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ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2025

Exploring the Correlation between Selected Oral Commensals and Deoxyribonucleic Acid Degradation in Pulp Tissue Extracted from Primary Teeth Stored in Dry and Wet Conditions: An

Harshita Reddy, Swagata Saha, Manju R Nair, Veena Shetty, Kripa Dutta, Neevan D'Souza, Shriya C Shetty

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Harshita ReddyDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.
Swagata SahaDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2343-5977
Manju R NairDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9391-6223
Veena ShettyDepartment of Microbiology, K S Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA), NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9522-1185
Kripa DuttaDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3317-5470
Neevan D'SouzaDepartment of Biostatistics, NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4043-9638
Shriya C ShettyDepartment of Microbiology, K S Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA), NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.

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Background: Determining the postmortem interval (PMI) in forensic cases involving children is challenging owing to limited evidence. Deciduous teeth are valuable in forensic analysis because of their ability to preserve deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) for longer than other tissues. Aim: This study investigated the effect of storage conditions (wet vs dry) on DNA degradation and microbial dynamics in deciduous teeth. Materials and methods: Forty-eight deciduous teeth from children aged 5-10 years were stored under wet or dry conditions. Each condition was evaluated at three time points: baseline (immediately postextraction), 1 month, and 6 months. DNA was extracted and quantified, and microbial profiles were analyzed using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to detect common oral bacteria. Results: DNA quantification was highest immediately after extraction, with a significant decline over time. Under dry conditions, DNA levels remained higher than those under wet conditions. For dry storage, DNA quantification showed significant differences ( Conclusion: The environment in which deciduous teeth are stored significantly affects DNA preservation and microbial dynamics. These findings highlight the impact of environmental factors on DNA integrity and microbial profiles, emphasizing their importance in forensic analysis. Clinical significance: This study underscores the role of the environmental context in which teeth are found, affecting DNA and microbial data. This is crucial for accurate PMI estimation and forensic investigation of pediatric patients. How to cite this article: Reddy H, Saha S, Nair MR,

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Deciduous toothForensic medicineForensic odontologyLaboratory researchOral microbiotaPolymerase chain reactionQuantitative polymerase chain reaction

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