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The association between erosive toothwear and asthma – is it significant? A meta-analysis
BackgroundThe association of asthma with oral conditions such as dental caries, dental erosion, periodontal diseases and oral mucosal changes has...
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Gastrointestinal conditions related to tooth wear
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a relatively common condition that occurs in adults and less commonly in children. It develops when the...
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No apparent association between dental implants and mandibular fractures resulting from external forces
ObjectivesDental implants are cylindrical metallic screws inserted into the jawbone to replace missing teeth. Their location may affect the pattern...
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Influence of dental prophylaxis procedures on the tooth veneer interface in resin-based composite and polymer-infiltrated ceramic veneer restorations: an in vitro study
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate the influence of dental prophylaxis cleaning procedures and artificial aging on veneers in human...
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Long-term dental implications of infant oral mutilation: a case series
Infant oral mutilation (IOM) is a ritual ceremony practised mostly in African cultures, in which the primary tooth bud of the deciduous canine is...
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Tooth Wear in Children and Adolescents
There are different types of tooth wear, but in children and adolescents, dental erosion is the most common type. Other types are attrition and...
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Prevalence of dental caries in the permanent dentition amongst 12-year-olds in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundDental caries (DC) is highly prevalent condition affecting mostly young children. There has been no systematic review done on the...
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Role of the general dental practitioner in managing the risks of orthodontic treatment
The aim of this article is to outline the potential risks in orthodontic treatment and the general dental practitioner's role in reducing and...
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Evaluation and comparison of the effects of a new paste containing 8% L-Arginine and CaCO3 plus KNO3 on dentinal tubules occlusion and dental sensitivity: a randomized, triple blinded clinical trial study
BackgroundDentin hypersensitivity, often occurring after dental treatments or from erosive lesions, is a prevalent patient complaint. This study...
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Influence of the vegan, vegetarian and omnivore diet on the oral health status in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ObjectiveThis systematic review aimed to evaluate the influence of the nature of diet (vegan, vegetarian, and omnivore) on the oral health status in...
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Effects of interactive power toothbrush with or without application assistance on the plaque, gingivitis, and gingival abrasion among dental students: a randomized controlled clinical trial
ObjectiveThe purpose of this randomized controlled study is to determine if an interactive power toothbrush (PTB) with application (app) promotes...
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Introducing the Paediatric Patient to the Dental Surgery
This chapter will focus on the overall principles of history taking and examination for children and young people (CYP) aged 0–16 years. The dental...
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Vickers micro-hardness study of the effect of fluoride mouthwash on two types of CAD/CAM ceramic materials erosion
BackgroundThe aim of this study was to evaluate the protective effects of fluoride mouthwash on the surface micro-hardness of two types of CAD/CAM...
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Evaluation of mandibular bone changes in multiple myeloma patients on dental panoramic radiographs
ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to assess the mandibular bone structures of multiple myeloma (MM) patients on panoramic radiographs using fractal...
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Acquired enamel pellicle and biofilm engineering with a combination of acid-resistant proteins (CaneCPI-5, StN15, and Hemoglobin) for enhanced protection against dental caries - in vivo and in vitro investigations
ObjectiveThis study was designed in two-legs. In the in vivo, we explored the potential of a rinse solution containing a combination (Comb) of...
