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Pain in paediatric dentistry. Experiences, attitudes and knowledge from the perspective of the child, the adolescent and the dentist.
(2017-01-04)Aim. The overall aim of this thesis was to study the frequency and intensity of general and oral pain, and oral discomfort in Swedish children and adolescents (with or without a disability). A further objective was to ... -
The peri-implant tissues from an esthetic perspective
(2009-08-20)The overall objective of the thesis was to evaluate the dimensions and position of peri-implant soft tissues in relation to the topography and alterations of the bone support, and the tissues’ significance for an esthetic ... -
Peri-implantitis and periodontitis. Experimental and clinical studies
(2015-03-24)Peri-implantitis is an increasing problem in implant dentistry. The current series of studies employed a translational approach with the aim to compare peri-implantitis and periodontitis lesions and evaluate the influence ... -
Peri-implantitis from a microbiological perspective
(2013-03-07)Peri-implantitis from a microbiological perspective Georgios Charalampakis Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, the Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Box 450, SE-405 ... -
Periodontal health among Swedish adolescents Clinical, psychosocial and behavioral perspectives
(2013-11-18)Abstract Periodontal health among Swedish adolescents Clinical, psychosocial and behavioral perspectives Jessica Skoogh Ericsson In recent decades, considerable resources have been invested in oral health promotion ... -
Potentially Malignant Disorders and Oral cancer -A study on Immunosurveillance
(2015-01-09)ABSTRACT The cancer immunosurveillance hypothesis postulates that the immune system can recognize cancer cell precursors and destroy those cells before a clinical manifestation occurs. During the last decades several ... -
Preclinical Studies for Cryoprevention of Oral Mucositis
(2019-05-24)Oral mucositis (OM) is a debilitating adverse effect, with a prevalence of up to 80% in patients with cancer who are conditioned with high-dose chemotherapy prior to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. In its mildest ... -
Preterm Infants - Odontological Aspects
(2012-04-17)ABSTRACT Preterm birth is associated with medical complications and treatments postnatally and disturbances in growth and development. Primary and permanent teeth develop during this postnatal period. The overall aim ... -
Prevalence, extent and severity of peri-implantitis
(2009-11-27)Peri-implantitis is a disorder that affects the tissues surrounding a functional implant. Peri-implantitis can lead to implant loss and impaired function. There is limited information regarding the prevalence of peri-implantitis. ... -
Prevention and treatment of experimental peri-implantitis
(2021-11-22)Peri-implantitis is a plaque-associated pathological condition occurring in tissues around dental implants. It is characterized by inflammation in the peri-implant mucosa and progressive loss of supporting bone. The aims ... -
Progression and treatment of experimental peri-implantitis
(2011-04-21)Peri-implantitis is characterized by inflammatory lesions in peri-implant tissues and loss of supporting bone. The aims of the present series of studies were to analyze (i) spontaneous progression and (ii) the effect of ... -
Radiographic follow-up analysis of Brånemark® dental implants
(2008-05-15)Radiography plays an important role in clinical routine practice and in research projects evaluating dental implants, among them Brånemark® System. Presence of a peri-implant radiolucency has been used in studies as a ... -
Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis - A study, with emphasis on host genetics, oral microbiota composition, and immunoregulatory networks
(2017-01-17)Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is one of the most common oral mucosal lesions. The aetiology is unknown and currently there is no consensus regarding suitable treatment regimens. RAS is recognised as a multi-factorial ... -
Root Canal Treatment in a Swedish Public Dental Service - Studies of indications and results
(2021-09-09)Despite the marked overall improvement of oral health in Sweden, root canal treatment is still a common procedure in general dental practice. The reasons are unclear. Few studies of root canal treatment have been undertaken ... -
Smoking, Snuffing and Oral Health with Special Reference to Dental Caries
(2012-10-15)Background and aims: This thesis describes oral health and the use of tobacco with the emphasis on dental caries and Swedish snuff (snus). There appears to be a general opinion in Sweden that snus protects against caries, ... -
Soft tissue integration to dental implants
(2008-09-26)Soft tissue integration is a prerequisite for implant success. The role of the soft tissue barrier at implants is to provide an effective seal that protects the underlying bone and prevents access for microorganisms and ... -
Studies on onset and lesion characteristics of periodontitis
(2018-01-15)Will early forms of periodontitis in childhood predict future risk for severe periodontitis? At what age may onset of periodontitis be detected in subjects with severe periodontitis? Are there differences in cell composition ... -
Studies on Pellicle and Early Dental Plaque in Relation to Periodontal Conditions
(2012-11-15)Background and Hypothesis: Bacterial receptors in dental pellicles may influence colonisation and subsequent plaque formation. Studies on such receptors in the dental pellicles and bacterial adherence have mostly been ... -
Studies on the Associations between Dental Caries, Periodontal Disease and Different Systemic Conditions
(2012-04-19)Background and aims: Dental caries and periodontal disease are the two most common oral diseases in man. Evidence shows that they may be directly or indirectly related to each other and to other systemic conditions. The ... -
Studies on the Prevention of Periodontal Diseases
(2007-11-30)Studies on the Prevention of Periodontal Diseases Anna Bogren Dental plaque contains bacteria that colonize the subgingival area and causes periodontal diseases. Effective plaque removal is therefore a key issue in the ...