Dissociation Between Acute and Late Radiation Toxicity in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer: A Secondary Analysis. [PDF]
Kucha N, Soni TP, Singh D.
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Abstract Maintaining optimal oral hygiene is important for overall oral care, ensuring the well‐being of teeth and their surrounding tissues. In addition, it promotes fresh breath and a pleasing smile. A key element of oral self‐care is the daily use of toothpaste during regular brushing.
Maud Joosstens +2 more
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Reliable assessment of oral dryness in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus using the Romanian version of the Summated Xerostomia Inventory. [PDF]
Dumitrescu R +10 more
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Oral wound healing in the elderly: Mechanisms, challenges, and innovations
Abstract Objective This narrative synthesizes current knowledge on the biological mechanisms, clinical challenges, and regenerative innovations for optimizing intraoral wound healing in the elderly. Methods Narrative review of preclinical and clinical studies addressing age‐related changes in the four canonical wound‐healing phases (hemostasis ...
Ann M. Decker +7 more
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Subjective Xerostomia and Chairside Salivary Dysfunction in Institutionalized Older Adults: Concordance and Exploratory Derivation of a Five-Item Short Form. [PDF]
Bicheru MM +5 more
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Abstract Background Population aging is reshaping prosthodontic care for both partially and completely edentulous individuals. In older adults, conditions such as frailty, comorbidities, polypharmacy, and cognitive decline can have a direct impact on the biological and biomechanical demands of implant therapy, thereby influencing the success of implant
Yu‐Ting Yeh +10 more
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Evaluation of salivary flow in patients following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a retrospective study. [PDF]
Chiouhami BH +3 more
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Abstract Objectives This review synthesizes evidence regarding the prevalence, epidemiological associations, and mechanistic pathways between osteoporosis, periodontal disease, and dental implant therapy. Materials and Methods A literature review was conducted to identify studies focused on: osteoporosis, periodontal disease, and dental implants ...
Samin Sirous +4 more
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Efficacy of biotene and xerostom on salivary function, biomarkers, and caries risk in radiation-induced xerostomia: A randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
Alam A, Taneja S, Kumar A, Dheer A.
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Abstract Background Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) is a common yet inconsistently defined condition impacting oral health and quality of life. Variability in diagnostic criteria and trial methodologies has limited comparability of previous research. Objectives To map current definitions, diagnostic frameworks, and clinical trial methodologies in DH ...
Alexander J. Pollard +15 more
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