Effect of adiposity status on salivary Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus
Abstract Objectives To investigate the effect of adiposity status, salivary physicochemical parameters, and inflammatory biomarkers on the salivary abundance of the two main cariogenic bacteria Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus among Hong Kong adolescents. Subjects and Methods This study included 180 adolescents aged 12–15 years from Hong
Qianyi Deng, Hai Ming Wong, Simin Peng
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Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome: Oral Characteristics and Risk Factors for Caries Development. [PDF]
Olczak-Kowalczyk D+3 more
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Prevalence of Crown Resorption in Amelogenesis Imperfecta due to Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa
ABSTRACT Introduction Junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB) is a rare genetic disease manifesting with skin and mucosal blistering. As part of the JEB, patients present with syndromic amelogenesis imperfecta (AI). Reports have described external crown resorption (ECR) in the teeth of patients with JEB, but its prevalence is unknown.
Colomba Besa‐Witto+6 more
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Congenital Partial Hypoplasia of the Lower Lip: A Rare Form of 28-29 Tessier Cleft? Report of a Case. [PDF]
Rios O+4 more
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Oral Leukoplakia Microbiome Predicts the Degree of Dysplasia and is Shaped by Smoking and Tooth Loss
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to determine if the oral potentially malignant disorder, oral leukoplakia (OLK), exhibited microbiome changes that predict the degree of dysplasia and the risk of malignant progression. Results We examined the microbiome in 216 swabs of OLK from 177 patients.
Sheila Galvin+4 more
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An uncommon presentation of an erupted compound odontoma in the anterior maxilla: A case report. [PDF]
Mirzania N+3 more
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Serum Biomarkers and Their Clinical Correlates in Traumatic Trigeminal Neuropathy: A Pilot Study
ABSTRACT Objectives This study aims to investigate the serum biomarker levels in patients with painful post‐traumatic trigeminal neuropathy (PPTTN) and explore the associations between these biomarkers and the clinical and psychological characteristics of the patients. Materials and Methods A total of 32 patients with PPTTN were included.
Hye‐Kyoung Kim+2 more
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Prevalence of ear disease in cats undergoing cone beam computed tomography for dental procedures. [PDF]
Boothe HF+3 more
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The Current State of Clinical Diagnostic Algorithms for Mucosal Oral Lesions: A Scoping Review
ABSTRACT Background Diagnosing oral lesions remains challenging for many dentists. Despite the availability of diagnostic algorithms, there is a dearth of comprehensive evidence synthesis and a discussion on their clinical and pedagogical applicability.
Mohammed Al‐Shehri+7 more
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Tooth Loss Leads to Cognitive Impairment and Mitochondrial Disturbance in Wistar Rats. [PDF]
Meng S+6 more
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