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Abstract Background Allografts and xenografts are viable options for alveolar ridge preservation. This study evaluated histologic wound healing when using demineralized freeze‐dried bone allograft (DFDBA) alone, in fiber or particulate form, and in combination with xenograft. Alveolar dimensional changes were also evaluated.
Joelle E. Foster +3 more
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Abstract This study explored the validity of person judgements by targets and their acquaintances (‘informants’) in longitudinally predicting a broad range of psychologically meaningful life experiences. Judgements were gathered from four sources (targets, N = 189; and three types of informants, N = 1352), and their relative predictive validity was ...
Nele M. Wessels +3 more
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Abstract Background Self‐reported data can extend the reach of oral health research, but “Don't know” responses may threaten validity. We explored characteristics of participants who responded “Don't know” to a periodontal health question across three distinct cohorts.
Julia C. Bond +8 more
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Abstract Background The relationship between periodontitis and erectile dysfunction (ED) has been poorly documented in Caucasian populations, particularly severe ED (SED) requiring penile prostheses. This study aimed to evaluate the association between periodontitis and SED in patients undergoing penile prosthesis implantation, and to identify clinical
Miguel Ángel Arrabal‐Polo +8 more
wiley +1 more source
Abstract Background The aim of this study was to investigate the association between high serum ferritin levels and periodontitis considering pathways induced by sociodemographic and behavioral factors, serum inflammation, and metabolic risk. Methods Data from 7283 individuals who participated in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination ...
Susilena Arouche Costa +4 more
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Abstract Background A randomized, controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of two supportive periodontal care (SPC) approaches in patients with periodontitis and to evaluate possible predictors influencing bleeding on probing (BoP) changes at 24‐month follow‐up.
Gaetano Isola +5 more
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Why Do Europeans Smoke More than Americans? [PDF]
While Americans are less healthy than Europeans along some dimensions (like obesity), Americans are significantly less likely to smoke than their European counterparts. This difference emerged in the 1970s and it is biggest among the most educated.
David M. Cutler, Edward L. Glaeser
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Abstract Background Evidence is emerging about the effects of a balanced nutrition in maintaining periodontal health. The aim of this project was to investigate the association between diet, severity of periodontitis, and periodontal and systemic inflammation.
Giuseppe Mainas +7 more
wiley +1 more source
Effect of cigarette smoke on surface roughness and bacterial adhesion of orthodontic aligners: an in vitro investigation. [PDF]
Galisteu-Luiz K +11 more
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