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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 ... -
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 ... -
Sweet Taste Perception in Relation to Oral and General Health
(2017-10-17)The aims of this thesis were to study the difference in sweet taste perception, dental caries and BMI between three different geographical areas (Italy, Mexico and Saudi Arabia) and to elucidate the relationship of sweet ... -
Temporomandibular disorders in women—symptoms and signs in population-based studies
(2019-11-13)The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate symptoms and signs of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and orofacial pain in the Swedish female population in relation to some other health factors. The thesis includes ... -
The Apert and Crouzon syndromes: General and dental aspects
(2011-04-21)Background: Craniofacial malformations, as seen in Apert and Crouzon syndromes, may have an immense impact not only on function and esthetics, but also on the psychosocial well-being of the person affected. Aims: To provide ... -
The fearful patient in routine dental care
(2018-02-22)Background: Managing dental fear is a daily challenge in dental care. The overall aims of this thesis were to study the attitudes of dental health professionals to fearful dental patients, and their skills and strategies ... -
The school as an arena for oral health promotion
(2012-11-15)Abstract The School as an Arena for Oral Health Promotion Eva Hedman, Department of Cariology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Box 450, SE-405 30 Göteborg, Sweden. Objective: ... -
Traumatic dental injuries and general unintentional injuries in children and adolescents in the Swedish BITA study
(2017-01-18)The aims for this thesis were to investigate which children and adolescents, in the Swedish BITA study, encountered traumatic dental injuries (TDI) and general unintentional injuries (GUI), their injury etiology, and the ... -
Treatment of large overjet in preadolescents. Studies of treatment effects, cost assessment and patient perceptions- a comparison of two removable functional appliances
(2017-02-10)The aims were to compare clinical effectiveness, functional and social discomfort, explore and describe preadolescents’ experiences of treatment, and assess the COSTs of reducing large overjet with an Andresen Activator ...