Inst för odontologi / Dept of Dental Medicine: Recent submissions
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Transcriptomic and taxonomic profiling of periodontitis by massively parallel sequencing
(Inst för odontologi / Dept of Dental Medicine, 2017-09-08)Periodontitis is a microbial-induced, chronic inflammatory disease that affects tissue and bone anchoring the teeth, and can ultimately lead to tooth loss. In addition, periodontitis may contribute to systemic diseases, ... -
Studies on the relationship between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis
(Inst för odontologi / Dept of Dental Medicine, 2017-05-31)Periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are both widespread multifactorial diseases, characterized by chronic inflammation leading to tissue and bone destruction around teeth or joints, respectively. An association ... -
Biomarkers in chronic and experimental human muscle pain
(Inst för odontologi / Dept of Dental Medicine, 2017-05-18)The main aim of this thesis was to improve the knowledge ofthe peripheral mechanisms that may participate in the underlying pathophysiology of chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMD) myalgia i.e. pain that is experienced ... -
Porphyrins and phototherapy of oral bacteria
(Inst för odontologi / Dept of Dental Medicine, 2017-02-16)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 ... -
Medical screening in dental settings
(Inst för odontologi / Dept of Dental Medicine, 2017-02-03)Background Findings have shown medical screening in dental settings to be cost-effective by achieving both financial savings and health benefits. The general purpose of this thesis was to study the possibility of early ... -
Spatial control of biting behavior : to bite and not to slip
(Inst för odontologi / Dept of Dental Medicine, 2016-11-25)Background: During biting and chewing the periodontal mechanoreceptors (PMRs) signal sensory information about the point of attack, the direction of the tooth loads and the intensity of the force with a high sensitivity ... -
Periodontal conditions and treatment outcomes for subjects with diabetes mellitus : special emphasis on HbA1c levels and T-cells
(Inst för odontologi / Dept of Dental Medicine, 2016-11-25)A two way relationship between periodontal disease (PD) and diabetes mellitus has previously been reported. This thesis was aimed to further analyze the influence of PD on blood glucose levels of subjects with type 2 ... -
Malocclusion among adolescents : qualitative and quantitative studies of the impact on oral health and daily life
(Inst för odontologi / Dept of Dental Medicine, 2016-11-17)Though not considered pathological conditions, malocclusions and their impact have traditionally been assessed from a professional point of view. This could be due to their multifactorial aetiology and the great variation ... -
Cognitive behavioral therapy for children and adolescents with dental phobia
(Inst för odontologi / Dept of Dental Medicine, 2016-11-08)Background: Dental phobia is a disabling and clinically significant fear that interferes with the dental care necessary for a child’s or adolescent’s well-being. In fact, the definition of oral health in children and ... -
Fluoride and health : epidemiological studies of fluoride exposure and hip fracture, myocardial infarction and osteosarcoma
(Inst för odontologi / Dept of Dental Medicine, 2016-10-07)The aim of this thesis was to investigate the association between drinking water fluoride exposure and risk of hip fracture, myocardial infarction, and osteosarcoma. Swedish nation- wide population-based registers have ... -
Orofacial pain and jaw function in children and adolescents : epidemiology, biopsychosocial implications and caregivers' approach
(Inst för odontologi / Dept of Dental Medicine, 2016-04-22)Relying on practitioner knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of orofacial pain (OFP) and temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in children and adolescents tends to be insufficient for effective dental practice. To improve ... -
A dental perspective on child maltreatment
(Inst för odontologi / Dept of Dental Medicine, 2016-03-22)Children who are exposed to child maltreatment are at risk of developing physical and mental ill-health and of expressing risk-taking behaviors. International studies describe associations of child maltreatment with caries, ... -
Ugandan medicinal plants used traditonally for oral care : investigation of extracts for anti-bacterial, cytotoxic and anti-inflammatory effects
(Inst för odontologi / Dept of Dental Medicine, 2015-10-16)The use of traditional medicine for treating human diseases remain widespread in low-resource settings. Medicinal plants form the backbone for traditional medicine systems in many parts of the world. In Uganda, most ... -
Early restorative rehabilitation of children and adolescents with amelogenesis imperfecta
(Inst för odontologi / Dept of Dental Medicine, 2015-10-13)Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a rare, genetically determined defect in enamel mineralization. Patients with (AI) can present with rapid tooth loss or fractures of enamel and dental sensitivity as well as alterations ... -
Associations between obesity, periodontal inflammation, subgingival microflora and salivary flow rate
(Inst för odontologi / Dept of Dental Medicine, 2015-10-02)Obesity is a large health problem and is associated with increased risk of diabetes type II, cardiovascular disease as well as implicated in a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders such as Crohn’s disease and subclinical ... -
Origin of intraradicular infection with Enterococcus faecalis in endodontically treated teeth
(Inst för odontologi / Dept of Dental Medicine, 2015-05-13)The reported prevalence of Enterococcus faecalis, both a commensal of the gastro-intestinal tract and a common nosocomial pathogen, ranges from 24% to 77% in post-treatment root canal infections. To date it has not been ... -
Oral health in patients with Crohn´s disease
(Inst för odontologi / Dept of Dental Medicine, 2015-05-11)Dental caries and periodontal diseases are the most common oral diseases worldwide. They are multifactorial diseases which include several risk factors. Dental caries causes tooth ache and tooth loss, with numerous risk ... -
Temporomandibular joint pain and tissue destruction in relation to inflammatory activity in rheumatoid arthritis
(Inst för odontologi / Dept of Dental Medicine, 2015-03-09)The general aim of this thesis was to study temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and bone tissue destruction in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), in particular: pro- and anti‐inflammatory cytokines, systemic inflammatory ... -
Gene expression profiling in periodontitis
(Inst för odontologi / Dept of Dental Medicine, 2015-02-06)The chronic inflammatory disease periodontitis is characterized by destruction of periodontal tissue, i.e. the tissues that surround and support the teeth. This complex disease is multifactorial, involving oral pathogens, ... -
Peripheral nerve glia as multipotent progenitors in craniofacial development
(Inst för odontologi / Dept of Dental Medicine, 2014-12-22)Craniofacial development is complex. Numerous populations of progenitor cells coordinate activities to produce an array of highly integrated tissues inside the developing head. However, it is not clear how some key ...