 70%, authoritarian in 20%, and permissive parenting style in 9.5%. Children with a permissive type of parenting style have shown more negative behavior. Children of authoritative parents had 4.1 times higher odds of exhibiting definitely positive behavior, which is statistically significant ( p = 0.004). Children of positive child behavior had 2.4 times higher odds of avoiding caries which is statistically significant ( p = 0.0001). Children of authoritarian parents had 1.45 times higher odds of exhibiting caries than children of permissive parents; however, this difference is not statistically significant. Conclusion Children of authoritative parents demonstrated low caries experience and desirable behavior in the dental office. On the contrary, children of permissive parents exhibited undesirable dental behavior, and children of authoritarian parents had high caries experience. Clinical significance Twenty-first-century parents are less controlling and are more permissive leading to problematic child behavior in the dental office. Parenting styles have an impact on the effectiveness of behavior management as well as dental treatment. Pediatric dentists should identify different parenting styles and anticipate the child's behavior. This study emphasizes the effect of different parenting styles on a child's behavior and dental caries experience. How to cite this article Shalini K, Uloopi KS, Vinay C, et al. Impact of Parenting Style on Child's Behavior and Caries Experience in 3–6-year-old Children: A Cross-sectional Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2023;16(2):276-279.

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