abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to ascertain whether child-related and parent-related characteristics were associated differently with oral health-related lifestyle among boys and girls. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study population consisted of 5th and 6th graders and their parents in Pori, Finland. There were 1691 c...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Poutanen R,Lahti S,Tolvanen M,Hausen H

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Since the properties of polymers can be influenced using electron-beam irradiation, the aim of this study was to investigate whether electron-beam post-curing can improve the mechanical properties of experimental denture base polymers. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Rectangular specimens of different experimental poly...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Faltermeier A,Behr M,Rosentritt M,Handel G

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aims of this study were to investigate the incidence and recovery of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and dysfunction during a 1-year period, and to examine factors associated with TMJ signs and symptoms. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study population comprised 371 dental students examined at the start of e...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Marklund S,Wänman A

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study evaluated the fracture resistance of different zirconia three-unit posterior all-ceramic fixed partial dentures before and after fatigue loading. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Forty-eight zirconia three-unit posterior all-ceramic fixed partial dentures were fabricated using different manufacturing systems ...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Att W,Stamouli K,Gerds T,Strub JR

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a specific therapeutic jaw exercise on the temporomandibular disorders of patients with chronic whiplash-associated disorders. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Ninety-four consecutive patients with whiplash-related conditions were referred to and accepted for a trea...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Klobas L,Axelsson S,Tegelberg A

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Antiseptics and antibiotics delivered either locally or systemically have been used as an adjunct to scaling and root planing procedures in order to control the subgingival biofilm and thereby enhancing the treatment outcome. The results presented in the literature are, however, inconclusive. Povidone-iodine ...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Leonhardt A,Bergström C,Krok L,Cardaropoli G

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aims of this study were to investigate the influence of deproteinization of dentin on the shear bond strength (SBS) mediated by eight dentin adhesives, and to evaluate the long-term durability of the SBSs. The hypotheses were that deproteinization of dentin would not affect the capacity for adherence, and...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Abo T,Asmussen E,Uno S,Tagami J

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare marginal adaptation of composite restorations assessed by a dye staining method and by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Twenty bovine incisors were selected and ground flat to expose dentin. Two cylindrical cavities were prepa...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Caroline Bruschi Alonso R,Maria Correr G,Gonçalves Cunha L,Flávia Sanches Borges A,Maria Puppin-Rontani R,Alexandre Coelho Sinhoreti M

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to investigate the presence of symptoms and signs of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in patients with tinnitus and to evaluate the effect of TMD treatment on tinnitus in a long-term perspective in comparison with a control group of patients on a waiting list. MATERIAL AND METHODS:O...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Tullberg M,Ernberg M

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to compare the fracture resistance of endodontically treated maxillary central incisors with incomplete crown ferrules after chewing simulation. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Forty caries-free maxillary central incisors were divided into 4 groups (n = 10). Endodontic treatment was performed....

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Naumann M,Preuss A,Rosentritt M

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present a follow-up using the Dental Discomfort Questionnaire (DDQ) before and after the treatment of children, under the assumption that the number of toothache-related behaviors diminishes as a result of treatment, and to see whether this effect is related to the site of the carious teeth or to the treat...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Versloot J,Veerkamp JS,Hoogstraten J

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the dental fluorosis and caries in the permanent teeth of 12 to 13-year-old children in fluorosis-endemic areas; to assess the relationship between fluorosis and the fluoride content of the drinking water and the relationship between caries and the fluoride content of the water; finally, to analyze ...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Ruan JP,Yang ZQ,Wang ZL,Astrøm AN,Bårdsen A,Bjorvatn K

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a previous study, dentists reported very high scores for perceived physical workload, but only low to moderate scores for the musculoskeletal system. This is difficult to explain when other occupational groups in the dental services are compared, and is the main reason why the present study was performed. To measur...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Rolander B,Jonker D,Karsznia A,Oberg T

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the caries-preventive effect of an oral health program for preschool children living in a multicultural, low socio-economic area. In total, 804 2-year-old children were invited and recalled every 3rd month to an outreach facility for parent education and toothbrushing instruction....

