Search for dissertations about: "apical periodontitis"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words apical periodontitis.
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1. Epidemiological Aspects on Apical Periodontitis. Studies based on the Prospective Population Study of Women in Göteborg and the Population Study on Oral Health in Jönköping, Sweden
Abstract : The objectives of this thesis were to describe endodontic status in Swedish populations, to study clinical and socio-economic risk factors for apical periodontitis (AP) and to explore a possible association between AP and coronary heart disease (CHD). In papers I, III and IV the Prospective Study of Women in G?teborg (PSWG) was used. READ MORE
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2. Evaluation of endodontic treatment of teeth with apical periodontitis
Abstract : Apical periodontitis, an acute or chronic inflamination around the apex of the tooth, is caused by bacteria in the root canal. In Sweden the dentists devote around 10X of their total time to treating this disease. The treatment usually requires 3 to 5 sessions. The treatment may fail in up to 25X of the cases. READ MORE
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3. Coronal restoration in root-filled and non root-filled teeth : studies on periapical status, tooth survival, subsequent treatments and treatment decisions
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to study the following aspects ofdirect and indirect coronal restoration, primarily of root-filled teeth, withspecial reference to:• periapical health• the natural course of root-filled teeth, particularly furtherclinical intervention• the dentist´s decision-making process for root-filled teeth.The aims of coronal restoration are to restore the function and aestheticsof the tooth, with a tight marginal seal as protection from microbialleakage. READ MORE
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4. Periodontitis and invasive oral treatment in relation to myocardial infarction : epidemiological studies
Abstract : Background: Cardiovascular disease and periodontitis are major global health problems that are a large burden for the individual and society. During the last 30 years, it has been discussed whether there is an association between the two diseases. READ MORE
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5. Endodontic Infection Control in General Dentistry : Barriers, Facilitators, and Clinical Practice
Abstract : Apical periodontitis is a very common condition. Epidemiological research suggests that nearly 50% of the global adult population may have had at least one affected tooth and that approximately 40% of root-filled teeth may be associated with apical periodontitis. READ MORE