Results 41 to 50 of about 840,231 (397)

Detection of Dental Caries and Cracks with Quantitative Light-Induced Fluorescence in Comparison to Radiographic and Visual Examination: A Retrospective Case Study

Sensors, 2021
The aim of this study was to present an optimal diagnostic protocol by comparing and analyzing a conventional examination and the quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) technique.
Song Hee Oh, Sae Rom Lee, Jin Young Choi, Yong Suk Choi, Seong Hun Kim, Hong Cheol Yoon, Gerald Nelson   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Application of Antibiotics/Antimicrobial Agents on Dental Caries

BioMed Research International, 2020
Dental caries is the most common oral disease. The bacteriological aetiology of dental caries promotes the use of antibiotics or antimicrobial agents to prevent this type of oral infectious disease.
W. Qiu, Yujie Zhou, Zixin Li, Tu Huang, Yuhan Xiao, Lei Cheng, X. Peng, Lixin Zhang, B. Ren   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Pathophysiology of Dental Caries [PDF]

, 2018
Carious lesion dynamics are dependent predominantly on the availability of fermentable sugars, other environmental conditions, bacteria, and host factors. Our current understanding of the microorganisms involved in the initiation and progression of caries is still rather incomplete.
Conrads, Georg, About, Imad
openaire   +4 more sources

The association between genetic variants in lactotransferrin and dental caries: a meta- and gene-based analysis

BMC Medical Genetics, 2020
Background The pathogenesis of dental caries remains unclear, with increasing evidence suggesting that genetic susceptibility plays an essential role. Previous studies have reported the association between genetic polymorphisms in lactotransferrin (LTF ...
Xueyan Li, Yi Su, Di Liu, Jingyun Yang
doaj   +1 more source

Effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit of a single annual professional intervention for the prevention of childhood dental caries in a remote rural Indigenous community [PDF]

, 2015
Background The aim of the study is to reduce the high prevalence of tooth decay in children in a remote, rural Indigenous community in Australia, by application of a single annual dental preventive intervention.
A Ahovuo-Saloranta, A Tam, Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, BF Gooch, BL Pihlstrom, FJ Ramos-Gomez, GC Mejia, GD Slade, J Abanto, JA Aas, JA Weintraub, Jeroen Kroon, JJ Caro, JM Tanzer, JY Lee, K Gabris, K Pieper, K Roberts-Thomson, KF Roberts-Thomson, KJ Stevens, L Lopez, L Zhan, Lisa M. Jamieson, LJ Walsh, M Bonecker, MF Savage, MM Braga, MS Skeie, National Health & Medical Research Council, Newell W. Johnson, NW Johnson, Ohnmar Tut, OK Tut, Paul A. Scuffham, PL Rouxel, PM Milgrom, PS Ollila, Ratilal Lalloo, RH Selwitz, RJ Berkowitz, RJ Marino, Robyn Boase, S Gherunpong, S Krisdapong, S Kumar, Sanjeewa Kularatna, Surani Fernando, T Vos, Valda Wallace, VC Marinho, W Marcenes, Yvonne Cadet-James   +52 more
core   +4 more sources

Dental caries

The Lancet, 2007
Dental caries, otherwise known as tooth decay, is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases of people worldwide; individuals are susceptible to this disease throughout their lifetime. Dental caries forms through a complex interaction over time between acid-producing bacteria and fermentable carbohydrate, and many host factors including teeth and ...
College of Dentistry, Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science, University of Florida, FL, USA ( host institution ), Selwitz, Robert H, Ismail, Amid I, Pitts, Nigel B   +3 more
openaire   +3 more sources

The Evolving Microbiome of Dental Caries

Microorganisms
Dental caries is a significant oral and public health problem worldwide, especially in low-income populations. The risk of dental caries increases with frequent intake of dietary carbohydrates, including sugars, leading to increased acidity and ...
G. Spatafora, Yihong Li, Xuesong He, Annie Cowan, Anne C. R. Tanner   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The prevalence of dental caries and associated factors among secondary school children in rural highland Vietnam

BMC Oral Health, 2021
Background To determine the prevalence of dental caries in primary and permanent teeth and identify factors associated with dental caries among secondary school children in rural highland Vietnam.
Nguyen Van Chuyen, Vu Van Du, Nguyen Van Ba, Dao Duc Long, Ho Anh Son   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dental Caries. [PDF]

The American journal of dental science
n ...
openaire   +7 more sources

Hubungan keparahan karies gigi dengan konsumsi zat gizi dan status gizi anak sekolah dasar di Kecamatan Lhoknga Kabupaten Aceh Besar

Jurnal Gizi Klinik Indonesia, 2007
Background: The prevalence of dental caries in children is high. Caries may prevent children from properly digest food, which is then impair nutritional intake and cause malnutrition.
Junaidi Junaidi, Madarina Julia, Julita Hendratini   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source