Prevalence, and Risk Indicators of Coronal and Root Caries in Mexican Older Adults in Nursing Homes [PDF]
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry, 2023 Sandra Manuela Tepox-Puga,1 Jesús Alberto Rocha-Ortiz,1 Carlo Eduardo Medina-Solís,2 Roberto Carlos Castrejón-Pérez,3 Sergio Sánchez-García,4 Socorro Aída Borges-Yáñez5 1Dental School, National Autonomous University of Mexico, México City, México ...
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Comparative analysis of microbiome in coronal and root caries [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthBackground The global rise in the elderly population has increased the prevalence of root caries. Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacilli and Actinomyces are considered the primary pathogens of dental caries in culture-based studies.
Tadamu Gondo +4 more
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The metatranscriptomes of root caries and sound root surface biofilms [PDF]
Journal of Oral Microbiology, 2017 There is limited knowledge of bacterial metabolism in root caries lesions. The aim of this study was to describe the bacterial metatranscriptomes associated with root caries and sound root surfaces using an RNA-seq analysis approach.
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Root caries experience and its association with risk indicators among middle-aged adults
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2021 Introduction: With an increasing number of retained teeth, there is an enhanced susceptibility to periodontal problems with gingival recession, which led root surface exposure to the oral environment and develops the root caries later stages among adults.
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A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess Diabetes as a Risk Factor for Root Caries Amongst the Elderly Population in Udupi District, Karnataka State, India [PDF]
The Scientific World JournalObjectives. To compare the prevalence of root surface carious lesions among the nondiabetic and diabetic elderly population and its association with various risk factors. Methods.
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The Association Between Serum Alpha-Carotene and Root Caries in U.S. Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]
LifeRoot caries is a form of decay affecting root surfaces of teeth, often exacerbated by periodontal disease, reduced salivary flow, and compromised mucosal health, all factors strongly influenced by nutrition.
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A cost-effectiveness analysis of fluoride varnish application in preventing Root caries in elderly persons: a Markov simulation study [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthBackground Root caries are prevalent issues that affect dental health, particularly among elderly individuals with exposed root surfaces. Fluoride therapy has shown effectiveness in preventing root caries, but limited studies have addressed its cost ...
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Frontiers of Global Research Trend on Root Caries: A Bibliometric Analysis [PDF]
International Dental JournalObjective: This study aimed to examine the global research trend and frontiers in the field of root caries. Methods: Two independent investigators searched the Web of Science Core Collection to include journal articles published on root caries from 1994 ...
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Low Salivary IgA Levels Against PAc (361–386) as a Risk Factor for Root Caries in Older Adults [PDF]
Clinical and Experimental Dental ResearchObjectives This study aimed to assess the intricate relationship between salivary IgA antibody levels to PAc (361–386) (PPA), mutans streptococci colonization, and root caries development in older adults.
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Identification of Risk Group for Root Caries and Analysis of Associated Factors in Older Adults Using Unsupervised Machine Learning Clustering [PDF]
Clinical Interventions in AgingLinxin Jiang,1,2 Shaohong Huang,1 Daniel R Reissmann,2 Gerhard Schmalz,3 Jianbo Li1 1Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Prosthodontics, University ...
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