The investigation of WNT6 and WNT10A single nucleotide polymorphisms as potential biomarkers for dental pulp calcification in orthodontic patients [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2023 The aim of this study is to evaluate if single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in WNT6 and WNT10A are associated with the risk of dental pulp calcification in orthodontic patients.
Erika Calvano Küchler +2 more
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Investigation of genetic polymorphisms in genes encoding growth factors and dental pulp calcification in orthodontic patients [PDF]
Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial ResearchBackground and objectives: Pulp calcification is associated with many factors and triggers, including individual genetic predisposition and orthodontic forces. This study aimed to investigate whether genetic polymorphisms in epidermal growth factor (EGF),
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Early diagnosis of aortic calcification through dental X-ray examination for dental pulp stones
Scientific Reports, 2023 Vascular calcification, an ectopic calcification exacerbated by aging and renal dysfunction, is closely associated with cardiovascular disease. However, early detection indicators are limited.
Misao Ishikawa +10 more
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Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2012 Pulp calcifications are a frequent finding on bitewing and periapical radiographs in older age-groups but their occurrence in the entire dentition in young subjects is unusual.
S K Bahetwar +4 more
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Pulp calcification identification on cone beam computed tomography: an artificial intelligence pilot study [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthBackground This study aims to verify the effectiveness of a deep neural network (DNN) in automatically identifying pulp calcification on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. Methods This study retrospectively analysed 150 CBCT images.
Li Ye +6 more
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Pulp calcification and pulp canal obliteration: from biological mechanisms to contemporary clinical management and digital navigation [PDF]
Saudi Dental JournalPulp calcification and pulp canal obliteration (PCO) can complicate canal identification and endodontic access. This structured narrative review synthesizes current evidence on the biological mechanisms, epidemiology, systemic, medication-related, and ...
Yong Ding, Qin Ye
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Contemporary Clinical Dentistry, 2015 Background: The human tissues continuously undergo modification as deposition of calcium (CA) salts either in an organized or disorganized pattern. The latter pattern usually occurs in the soft tissues such as in arteries, brain, kidneys, lungs, and ...
Garima Yeluri +2 more
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Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2022 Background and purpose: Coronary artery disease is a major cause of mortality, morbidity, and disability in society and patients incur high expenditure on treatment.
Narjes Hoshyari +5 more
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Magnitude of pulp space narrowing over time and contributing factors in teeth with vital pulp therapy: a retrospective cohort study [PDF]
Restorative Dentistry & EndodonticsObjectives This study aimed to compare the magnitude of pulp space narrowing over time—measured as the change in pulp/tooth proportion from baseline—between mandibular molars treated with different types of vital pulp therapy (VPT) and their ...
Akarapong Boontankun +6 more
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Association between dental pulp stones and calcifying nanoparticles [PDF]
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2011 Jinfeng Zeng1*, Fang Yang1*, Wei Zhang2, Qimei Gong1, Yu Du1, Junqi Ling11Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School and Hospital of Stomatology and Institute of Stomatological Research, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China ...
Jinfeng Zeng +3 more
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