Search for dissertations about: "oral screen"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words oral screen.

2. 1. Orofacial dysfunctions in children and adolescents with myotonic dystrophy type 1 - evaluation and intervention

   Author : Lotta Sjögreen; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : myotonic dystrophy type 1; children; facial expression; dysarthria; dysphagia; drooling; lip force; lip mobility; 3D motion analysis; oral screen;

   Abstract : Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a slowly progressive neuromuscular disease. The overall aim of this thesis was primarily to describe the characteristics, prevalence, and development of orofacial functions in a group of children and adolescents with DM1 and secondly to investigate the effect of lip strengthening exercises. READ MORE

4. 2. Dental Anxiety: prevalence, measurements and consequences

   Author : Lisa Svensson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; dental anxiety; adults; prevalence; oral health; oral health-related quality of life; dental pain; measurements; validity; dental phobia;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to gain knowledge about adults suffering from dental anxiety by studying the current prevalence of dental anxiety and concomitant factors, the impact of dental pain on everyday life among individuals suffering from severe dental anxiety, and to evaluate the validity of a psychometric measurement, the IDAF-4C+, used to measure the level of dental anxiety and to screen for a diagnosis of specific phobia for dentistry. The included studies have a cross-sectional design. READ MORE

5. 3. 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

6. 4. Sensorimotor Brain Plasticity in Stroke Patients with Dysphagia : A Methodological Study on Investigation and Treatment

   Author : Mary Hägg; Matti Anniko; Ulla Friberg; Hélène Pessah-Rasmussen; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Otorhinolaryngology; Brain plasticity; Controls; Dysphagia; Deglutition; Facial palsy; Lip force; Muscle training; Orofacial regulation; Reliability; Sensitivity; Specificity; Stroke; Swallowing capacity; Otorhinolaryngologi;

   Abstract : AimsThe aims of the thesis were to validate investigation instruments for stroke patients with dysphagia, and to improve oropharyngeal dysphagia therapies.Methods/ResultsA Lip Force Meter, LF 100, affirmed excellent intra- and inter-reliability, sensitivity and specificity. READ MORE

7. 5. Function, expression and polymorphism of human alcohol dehydrogenase 3/glutathionedependent formaldehyde dehydrogenase

   Author : Jesper Hedberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Alcohol dehydrogenase 3 (ADH3), identical to glutathione-dependent formaldehyde dehydrogenase, plays a vital role in the defense against formaldehyde through the activity for the spontaneously formed adduct between formaldehyde and glutathione, Shydroxymethylglutathione (HMGSH). ADH3 may also participate in the metabolism of Snitrosylated glutathione, GSNO. READ MORE