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Oral health status in children with familial Mediterranean fever
Background. Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is the most common hereditary autoinflammatory disease. We aimed to investigate the oral health status and oral hygiene habits in children with FMF. Methods.
Pelin Esmeray +7 more
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Prevalence and distribution of endodontic treatments and apical periodontitis in an Italian population sample [PDF]
This study was undertaken to investigate for the first time the distribution and prevalence of apical periodontitis and its determinants in an Italian population.
Besharat, Laith Konstantinos +4 more
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This study aimed to investigate the associations between human development and the demographic ratio of dentists with the prevalence of dental caries at 12 years of age in large Brazilian cities.Data were collected from 27 state capitals, Secondary databases were used: the municipal human development index (MDHI); the ratio of dentists qualified to ...
Fabio A, Pereira +5 more
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Oral health in patients with cystic fibrosis
The oral health in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) is not well studied. Aim: In this context, we describe the frequency of dental problems and performed the description of plaque index and gingival index in patients with CF.
Aline Cristina Gonçalves +5 more
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Does a social/behavioural gradient in dental health exist among adults? A cross-sectional study [PDF]
Objective To explore the potential presence of a social/behavioural gradient in dental health among Italian adults using a cross-sectional study. Methods Caries indices were recorded among 480 subjects (52.9% men, 47.1% women) who also completed a ...
Arrica, Mariantonietta +8 more
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Oral Health Status of Institutionalized Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in Lebanon
Objectives: To assess the dental status of institutionalized intellectually disabled individuals in Lebanon and the role of background and behavioural determinants. Material and Methods: Oral health was recorded for 652 individuals (6, 12, 15 and 35 -
Hicham A. Diab +2 more
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Relation of caries status on the salivary total antioxidant levels in asthmatic children
Aim: To study the correlation between the caries status and the salivary antioxidant levels among asthmatic children. Settings and Design: One hundred children within the age group of 6 12 years were selected and equally subdivided into children having
Amitha M Hegde +2 more
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Effective factors on the number of decayed and filled teeth using the Conway-Maxwell-Poisson count model [PDF]
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Recognizing the factors affecting the number of decayed and filled teethhas a major role in oral health. Dental data usually suffer from over-dispersion and excess zero frequencies.
Omid Karimipour-Baseri +3 more
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Assessment of deciduous dentition in 6-10 year old school children [PDF]
Introduction. The emergence of deciduous teeth in the mouth of a child usually brings a joy to every parent. However, after ”short-time euphoria” deciduous teeth, in most cases, become the cause of pain, swelling, infection and further complications ...
Davidović Bojana +4 more
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Background: Vitamin D improves innate immunity by enhancing the expression of antimicrobial peptides. The antimicrobial action of cathelicidin is widespread and effective against cariogenic bacteria.
Narjes M. Alhelfi, Nibal M. Hobi
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