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Influence of Tapered‐End and Round‐End Bristle Designs on the Abrasive Enamel Wear Using Toothpastes With High Discrepancies in Abrasiveness

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose The aim of this in vitro study was to investigate the influence of bristle end design of toothbrushes and the relative enamel abrasivity (REA) of used toothpaste on the resulting abrasive enamel wear. Materials and Methods A total of 160 bovine enamel samples were allocated into eight groups (n = 20) and surface topography was recorded
Michelle S. Stübi, Moritz Tanner, Blend Hamza, Leonardo Svellenti, Thomas Attin, Florian J. Wegehaupt   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fluoride‐Free Mouthwashes Available Over‐The‐Counter in the US‐An Overview

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Fluoride‐free mouthwashes (FFM) are commonly used by patients for a variety of cosmetic and/or therapeutic reasons. The purpose of this study was to investigate the composition and purposes of FFM available over‐the‐counter in the US.
Astrid C. Valdivia‐Tapia, Jaime A. Cury, Antonio P. Ricomini‐Filho, Frank Lippert   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Xylitol and Fluoride Varnish on Biofilm and Saliva in Orthodontic Patients: A Triple‐Blind Randomized Clinical Trial

Clinical and Experimental Dental Research
Objectives Fixed orthodontic appliances are associated with higher levels of plaque and saliva bacteria, which contribute to dental caries. The effects of combining xylitol and fluoride, both used in caries prevention, are uncertain.
Neda Babanouri, Sarina Sahmeddini, Setayesh Khadang, Abdollah Bazargani   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Membrane-Based Downstream Processing of Microbial Xylitol Production

International Journal of Technology, 2017
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener in the food industry. Xylitol can be produced from D-xylose using a fermentation process, but it then needs to be separated from the other components of the fermentation broth (e.g., metabolic products ...
Ria Desiriani, Made Tri Ari Penia Kresnowati, I Gede Wenten   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Optimizing Nurse‐Involved Non‐Pharmacological Interventions for Postoperative Pain: A Scoping Review

Journal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To identify the types of non‐pharmacological interventions, nurses' roles and outcome measures used for postoperative pain management in inpatients. Design A scoping review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines. Methods Eligible studies were those involving adult surgical inpatients receiving nurse‐involved non ...
Jihyung Son, Sunghwa Na, Hyun Joo Lee
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of Oral Function Development and Eating Habits in Children Aged 5–7 Years

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, EarlyView.
Summary of ‘Evaluation of Oral Function Development and Eating Habits Among Children Aged 5 to 7 Years’. ABSTRACT Background The number of children with poor oral function, known as developmental insufficiency of oral function (DIOF), has increased, negatively affecting children's growth and development.
Jun Kawamura, Susumu Kanno, Teppei Shintani, Misaki Matsui, Yuriko Komagamine, Hitomi Soeda, Anna Miyayasu, Maiko Iwaki, Shunsuke Minakuchi, Yohei Hama, Kazuto Okabayashi, Manabu Kanazawa   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of nanohydroxyapatite mouthwash on the growth of Candida albicans biofilm on milled denture surfaces: An in vitro study

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose There is a need for effective solutions for the persistent prevalence of denture stomatitis (DS) in denture‐wearing populations. This study assessed the impact of nanohydroxyapatite (nanoHAP) nanoparticles on Candida albicans biofilm formation on milled polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) denture bases.
Cynthia U. Udeh, Bennett T. Amaechi, Parveez A. Abdul‐Azees, Amos C. Obiefuna, Chun‐Yen Lin, Nahid IftiKhar, Sunil Mankar, Temitope O. Omosebi, Tejal Gohil   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Wettability of saliva substitutes across various denture base fabrication techniques

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose The present study evaluated the contact angles (CAs) of four denture base materials subjected to different surface treatments using deionized water and saliva substitutes. Material and Methods A total of 32 rectangular specimens were manufactured using four different denture base materials: heat‐cured compression molded Lucitone 199 (C)
Paul Mikhail, Igor Pesun, Francisco Azpiazu‐Flores, Rodrigo França   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Optimization of biotechnological production of xylitol by a Candida tropicalis strain using Response Surface Methodology

Biological Journal of Microorganism, 2016
Introduction: Xylitol is known as one of the most commonly used dietary sugars in food and pharmaceutical industries. The common methodology for production of xylitol is a chemical process which requires high energy and is costly.
Omid Zahed, Gholamreza Salehi Jouzani, Faramarz Khodayian   +2 more
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Systemic, Lifestyle and Environmental Modifying Factors in the Pathogenesis of Periodontitis

Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.
A variety of impacting factors in the pathogenesis of periodontitis exist, including systemic, lifestyle, and environmental factors. This review highlights the manifold mechanistic aspects of the link between the pathogenesis of periodontitis, addressing these numerous factors to supplement the long‐standing knowledge of the progression of the disease.
Sabine Elisabeth Groeger, Yuxi Zhou, Jiawen Yong, Lei Wang, Sabine Ruf, Joerg Meyle   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source