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Gelatinolytic activity in gingival crevicular fluid from teeth with periapical lesions
(CIENCIAS, 2008)
Objective. Many matrix metalloproteinases ( MMPs) have been associated with periodontal tissue destruction during chronic and apical periodontitis. The aim of this study was to determine gelatinolytic activity in gingival ...
Stages and transitions in the development of tooth brushing skills in children of Mexican immigrant families: a qualitative study
(CIENCIAS, 2015)
Objectives: Compared with white children, the oral health of Latino children in the United States is much worse. One factor contributing to oral health is tooth brushing. Few studies have addressed the formation of the ...
Positive association between conflicts of interest and reporting of positive results in randomized clinical trials in dentistry
(CIENCIAS, 2013)
Background. The relationship between industry funding and study results has been explored widely in medicine but not in dentistry. The authors aimed to assess the relationship between conflicts of interest (COIs) and study ...
Sobrevida en carcinoma espinocelular de labio
(CIENCIAS, 2015)
Background: Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) of the lip represents about 20% of all oral carcinomas. It is more common in men, peaking during their sixth and seventh decade, and is more prevalent in the lower lip. Aim: To ...
Root Coverage of Multiple Miller Class I and II Recession Defects Using Acellular Dermal Matrix and Tunneling Technique in Maxilla and Mandible: A 1-Year Report
(CIENCIAS, 2015)
The objective of the present report was to study the influence of the location (maxilla versus mandible) and class (Miller classification) of gingival recessions on the total root coverage achievement using the tunnel ...
Prevalence of clinical attachment loss in adolescents in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
(CIENCIAS, 2005)
Background: Data on periodontal conditions in adolescents in the Dominican Republic are scarce. The aim of the present crosssectional study was to estimate the prevalence of periodontal attachment loss among Dominican ...
Routine Prophylaxes Every 3 Months Improves Chronic Periodontitis Status in Type 2 Diabetes
(CIENCIAS, 2014)
Background: Periodontitis and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are major health problems, especially in low‐income populations with little access to dental care. Low‐cost models for treatment of periodontal disease have not ...
Can an LED-laser hybrid light help to decrease hydrogen peroxide concentration while maintaining effectiveness in teeth bleaching?
(CIENCIAS, 2015)
The aim of this study was to compare the bleaching efficacy of 35% hydrogen peroxide and 15% hydrogen peroxide with nitrogen-doped titanium dioxide catalysed by an LED-laser hybrid light. We studied 70 patients randomized ...
Seal, replacement or monitoring amalgam restorations with occlusal marginal defects? Results of a 10-year clinical trial
(CIENCIAS, 2015)
The aim of this prospective and blind clinical trial was to assess the effectiveness of sealing localized marginal defects of amalgam restoration that were initially scheduled to be replaced. A cohort of twenty six patients ...
Salivary Urease and ADS Enzymatic Activity as Endogenous Protection against Dental Caries in Children
(CIENCIAS, 2015)
The aim of this cross sectional study was to evaluate the ureolytic and arginolytic activities of saliva in children and associate them with their caries status. Study design: 65, 8 year old children, were randomly selected. ...