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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
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Relationship between parental locus of control and caries experience in preschool children - cross-sectional survey [PDF]

, 2008
Background: Due to high prevalence and serious impacts, childhood caries represents a public health issue. Behavioural risk factors such as locus of health control have been implicated in the development of the disease; however their association with ...
Hynek Pikhart, Broukal, Z, Lencova, E, Erika Lenčová, Tsakos, G, Zdeněk Broukal, Pikhart, H, Georgios Tsakos   +7 more
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Grouping of tooth surfaces by susceptibility to caries: a study in 5-16 year-old children [PDF]

, 2004
Background The decline in caries has slowed and this may be indicative of variation in the susceptibility of differing teeth to caries. This study tests the hypothesis that in children, there are groups of tooth sites that exhibit differences in caries ...
Sheiham, A, Batchelor Paul A, Sheiham Aubrey, Aubrey Sheiham, Batchelor, P, Paul A Batchelor   +5 more
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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
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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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A BIOLOGICAL WAY IN CARIES PREVENTION [PDF]

, 2009
The intent of this research program was to determine a new way in caries prevention. The score was the valuation of anti-caries effects of bio-active molecules of natural origin (derived from animals), in order to elaborate a new preventive methodology ...
Cantile, Tiziana
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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
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Effects of dental probing on occlusal surfaces - A scanning electron microscopy evaluation [PDF]

, 2007
The aim of this clinical-morphological study was to investigate the effects of dental probing on occlusal surfaces by scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
Heinrich-Weltzien, Roswitha, Kühnisch, Jan, Dietz, Wolfram, Hickel, Reinhard, Stoesser, Lutz   +4 more
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DENTAL SURVEY IN NIGERIAPART I. PREVALENCE OF DENTAL CARIES IN NIGERIA [PDF]

, 1984
A joint dental epidemiological survey was carried out in 1981 in the ancient city of Ile-Ife and its environs in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The survey was made with the University of Ife, Ile-Ife, Oyo State, Nigeria, as the base.
Kinziro, KUBOTA, Minoru, NAKATA, Shogoro, OKADA, Yoshiaki, ONO, Yasuhisa, KAMEDA, S., O. Johnson, Masatoshi, OHNISHI, N., O. Hollist, T., Adesanya Ige Grillo   +8 more
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Evaluation of Buccal Bone Thickness and Root Length of Maxillary Incisors in Deep Bite Patients Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography

Clinical and Experimental Dental Research
Objectives The aim of this study is to evaluate the buccal bone thickness and root length of the maxillary incisors in deep bite patients. Material and Methods Cone beam computed tomography data of 124 patients were randomly selected in this cross ...
Zahra Alsadat Emami Meybodi, Omid Mortezai, Zeynab Shalli, Maryam Tofangchiha, Elham Emami Meybodi, Abolfazl Razi Avarzamani   +5 more
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