Search for dissertations about: "orofacial function"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 swedish dissertations containing the words orofacial function.

2. 1. Orofacial function in children with speech sound disorders

   Author : Åsa Mogren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Speech sound disorder (SSD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children and can have different aetiologies and outcome. Speech difficulties often co-exist with other disorders, such as motor difficulties and orofacial dysfunction. These co-existent difficulties may have the same biological background. READ MORE

4. 2. Methodological studies of orofacial aesthetics, orofacial function and oral health-related quality of life

   Author : Pernilla Larsson; Malmö högskola; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Det finns idag ett ökat medvetande om hur hälsa, ohälsa och vård påverkar livskvaliteten. Utveckling av olika hälsomått och livskvalitetsinstrument är ett växande forskningsområde där det är individens upplevelse i samband med ett visst tillstånd man undersöker. READ MORE

5. 3. The Temporomandibular Joint in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis : Psychosocial, clinical, imaging and parotid saliva biomarkers

   Author : Alexandra Dimitrijevic Carlsson; Per Alstergren; Kerstin Wahlund; Carin Starkhammar Johansson; Martina. Frodlund; Bijar Ghafouri; Robin Kahn; Malmö universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Biomarkers; Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis; Magnetic resonance imaging; Orofacial pain; Parotid gland; Plasma; Psychological distress; Psychosocial; Saliva; Stress; Temporomandibular joint; Biomarkörer; Juvenil idiopatisk artrit; Käkled; Magnetisk resonanstomografi; Orofacial smärta; Saliv; Spottkörtel; Stress;

   Abstract : Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common rheumatic disease in children. The disease can affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and cause orofacial growth disturbances, pain, and jaw dysfunction. TMJ arthritis is often asymptomatic and therefore a challenging joint to diagnose. READ MORE

6. 4. Oligodontia and ectodermal dysplasia : on signs, symptoms, genetics and outcomes of dental treatment

   Author : Birgitta Bergendal; Christina Stecksén-Blicks; Margareta Molin Thorén; Göran Dahllöf; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Tooth agenesis; oligodontia; ectodermal dysplasia; orofacial function; dental implants; EDARADD; Paedodontics; Pedodonti; odontologi; Odontology;

   Abstract : The general aim of this thesis was to broaden our knowledge of the signs and symptoms, genetics, and outcomes of dental implant treatment in individuals with oligodontia or ectodermal dysplasia. Article I is a population-based study in three Swedish counties of 162 individuals with oligodontia, which was a prevalence of 0.09%. READ MORE

7. 5. Orofacial pain and jaw function in children and adolescents : epidemiology, biopsychosocial implications and caregivers' approach

   Author : Amal Al-Khotani; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Relying on practitioner knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of orofacial pain (OFP) and temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in children and adolescents tends to be insufficient for effective dental practice. To improve overall performance, it is crucial to discuss topics related to practitioner competency, including professional knowledge and its associated perspectives. READ MORE