Department of Clinical Dentistry
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Clinical evaluation of the temporomandibular joint and masticatory muscles 10-15 years after mandibular setback surgery and six weeks of inter-maxillary fixation
(The University of Bergen, 2018-03-08)Objectives. The purpose of this study was to clinically evaluate the TMJs and masticatory muscles 10-15 years after orthodontic-surgical treatment of mandibular prognathism. Material and methods. Thirty-six patients where ...Master thesis -
Passform hos dentale kroner av ulike zirkonia materialer. En laboratoriestudie
(The University of Bergen, 2018-03-08)Objective: All-ceramic restorations are becoming more common in prosthetic treatment. The material composition of the ceramics provides different properties in terms of strength, aesthetics, translucency. The aim of the ...Master thesis -
Vekstfaktorer frigitt fra mesenchymale stamceller og sårtilheling
(The University of Bergen, 2018-03-08)Background: In light of current research, it may seem that the biggest part of stem cells effect on wound healing is because of the growth factors the stem cells secretes. The mechanisms and effects conditioned medium from ...Master thesis -
Hvordan påvirker journalister og rettsodontologer hverandre i sitt arbeid, og hvilken innvirkning har teknologi og kunnskapsnivå?
(The University of Bergen, 2018-03-08)Forensic odontology is a topic within odontology that can be defined as the science on how odontological knowledge can be used in the service of the court. Forensic odontology covers different aspects, for instance ...Master thesis -
Dental plaque microbial profiles of children from Khartoum, Sudan, with congenital heart defects
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)Few studies have focused on the bacterial species associated with the deterioration of the dental and gingival health of children with congenital heart defects (CHD). The aims of this study were (1) to examine the dental ...Journal article -
Primary healthcare usage and use of medications among immigrant children according to age of arrival to Norway: A population-based study
(BMJ, 2017)Background: Morbidity, use of healthcare and medication use have been reported to vary across groups of migrants and according to the different phases of migration, but little is known about children with immigrant background. ...Journal article -
Neuronal plasticity of trigeminal ganglia in mice following nerve injury
(Dove Press, 2017-02-09)Background: Nerve injury may induce neuropathic pain. In studying the mechanisms of orofacial neuropathic pain, attention has been paid to the plastic changes that occur in the trigeminal ganglia (TGs) and nucleus in ...Journal article -
Dental erosion and soft drink consumption in Swedish children and adolescents and the development of a simplified erosion partial recording system
(Sveriges Tandläkarförbund, 2010)The aims of this study were to investigate the prevalence of dental erosion among Swedish children and adolescents and to examine its relation to soft drink consumption. It was hypothesized that the prevalence of dental ...Journal article -
A longitudinal study of dental erosion and associated lifestyle factors in a group of Swedish children and adolescents
(The University of Bergen, 2017-12-15)Background: Erosive wear has been observed among Swedish adolescents, but with unknown prevalence. High prevalence of dental erosion is reported from different parts of the world, and often linked to an increasing ...Doctoral thesis -
IQ and mental health are vital predictors of work drop out and early mortality. Multi-state analyses of Norwegian male conscripts
(PLOS, 2017-07-06)Background: Disability benefits and sick leave benefits represents huge costs in western countries. The pathways and prognostic factors for receiving these benefits seen in recent years are complex and manifold. We postulate ...Journal article -
Outcomes of Periodontal Therapy in Smokers and Non-smokers with Chronic Periodontitis
(The University of Bergen, 2017-02-24)Chronic periodontitis is a prevalent inflammatory disorder initiated by dental microbial plaque. Smoking is considered a major risk factor for chronic periodontitis and smokers are known to exhibit impaired treatment ...Doctoral thesis -
The effect of smoking on inflammatory and bone remodeling markers in gingival crevicular fluid and subgingival microbiota following periodontal therapy
(Wiley, 2017)Background and Objective: Periodontal health is mediated by suppressing microorganisms inducing a local inflammatory host response. Smoking may impair this process. This study compares gingival crevicular fluid levels ...Journal article -
High throughput toxicity screening and intracellular detection of nanomaterials
(Wiley, 2017-01)With the growing numbers of nanomaterials (NMs), there is a great demand for rapid and reliable ways of testing NM safety—preferably using in vitro approaches, to avoid the ethical dilemmas associated with animal research. ...Journal article -
Oral-health-related background factors and dental service utilisation among Sudanese children with and without a congenital heart defects
(BioMed Central, 2016-11-15)Background: Sudanese children with congenital heart defects (CHDs) were found to have poorer oral health than those without CHDs. The aims of this study were to: describe the patterns of oral-health-related background ...Journal article -
Presence of plaque, gingivitis and caries in Sudanese children with congenital heart defects
(Springer, 2017-05)Objectives: The objective of this study is to assess the presence of plaque, gingivitis, and caries in a group of Sudanese children with congenital heart defects CHDs (cases) and compare them to children without CHDs ...Journal article -
How Far Have We Come in the Field of Nerve Regeneration After Trigeminal Nerve Injury?
(Springer, 2016)Patients suffering from nerve injury with sensory disturbances or orofacial pain have greatly reduced quality of life, and it is a big cost for the society. Abnormal sensations caused by trigeminal nerve injury often become ...Journal article -
Epidemiology of Sjögrens syndrome-from an oral perspective
(Springer, 2016)Oral symptoms are among the most distressing manifestations for patients with Sjögren’s syndrome (SS). The feeling of dry mouth is unpleasant, and hyposalivation may contribute to difficulty in speaking, chewing and ...Journal article -
Site-specific treatment outcome in smokers following 12 months of supportive periodontal therapy
(Wiley, 2016-12)Aim: To evaluate the effect of cigarette smoking on periodontal health at patient, tooth, and site levels following supportive therapy. Materials and Methods: Eighty chronic periodontitis patients, 40 smokers and 40 ...Journal article -
Primary health care utilisation and morbidity among immigrant children compared to non-immigrant children: a population-based study in Norway
(BMJ, 2016)Objectives: Health status, disease spectrum and use of healthcare have been reported to vary across groups of migrants and according to the different phases of migration. However, most studies are conducted among adults. ...Journal article -
Prevalence among adolescents in Bergen, Western Norway, of temporomandibular disorders according to the DC/TMD criteria and examination protocol
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)Objective: The aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) among adolescents and to contrast the prevalence of TMD according to the DC/TMD clinical examination protocol versus the ...Journal article
