Essays about: "Dental caries"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 31 essays containing the words Dental caries.

1. 1. Antidepressants and the Risk of Dental Caries in Children and Adolescents : A Systematic Literature Review

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Odontologiska fakulteten (OD)

   Author : Linda Stahre; Johanna Svensson; [2023]
   Keywords : Systematic Review; caries; dental paediatrics; antidepressants; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor; serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor; tricyclic antidepressants;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to review if there is an association between antidepressants and caries in children and adolescents. Previous established evidence exhibits that adults prescribed tricyclic antidepressants have an increased risk of caries. Simultaneously, a global trend of increased prescriptions of antidepressant medications is seen. READ MORE

3. 2. Dental Caries and Self-Reported Type 2 Diabetes

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Tandläkarutbildning

   Author : Bashar Assani; Ibrahim Hamza; [2023]
   Keywords : CARIES; diabetes; T2DM;

   Abstract : ABSTRACT Patients with poorly controlled blood sugar levels and type 2 diabetes have been suggested to be at greater risk of tooth decay; however, the number of studies on this topic is scarce. This study aims to evaluate the association between self-reported diabetes, blood sugar levels, and dental caries in Swedish 40-year-old Swedes. READ MORE

4. 3. Caries Development At Different Tooth Surfaces In Swedish Adolescents Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för odontologi

   Author : Asal Al-Bayati; Taha Laskar; [2023]
   Keywords : caries; orthodontic; orthodontic treatment; caries progression;

   Abstract : Introduction Dental caries is the most common chronic infectious disease and is associated with plaque, bacteria, diet and saliva. Previous caries experience predicts 1/3 of future caries development. READ MORE

5. 4. Analysis of Milk Substitutes and Effects on pH in the Oral Cavity

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Tandläkarutbildning

   Author : Jatta Bergman; Bianca Blain; [2023]
   Keywords : saliva pH; milk substitutes; bovine milk; oat milk; soy milk; almond milk;

   Abstract : Background: At pH 5.5, a clear demineralization of the enamel is seen and is thus considered to be the criticalpH. Bovine milk has several different properties that protect against caries. Calcium and phosphate can prevent the progression of caries as well as some proteins in bovine milk. READ MORE

6. 5. Presence of Streptococcus Mutans in Mother and Child and Occurrence of Dental Caries: A Clinical Study

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för odontologi

   Author : Anna Niskanen; Gabriela Maria Peña; [2022]
   Keywords : Streptococcus mutans. Saliva samples. Transmission.;

   Abstract : Background: Caries continue to be a risk to children’s health and a stagnation of improvement has been seen the last years with 5% of Swedish three year olds being caries active. Earlier studies show a connection between presence of Streptococcus mutans  in saliva and caries prevalence, and that Streptococcus mutans can be transmitted from mother to child. READ MORE