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Wennhall I,Mårtensson EM,Sjunnesson I,Matsson L,Schröder U,Twetman S

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Carisolv with that of two other alkaline substances: NaOCl and Ca(OH)2. Sixty extracted teeth were randomly divided into three groups and split down the center of a carious lesion. In group I, one half of the cavity was excavated with NaOCl (0.5%, pH 11.7), the...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Dammaschke T,Eickmeier M,Schäfer E,Danesh G,Ott KH

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of storage duration on the tensile bond strength of acrylic and silicone-based denture base materials with liners either heat-cured or auto-cured. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The denture liners investigated were Vertex soft (acrylic-based, heat-cured), Coe soft (acrylic-based, auto-cured),...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Meşe A,Güzel KG,Uysal E

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of plaque removal of three different toothbrushes on mentally disabled children in two different age groups. A manual triple-headed brush (SuperBrush; Dento Co. AS [junior, regular]) compared with a new manual toothbrush (CrossAction; Oral-B [35 compact, 40 regular]) a...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Doğan MC,Alaçam A,Aşici N,Odabaş M,Seydaoğlu G

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of maternal use of chewing gums containing combinations of xylitol, sorbitol, chlorhexidine, and fluoride on salivary mutans streptococci (MS) counts and caries prevalence in the mothers' 3-year-old children. After screening 416 women with newborn babies, 173 mothers wi...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Thorild I,Lindau B,Twetman S

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this epidemiological study was to examine associations between temporomandibular (TMD)-related problems and variables from three domains: (1) socio-economic attributes, (2) general health and health-related lifestyle, and (3) dental attitudes and behaviors. The overall response rate to a questionnaire maile...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Johansson A,Unell L,Carlsson G,Söderfeldt B,Halling A,Widar F

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seventy-three children with submucous cleft palate (38 girls and 35 boys), mean age 8.2 years (range 7.7-9.5), were studied retrospectively from orthopantomograms. Dental abnormalities in permanent dentition were found in 26 patients (36%). Missing teeth, mainly lower 2nd premolars, upper lateral incisors, and upper 2...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Helióvaara A,Ranta R,Rautio J

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This in vitro study evaluated curing depths of a universal hybrid resin composite with two viscosities (Tetric Ceram and Tetric Flow) after curing with 6 different quartz tungsten halogen and light-emitting diode curing units. Irradiance (light intensity) of the curing units varied between 200 and 700 mW/cm2. The curi...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Lindberg A,Peutzfeldt A,van Dijken JW

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to elucidate whether a premaxilla with a supernumerary tooth has additional dental abnormalities. The study does not include premaxillas with a mesiodens, only premaxillas with parasagittally located supernumerary teeth. Radiographs from eight children, followed from 1 year and 5 months to 11...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Hansen L,Kjaer I

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we examined the prevalence of specific (dental) phobia among a sample of the Icelandic population. In addition to dental anxiety we explored factors that could be related to dental anxiety. In the period 1972-73, a stratified sample of 1641 schoolchildren in Reykjavík was selected for a study on maloccl...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Ragnarsson B,Arnlaugsson S,Karlsson KO,Magnússon TE,Arnarson EO

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Crucial if tooth transplantation is to succeed is preservation of the vitality of the cells of the periodontium and cementum of the tooth graft. Poor contact between the tissues of the recipient site and the root surface when teeth are transplanted to recipient sites prepared immediately prior to transplantation (one-...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Nethander G,Skoglund A,Kahnberg KE

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The craniofacial morphology of 48 consecutive adult males with isolated cleft palate was studied by means of lateral cephalograms at the mean age of 18.8 years. Twelve of the patients had received pharyngeal flap surgery between 4 and 12 years of age (mean age 6 years) to improve speech. No significant differences wer...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Heliövaara A,Haapanen ML,Hukki J,Ranta R

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Little information is available on the effect of miswak use on gingival microbiota. We assessed levels of 28 oral bacteria in subgingival plaque of adult Sudanese miswak (n = 38) and toothbrush users (n = 36) age range 20-53 years (mean 34.6 years) to study associations between these bacteria, oral hygiene method, and...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Darout IA,Skaug N,Albandar JM

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The orofacial function in 20 children with Down syndrome was evaluated after 4 years of palatal plate therapy in 9 of the children (PPG); the remaining 11 were untreated age-matched controls (CG). All 20 children had received continuous orofacial physical therapy from their speech therapist during the treatment period...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Carlstedt K,Henningsson G,Dahllöf G

