Browsing Doctoral Theses / Doktorsavhandlingar Institutionen för odontologi by Issue Date
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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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
Cone Beam Computed Tomography - radiation dose and image quality assessments
(2011-01-04)Diagnostic radiology has undergone profound changes in the last 30 years. New technologies are available to the dental field, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) as one of the most important. CBCT is a catch-all term ... -
Cariological Studies on Endodontically Treated Teeth
(2011-04-05)Caries might jeopardize the long-term successful outcome of endodontic therapy. Therefore, it is of an interest for the endodontist to evaluate caries susceptibility of root-filled teeth (RFT). In the present thesis, several ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
High-fluoride Toothpaste (5000 ppm) in Caries Prevention
(2011-04-29)Abstract High-fluoride Toothpaste (5000 ppm) in Caries Prevention Anna Nordström, Department of Cariology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Box 450, SE-405 30 Göteborg, ... -
Cariological and Salivary Studies in 70-Year-Old Cohorts
(2011-05-27)Life expectancy after 65 years of age has increased markedly during the last decades, and is still increasing. The purpose of this thesis was to describe differences in dental health between 70- year-olds born in different ... -
Immunomodulatory Properties of 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate
(2011-05-27)Immunomodulatory Properties of 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Jennie Andersson Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg Professionals ... -
On tooth movements and associated tissue alterations related to edentulous areas and bone defects
(2011-09-12)The aim of the thesis was to study orthodontic tooth movement in relation to edentulous areas and infrabony pockets as well as the physiological movement of teeth facing an edentulous area. A dog model was used in Studies ... -
Molar Incisor Hypomineralization
(2011-11-18)Overall aim: The general objective of this thesis was to enhance the understanding of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) in areas of the histological, chemical and mechanical properties of the hypomineralized enamel, ... -
Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Evaluations of Some Side Effects of Orthodontic Treatment
(2011-11-18)In the late 1990s a new imaging modality, Cone Beam CT (CBCT) that enables high quality three-dimensional imaging at lower doses than Computed Tomography (CT), was introduced in dento-maxillofacial imaging. In 2005 the ... -
Enamel of primary teeth - morphological and chemical aspects
(2012-02-10)Enamel is one of the most important structures of the tooth, both from a functional and esthetic point of view. Primary enamel carries registered information regarding metabolic and physiological events that occurred during ...