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The aim of the current study was to explore the factors influencing dental caries among 3–5-year-old children in Sichuan Province and the interrelationship between these factors using structural equation model...
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Open AccessWhole exome sequencing identifies an AMBN missense mutation causing severe autosomal-dominant amelogenesis imperfecta and dentin disorders
Tooth development is a complex process that involves precise and time-dependent orchestration of multiple genetic, molecular, and cellular interactions. Ameloblastin (AMBN, also named “amelin” or “sheathlin”) ...
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Open AccessMarginal bone loss around non-submerged implants is associated with salivary microbiome during bone healing
Marginal bone loss during bone healing exists around non-submerged dental implants. The aim of this study was to identify the relationship between different degrees of marginal bone loss during bone healing an...
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This study aims to determine the effectiveness of a messaging app (WeChat) in improving patients’ compliance and reducing the duration of orthodontic treatment (DOT).
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Open AccessPreliminary characterization of the oral microbiota of Chinese adults with and without gingivitis
Microbial communities inhabiting human mouth are associated with oral health and disease. Previous studies have indicated the general prevalence of adult gingivitis in China to be high. The aim of this study w...