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No genetic causal association between dental caries and Alzheimer’s disease: a bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis [PDF]

PeerJ, 2023
Background An increasing number of observational studies have suggested an association between dental caries and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The association between dental caries and Alzheimer’s disease may be mediated by confounders or reverse causality ...
Qiao Liao, Si-Zhuo Li, Fa-Fa Tian, Kun Huang, Fang-Fang Bi   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Effectiveness of smart phone application use as continuing medical education method in pediatric oral health care: a randomized trial

BMC Medical Education, 2019
Background Continuing education aims at assisting physicians to maintain competency and expose them to emerging issues in their field. Over the last decade, approaches to the delivery of educational content have changed dramatically as medical education ...
M. Bonabi, S. Z. Mohebbi, E. A. Martinez-Mier, T. P. Thyvalikakath, M. R. Khami   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring the Relationship Between Dental Caries and Obesity in Makkah Children

Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Medical Science, 2023
Background: Obesity and dental caries are global severe public health concerns. In Saudi Arabia, both diseases are increasing among children. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between dental caries and obesity in children living in ...
Abdullah Marghalani, Ibrahim Alnefaie, Abdullah Hazzazi, Raed Alghamdi, Abdelaziz Khatry, Ahmed Balkhour, Salem Dehom   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Obesity is negatively associated with dental caries among children and adolescents in Huizhou: a cross-sectional study

BMC Oral Health, 2022
Background Obesity and dental caries among children and adolescents are growing worldwide public health problems. They share some common and modifiable influences.
Rou Shi, Chunwen Lin, Shu Li, Linling Deng, Zhan Lin, Liangchang Xiu   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of a silicon-based sealing agent (GapSeal) on the reverse torque value of the abutment–implant screw [PDF]

Journal of Dental Materials and Techniques
Objective: One major cause of dental implant failure is screw loosening. Silicone sealants have been introduced to reduce the gap between abutments and implants, potentially reducing screw loosening.
Talayeh Katebi, Soolmaz Heidari, Shima Aalaei   +2 more
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Cephalometric Analysis of Upper Airways in Adults with Class II Malocclusion in Qazvin [PDF]

Journal of Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 2017
Background: Unusual enlargement of nasopharynx can disrupt air flow through the nose. The aim of this study was to investigate the cephalometric parameters in the upper airways.
Roya Naseh, Niloufar Azami, Maryam Tofangchiha, Parastou Sabzevaripour, Maryam Shirazi   +4 more
doaj  

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
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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

A Sequential Framework for Detection and Classification of Abnormal Teeth in Panoramic X-rays [PDF]

arXiv, 2023
This paper describes our solution for the Dental Enumeration and Diagnosis on Panoramic X-rays Challenge at MICCAI 2023. Our approach consists of a multi-step framework tailored to the task of detecting and classifying abnormal teeth. The solution includes three sequential stages: dental instance detection, healthy instance filtering, and abnormal ...
arxiv  

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