Search for dissertations about: "dental radiograph"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words dental radiograph.

  2. 1. Periodontitis and invasive oral treatment in relation to myocardial infarction : epidemiological studies

    Author : Eva Nordendahl; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    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

  4. 2. Open vs closed exposure of palatally displaced canines : clinical, patient-related outcomes and health economics

    Author : Margitha Björksved; Farhan Bazargani; Rune Lindsten; Kristina Arnrup; Jonathan Sandler; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The maxillary permanent canine usually erupts in the mouth between the ages of 11 and 12 years. Sometimes the canines are displaced toward the palatal side of the dental arch and eruption is disturbed. Palatally displaced canines (PDCs) are a frequent dental anomaly, present in 2% of the young population. READ MORE

  5. 3. Diagnostic criteria and dose limiting approaches for image modalities in odontology

    Author : Daniel Benchimol; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Objectives: Technical innovations in radiography enable the development of new approaches to reduce the dose to patients. The aim of this thesis was to explore dose optimization approaches for the most frequently used radiographic modalities in dentistry. READ MORE

  6. 4. Evaluation of cone beam computed tomography with respect to effective radiation dose and diagnostic properties

    Author : Nils Kadesjö; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is an x-ray modality providing three-dimensional x-ray images. CBCT devices have high resolution compared to traditional medical CT, making them suitable for examination of fine details. READ MORE

  7. 5. Carotid stenosis

    Author : Elias Johansson; Per Wester; Conny Arnerlöv; Arne Lindgren; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Carotid stenosis; Risk; Recurrence; Stroke; TIA; Near-occlusion; Carotid Endarterectomy; Delay; Panoramic Radiographs; Cardiovascular medicine; Kardiovaskulär medicin; Neurology; Neurologi; Internal Medicine; invärtesmedicin; neurologi; Neurology; odontologi; Odontology;

    Abstract : Carotid stenosis is one of several causes of ischemic stroke and entails a high risk of ischemic stroke recurrence. Removal of a carotid stenosis by carotid endarterectomy results in a risk reduction for ischemic stroke, but the magnitude of risk reduction depends on several factors. READ MORE