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The Association between Oral Health Management and the Functional Independence Measure Scores at the Time of Admission of Inpatients to a Convalescent Hospital

Geriatrics, 2023
Many older patients admitted to convalescent hospitals present with impaired oral function, which is an important function of daily life. This study aimed to investigate the actual status of the oral healthcare needs of inpatients in a convalescent ...
Ryuzo Hara, Naoki Todayama, Tomohiro Tabata, Miki Kuwazawa, Tomoko Mukai, Yukiko Hatanaka, Shouji Hironaka, Nobuyuki Kawate, Junichi Furuya   +8 more
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Effect of COVID-19 on dental telemedicine in Japan

Journal of Dental Sciences, 2022
Background/purpose: In Japan, medical and dental care is provided by the universal health insurance system. The Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW) in Japan sets the rules for health care services provided by health insurance.
Masaki Morishita, Osamu Takahashi, Shinji Yoshii, Masanari Hayashi, Ryota Kibune, Taiji Nakamura, Kosuke Muraoka, Kazuhiro Tominaga, Shuji Awano   +8 more
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Neutrophil function and oral disease [PDF]

Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine, 1985
The pathologic sequela of reduced neutrophil function have been reviewed. In each case, the mechanism for the reduction in function has been elaborated when known. Special emphasis has been placed upon the pathologic changes in the oral cavity as a result of neutrophil dysfunction.
T E, Van Dyke, M J, Levine, R J, Genco
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Sensibility and taste alterations after impacted lower third molar extractions. A prospective cohort study [PDF]

, 2012
Objectives: To determine the incidence, severity and duration of lingual tactile and gustatory function impairments after lower third molar removal. Study Design: Prospective cohort study with intra-subject measures of 16 patients undergoing lower third ...
Valmaseda Castellón, E., Figueiredo, Rui, Gay Escoda, Cosme, Berini Aytés, Leonardo, Ridaura Ruiz, Lourdes, Barbosa de Figueiredo, Rui Pedro, Valmaseda Castellón, Eduardo   +6 more
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3D printed scaffold for repairing bone defects in apical periodontitis

BMC Oral Health, 2022
Objectives To investigate the feasibility of the 3D printed scaffold for periapical bone defects. Methods In this study, antimicrobial peptide KSL-W-loaded PLGA sustainable-release microspheres (KSL-W@PLGA) were firstly prepared followed by assessing the
Cong Li, Xiaoyin Xu, Jing Gao, Xiaoyan Zhang, Yao Chen, Ruixin Li, Jing Shen   +6 more
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Mandibular Advancement Device Therapy in Japanese Rugby Athletes with Poor Sleep Quality and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Life, 2022
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may contribute to poor sleep quality. This study assessed subjective sleep quality, the Respiratory Event Index (REI), reaction times, and the therapeutic effects of a custom-made mandibular advancement device (MAD) in male ...
Hiroshi Suzuki, Toshiyuki Nakayama, Arisa Sawa, Tatsuo Yagi, Yoshihiro Iwata, Hiroki Takeuchi, Miho Motoyoshi, Chin-Moi Chow, Osamu Komiyama   +8 more
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Mandibular Jaw Movement and Masticatory Muscle Activity during Dynamic Trunk Exercise

Dentistry Journal, 2020
The examination of jaw movement during exercise is essential for an improved understanding of jaw function. Currently, there is no unified view of the mechanism by which the mandible is fixed during physical exercise.
Daisuke Sugihara, Misao Kawara, Hiroshi Suzuki, Takashi Asano, Akihiro Yasuda, Hiroki Takeuchi, Toshiyuki Nakayama, Toshikazu Kuroki, Osamu Komiyama   +8 more
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A four-hypoxia-genes-based prognostic signature for oral squamous cell carcinoma

BMC Oral Health, 2021
Background Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is one of the most common maligancies of the head and neck. The prognosis was is significantly different among OSCC patients.
Chenguang Zhao, Yingrui Zhou, Hongwei Ma, Jinhui Wang, Haoliang Guo, Hao Liu   +5 more
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Effectiveness of oral exercise on oral function among the elderly

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2020
To evaluate the effectiveness of oral exercise on oral function among the elderly at a selected old age home in Chennai.The present study adopted a one-group pretest and posttest (preexperimental) design.Participants received intervention "oral exercise" which comprised of exercises for expression muscles (orbicularis oculi, buccinator and orbicularis ...
B Thanga Raj, B Sreelekha, A Manjula
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Chemiluminescent polymeric nanoprobes for tumor diagnosis: A mini review

Frontiers in Chemistry, 2023
Chemiluminescence (CL), a distinct luminescent process by taking advantage of chemical reactions rather than external light source, has recently attracted considerable research interests due to its high sensitivity and low background signal.
Xiaoyan Zhang, Xiaoyan Zhang, Cong Li, Cong Li, Wenjuan Chen, Wenjuan Chen, Guanhua Wang, Guanhua Wang, Huiru Zou, Huiru Zou, Hao Liu, Hao Liu   +11 more
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