Gingival Thickness Assessment: Visual versus Direct Measurement
Journal of Islamic Dental Association of Iran, 2016 Background and Aim: Several methods have been suggested to measure gingival thick-ness. This study aimed to assess the reliability of visual assessment of facial gingival biotype of maxillary and mandibular teeth with or without using a periodontal probe
Roya Shariatmadar Ahmadi +4 more
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Physiopathological rationale of using high-flow nasal therapy in the acute and chronic setting: A narrative review [PDF]
, 2019 Chronic lung disease and admissions due to acute respiratory failure (ARF) are becoming increasingly common. Consequently, there is a growing focus on optimizing respiratory support, particularly non-invasive respiratory support, to manage these ...
Cortegiani A. +2 more
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International Forum of Allergy &Rhinology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background To determine the safety and efficacy of laser ablation of the posterior nasal nerve (PNN) for the treatment of chronic rhinitis. Methods This study was a single‐center, prospective, single‐blinded, randomized sham‐controlled trial. Patients with a 24‐h reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (rTNSS) ≧ 5, rhinorrhea ≧ 2, and congestion ≧
Jyun‐Yi Liao +9 more
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Oral cancer in the UK: to screen or not to screen. [PDF]
, 1998 Although oral squamous cell carcinoma accounts for only a small proportion of malignant neoplasms in the UK, oral cancer incidence and mortality rates have been rising in recent years.
Rodrigues, Veena
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Extent of Sinus Surgery Is Associated With Disease Control in Biologic Treated Type 2 Dominant CRS
International Forum of Allergy &Rhinology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background A greater benefit of biologics is observed after surgery in Type 2 chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). However, the extent of surgery remains undefined in many studies. This study evaluated the extent of surgery on disease control in patients receiving biologics for refractory Type 2 dominant CRSwNP.
Nicholas J. Campion +11 more
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Burning mouth syndrome: epidemiology, diagnosis and modern treatment standards.
Medycyna Ogólna i Nauki o Zdrowiu, 2020 Introduction A burning sensation in the mouth is one of the reasons for visiting a doctor. Often, the doctor does not identify any pathological changes in the oral mucosa, and as a result, the patient is often referred to other physicians, which causes ...
Rafał Matuszczak +3 more
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Interactions between shorebirds and benthic invertebrates at Culbin Sands lagoon, NE Scotland: effects of avian predation on their prey community density and structure [PDF]
, 2007 In the North Sea, during autumn-winter, intertidal flats often receive a massive influx of migratory shorebirds (wildfowl, waders and seabirds), which utilise the high prey densities that are available.
Boyle, Peter R. +2 more
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Research progress in animal models of dry eye disease: Types, mechanisms, and application prospects
Animal Models and Experimental Medicine, EarlyView.Pivotal multifactorial animal models for translational dry eye disease research. Abstract Dry eye disease (DED) is a prevalent and complex multifactorial ocular surface disorder, leading to significant visual discomfort and diminished quality of life.
Jinshen Liu +12 more
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Glycogenic acanthosis on mouth clinically present as white plaque
RGO: Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia, 2018 Glycogenic acanthosis is a benign condition, commonly observed during endoscopic procedures in older patients, which present as slightly elevated whitish plaques often on the lower third of the oesophagus.
Maykon Kennedy SCHULZ +5 more
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Salivary pH, calcium, phosphorus and selected enzymes in healthy dogs: A pilot study [PDF]
, 2017 Background Saliva in dogs, as in humans, is a complex fluid secreted by different salivary glands in the oral cavity to protect the oral mucosa and teeth.
Badon, Tamara +5 more
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