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This review article arranges the current results of stem cell biology for their use in dentistry. There are different types of stem cells, which are applicable for dental treatments. The use of embryonic stem cells, whose possibilities for breeding an artificial tooth were hardly evaluated, is howev...
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PMID: 17846805
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We ascertained three different families affected with oto-dental syndrome, a rare but severe autosomal-dominant craniofacial anomaly. All affected patients had the unique phenotype of grossly enlarged molar teeth (globodontia) segregating with a high-frequency sensorineural hearing loss. In addition...
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PMID: 17656375
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One hundred seventy-six participants were recruited (median follow-up, 6.6 y; range, 1.1-32.6 y; patient-years: 8,472 before and 1,421 after radioiodine therapy). Scintigraphic salivary gland uptake during radioiodine treatment predicted development of sialadenitis (odds ratio: 1.31 [1.05-1.63], P =...
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PMID: 17873131
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We report a case of a 6-year-old child, diagnosed with fucosidosis type 2, who presented for dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia. Anesthesia was uneventful. Features of fucosidosis are discussed....
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PMID: 17767638
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This article is intended to stimulate dialogue within the intertwined dental practice and dental education communities about our evolving health care system and dentistry's role within this system as it reconfigures in response to a complex interplay of influences. The changing dental disease burden...
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PMID: 17687081
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In our series, the frequency of this pathology was considered at 42.5% among the group of all maxillary sinusitis brought together during the same period, the average age was of 38 years with a sex ratio of 1.04. The dental antecedents are obvious in 80% of cases, the iatrogenic was found in 64% of...
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PMID: 18254292
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Planning the reconstruction of patients with skeletal and dental anomalies requires medical, surgical, and dental specialties working together. Language frequently is a common barrier and this article provides a glossary of terms that can be used as a guide.
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PMID: 17692715
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The treatment of complex malocclusions with overriding skeletal discrepancies requires an exceptional amount of pretreatment planning. The roles of the orthodontist and the surgeon are equally important. Sufficient input from each member of the orthognathic surgical team is necessary before any pati...
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PMID: 17692700
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More adolescents and young adults are requiring facial skeletal surgical procedures. They are vulnerable in emotional development, and the stress of surgery adds to this. Interaction between adolescent patients and caregivers must be assessed in treatment planning for a successful outcome. Focus is...
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PMID: 17692691
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We report an unusual case of metastasis to the masticator space from a poorly differentiated carcinoma of the thyroid. A 34-year-old woman presented with a swelling in the left parotid region of 4 to 5 months' duration, which was progressively increasing in size. A CT scan of the head and neck revea...
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PMID: 17581333
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We found statistically significant elevation of the proportion of the patients with the past history of prostatic hypertrophy with increasing blood lipid level of 2,3,4,7,8-PeCDF (P = 0.03). The marginally significant positive association between the proportion of the patients with the past history...
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PMID: 17642292
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For most Americans, oral health status has improved between 1988-1994 and 1999-2004. For seniors, edentulism and periodontitis has declined; for adults, improvements were seen in dental caries prevalence, tooth retention, and periodontal health; for adolescents and youths, dental sealant prevalence...
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PMID: 17633507
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The paper describes an optimized technique for DNA isolation from the Streptococcus mutans cultures and from the clinical samples including proteinase K treatment and detergent lysis, followed by sorbent-based enrichment. This technique was employed for isolating DNA from the periodontal bacteria Po...
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PMID: 17561665
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Oral tissue damage and mucositis pain can be a significant problem for patients. The frequency and severity of these problems can vary significantly from patient to patient. Oral complications primarily are associated with discomfort and interference with oral function. Oral tissue damage and pain c...
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PMID: 17547365
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The objective of the study was to develop a Japanese version of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP). The original 49 items were translated using a forward-backward method following accepted cultural adaptation guidelines. A de novo development of Japanese items was conducted to establish content v...
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PMID: 17302943
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There were 807 colic episodes in the population of 4596 donkeys between January 1st 2000 and March 31st 2005. The majority (54.8%) of episodes were due to a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of impaction of the gastrointestinal tract. The mortality risk for all colics (51.1%) was higher than reported...
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PMID: 17274808
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Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans, a pathogen associated with oral and extra-oral infections, requires iron to grow under limiting conditions. Although incapable of producing siderophores, this pathogen could acquire iron by direct interaction with compounds such as haemin, haemoglobin, lactoferr...
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PMID: 17172526
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A 46-year-old man presenting with fever, peripheral edema, and chest pain was admitted to the emergency department. Electrocardiogram showed sinus tachycardia and first-degree atrioventricular block. Transesophageal echocardiogram showed infective endocarditis in bicuspid aortic valve, complicated w...
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PMID: 17637435
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The aim was to develop a comprehensive screening instrument for evaluation of orofacial dysfunction that was easy to perform for different health professionals without special equipment. The Nordic Orofacial Test--Screening (NOT-S), consisting of a structured interview and clinical examination,was d...
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PMID: 17695052
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Side effects were omnipresent and often severe. The value of patient assessed symptom scores to predict equivalent objective changes was varied: We found a sensitivity of 0.59-0.93, specificity of 0.40-0.81, positive predictive value of 0.28-0.81 and a negative predictive value of 0.46-0.94. CONCLUS...
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PMID: 17851855
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