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Evaluation the Effect of Swimming Time on Dental Erosion among Swimmers

Journal of Islamic Dental Association of Iran, 2013
Background and Aim: Erosion is a multi-factorial process that occurs during life and it happens by many external or internal factors . The current study aimed to evaluate the relation of swimming time and dental erosion among swimmers .
Masomeh Mehdipour, Ali Taghavi Zenooz, Narges Gholizadeh, Aila Bahramian, Nastaran Sartip Pour   +4 more
doaj  

Shifting Child Protection Assessments From a Deficit Focus to Assessments Informed by Strengths and Protective Factors: Translating Research Knowledge to Practice

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Child protection systems play a critical role in preventing and responding to child maltreatment, yet practices are often predominantly deficit focused. This paper presents a rapid literature review on the strengths, protective factors, and cultural considerations to inform child protection assessment.
Gabrielle R. Hunt, Carmela Bastian, Luke Cantley, Ulrike Marwitz, Daryl J. Higgins   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

OPTICAL PROPERTIES AND MICROSTRUCTURAL CHANGES OF HARD DENTAL TISSUES IN GASTRO-ESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE PATIENTS

Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai Chemia, 2017
Dental erosion is a frequent complication of patients with gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Loss of superficial enamel can be observed by a color change towards yellow and increased translucency of the teeth.
Olga Hilda ORĂȘEAN, Andrea Maria CHISNOIU, Monica Laura DASCĂLU (RUSU), Ovidiu PĂSTRAV, Mihaela PĂSTRAV, Marioara MOLDOVAN, Radu Marcel CHIȘNOIU   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Natural Aging of Biomaterials in Ambient and Physiological Environments

Advanced NanoBiomed Research, EarlyView.
Biomaterials used in biomedical applications can change their physical properties over time, even under ambient and physiological conditions. This review highlights key studies on the natural aging of materials ranging from soft hydrogels to metals and ceramics, emphasizing how time‐dependent changes influence function and performance.
Shuyu Zhang, Anne E. Staples
wiley   +1 more source

Modified Titanium Dental Implants: The Current Progress of Soft‐Tissue Integration Methods

Advanced NanoBiomed Research, EarlyView.
Dental implants are an established solution for tooth loss, yet achieving soft tissue integration (STI) around the transmucosal region remains a challenge. The natural tooth–gingiva interface is poorly replicated on titanium implants. This review explores surface modification strategies, ranging from surface chemistry and topography to biological ...
Daniel De Maria, Amy Gelmi, Peter C. Sherrell, Stefan Di Medio, Nhiem Tran, Kate Fox   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Functional anatomy, jaw mechanisms, and feeding behavior of Dunkleosteus terrelli (Placodermi, Arthrodira)

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
A new musculoskeletal reconstruction and revision of the cranio‐mandibular anatomy of the Devonian arthrodire placoderm Dunkleosteus terrelli from a comparative and functional anatomical perspective. Dunkleosteus is a specialized arthrodire with many specializations for feeding on large vertebrates, and many of its features are part of broader ...
Russell K. Engelman, Robert K. Carr, Kate Trinajstic, Zerina Johanson, Oleg A. Lebedev   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of Dentists' Diagnostic and Treatment Approaches to Dental Erosion Cases

Current Research in Dental Sciences
Objective: Studies on the etiology, prevalence, and management of dental erosion have increased in recent years. This study aimed to evaluate the experiences, awareness, diagnostic knowledge, and treatment preferences regarding dental erosion among ...
Merve Haberal, Melek Uyduran, Mehmet Zahit Adışen, Çiğdem Çelik   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Histology and fossil diagenesis of a pterosaur tooth from the Crato Formation (Lower Cretaceous of Brazil)

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Pterosaur dental biology remains poorly understood despite its importance for comprehending feeding strategies and flight adaptations. Here, we present the first comprehensive histological analysis of an ornithocheiriform pterosaur tooth from the Lower Cretaceous Crato Formation (Santana Group, Northeast Brazil).
Tito Aureliano, Matheus P. S. Rocha, Francisco P. Lima‐Filho, Aline M. Ghilardi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of dental erosion on oral health among employees of battery-manufacturing units in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India

Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 2018
Objective: The objective of the study was to obtain data on prevalence and severity of dental erosion among acid industry workers in Baddi (Himachal Pradesh). Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 800 battery industry workers.
Mohit Bansal, Sunint Singh, Aditi Bector, Mrigank Dogra   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

A new species of Lonchidiidae (Hybodontiformes) from the Late Jurassic of Brazil (Aliança Formation, Jatobá Basin)

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract The Aliança Formation (Jatobá Basin) represents lacustrine deposits formed in oxygenated waters that hosted a diverse fauna, including Hybodontiform sharks. Within this group, the Family Lonchidiidae comprises 11 valid genera, with Parvodus previously reported in Brazilian deposits from the Brejo Santo Formation (Araripe Basin, Late Jurassic ...
Larissa de Souza Ribeiro, Marco Aurélio Gallo de França   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source