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Gastroesophageal reflux disease and tooth erosion [PDF]

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dentistry, 2011
The increasing prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in children and adults, and of “silent refluxers” in particular, increases the responsibility of dentists to be alert to this potentially severe condition when observing unexplained ...
Kaidonis, J., Ranjitkar, S., Smales, R.
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Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease [PDF]

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Human Genetics, 2009
Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is a heterogeneous group of genetic disorders presenting with the phenotype of a chronic progressive neuropathy affecting both the motor and sensory nerves. During the last decade over two dozen genes have been identified in which mutations cause CMT. The disease illustrates a multitude of genetic principles, including
Kinga Szigeti, James R. Lupski
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Diagnosis of Charcot‐Marie‐Tooth Disease [PDF]

open access: yesBioMed Research International, 2009
Charcot‐Marie‐Tooth (CMT) disease or hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy (HMSN) is a genetically heterogeneous group of conditions that affect the peripheral nervous system. The disease is characterized by degeneration or abnormal development of peripheral nerves and exhibits a range of patterns of genetic transmission.
Banchs, Isabel   +7 more
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Oral health status and associated lifestyle behaviors in a sample of Iranian adults : an exploratory household survey [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Background Poor oral hygiene can lead to serious diseases, such as periodontitis, tooth decay, pain and discomfort in teeth or gums, infections, and loss of teeth.
Bagheri, Raziollah   +5 more
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Smoking and tooth discolouration: findings from a national cross-sectional study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
Background: Smoking is a risk factor of a number of oral diseases; the extent to which tobacco products influence dental aesthetics has not been widely investigated. The aim of this study was to determine satisfaction with own tooth colour of smokers and
Alkhatib, MN, Bedi, R, Holt, RD
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Dental amalgam fillings: An under-investigated source of mercury exposure [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Dental amalgam fillings, which contain about 50% mercury, have been used since the early 19th century. However, their use has been controversial, particularly because they continually release small amounts of mercury.
Ahlqwist   +55 more
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Treatment for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease [PDF]

open access: yesCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2006
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) comprises a large variety of different forms of motor and sensory neuropathies. The most frequent are demyelinating forms (CMT1) and axonal forms (CMT2). The molecular basis of several CMT forms has been clarified during the last 15 years.
Young, P.   +3 more
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Genomics of periodontal disease and tooth morbidity [PDF]

open access: yesPeriodontology 2000, 2019
AbstractIn this review we critically summarize the evidence base and the progress to date regarding the genomic basis of periodontal disease and tooth morbidity (ie, dental caries and tooth loss), and discuss future applications and research directions in the context of precision oral health and care.
Cary S. Agler   +2 more
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