Maintaining good oral health is crucial for the overall health, growth, and development of children. Dental caries is the most widespread oral disease, Epidemiological studies have shown a frequent occurrence of enamel erosion in young people. Paediatric liquid analgesics (PLAs) are frequently prescribed and well-accepted by young patients. However, prolonged use of these medications can increase the risk of dental caries and dental erosion. This study aims to evaluate the erosive potential of commonly prescribed paediatric liquid medicinal syrups on primary teeth enamel. The objectives include assessing changes in the enamel prismatic pattern of deciduous teeth using scanning electron microscopic (SEM) analysis and comparing the erosive effects of these medications through surface profilometric analysis.

Shanthosh Raj Srinivasan has completed his MDS(Pedodontics and preventive dentistry)from Dr MGR Educational Research Institute Chennai, India. He is currently working as Associate Professor in Department of Dentistry ESIC Medical college and hospital Chennai India (Govt of India). He has been serving as an editorial board member of several reputed journals.