Abstract Objective: To compare the Oncostatin M (OSM) concentrations in tissues of patients with chronic periodontitis with and without diabetes. Material and Methods: Sixty-four subjects visiting the dental outpatient department were categorized as "healthy" (Group 1), "periodontitis" (Group 2), and "...
Oncostatina M/análisis,
Periodontitis Crónica/patología,
Diabetes Mellitus,
Encía,
Citocinas,
Enfermedades Periodontales,
Inflamación,
Diagnóstico Bucal,
Estudios Transversales/métodos,
Análisis de Varianza,
Índice de Placa Dental,
Glucemia,
Distribución de Chi-Cuadrado,
India/epidemiología,
Estadísticas no Paramétricas
Abstract Objective: To analyze and compare changes of quality of life parameter among dental patients rehabilitated by the implant-supported overdentures with different attachment systems. Material and Methods: Forty-eight patients were recruited as a study cohort. The implant placement procedure was b...
Calidad de Vida,
Electromiografía/instrumentación,
Prótesis de Recubrimiento,
Implantación Dental,
Prótesis Dental de Soporte Implantado/instrumentación,
Estudios de Cohortes,
Estadísticas no Paramétricas,
Dentadura Completa,
Músculos Masticadores,
Ajuste Oclusal,
Adaptación a Desastres,
Ucrania,
Encuestas y Cuestionarios,
Análisis de Regresión
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy (aPDT), associated with scaling and root planing in the non-surgical periodontal treatment of individuals with Down Syndrome. Material and Methods: A controlled, randomized, split-mouth study was conducted. A total ...
Fotoquimioterapia/instrumentación,
Enfermedades Periodontales/patología,
Síndrome de Down/patología,
Ensayo Clínico Controlado Aleatorio,
Periodontitis,
Índice de Placa Dental,
Rayos Láser,
Cuidadores,
Índice Periodontal,
Resultado del Tratamiento,
Brasil/epidemiología,
Interpretación Estadística de Datos,
Estadísticas no Paramétricas
ABSTRACT Objective To determine the level of knowledge of dentistry students regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and to evaluate whether the risk factors of the outbreak cause depression. Material and Methods This study was conducted with 516 dentistry students (3rd, 4th and 5th grades) who started clinica...
Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud,
Estudiantes de Odontología,
COVID-19,
Depresión,
Factores de Riesgo,
Control de Infecciones,
Educación en Odontología,
Encuestas y Cuestionarios,
Distribución de Chi-Cuadrado,
Interpretación Estadística de Datos,
Estudios Transversales/métodos,
Turquía/epidemiología,
Estadísticas no Paramétricas
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the knowledge of medical and dental students regarding the emergency management of avulsed teeth. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional survey study was performed on 1841 students. Medical (n=746) and dental (n=845) students from different universities were included...
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of xylitol varnishes in the inhibition of enamel demineralization in vitro. Material and Methods: Bovine enamel blocks (n=120) were randomly allocated to four groups (n = 30), and the surface hardness (SH) was measured at baseline. The blocks were treated wi...
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the impact of the originally-developed approach aimed at pre-treatment graphical modelling of soft-tissue changes (digital soft tissue design) for the optimization of patient-centered outcomes after Class I and Class II single gingival recessions treatment with the use of...
Abstract Objective: To investigate the association between caries experience and school performance among children and adolescents living in an island community without fluoridated water supply and to compare data according to the type of attended school (full-time or part-time). Material and Methods: ...
Caries Dental/prevención & control,
Escolaridad,
Abastecimiento de Agua,
Distribución de Chi-Cuadrado,
Salud Bucal,
Estudios Transversales/métodos,
Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud,
Índice CPO,
Distribución de Chi-Cuadrado,
Modelos Logísticos,
Estadísticas no Paramétricas,
Encuestas Epidemiológicas/métodos
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of desensitizing agents for the obliteration of dentinal tubules subjected or not to a simulated oral environment. Material and Methods: Dentinal discs (n=8) treated with Riva-Star (RS) or PRG-Barrier-Coat (PRG) were submitted (cycled) or not submitted (cont...
Abstract Objective: To determine the correlation between levels of methyl mercaptan (CH3SH) hydrogen sulfide (H2S), the proportion of Prevotella intermedia (Pi), and matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8) gene expression levels in periodontitis patients accompanied by halitosis. Material and Methods: Sampl...
