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Assessment of Gingival Health Status among Patients with Fixed Orthodontic Appliance

open access: yesPolytechnic Journal, 2021
Fixed orthodontic appliances corrupt plaque removal, proper oral hygiene, and gingival health so periodontal evaluation is important to be checked in every appointment.
Shahida R. Hussein, Bayan A. Hassan
doaj   +1 more source

Gingival Recession, Oral Hygiene and Associated Factors Among Tanzanian Women. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Females are generally more motivated with regard to oral hygiene practices and thus brush their teeth more frequently than males. To determine the prevalence of gingival recession, oral hygiene status, oral hygiene practices and associated factors in ...
Honkala, E   +3 more
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Lactoferrin. A natural glycoprotein involved in iron and inflammatory homeostasis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Human lactoferrin (hLf), an iron-binding multifunctional cationic glycoprotein secreted by exocrine glands and by neutrophils, is a key element of host defenses.
Cutone, Antimo   +4 more
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Age‐Related Characteristics of SYT1‐Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorder

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives We describe the clinical manifestations and developmental abilities of individuals with SYT1‐associated neurodevelopmental disorder (Baker‐Gordon syndrome) from infancy to adulthood. We further describe the neuroradiological and electrophysiological characteristics of the condition at different ages, and explore the associations ...
Sam G. Norwitz   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effect of orthodontic bands or tubes upon periodontal status during the initial phase of orthodontic treatment

open access: yesSaudi Dental Journal, 2015
Introduction: Orthodontic bands cause periodontal inflammation. In theory, the use of a buccal tube (bond) instead of a band should prevent or minimize periodontal changes because the bonds are positioned away from the gingival margins.
Saud A. Al-Anezi
doaj   +1 more source

Teaching periodontal pocket charting to dental students: a comparison of computer assisted learning and traditional tutorials [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
AIM: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of a computer assisted learning (CAL) programme with that of traditional small group tutorials in teaching theoretical and practical aspects of periodontal pocket charting.
AF Fouad   +9 more
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Predicting Epileptogenic Tubers in Patients With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Using a Fusion Model Integrating Lesion Network Mapping and Machine Learning

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Accurate localization of epileptogenic tubers (ETs) in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is essential but challenging, as these tubers lack distinct pathological or genetic markers to differentiate them from other cortical tubers.
Tinghong Liu   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Screening of gingival crevicular blood glucose and capillary finger blood glucose in the diagnosis of diabetes

open access: yesJournal of International Clinical Dental Research Organization, 2011
Aim: The study aimed at obtaining glucose readings using gingival crevicular blood (GCB) to screen for undiagnosed diabetes during routine dental visits. Materials and Methods: The present study included 50 patients who were divided into two groups, i.e.
Alka S Waghmare   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Spinal Cord Infarction Versus Idiopathic Transverse Myelitis: Clinical, Radiological, and Functional Insights From a Retrospective Cohort Study

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Spinal cord infarction (SCI) is a rare but devastating myelopathy, characterized by a high disability rate and an unfavorable prognosis. It has often been underdiagnosed and misdiagnosed as idiopathic transverse myelitis (ITM). This study aimed to describe the clinical features, radiological biomarkers, treatments, and functional ...
Zeqiang Ji   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Serum, Saliva, and Gingival Crevicular Fluid Osteocalcin: Their Relation to Periodontal Status and Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
Background: Periodontitis and osteoporosis are characterized by the loss of bone mass. Osteocalcin levels have been postulated as a marker of inhibition of bone formation.
Bullon, Pedro   +3 more
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