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A Clinical Study of the Distribution and Morphology of Harris Lines

Archaeometry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Harris lines are commonly used in bioarcheology to infer lifestyle in ancient populations; however, their etiology and identification parameters are still under debate. The aim of this study is to observe the distribution of the lesions in a contemporary clinical sample to address their association with etiological factors, age, biological sex,
Claudia Moro, Lucie Biehler‐Gomez, Pranavan Selliah, Carmelo Messina, Mayorathan Uruthirapasupathi, Daniele Maria Gibelli, Federica Boschi, Cristina Cattaneo   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

With the Rise of Right‐Wing Governments, Why a One‐Time “50% Health Tax” Will Be a Hard Sell and How It Could Be Implemented

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Recent calls from the World Health Organization (WHO) to globally impose a one‐time tax, labelled as “Health tax”, on tobacco, alcohol and sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) aim to achieve a 50% retail price increase to reduce consumption and improve health outcomes.
Hazem Abbas, Maha El Tantawi, Manami Hoshi‐Harada, Kenji Takeuchi, Ken Osaka, Carol C. Guarnizo‐Herreño, Marco A. Peres   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biomechanical Analysis of 3D Printed and Thermoformed EVA Custom‐Made Mouthguard: Experimental and Finite Element Analyses

Dental Traumatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Objective 3D printed materials have been evaluated for fabricating mouthguards; however, little is known about their biomechanical performance in preventing dental trauma. This study aimed to compare two 3D printed polymers and three ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) sheets used for mouthguard fabrication regarding their mechanical ...
Airin Karelys Avendaño Rondon, Izabela Batista Cordeiro, Maribí Isomar Terán Lozada, Gustavo Mendonça, Priscilla Barbosa Ferreira Soares, Paulo Sergio Borella, Carlos José Soares   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dental Splints in Dentoalveolar Trauma: An Overview of Public Healthcare Services in Brazil

Dental Traumatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Aim The prognosis of traumatized teeth might be influenced by the type and quality of the dental splint. This prospective observational study was aimed to evaluate the indications and quality of dental splints performed in a comprehensive public oral health service in the city of Uberlândia, Brazil.
Caroline Garcia Orsi, Roberta Alves de Oliveira, Carlos Daniel Sturaro Junqueira, André Luis Faria‐e‐Silva, Liran Levin, Carlos José Soares, Priscilla Barbosa Ferreira Soares   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Attempts and challenges: experiences with palatal memory plate utilization in children with Down Syndrome – A case report study

HU Revista
Down syndrome (DS) causes intellectual disability and craniofacial changes due to chromosomal alterations. The Palatal Memory Plate (PPM) is an effective preventive measure for orofacial hypotonicity in DS children.
Isabela Afonso Doro, Laís Canêdo Martins, Fernanda Campos Machado, Camila Faria Carrada, Flávia Almeida Ribeiro Scalioni   +4 more
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Comfort and Usability of Digital Versus Conventional Custom‐Fit Mouthguards: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Dental Traumatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Objectives The use of mouthguards protects teeth and the supporting tissues against impacts. Digital impressions and 3D‐printed models can reduce manufacturing steps and minimize discomfort. This study evaluated the fit, comfort, and usability of custom‐made mouthguards, obtained by conventional and digital workflow, in amateur ...
Maryuri Macías Bautista, Priscilla Barbosa Ferreira Soares, Airin Karelys Avendaño Rondon, Laryssa Silva da Cunha, Ianca Daniele Oliveira de Jesus, Rodrigo Silva Moreira, Gisele Rodrigues da Silva, Liran Levin, Carlos José Soares   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cost-effectiveness of preemptive pharmacological management of undesired effects in third molar extraction

BrJP
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The extraction of third molars can lead to undesired effects such as pain, trismus, and edema, necessitating preemptive therapy to alleviate these effects.
Leonardo de Freitas Ferreira, Rênnis Oliveira da Silva, Edson Hilan Gomes de Lucena, Yuri Wanderley Cavalcanti   +3 more
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Dental Students' Confidence and Competency in Root Canal Treatment Across Different Phases of the Dental‐Program: A Prospective Cohort Study

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This prospective cohort study evaluated dental students' confidence and competency in root canal treatment across their dental programme, encompassing the transition from preclinical laboratory to clinical patient care. Material and Methods A cohort of 23 dental students was assessed during four phases of the DDS program over ...
Gabriela Umpierre Crespo, Renata Grazziotin, Patrícia Santos da Silva, Camila Hélen Grock, Francisco Montagner   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Competences for Providing Oral Health Care to Care‐Dependent Older Adults—Defining Learning Objectives for the German Undergraduate Dental Curriculum Through a Delphi Study

European Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Aim One of the largest unmet dental care needs in Germany concerns dependent older people (DOP). The aim of this Delphi study was to define learning objectives (LOs) for the dental curriculum, specifying the skills, abilities, and attitudes necessary to enable and motivate future dentists to provide oral health care to DOP.
Anna‐Lena Hillebrecht, Anna Greta Barbe, Susanne Krämer, Marc Auerbacher, Wiebke Semper‐Hogg, Benedikt C. Spies, Philipp Linde, Cornelia Erfurt‐Berge, Anastassia Kossioni, Erik Farin‐Glattacker, Kerstin Bitter   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

A humanização das relações assistenciais no código de ética odontológica

O Mundo da Saúde, 2006
O avanço técnico-científico das últimas décadas fez com que as Ciências da Saúde, incluindo a odontologia, se desenvolves- sem rapidamente, em prol da saúde do paciente.
Maria Carolina Lucato, Dalton Luiz de Paula Ramos   +1 more
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