Consequences of Tooth Loss on Oral Function and need for Replacement of Missing Teeth Among Patients Attending Muhimbili Dental Clinic [PDF]
Tanzanian oral health services constitute mainly of tooth extractions. Consequently, individuals susceptible to dental caries and periodontal diseases will have a substantial number of missing teeth, which can affect oral function.
Quaker, Andrewleon S
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New technologies to improve root canal disinfection [PDF]
Effective irrigant delivery and agitation are prerequisites to promote root canal disinfection and debris removal and improve successful endodontic treatment. This paper presents an overview of the currently available technologies to improve the cleaning
Cortese, Teresa+6 more
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Patient-centered endodontic outcomes: a narrative review. [PDF]
IntroductionRoot canal treatment (RCT) success criteria inform us of the path to bony healing and of prognostic factors, but tell little about how the patient perceives, feels, or values RCT.
Fayazi, Sara+4 more
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The role of NF-kappaB in the inflammatory processes related to dental caries, pulpitis, apical periodontitis, and periodontitis–a narrative review [PDF]
Tooth-related inflammatory disorders, including caries, pulpitis, apical periodontitis (AP), and periodontitis (PD), are primarily caused by resident oral microorganisms.
Zhonglan Chen+5 more
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Snapshot: Emergency Department Visits for Preventable Dental Conditions in California [PDF]
Provides an overview of dental health in California, the supply of providers, and out-of-pocket expenses. Presents data on emergency room visits for preventable conditions, by condition, county, age, gender, race/ethnicity, and insurance status and ...
Lisa Simonson Maiuro
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Tenomodulin expression in the periodontal ligament enhances cellular adhesion. [PDF]
Tenomodulin (Tnmd) is a type II transmembrane protein characteristically expressed in dense connective tissues such as tendons and ligaments. Its expression in the periodontal ligament (PDL) has also been demonstrated, though the timing and function ...
Chung, Ung-Il+10 more
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Association between dental pulp stones and calcifying nanoparticles
Jinfeng Zeng1*, Fang Yang1*, Wei Zhang2, Qimei Gong1, Yu Du1, Junqi Ling11Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School and Hospital of Stomatology and Institute of Stomatological Research, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China ...
Jinfeng Zeng+3 more
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Expression of O-GlcNAcylation in pulp tissue and dental pulp stem cells of healthy dental organs
INTRODUCTION: O-GlcNAcylation is a post-translational modification in which a single N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine (GlcNAc) molecule is added to Ser or Thr residues of proteins.
María Cristina Franco-Arellanes+9 more
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Erupted Complex Odontoma Mimicking a Mandibular Second Molar [PDF]
Complex odontoma (CO) is considered one of the most common odontogenic lesions, composed by a miscellaneous of dental tissue such as enamel, dentin, pulp and sometimes cementum.
Almeida, Luis Eduardo+4 more
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Objective: The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed at evaluating the efficacy of laser’s treatment of exposed pulps to stimulate healing.
Salar Payahoo+3 more
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