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The cytotoxicity, anti-inflammation, anti-nociceptive and oral ulcer healing properties of coconut shell liquid smoke [PDF]
Journal of HerbMed Pharmacology, 2021 Introduction: Coconut shell liquid smoke (CS-LS) from Cocos nucifera L. has been traditionally used by Indonesians as a natural preservative. Besides that, liquid smoke is also used as a medicine to treat various types of wounds.
Meircurius Dwi Condro Surboyo +8 more
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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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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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Oral health of the elderly with Alzheimer's disease [PDF]
, 2018 This cross sectional study aimed to describe the profile of elderly patients with Alzheimer disease in early stages and their oral health status. Study Design: 35 participants were evaluated with Minimental state (MEEM), 10-meter walking test and ...
Maria Cassia Ferreira de Aguiar +5 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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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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