Periodontitis and the Elderly: An Overview of the Disease and its Impact on an Aging Population [PDF]
, 2019 Periodontitis affects millions of Americans each year, and is especially prevalent among the elderly. Since periodontitis is a chronic, progressive condition, uninterrupted disease progression leads to irreversible oral damage; therefore, periodontitis ...
Weissenfluh, Nicole Grace
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The development of facility standards for common outpatient procedures and implications for the context of abortion. [PDF]
, 2018 BackgroundIn recent years, an increasing number of states have enacted laws that impose specific requirements for facilities in which abortions are performed.
Berglas, Nancy F, Roberts, Sarah CM
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Surgical management of oral submucous fibrosis in an edentulous patient: A procedural challenge
National Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery, 2010 Prosthetic rehabilitation of patients with oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) offers a formidable challenge due to restricted mouth opening. Physiotherapy via interocclusal force application is the mainstay for surgical treatment. Herein, we report a case of a man with OSMF requiring construction of dentures.
Vaibhav S Sharma +3 more
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Protection of the marginal mandibular branches of the facial nerves by different surgical procedures in comprehensive cervical lymphadenectomy for locally advanced oral and oropharyngeal cancer: a multicenter experience [PDF]
, 2023 Jiuzhou Zhao +7 more
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Advanced Biology, EarlyView.The novelty of this study showed that the injection of exosomes produced from ADMSCs in combination with Roflumilast poses a more favorable therapeutic outcome for CKD induced by Adriamycin, compared to therapy with exosomes or Roflumilast alone. Roflumilast and exosomes treatment lowered the expression of the apoptotic, fibrotic, and inflammatory ...
Mohamed Ali +5 more
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New Findings on Local Tramadol Use in Oral Surgery
Acta Stomatologica Croatica, 2017 In modern times, all procedures in oral surgery need to be painless and management of postoperative pain needs to be adequate. The surgical extraction of the third molar or alveolectomy of the wisdom tooth is one of the most common surgical procedures ...
Petar Đanić +2 more
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Graphene–Catechol Dental Sealant: Antibacterial and Mechanical Evaluation
Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.This study presents dental sealants made with graphene and L‐DOPA‐modified graphene. L‐DOPA enhances graphene dispersion, improving sealant properties. The material shows antibacterial activity against S. mutans and L. casei, along with high strength and elasticity.
Renata Pereira +6 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.The study develops elastin–fibrin scaffolds and evaluates angiogenesis using the chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) model. Advanced imaging with confocal microscopy and Indocyanine Green dye enables precise 3D quantification of vascular networks. Findings demonstrate superior microvessel visualization compared to micro‐CT using Microfil and Optiray 350 ...
Ece Melis Er +8 more
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Trends and Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Antibiotic Prescribing Practices of Dentists in The United States [PDF]
, 2018 Objective The aim of this study was to examine trends and racial/ethnic disparities in antibiotic prescribing practices of dentists in the United States. Methods The US Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data for 1996‐2013 was analyzed.
Okunseri, Christopher +4 more
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Structural changes in intestinal enteroendocrine cells after ileal interposition in normal rats [PDF]
, 2011 INTRODUCTION: No therapeutic approach has significantly impacted the progression of diabetes. As early improvement of glicaemic control is observed after bariatric surgeries, there is currently a search for surgical procedures that can promote euglycemia
Aparecida Hirata +16 more
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