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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 ... -
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 ... -
Functional appliance treatment and stability in Class II/1 malocclusion, and masticatory muscle characteristics
(2012-05-07)Aims: To evaluate the short-term antero-posterior effects on Class II division 1 malocclusion in growing children using functional appliances, and investigate whether the functional capacity of the masticatory musculature ... -
Orthodontically induced root resorption: a clinical and radiographic survey
(2012-05-24)In 2005 the Swedish Council on Health Technology Assessment (SBU), in a systematic review, Malocclusions and Orthodontic Treatment in a Health Perspective, concluded that there were low or contradicted evidence for an ... -
Dentofacial morphology in Turner Syndrome karyotypes
(2012-05-25)The overall aim of this thesis was to study dentofacial morphology in Turner syndrome (TS) versus controls and the influence hereupon from karyotype. One hundred thirty two TS females (5-66 years of age), from Göteborg, ... -
Attitudes and communicative factors related to oral health and periodontal treatment
(2012-09-03)The most important factor in the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease is the individual’s standard of daily self-performed oral hygiene. Consequently, a major task in periodontal treatment is to motivate the ... -
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, ... -
Dental coping strategies and dental anxiety: Adaptive and maladaptive strategies among adult patients with regular or irregular dental care
(2012-10-19)Abstract The overall aim of this thesis was to explore the reported use of coping strategies in connection with dental treatment among adult patients with dental anxiety and regular or irregular dental care. The specific ... -
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: ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Intra-familial Cariological Studies on a Saudi Population
(2013-04-24)Objectives: The aims of this thesis were to: 1) describe the caries experience and caries-related factors in mothers and their preschool and school children, 2) correlate quantified supragingival plaque bacteria between ... -
Unexpected salivary secretory effects of some atypical antipsychotics - preclinical studies on clozapine, N-desmethylclozapine, amisulpride and olanzapine
(2013-04-29)Antipsychotics are generally associated with dry mouth and deterioration of the oral health. However, clozapine, the archetype of the atypical antipsychotics, is reported to induce not only mouth dryness but also, in about ... -
Long-term development of temporomandilubar disorders in rheumatoid arthritis
(2013-09-10)ABSTRACT. Inflammatory joint diseases can affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) but there has been uncertainty to what extent. Most common are rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and psoriatic ... -
On fluoride toothpaste - knowledge, attitudes and behaviour
(2013-11-04)On fluoride toothpaste – knowledge, attitudes and behaviour Olga Jensen, Department of Cariology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Box 450, SE-405 30 Göteborg, Sweden. olga.jense ... -
On Remodeling and Function of Autogenous Bone Grafts in Maxillary Reconstruction
(2013-11-14)ABSTRACT Background Reconstruction of the jaws due to resorption of the alveolar crest may require bone augmentation for placement and integration of endosseous implants and future rehabilitation with a prosthetic ... -
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 ... -
On Dental Caries and Dental Erosion in Swedish Young Adults
(2013-11-22)Background: All children in Sweden are entitled to regular, free dental care up to 20 years of age. While dental caries generally continues to decline, still there is a pronounced skewness in caries prevalence. Furthermore, ... -
Caries assessment in orthodontic patients
(2014-04-16)Background and aims: White spot lesions (WSLs) are the most common adverse effect related to orthodontic treatment that may develop into manifest caries lesions if preventive measures are not strictly followed. Caries ... -
Interceptive Treatment Of Palatally Displaced Canines Studies of treatment effect and patients’ perception and methodological evaluation of 3D measurements of CBCT
(2014-10-21)Background: In 2 % of the Swedish population the canine fails to erupt and in 85 % of the cases the canine is palatally displaced. The most common interceptive treatment of palatally displaced canines (PDCs) is extraction ...