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  1. 1. Manifest and enamel caries lesions at different tooth surfaces in Swedish adolescents at ages of 12 to 17 years. : Descriptive research

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för odontologi

    Author : Lavinius Marca; Anton Kelmendi; [2024]
    Keywords : Karies; DFS; DeFS;

    Abstract : Background: Caries is a chronic disease that affects billions of adult people and children worldwide. However, caries differs largely between individuals and countries that range from having comparably low to high prevalences of the disease. READ MORE

  3. 2. ADHESION OF AGGREGATIBACTER ACTINOMYCETEMCOMITANS AND STREPTOCOCCUS MUTANS ANALYZED WITH DNA-BASED METHODS

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för odontologi

    Author : Jud Tirawiyeh; Fartun Ali; [2023]
    Keywords : A. actinomycetemcomitans; S. mutans; DNA-based qPCR; adhesion; epithelial cells; plant extracts;

    Abstract : Oral health is a part of general health and the two are connected in many ways as well as impact each other. Oral diseases are some of the most common chronic diseases of mankind. Diseases such as caries and periodontitis are two of the most common ones affecting the oral cavity. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. 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