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The Sabah Oral Literature Project [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
George and Laura Appell were prevented by the Sabah government from continuing their research among the Rungus, which had begun in 1959-1963. But in 1986 they were permitted to return to the Rungus and visit their friends.

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Oral Function and the Oral Microbiome in the Elderly in the Kyotango Area

open access: yesDentistry Journal
Introduction: Prevention of tooth loss contributes to an extended life expectancy, namely longevity. Aging-related oral hypofunction, including tooth loss, markedly increases the risks of functional disorder and mortality.
Yoshiaki Yamamoto   +9 more
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Prevention of Oral Functional Decline [PDF]

open access: yesInternational Dental Journal, 2022
The oral cavity functions in eating, speaking, socializing, and serving as a natural barrier to external pathogens. In the prevention of oral function decline in older people, oral health conditions should be maintained through public health actions.This article discusses public health actions to prevent oral functional decline through addressing three
Hiroshi Ogawa   +2 more
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From Oral Literature to Technauriture: What’s in a Name? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Oral traditions and oral literature have long contributed to human communication, yet the advent of arguably the most influential technology—the written word—altered the course of creative ability.
Mostert, André M, Kaschula, Russell H
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Differences in the biological properties of mesenchymal stromal cells from traumatic temporomandibular joint fibrous and bony ankylosis: a comparative study

open access: yesAnimal Cells and Systems, 2021
The aim of this study was to compare the functional characteristics of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) from a sheep model of traumatic temporomandibular joint (TMJ) fibrous and bony ankylosis.
Pei-Pei Zhang   +9 more
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Effect of the denture adhesive for dry mouth on the retentive force of the experimental palatal plates: a pilot controlled clinical trial

open access: yesBMC Oral Health, 2023
Background A denture adhesive for dry mouth with good cleaning properties has recently been developed. While previous studies on models have shown the effectiveness of denture adhesives in terms of retention and cleanability, no reports have evaluated ...
Kunihito Yamane   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Drop homotopic effects of masseter-muscle pain on somatosensory sensitivity in healthy participants

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2021
Current pain classifications use 1.0-kg palpation of the masseter muscle to distinguish between “pain patients” and “healthy controls” but a thorough understanding of the normal physiological responses to various somatosensory stimuli is lacking. The aim
Hidetoshi Hayakawa   +5 more
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Sustained delivery of osteogenic growth peptide through injectable photoinitiated composite hydrogel for osteogenesis

open access: yesFrontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2023
One of the most challenging clinical issues continues to be the effective bone regeneration and rebuilding following bone abnormalities. Although osteogenic growth peptide (OGP) has been proven to be effective in promoting osteoblast activity, its ...
Beibei Liu   +9 more
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The comparison of two different mandibular positions for oral appliance therapy in patients with obstructive sleep apnea

open access: yesClinical and Experimental Dental Research, 2022
Background An oral appliance (OA) can alleviate upper airway obstruction by pulling the mandible forward during sleep. While a large mandibular advancement with an OA decreases the number of apnea and hypopnea events, long‐term use may cause side effects,
Eri Makihara   +3 more
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Neutrophil Function And Oral Disease [PDF]

open access: yesCritical Reviews in Oral Biology & Medicine, 1990
The pathological sequela of reduced neutrophil function in the oral cavity and the mechanisms behind dysfunction have added to our understanding of infectious diseases. Numerous examples have been given, and the overriding conclusion must be that any impairment of neutrophil function will lead to some degree of increased susceptibility to infection ...
T E, Van Dyke, G A, Hoop
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