Search for dissertations about: "PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY THESIS"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the words PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY THESIS.
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11. Oral dryness in relation to film-forming properties of saliva
Abstract : Dry mouth, or oral dryness, is a complex and quite commoncondition, reported with a varying prevalence of 10-80 %, expressed as a physiological deficiency with or without perceived dysfunction. This condition can severely affect oral health, oral function andquality of life. READ MORE
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12. The Oral Hygiene Ability Instrument-OHAI Development and evaluation of an instrument measuring the cause of poor oral hygiene self-care in older adults
Abstract : Oral hygiene is an important preventive measure to maintain good oral health in the growing group of older adults. Oral hygiene often deteriorates with age, but the causes of this at the individual level are rarely investigated. One reason of several may be that a multifactorial assessment instrument is missing. READ MORE
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13. In vivo evaluations of the neutralizing effect of a hydroxyl ion-releasing resin composite and a prophylactic gel on plaque acidogenicity : measured by the microtouch method
Abstract : The prevalence of dental caries has decreased dramatically in most developed countries since the sixties and the number of remaining teeth in adults has increased during the last decades. Elderly as a group will during aging become an increasing risk group for caries. READ MORE
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14. Effect of ozone on dental caries and on cariogenic microorganisms
Abstract : There are a number of unanswered questions regarding new caries preventive methods such as ozone treatment as well as novel caries detection methods that monitor and evaluate these preventive methods. This thesis seeks answers to some of these questions. READ MORE
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15. On the management of some technical and biological complications in implant prosthodontics
Abstract : The use of osseointegrated titanium implants has become a widely accepted method to obtain retention for prosthetic reconstructions of partially dentate and edentulous patients. A range of c1inical long-term studies have been conducted to collect information on the numbers of surviving and/or successful implants for different implant systems. READ MORE