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Abstract Ecoregions are often defined based on homogeneous biophysical and ecological conditions and are optimal spatial units for designing conservation strategies. However, transboundary ecoregions such as the Alto Paraná Atlantic Forest (APAF) experience asymmetrical conservation outcomes, understood here as cross‐border differences, resulting from ...
Lía Montti +16 more
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Halitosis (bad breath) is an oral condition characterized by unpleasant odours from the oral cavity. It is estimated to be the third most frequent reason for people seeking dental care, following tooth decay and periodontal disease [1].
Jacob George
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Layered Double Hydroxide Fluoride Release in Dental Applications: A Systematic Review
This systematic review appraises studies conducted with layered double hydroxides (LDHs) for fluoride release in dentistry. LDH has been used as antacids, water purification in removing excess fluoride in drinking water and drug delivery.
Agron Hoxha +4 more
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Attitude and Perception of Mouth Odour in 213 respondents
Aims and Objectives: To determine respondents′ perception of their breath odour and their attitude to halitosis, a symptom with social, psychological and medical implications.
B F Adeyemi, B M Kolude, A O Arigbede
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Effect of deglycosylation of salivary glycoproteins on oral malodour production
Putrefaction of saliva is commonly used as an in-vitro assay in oral malodour investigations.To exam the hypothesis that deglycosylation of salivary glycoproteins promotes oral malodour production.Porphyromonas gingivalis-mediated putrefaction of salivary glycoproteins was tested following preincubation of saliva in the presence of beta-galactosidase ...
N, Sterer, M, Rosenberg
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Exploring the Clinical Applications of Lemongrass Essential Oil: A Scoping Review
Lemongrass is a medicinal plant that produces essential oil with a variety of therapeutic properties. Although lemongrass essential oil (LGEO) is promising in clinical applications, the existing knowledge on the efficacy and safety of LGEO remains ...
Ikhwan Yuda Kusuma +4 more
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Oral health and chronic kidney disease: Findings from a descriptive survey in Lagos, Nigeria.
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health problem, characterized by a progressive and irreversible decline in renal functions, and affecting up to 22.3% of Nigerians.
Afolabi OYAPERO +5 more
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Introduction Surgical site infections still remain a major public health challenge and have become an increasing universal risk, especially for the implantation of orthopaedic devices.Unfortunately, the discovery and increasingly widespread use ...
Walter Ricciardi +7 more
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Oral Malodour and its Management: A Periodontal Perspective
ABSTRACT Halitosis is a very common condition which may affect up to 30% of the population. In most cases the aetiology of the condition is from local oral causes (oral malodour). Oral malodour is the result of the action of anaerobic bacteria in producing a range of malodorous molecular species including volatile sulphur compounds.
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Microbiology and mechanisms of oral malodour [PDF]
Oral malodour is defined as bad breath originating from the oral cavity. Almost everyone will experience some degree of halitosis at least transiently for example in the morning or from food/ alcohol. Malodourous gases can also be indicative of more serious health conditions (e.g. diabetes) or of oral diseases such as gingivitis or periodontitis.
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