Search for dissertations about: "periodontal pathogens and inflammatory markers"
Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words periodontal pathogens and inflammatory markers.
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1. Bad breath : prevalence, periodontal disease, microflora and inflammatory markers
Abstract : Bad breath usually originates within the oral cavity and is believed to be associated with periodontal disease. The over all aim of the present thesis was to study periodontal conditions in subjects with bad breath as well as the prevalence of bad breath in subjects with periodontal disease. READ MORE
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2. Progression of periodontitis and influence of periodontal bacteria on release of inflammatory markers in Swedish adults
Abstract : Periodontitis is a common infectious disease worldwide. An estimated 15-35% of the adult population in industrialized countries suffers from this multifactorial disease. The percentage of people affected by periodontal disease increases with age, reaching a peak at the age of 5060 years. READ MORE
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3. Porphyrins and phototherapy of oral bacteria
Abstract : In the mid-1990s researchers became interesting in blue light-based therapies using light- emitting diodes (LED) light. Blue light therapy has been successfully used in treatment of acne, as well as shown wound healing effects. It has also shown significant antibacterial effects, especially on black-pigmented bacteria. READ MORE
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4. Studies on myeloid cell functions in periodontitis
Abstract : Periodontitis (PD) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by destruction of the tooth supporting tissues; gingiva, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. Myeloid cells, including monocytes and macrophages, play a crucial part in the inflammatory host response by clearing pathogens and producing a vast array of inflammatory mediators. READ MORE