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Usefulness and Validity of a Jaw-Closing Force Meter in Older Adults
Geriatrics, 2022 We prototyped a new device with a soft and flexible pressure sensor to measure the force to close the mandible with or without occlusal support (jaw-closing force, JCF). This study aimed to clarify the practicality of this instrument.
Mina Kawashima +8 more
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Microbial Signatures of Oral Dysbiosis, Periodontitis and Edentulism Revealed by Gene Meter Methodology [PDF]
Journal of Microbiological Methods, 2016 ABSTRACTConceptual models suggest certain microorganisms (e.g., the red complex) are indicative of a specific disease state (e.g., periodontitis); however, recent studies have questioned the validity of these models. Here, the abundances of 500+ microbial species were determined in 16 patients with clinical signs of one of the following oral conditions:
Hunter, M. Colby +2 more
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Effectiveness of oral exercise on oral function among the elderly
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2020 Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of oral exercise on oral function among the elderly at a selected old age home in Chennai. Research Design: The present study adopted a one-group pretest and posttest (preexperimental) design.
B Thanga Raj, B Sreelekha, A Manjula
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Long-Term Evaluation of Fenoterol by Two Different Modes of Administration (Oral versus Metered Aerosol) [PDF]
Journal of Asthma, 1983 Thirteen asthmatic children were treated double-blind for 6 weeks each with either inhaled or oral fenoterol (a beta-2-selective adrenergic bronchodilator) three times a day. The oral dose regimen resulted in superior bronchodilation on the basis of peak expiratory flow rates, although clinical symptom scores did not differ with the route of ...
D, Gurwitz +3 more
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Oral Health Status and Salivary Properties Among Children Before and After Tonsillectomy
Frontiers in Dentistry, 2023 Objectives: Enlarged adenoids can lead to obstruction of the nasopharyngeal airway and subsequent oral respiration. Oral breathing can cause dry mouth, dehydration in gingival tissue, and resistance to plaque accumulation.
Roya Ghafourifard +3 more
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Concentration of nitric oxide in patients’ saliva from various metal restorative activities in the oral cavity [PDF]
Acta Medica Academica, 2011 Objective. Th e aim of this paper is to determine the concentration ofnitric oxide (NO) in the saliva of subjects resulting from the presence of various metal restorative activities in the oral cavity. Patients and methods. Th e research was conducted on
Enes Pašić +3 more
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The accuracy of Root ZX electronic apex locator
Saudi Endodontic Journal, 2012 The aim of this review was to evaluate studies assessing the accuracy of Root ZX when used for working length determination in permanent teeth and to identify factors affecting the device′s precision.
Osama S Alothmani
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How to remove an endotracheal tube [PDF]
, 2016 Rationale and key points The decision to remove an endotracheal tube (extubation) is taken when the patient achieves adequate airway control. This requires an effective cough and an acceptable level of consciousness.
Credland, Nicola
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Data in Brief, 2017 This article provides supporting data for the research article ‘Microbial Signatures of Oral Dysbiosis, Periodontitis and Edentulism Revealed by Gene Meter Methodology’ (M.C. Hunter, A.E. Pozhitkov, P.A. Noble, 2016) [1].
M. Colby Hunter +2 more
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Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2022 BackgroundChildren in mixed dentition are highly at risk for dental caries, which is a major health issue worldwide. Despite their effect in controlling dental caries, using probiotics can be challenging.
Leila Basir +4 more
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