abstract：BACKGROUND:Tooth wear has been generally described as being caused by erosion, abrasion and attrition. Erosion is currently believed to be the major factor involved in tooth wear, and its contribution in the development of tooth wear may be increasing. Among the numerous causes of erosion, extrinsic factors are the mos...

journal_title：Oral health & preventive dentistry

authors： Bamise CT,Esan TA,Ajayi JO,Olagundoye O,Oziegbe EO

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the risks for being overweight (Ow) or obese (Ob) in subjects with elevated Periodontal Screening and Recording (PSRTM) Codes (> or =1) (with smoking as a modifier) in a population of dental school patients located within a region with a high incidence of Ow, Ob, diabetes mellitus (Db), and cardiovas...

journal_title：Oral health & preventive dentistry

authors： Wood N,Johnson RB

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the thresholds of restorative intervention in dental caries treatment, based upon the lesion depth seen in radiographs, among Brazilian dentists working in small cities. In addition, the threshold of restorative intervention was compared with demographic and work-related characteristics. MATERIA...

journal_title：Oral health & preventive dentistry

authors： Traebert J,Wesolowski CI,de Lacerda JT,Marcenes W

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aimed to describe the profile and the purchasing pattern of the customers of two sweet shops in Kuwait. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The data were collected by observing 500 customers in two sweet shops between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. during a two-week period. One shop was in the ...

journal_title：Oral health & preventive dentistry

authors： Al-Sayegh FA,Al-Ali WM

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The present study was designed to develop a new periodontal risk assessment model based on the periodontal risk assessment (PRA) model by Lang and Tonetti, and to evaluate the risk assessment capability of the proposed model. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twenty-six patients diagnosed with chronic periodontitis were s...

journal_title：Oral health & preventive dentistry

authors： Chandra RV

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the sources of information on oral self-care and the content of professional guidance received on it as reported by dentate elderly patients in Lithuania, and to relate such guidance to their self-assessed knowledge of oral self-care. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A cross-sectional questionnaire study w...

journal_title：Oral health & preventive dentistry

authors： Vysniauskaite S,Vehkalahti MM

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyse possible changes in the severity and distribution of dental caries within the dentition in five groups of 4-year-old children examined with the same methods and criteria between 1980 and 2002. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The material consisted of retrospective caries recordings from cross-sectional studie...

journal_title：Oral health & preventive dentistry

authors： Stecksén-Blicks C,Stenlund H,Twetman S

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Periodontitis is a common chronic disease globally. It is a major cause of tooth loss among adults, and recently has been suggested as a possible risk factorfor some systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease. In Saudi Arabia, research on periodontitis prevalence, as well as its relation to systemic disea...

journal_title：Oral health & preventive dentistry

authors： Al-Zahrani MS,Kayal RA

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the cleaning efficacy of interdental brushes with different stiffnesses, e.g. soft and hard interdental brushes with identical brush diameter. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Cylindrical soft and hard interdental brushes with diameters of 2,3 and 5 mm each were tested. Sixteen extra...

journal_title：Oral health & preventive dentistry

authors： Wolff D,Joerss D,Dörfer CE

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The multiple loss of primary molars due to caries or other reasons in the primary or mixed dentition can lead to severe mutilation of the developing dentition. It is advisable to construct a removable appliance to maintain the relationship of the remaining teeth and to guide the eruption of the developing teeth in ord...

journal_title：Oral health & preventive dentistry

authors： Dogan MC,Dogan SK,Kendi E

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the prevalence and the impact of malocclusions on the quality of life of 18-year-old young male adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Cross-sectional study involving young adults who applied for military service in the city of Florianópolis in the year 2003 (N = 3735). The sample size was 414 individuals r...

journal_title：Oral health & preventive dentistry

authors： Traebert ES,Peres MA

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this case-control study was to assess the association between ear infection and dental caries. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The sample consisted of 126 children (range: two to five years) with no major medical problems or craniofacial anomalies. Ear infection history, demographic, dental, health and di...

journal_title：Oral health & preventive dentistry

authors： Nelson S,Nechvatal N,Weber J,Canion S

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The concept of minimally invasive dentistry will provide favorable conditions for the use of composite resin. However, a number of factors must be considered when placing composite resins in conservatively prepared cavities, including: aspects on the adaptation of the composite resin to the cavity walls; the use of ad...

journal_title：Oral health & preventive dentistry

authors： Jacobsen T

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biomedical prevention of diseases seems very difficult, but we believe that holistic medicine offers a simple and seemingly efficient solution that is useful for both physicians and dentists in their clinics, with a focus on improvement of quality of life as an important supplement to improving their patients' lifesty...

journal_title：Oral health & preventive dentistry

authors： Ventegodt S,Morad M,Merrick J

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Milk can be used as vehicle for fluoride administration. The aim of this study was to investigate the lactic acid formation in dental plaque after daily intake of fluoridated milk. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study group consisted of 15 healthy schoolchildren, 6 - 15 years of age, in a double-blind crossover stu...

journal_title：Oral health & preventive dentistry

authors： Engström K,Sjöström I,Petersson LG,Twetman S

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Patients' compliance with periodontal maintenance therapy is important for the treatment outcomes, however, most studies report compliance rates ranging from only 11%-45%. The aims of this study were to report on the acceptance of proposed treatment and the long-term compliance of patients treated in a speciali...

journal_title：Oral health & preventive dentistry

authors： Fardal O,Johannessen AC,Linden GJ

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess place, activities and human intention related to Traumatic Dental Injuries (TDI) events in 11 to 13-year-old schoolchildren in Biguaçu, Brazil. Also, to test the association between socio-economic status and TDI. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A cross-sectional survey (n = 2,260) was carried out. A trained an...

journal_title：Oral health & preventive dentistry

authors： Traebert J,Almeida IC,Marcenes W

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The concept 'Minimally Invasive Dentistry' can be defined as maximal preservation of healthy dental structures. Within cariology, this concept includes the use of all available information and techniques ranging from accurate diagnosis of caries, caries risk assessment and prevention, to technical procedures in repair...

journal_title：Oral health & preventive dentistry

authors： Ericson D,Kidd E,McComb D,Mjör I,Noack MJ

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to compare oral health status on a geriatric rehabilitation ward among patients who were assessed using the Revised Oral Assessment Guide (ROAG) on admission and at discharge; and to investigate in what respect the oral health procedures (OHP) suggested in ROAG were applied when oral h...

journal_title：Oral health & preventive dentistry

authors： Andersson P,Hallberg IR,Renvert S

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00