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Esthetic dental anomalies as motive for bullying in schoolchildren

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Dentistry, 2014
ABSTRACTFacial esthetics, including oral esthetics, can severely affect children's quality-of-life, causing physical, social and psychological impairment. Children and adolescents with esthetic-related dental malformations are potential targets for bullies.
Scheffel, Débora Lopes Salles   +5 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Y‐Box‐Binding Protein 1 Facilitates the Proliferation and Osteogenic Differentiation of Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells Through the Transcriptional Activation of FGF2‐Mediated Akt/GSK3β/β‐Catenin Signaling

open access: yesThe Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs) are derived from periodontal tissue and can differentiate into osteoblasts, which are ideal materials for alveolar bone repair and periodontal tissue regeneration. In this study, we aimed to explore the effects of Y‐box binding protein 1 (YB‐1) on the osteogenic differentiation and proliferation of ...
Yun‐Hao Xi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Recent Advances in Injectable Hydrogel Biotherapeutics for Regenerative Dental Medicine

open access: yesMacromolecular Bioscience, EarlyView.
This review analyses multifunctional injectable hydrogels, natural or synthetic, physically or chemically crosslinked, that deliver exosomes, stem cells, and other bioactive cues to inflamed or damaged oral tissues. We discuss their immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, angiogenic, and osteogenic capacities, highlighting advances that enable regenerative ...
Renan Dal‐Fabbro   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of maxillary canine torque variations on the perception of smile esthetics among orthodontists and laypersons

open access: yesDental Press Journal of Orthodontics
Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the perception of smile esthetics among orthodontists and laypersons with respect to unilateral maxillary canine torque variations in a frontal smile analysis.
Thiago Correia Barbosa Lemos   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Immediate loading with single-piece implant following extraction

open access: yesIndian Journal of Dental Sciences, 2017
Although dental implantology had evolved over a number of years, many dental surgeons are unaware of the concept of immediate loading with the use of one-piece implant that began in the early 1960s. The goal of successful prosthodontics rehabilitation is
Hemlata Dwivedi, Rita Jain
doaj   +1 more source

Altering Occlusal Vertical Dimension Provisionally with Base Metal Onlays: A Clinical Report [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
This article presents a method for altering occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) to restore dentitions with limited restorative space due to loss of tooth structure.
Kuracina, Jennifer   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Oral health related quality of life in cleft lip and palate patients rehabilitated with conventional prostheses or dental implants [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Cleft lip and/or palate (CLP) is the most common congenital craniofacial abnormality, with a prevalence of 9.92 per 10,000 live births. In treating patients with CLP, oral rehabilitation is definitely a very important phase of the treatment in order to ...
AMODEO, GIULIA   +5 more
core   +2 more sources

Aesthetic Preferences for Replacement of Missing Maxillary Lateral Incisors: A Comparison of Canine Substitution, Implants and Resin‐Bonded Bridges Among Australian Dental Professionals and Laypeople

open access: yesAustralian Dental Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Aesthetic outcomes of treatment options for missing maxillary lateral incisors significantly influence patient satisfaction. This study compared aesthetic treatment outcome preferences for canine substitution, resin‐bonded bridges and implants among Australian orthodontists, prosthodontists, general dentists and laypeople. Methods A
Jason Guo   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Perception of Laypeople and Dental Professionals of Smile Esthetics

open access: yesFrontiers in Dentistry, 2016
Objectives: This study aimed to assess and compare the perception of laypersons and dental professionals of smile esthetics based on two factors namely gingival display and alignment of teeth.
Aida Saffarpour   +4 more
doaj  

The Psychosocial Influence of Dental Esthetics in Adolescents as Judged by Peers [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
The purpose of this study was to determine if dental esthetics affects the perception of adolescents regarding their peer\u27s social aptitude in specific areas such as athletics, popularity, leadership, and academics.
Henson, Scott Thomas
core   +1 more source

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