Six months of high-dose xylitol in high-risk caries subjects—a 2-year randomised, clinical trial [PDF]
Objectives The hypothesis was that the daily use of a high dose of a xylitol chewing gum for 6 months would reduce the increment of decayed permanent first molar surfaces (ΔD6S) in high-risk schoolchildren after 2 years.
Cagetti, Maria Grazia +6 more
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A Model for the Analysis of Caries Occurrence in Primary Molar Tooth Surfaces [PDF]
Recently methods of caries quantification in the primary dentition have moved away from summary ‘whole mouth’ measures at the individual level to methods based on generalised linear modelling (GLM) approaches or survival analysis approaches. However, GLM
Baelum V +29 more
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Does social vulnerability for caries predict caries status of children in sub-urban Nigeria?
It is important to identify groups of people vulnerable to a disease condition. Aim: To determine the association between social vulnerability to caries and caries status of children in Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan +1 more
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Oral fluid performs a number of important functions: mineralizing, protective, cleansing, creating an optimal environment for the functioning of the hard tissues of the teeth.
L.F. Kaskova, M.O. Sadovski
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Evaluating Streptococcus mutans strain dependent characteristics in a polymicrobial biofilm community [PDF]
Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate strain dependent differences of the cariogenic biofilm forming Streptococcus mutans within both simple and complex communities. Methods: A mono-species containing representative S.
David F. Lappin +9 more
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Risk Factors Influence on the Prevalence and Severity of Root Caries in Mosul (Rural and Urban) [PDF]
Aims: To determine the association of root caries with some risk factors among adult population in Mosul City (rural and urban). Materials and Methods: A sample of 231 subjects was selected, aged 20-70 years old, from rural and urban areas of Mosul City.
Aisha A Qasim
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PERHITUNGAN TINGKAT KARIES PADA ANAK DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN INDEKS DMFT DAN SIGNIFICANT CARIES INDEX (INDEKS SIC) (STUDI PADA SISWA SMP IT NURUL ISLAH BEURAWE BANDA ACEH) [PDF]
Karies gigi merupakan penyakit pada rongga mulut yang paling umum terjadipada suatu individu. Terdapat berbagai jenis pengukuran tingkat karies gigi diantaranya adalah indeks DMFT dan Significant Caries Index (Indeks SiC).Significant Caries Index (Indeks
Muhammad Chaldun
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Advanced Dental Composite Technology via Bisilanized Dual‐Action Nanofillers for Biofilm Control
A multimodal research strategy has led to the development of an innovative resin‐based composite (RBC) with dual antibacterial action. The S_CM‐RBC formula showed strong antibiofilm activity, excellent mechanical strength, and biosafety. It effectively controlled oral bacteria in prevention of caries recurrence, and maintained pulp health in a rat ...
Chenmin Yao +11 more
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Do children of working mothers experience more dental caries?
Background: Pain and discomfort due to untreated dental caries lead to eating and sleep disruptions, behavioral changes, and poor quality of life. Among adolescents, severe dental caries may lead to activity restriction, school absenteeism, and poor ...
R M Baiju +4 more
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Epidemiology, prevention and control of oral diseases in pediatric subjects [PDF]
Caries and periodontal diseases are a neglected epidemic by millions of Italians who suffer unnecessarily from them. Both diseases are preventable and the combination of high prevalence, high morbidity and relative inattention from the National Health
Buttacavoli F. +3 more
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