ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate dental age assessment reliability through Tooth Coronal Index (TCI) method. Material and Methods: The cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans of 160 individuals aged between 20-70 years were analyzed in the present study. The height of the crown, i.e., coronal height,...
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the improvement in masticatory performances two weeks after posterior implant restoration. Material and Methods: Nine patients with missing first and second molars were included in the study. Masticatory performances were evaluated using subjective and objective methods ...
Sales, Luciana Solera;
Santos, Alailson Domingos dos;
Cosme-Silva, Leopoldo;
Queiroz, India Olinta de Azevedo;
Martins, Christine Men;
Dal-Fabbro, Renan;
Moraes, João Carlos Silos;
Cintra, Luciano Tavares Angelo;
Bertoz, André Pinheiro de Magalhães;
Gomes Filho, João Eduardo.
ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the tissue response and the biomineralization ability of CER prepared with epoxy resin or water compared to Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA). Material and Methods: Polyethylene tubes containing materials or empty tubes for control were inserted into the subcutaneous t...
Introducción: Los ríos andinos en Colombia están fuertemente influenciados por diferentes actividades antrópicas. Los macroinvertebrados han sido utilizados para evaluar la calidad del agua en estos ecosistemas. Objetivo: Este estudio analizó el comportamiento de diferentes índices basados en macro...
Abstract Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system that mainly affects young adults, promoting a great impact on functionality. Fatigue is a very common symptom, associated with multiple impairments in sensitivity, muscle activity, neuromotor control, balan...
ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the association between dental caries experience, severe dental caries experience and socioeconomic determinants on oral health-related quality of life among children and their families. Material and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study whose sample was composed of chi...
Determinantes Sociales de la Salud,
Caries Dental/prevención & control,
Distribución de Chi-Cuadrado,
Estudios Transversales,
Encuestas y Cuestionarios,
Calidad de Vida,
Salud Bucal/educación,
Estadísticas no Paramétricas,
Brasil/epidemiología,
Niño,
Padres
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the knowledge and attitude in relation to basic life support (BLS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills among the dental undergraduates and interns in Sakaka, Saudi Arabia. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was undertaken between October 2019 and...
Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud,
Estudios Transversales/métodos,
Encuestas y Cuestionarios,
Arabia Saudita/epidemiología,
Tratamiento de Urgencia,
Reanimación Cardiopulmonar/instrumentación,
Estudiantes de Odontología,
Supervivencia,
Distribución de Chi-Cuadrado,
Estadísticas no Paramétricas
ABSTRACT Objective: To test possible associations between Oral Health Literacy (OHL) level and socioeconomic covariates among users of Centers for Dental Specialties (CEOs). Material and Methods: The Health Literacy in Dentistry (HeLD-14) instrument was applied to 130 adult users of CEOs located in 13 ...
Alfabetización en Salud,
Clínicas Odontológicas,
Clase Social,
Educación del Paciente como Asunto,
Atención Secundaria de Salud,
Análisis de Varianza,
Estadísticas no Paramétricas,
Estudios Transversales/métodos,
Encuestas y Cuestionarios,
Salud Bucal,
Brasil/epidemiología
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the influence of tooth loss and the use of removable dentures on chewing function and nutritional status of institutionalized elders. Material and Methods: Cross-sectional study with 155 elders from seven long-stay institutions in João Pessoa, Brazil. The participants w...
Anciano,
Hogares para Ancianos,
Masticación/fisiología,
Dentadura Parcial Removible,
Boca Edéntula,
Estudios Transversales/métodos,
Brasil,
Estado Nutricional,
Índice de Masa Corporal,
Estadísticas no Paramétricas,
Dentadura Completa
Abstract Objective: To determine differences in how orthodontic patients perceive the aesthetics relating to the use of Essix and Hawley retainers. Material and Methods: Photographs of a female patient using an Essix retainer and a Hawley retainer, respectively, were assessed by 70 orthodontic patients...