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using dentist characteristics, our aim was to evaluate the reasons for replacements of fillings, the age of failed restorations in the posterior teeth of young adults, and replacement rates. Altogether 205 patient records from the Public Oral Health Service of the City of Vantaa, Finland were evaluated. Patient age wa...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Palotie U,Vehkalahti M

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to explore the association between negative experiences during children's first dental visit and any subsequent dental anxiety and related factors in three dental clinics in the Veneto Region of Italy. For this purpose, parents of 378 children filled out a questionnaire. Factors related to ch...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Rantavuori K,Zerman N,Ferro R,Lahti S

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of the nature of the root surface on the demineralization and remineralization processes within artificial fluoride-treated caries lesions was investigated using microscopic and X-ray microanalytical methods. Traces of fluoride were detected in the outer parts (about 25 micrometers) of the lesions after ...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Dietz W,Kraft U,Hoyer I,Klingberg G

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is no general agreement on criteria that could be applied to distinguish between orthodontically acceptable and non-acceptable occlusions after the completion of dental development. The aim of the present study was to analyse morphological and functional features that could be used as an index to define an accep...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Svedström-Oristo AL,Pietilä T,Pietilä I,Helenius H,Peutzfeldt P,Varrela J

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Finland, adults born in 1961 or later were progressively entitled to subsidies for dental care from private practitioners during 1986-90, while at the same time having access to care in the Public Dental Service. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of attendance frequency of private dental care on trea...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Suominen-Taipale AL,Widström E

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our aim was to determine whether masseter muscle (M) and plasma (P) levels of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) or leukotriene B4 (LTB4) are influenced by local glucocorticoid administration and whether such changes would be associated with corresponding changes in local pain or hyperalgesia. Eighteen patients with fibromyalgia...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Hedenberg-Magnusson B,Ernberg M,Alstergren P,Kopp S

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed the effects of oral self-care on periodontal health indicators among adults with diabetes. The sample consisted of 120 dentate individuals, all of whom were regular patients at the Salo Regional Hospital Diabetes Clinic in southwest Finland. Clinical periodontal examination included identification of visib...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Karikoski A,Ilanne-Parikka P,Murtomaa H

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Induction of mucosal immunity by oral immunization with protein antigen alone is difficult: potent mucosal adjuvants, vectors, or other special delivery systems are required. Cholera toxin (CT) has been shown to be an effective adjuvant for the development of mucosal vaccines and, when given with vaccine, induces both...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Fujihashi K,Kato H,van Ginkel FW,Koga T,Boyaka PN,Jackson RJ,Kato R,Hagiwara Y,Etani Y,Goma I,Fujihashi K,Kiyono H,McGhee JR

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Drosophila the Toll family, a group of transmembrane proteins, plays crucial roles in the host defense against invading pathogens. Mammalian species also conserve this system as the Toll-like receptor (TLR) family, which includes more than 10 members that have been identified so far. Both the Toll and TLR families ...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Kaisho T,Akira S

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidemiological data, particularly concordance rates in twin pairs and in multiply affected families, provide strong evidence that both genetic and environmental influences are important in the development of the chronic intestinal inflammation characteristic of Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis. Furthermore, suppl...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Satsangi J

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to obtain information on restorative dental care in Finland and to analyze the changes in treatment over a 5-year period. A random sample of dentists was drawn from the registers of the health authorities and the dental association in Finland, and in the spring of 1997 a questionnaire was sen...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Forss H,Widström E

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this methodological study we investigated the usefulness and reliability of a questionnaire designed to capture 4 aspects of parental dental attitudes: dental knowledge, child oral health behavior, perceived importance of dental related aims, and parental responsibility. The study was undertaken in a group of 140 p...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Arnrup K,Berggren U,Broberg AG

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values for Corah's Dental Anxiety Scale (DAS) and two modified versions of it (MDAS; MDAS/4). A questionnaire was mailed to a simple random sample of 1,190 25-year-old residents in the west of Norway in 1997. Half...

journal_title：Acta odontologica Scandinavica

authors： Haugejorden O,Klock KS

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00