Blar i Department of Clinical Dentistry på dokumenttype "Doctoral thesis"
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Antibiotic resistance in oral microbiota : a study on prevalence, molecular analysis, and possible contributing factors in Yemen and Norway
(Doctoral thesis, 2007-11-02)Worldwide antibiotic resistance among oral microbiota is an increasing problem and information regarding such resistance is completely lacking for Yemen and very limited data is available for Norway. The aims of the current ... -
Aspects of Dental Caries in Sudanese Schoolchildren
(Doctoral thesis, 2011-01-26)Background: Effective delivery of dental services must be based on reliable information about the level of disease and treatment need in the target population. Evaluation of the relative impact of various factors known to ... -
Autologous stem cells as a promising therapeutic approach for augmentation of alveolar bone
(Doctoral thesis, 2020-08-28)The current gold standard for reconstructive bone surgery is based on autologous bone grafts. However, the risk of complications at both the donor and recipient sites is considerable. There is therefore a need to explore ... -
Bioactive copolymer scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. Efficacy and host response
(Doctoral thesis, 2015-12-11)Current research focuses on developing a novel bone-inducing scaffold that could deliver controlled osteogenic growth factors. Several aspects, in particular those influencing the efficacy of such bioactive scaffolds, such ... -
Biological Responses to Aliphatic Polyester Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering Applications
(Doctoral thesis, 2010-12-03)Currently, various strategies are used to stimulate healing of bone defects and restore lost alveolar bone and periodontal support. The concept of tissue engineering has emerged as a valid approach to the current therapies ... -
Cellular reactions and mineralization in induced heterotopic bone formation in guinea pigs
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Dental caries among adolescents. Implications for planning oral health services in India and Norway
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Dental caries in children aged 3-10 years : longitudinal and cross-sectional studies
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Dental caries, oral-health-related quality of life and atraumatic restorative treatment (ART): a study of adolescents in Kilwa district of Tanzania
(Doctoral thesis, 2011-08-25)Background: To effectively plan and implement oral-health education and treatment programs targeting school students, information on the social and behavioral correlations of caries and subsequent ailments is important. ... -
Ectopic germinal center formation in Sjögren’s syndrome: Significance of lymphoid organization
(Doctoral thesis, 2006-06-23)Sjögren’s syndrom (SS) is an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disorder predominantly affecting the salivary and lacrimal glands. The overall aim of this study was to determine clinicopathological features in human and ... -
Epithelial-mesenchymal interactions in normal and neoplastic human oral mucosa. A study on in vitro organotypic models
(Doctoral thesis, 2005-04-15)Epithelial-mesenchymal interactions are necessary for the development of oral epithelium during embryogenesis, but adult oral epithelium is also under the influence of mesenchymal tissue in both normal and neoplastic ... -
Examining tooth loss, oral impacts on daily performances and satisfaction with chewing ability: a household survey of older adults in Tanzania
(Doctoral thesis, 2007-10-16)Objective: The main objective of this study was to assess the prevalence, extent and risk indicators of tooth loss, and how it impacts on the quality of life of older adults living in rural and urban areas of Tanzania. ... -
Fear of intra-oral injections among 10-16-year-olds. Assessment, prevalence and treatment
(Doctoral thesis, 2016-11-25)Background: Intra-oral injections are common procedures within dentistry, performed in order to avoid procedural pain. Nevertheless, little is known about the prevalence of high intra-oral injection fear, or treatment of ... -
Image-based analyses of morphology and function in the upper airway of orthodontic patients
(Doctoral thesis, 2021-06-11)Adenoid hypertrophy (AH) is one of the most common causes of nasal obstruction in children and adolescents. This may lead to breathing-related symptoms such as mouth breathing, snoring, asthma, speech problems, and obstructive ... -
Impact of type 2 diabetes and periodontal disease on oral status of Sudanese adults. Clinical, microbial and immune-inflammatory aspects
(Doctoral thesis, 2015-12-03)Diabetes is a major global public health challenge, afflicting 380 million people worldwide. The onset is insidious and progression is associated with irreversible medical complications, including oral diseases. Little is ... -
In vitro toxicity of filler particles and methacrylates used in dental composite materials. Cytokine release and cell death
(Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2013-09-20)Dental polymer-based composite materials are complex materials consisting of several components, the main components being filler particles (inorganic component) and polymer matrix (organic component). The organic component ... -
Inflammatory responses of immune cells and osteoblasts in orthodontically-induced bone remodelling and root resorption: in vitro and in vivo studies
(Doctoral thesis, 2014-11-07)Orthodontic tooth movement is achieved by remodelling of the surrounding bone in response to the application of appropriate compressive force (CF) to the tooth. Considerable evidence supports the roles of immune cells of ... -
Interactions between endothelial and bone marrow stromal cells of relevance to bone tissue engineering
(Doctoral thesis, 2011-02-04)Much research effort is being directed towards the development of bone tissue engineering techniques as alternatives to grafts for the treatment of bone defects. A major challenge is that following implantation of the ... -
Intraoral Vertical Ramus Osteotomy - Objective and Subjective Treatment Outcomes
(Doctoral thesis, 2018-11-09)Combined orthodontic and orthognathic surgical treatment is conducted when a jaw discrepancy exceeds what can be treated with orthodontic treatment alone with an acceptable esthetical and functional result. The intraoral ... -
Khat and Oral Microbiota. A microbial study with relevance to periodontitis and dental caries
(Doctoral thesis, 2005-12-16)Khat chewing is a highly prevalent habit in Yemen and East Africa. None of the few studies that investigated the effect of this habit on dental and oral health provides information about its influence on oral microbiota ...