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Trends in income-related inequality in untreated caries among children in the United States: findings from NHANES I, NHANES III, and NHANES 1999–2004
(2015)
Objective:
The goal of this analysis was to describe income-related inequality in untreated caries among children in the United States over time.
Methods:
The analysis focuses on children ages 2–12 years in three ...
Comparison of Parental Satisfaction with Three Tooth-Colored Full- Coronal Restorations in Primary Maxillary Incisors
(2015)
Objectives:
To evaluate and compare the parental satisfaction among resin composite strip crown, pre-veneered stainless steel crown (PVSSC) and the newly introduced pre-fabricated primary zirconia crown for restoring ...
Serum levels of folate and vitamin B12 in oral epithelial dysplasia
(2015)
Abstract:
Oral epithelial dysplasia (OED) is a histopathologic diagnosis associated with an increased risk of cancer. Deficiency of vitamin B12 and folate is associated with causation of certain precancerous and cancerous ...
The effect of orthodontic adhesive and bracket-base design in adhesive remnant index on enamel
(2015-02-14)
Background:
The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of bracket-base design and adhesive on adhesive remnant index (ARI) and enamel surface area covered by adhesive.
Methods:
The sample consisted of 32 ...
Evaluation of Calcified Carotid Artery Atheromas Detected By Panoramic Radiograph among Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus
(2015)
Abstract:
This study was designed to determine the prevalence of Carotid artery calcifications (CACs) of diabetic patients and compare it with normal non-diabetic individuals. Panoramic radiographs of 200 adult patients ...
Fracture resistance of porcelain veneered zirconia crowns with exposed lingual zirconia for anterior teeth after thermal cycling: An in vitro study
(2015-01-30)
Statement of problem:
In some clinical conditions minimally invasive complete crown tooth preparations are indicated. This is especially true when gross removal of tooth structure would weaken the remaining tooth or violate ...
The Minimal Important Difference (MID) as a criterion in evaluating the clinical significance of changes in the quality of life of orthognathic patients
(2015)
Abstract:
The Minimal Important Difference (MID) represents the smallest change patients perceive in their health status. It is a convenient criterion for evaluating the clinical significance of changes in Health-Related ...
Use of Adhesive Techniques in the Management of Hypodontia
(2015)
Abstract:
The treatment and management of hypodontia are complex. Traditional treatments include the provision of conventional bridgework. Such treatment modalities are destructive of remaining tooth tissue particularly ...
Effect of Mandibular Repositioning Appliance on Nasal Resistance of A Sample of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Hypopnoea Syndrome Patients
(2015-05)
Abstract:
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea / Hypopnoea Syndrome (OSAHS) is associated with obstruction of the upper airway and occurs as a result of repeated closure of the upper airway during sleep,either by anatomical or patho ...
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Hypopnoea Syndrome and the Cranio Facio-hyoid Morphology in Adults: Linear and Angular Measurements
(2015-11)
Abstract:
The gold standard for diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Hypopnoea Syndrome is the polysomnography which is expensive and time consuming. The development of alternative diagnostic methods would therefore ...