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Subjective and objective aspects on living with a cleft. A study focused on the isolated cleft palate and the total bilateral cleft lip and palate.
(2010-10-08)
Aims: To gain a deeper understanding of the social life aspects in individuals treated for isolated cleft palate (iCP) or total bilateral cleft lip and palate (BCLP). Furthermore, to study risks of having other birth defects ...
Dental behaviour management problems among children and adolescents – a matter of understanding? Studies on dental fear, personal characteristics and psychosocial concomitants.
(2010-01-26)
Dental behaviour management problems among children and adolescents –
a matter of understanding?
Studies on dental fear, personal characteristics and psychosocial concomitants.
Annika Gustafsson,
Department of ...
On Caries Risk Profiles Using Cariogram and Caries Prevention with Fluoridated Toothpaste in Orthodontic Patients
(2010-09-28)
Objective. The aims of this thesis were to: 1) analyse caries-related factors shortly after orthodontic treatment, 2) demonstrate the usefulness of the Cariogram by presenting orthodontic patients with different caries-risk ...
On oral health in children and adults with myotonic dystrophy
(2010-02-12)
Background: Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a hereditary neuromuscular multisystem disease with varying clinical expressions and severity. The prevalence worldwide is 5-20/100 000. It is characterized by progressive ...
Functional analysis of the -1087 single nucleotide polymorphism in the IL-10 promoter region.
(2010-11-15)
Interleukin (IL) 10 is recognized as a pro-inflammatory cytokine that promotes B cell proliferation. The objectives of the present series of studies were to analyze (i) differences in transcription factor binding to the ...
On Oral Health in Young People with Asthma
(2010-11-26)
On Oral Health in Young People with Asthma
Malin Stensson, Department of Cariology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Box 450, SE-405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden. Email: malin.stensson@hh ...
Pattern and amount of change of upper front teeth after retention with a bonded retainer : Follow-up one to seven years postretention
(2010-12-17)
Objectives:
To investigate the amount and pattern of relapse of maxillary front teeth previously retained with a bonded retainer for two to four years. Which teeth are more prone to relapse? Is there any difference in ...
Harm and harm reduction in smokeless tobacco users. An in vitro and clinical study.
(2010-11-17)
Background: This thesis describes the effects of smokeless tobacco (ST) and its derivatives on the oral mucosa; the development of, and results of applying a cessation program for snuff users with long and extensive exposure; ...
On Caries Risk Profile and Prevention in an Adult Saudi Population
(2010-05-11)
Objectives. The aims of this thesis were to evaluate: 1) the caries profile in an adult Saudi population with several dental restorations using a computer-based program (Cariogram), 2) the prevalence of primary and recurrent ...
On Fluoridation of Chewing Sticks (Miswaks) with Respect to Dental Caries
(2010-04-27)
The chewing stick known as a “Miswak” is a natural toothbrush that is widely used for cleaning the teeth. It has been used for thousands of years in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The aim of this thesis was to evaluate ...