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Metal contact allergies and dental amalgam in risk factor-negative oral cavity cancer

Journal of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery
Background: Oral cavity cancer (OCC) is increasing in prevalence in younger patients without a history of tobacco or alcohol use. Emerging evidence suggests that chronic inflammation and intraoral metal allergies, such as those related to dental amalgam,
Husmann Vanessa, Bellamkonda Nikhil, Nielson Christopher, Sahni Vikram N., DeShazo Rosemary, Powell Douglas, Hopkins Zachary, Drejet Sarah, Hunt Jason P.   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bistable equilibrium points of mercury body burden [PDF]

, 2007
In the last century mercury levels in the global environment have tripled as a result of increased pollution from industrial, occupational, medicinal and domestic uses \cite{BaMe03}. Glutathione is known to be the main agent responsible for the excretion
Boulos, Areen, Owhadi, Houman
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Diagnostic accuracy of cone-beam computed tomography in detecting secondary caries under composite fillings: An in vitro study [PDF]

, 2017
Purpose: The aim of this in vitro study was to assess the diagnostic performance of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the detection of secondary carious lesions under composite resin fillings applied to different types of cavities.
Altunkaynak, Bülent, Demirel, Oğuzhan, Peker, İlkay, Yıldızer Keri̇ş, Eli̇f, Özdede, Meli̇h   +4 more
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Understanding the Oral Health Status and Factors Affecting Poor Oral Health in People Living With Severe Mental Illness: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Australian Dental Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To assess the oral health status of patients with severe mental illness visiting the Collaborative Centre for Cardiometabolic Health in Psychosis clinics and examine the effect of demographic, medical and social factors on Oral Health (OH). Methods The cross‐sectional study included adults aged 18–65 years with severe mental illness
Shilpi Ajwani, Premala Sureshkumar, Sameer Bhole, Tim Lambert   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigation of the mechanism of mercury removal from silver- amalgam alloy [PDF]

Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society, 2004
An investigation of silver dental amalgam decomposition and the mercury removal mechanism was performed. The decomposition process was analyzed during thermal treatment in the temperature interval from 400 °C to 850 °C and for times from 0.5 to 7.5 h ...
Odanović Zoran, Đurđević M.
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of Type of Coronal Restoration on Periapical Healing and Tooth Survival of Root Filled Teeth: Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Australian Endodontic Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT To evaluate treatment outcomes of directly and indirectly restored root filled teeth (RFT). Electronic databases (MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, Embase) were systematically searched for studies comparing indirect and direct restorations on RFT. Outcomes were tooth survival and periapical healing. Minimum follow‐up time was 2 years.
William Kaaber, Bahram Ranjkesh, Lise‐Lotte Kirkevang   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

THE EFFECTS OF HOME BLEACHING ON THE HARDNESS OF AMALGAM FILLING

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia, 2015
Dental bleaching has been considered as a feasible approach for dental esthetic, and many dental bleaching products can be seen in the market. Therefore, the side effect of such dental product should be studied.
Andi Soufyan, Niti Matram
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A Systematic Review of the Facilitators and Challenges as Perceived by Dental Service Providers in the Provision of Oral Healthcare for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Vulnerable groups, particularly those from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, face heightened risks of poor oral health. There is a notable gap in systematically analysing the facilitators and challenges dental service providers face in meeting the needs of patients from CALD backgrounds. This study, therefore,
Sudheer Babu Balla, Nikolaos Angelakopoulos, Jyothi Tadakamadla, Santosh Kumar Tadakamadla   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Amalgam Fillings: Do Dental Patients Have a Right to Informed Consent [PDF]

, 1991
Recent animal studies have shown significant mercury absorption from dental fillings and resulted in unfavorable media attention. Yet, an FDA advisory committee has found no evidence of Risk to dental patients, and many dentists believe that patients are
Royal, Michael A.
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3D Surface Analysis as a Method to Evaluate Progress of Students' Restorative Skills Over Time

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Digital scanning technology in dental education is on the rise offering precise feedback for indirect restorations. This technology could have similar applications for direct restorations worth exploring. To this end, this study used 3D surface analysis to measure students' ability to restore teeth's occlusal and proximal contours
Andrea Rung, Andrew Cameron, Jing Sun, Roy George   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source