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Ingestion of microplastics during chewing gum consumption
Journal of Hazardous Materials LettersChewing gums typically contain plant-based or synthetic plastic polymers to improve their texture and flavor retention. These polymer fragments or microplastics can be released into the environment when disposed of improperly or ingested while chewing ...
Lisa Lowe, Jamie Leonard, Sanjay Mohanty
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Effect of Teucrium Polium-Containing Chewing Gum on Reducing Salivary Streptococcus Mutans Counts [PDF]
Journal of Mashhad Dental School, 2018 Introduction: Several studies have reported the antibacterial effect of Teucrium polium extract. In this study, we sought to determine the effect of a chewing gum containing the aqueous extract of Teucrium polium on the level of salivary Streptococcus ...
Somayeh Khoramian Tusi +4 more
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New image analysis of large food particles can discriminate experimentally suppressed mastication [PDF]
, 2012 Objective parameters that could provide a basis for food texture selection for elderly or dysphagic patients have not been established. We, therefore, aimed to develop a precise method of measuring large particles (>2 mm in diameter) in a bolus and an ...
Feine +20 more
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Clinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.Abstract Background Single flap approach (SFA) is a validated procedure for obtaining clinical attachment gain and pocket closure when applied to deep intraosseous defects. However, the presence of an interdental crater as well as the tooth location were associated with a lower rate of primary intention closure, possibly jeopardizing the outcome of the
Mattia Severi +2 more
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The Effect of Artificial Sweeteners in Chewing Gum, Helpful or Harmful? [PDF]
, 2019 Objective/Aims: This review of literature was designed to analyze the effects of artificial sweeteners in chewing gum in the oral cavity. The intent was to recognize which formulations of artificial sweeteners in chewing gum lead to beneficial outcomes ...
Liebe, Emily, Rue, Taylor
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Nicotine-replacement therapy: A proven treatment for smoking cessation [PDF]
, 2010 Smoking is a major cause of cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases and cancer. Despite the high prevalence of smokers worldwide, smokers are often neglected and not offered effective assistance with quitting their habits. In order to overcome this
Robson, Noorzurani
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Chewing Gum Inside the Heart [PDF]
Circulation, 2009 A 73-year-old woman who had undergone hysterectomy and radiotherapy 17 years previously for uterine leiomyosarcoma presented to the emergency department with new-onset exertional shortness of breath of 4-days duration. On admission, she was dizzy and tachypneic at rest. Chest auscultation revealed an apical diastolic murmur, gallop, and bilateral rales,
Diego, Pérez-Díez +3 more
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Clinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.Abstract Background The aim of the study is to report clinical outcomes of autogenous tooth transplantation (ATT) of fully developed third molars following the extraction of periodontally hopeless teeth as a part of the treatment of a stage III, grade C, molar‐incisor pattern (MIP) periodontitis case.
Alessandro Rizzi +3 more
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The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology, 2014 Background/Aims: Inadequate bowel cleaning leads to a suboptimal colonoscopic examination. Gum chewing has been reported to have a favorable effect on postoperative bowel functions.
Bilal Ergül +4 more
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Majalah Kedokteran Gigi Indonesia, 2021 The prevalence of oral diseases in Indonesia is 25,9% in 2018, the highest percentage is recorded being caused to dental caries. Oral condition which may be acidic due to foods is potential to cause dental caries, as oral bacteria activities such as S ...
Fifit Indriyantari +4 more
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