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Abstract Background Early childhood caries poses a significant health issue in children under 6 years old. It is determined that Streptococcus mutans is a primary etiological agent, likely to be transferred through maternal contact. Objectives To determine the association of maternal S. mutans counts with S.
Ambreen Nizar+7 more
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Mastication as a tool to prevent cognitive dysfunctions
Summary: Mastication as we all know has always been related to its primary function of digestion, but little do we know that it produces an enhancing effect on general health, especially the cognitive performance related aspects of memory. Recent studies
Gayathri Krishnamoorthy+2 more
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Masticatory Function of Subjects Rehabilitated with Conventional Complete Denture [PDF]
Objective: Evaluate masticatory function of subjects rehabilitated with conventional complete denture, considered adequate or good (index of Kapur), by means of objective and subjective tests and to verify influence of quality and denture time use ...
Marisa Martins da Silva PRADO+4 more
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Abstract Background The main purpose of this experimental study was to determine the in vitro effects of two calcium phosphate‐containing agents (Remin Pro® and GC Tooth mousse™) on the enamel resistance of permanent molars to demineralization. Methods Fifty extracted human third molars were randomly divided into four groups; that is the control group ...
Fatemeh Molaasadolah+4 more
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Global demand to reduce polymer waste and microplastics pollution has increased in recent years, prompting further research, development, and wider use of biodegradable and biobased polymers (BBPs). BBPs have emerged as promising alternatives to conventional plastics, with the potential to mitigate the environmental burdens of persistent plastic waste.
Sara T. R. Velasquez+5 more
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Abstract Objectives This systematic review aims to investigate the effect of different preparation designs on the marginal fit and fracture strength of ceramic occlusal veneers. Materials and Methods Based on the PICO question and the search terms, an electronic search was performed in Google Scholar, PubMed (MEDLINE), Scopus, Cochrane Library, Web of ...
Samin Sirous+3 more
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Relationship between Masticatory Performance and Dental Caries Status in 4-Year-Old Children
Objectives: Our study aimed to evaluate the relationship between masticatory performance and dental caries in 4-year-old children. Methods: A total of 100 4-year-old children of both genders were selected from 3 kindergartens. The data collected included
Nomin Ganbaatar+4 more
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Functional morphology of the pharyngeal teeth of the ocean sunfish, Mola mola
Abstract Many fish use a set of pharyngeal jaws in their throat to aid in prey capture and processing, particularly of large or complex prey. In this study—combining dissection, CT scanning, histology, and performance testing—we demonstrate a novel use of pharyngeal teeth in the ocean sunfish (Mola mola), a species for which pharyngeal jaw anatomy had ...
Benjamin Flaum+3 more
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Abstract Objectives Mechanical properties are cardinal for the long‐term clinical success of laminate veneer restorations but the selection of new restorative materials should ideally be based on clinical evidence, therefore, in vitro testing of dental materials is a good alternative to evaluate their properties and understand their behavior so this ...
Ali Dhahee Malallah, Nadia H. Hasan
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Abstract Invasive gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) have replaced the native red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) across much of Great Britain over the last century. Several factors have been proposed to underlie this replacement, but here we investigated the potential for dietary competition in which gray squirrels have better feeding performance than ...
Philip G. Cox, Peter J. Watson
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