Search for dissertations about: "root-filling quality"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words root-filling quality.

  2. 1. On root-filling quality in general dental practice

    Author : Lisbeth Dahlström; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; root-filling quality; nickel-titanium rotary instrumentation; implementation; hands-on; social network; focus groups; qualitative content analysis; general dental practitioners; stress;

    Abstract : In Sweden, 250,000 root fillings are performed every year. The outcome of root canal treatment (RCT) is strongly correlated to the technical quality of the root filling. Epidemiological studies show high frequencies of suboptimal technical quality. READ MORE

  4. 2. On healing after periapical surgery and different retrograde root-filling materials. A clinical and histological study

    Author : Dan-Åke Wälivaara; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : periapical surgery; ultrasonic preparation; IRM; thermoplasticized gutta-percha; Super-EBA; mineral trioxide aggregate; root-filling status; lesion size; lesion type;

    Abstract : Aims: The outcome from conventional endodontic therapy does not always result in a healing of the periapical area, thus leaving a remaining lesion with or without symptoms. The primary treatment alternative is a revision of the orthograde root-filling if applicable. A second treatment alternative might be a periapical surgery procedure. READ MORE

  5. 3. Epidemiological Aspects on Apical Periodontitis. Studies based on the Prospective Population Study of Women in Göteborg and the Population Study on Oral Health in Jönköping, Sweden

    Author : Fredrik Frisk; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Apical periodontitis; Coronary heart disease; Cross-sectional; Endodontics; Epidemiology; Health; Longitudinal; Root filling; Socio-economic status; Treatment quality; Women;

    Abstract : The objectives of this thesis were to describe endodontic status in Swedish populations, to study clinical and socio-economic risk factors for apical periodontitis (AP) and to explore a possible association between AP and coronary heart disease (CHD). In papers I, III and IV the Prospective Study of Women in G?teborg (PSWG) was used. READ MORE

  6. 4. Root Canal Treatment in a Swedish Public Dental Service - Studies of indications and results

    Author : Emma Wigsten; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; coronal restoration; dental fees; dental records; general dental care; pain intensity; patient satisfaction; quality of life; questionnaire; test-retest reliability analysis; tooth extraction;

    Abstract : Despite the marked overall improvement of oral health in Sweden, root canal treatment is still a common procedure in general dental practice. The reasons are unclear. READ MORE

  7. 5. On implementation of an endodontic program : change of practice, treatment outcome and cost-effectiveness

    Author : Margaretha Koch; Malmö högskola; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; endodontic program; treatment outcome; cost-effectiveness; dental practice; change of practice; NiTiR; root canal treatment; root canal therapy;

    Abstract : It is widely accepted that the uptake of research findings by practitionersis unpredictable, yet until they are adopted, advances intechnology and clinical research cannot improve health outcomesin patients. Despite extensive research there is limited knowledgeof the processes by which changes occur and ways of measuringthe effectiveness of change of practice. READ MORE