Department of Clinical Dentistry
Recent Submissions
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Reliability of marginal bone level measurements on digital panoramic and digital intraoral radiographs
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability of bitewing and panoramic radiographs in marginal bone level measurements in terms of inter- and intra-observer agreement. Methods Fifty paired bitewing ... -
Scaffold-Based Temporomandibular Joint Cartilage Regeneration : Using Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells
(Doctoral thesis, 2020-11-27)Reconstruction of lost or damaged cartilaginous structures of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) presents a clinical challenge and current treatment options are limited. The potential for repair is poor, because cartilage ... -
Oral diseases and problems, and oral impacts on daily performances among adolescents living in Maasai populated areas in Tanzania
(Doctoral thesis, 2020-12-14)Background: The study aimed to assess prevalence/frequency and socio-behavioral distribution of oral diseases/problems and their oral quality of life consequences according to Maasai and non-Maasai ethnic groups. Methods: ... -
Tricalcium silicate cements: in-vitro comparative studies of mechanical and biological characteristics of relevance to regenerative endodontics
(Doctoral thesis, 2020-12-08)Tricalcium silicate cements (TSC), are bioactive ceramic materials with a wide range of clinical applications in the field of “regenerative endodontics”, i.e. tissue engineering concepts applied to regeneration of damaged ... -
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 ... -
Association between early childhood caries and poverty in low and middle income countries
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-01-06)Background: The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between early childhood caries (ECC) in 3–5-year-old children, seven indicators of poverty and the indicator of monetary poverty in low- and middle-income ... -
Label-free impedance flow cytometry for nanotoxicity screening
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The development of reliable and cost-efficient methods to assess the toxicity of nanomaterials (NMs) is critical for the proper identification of their impact on human health and for ensuring a safe progress of nanotechnology. ... -
Knowledge about nanotechnology and intention to use nanomaterials: a comparative study among dental students in Norway and Romania
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: The introduction of innovative nanotechnologies in medicine and dentistry may initiate a need for curriculum revision at the universities. The aim of this study was to assess dental students’ knowledge and ... -
Label-free monitoring of uptake and toxicity of endoprosthetic wear particles in human cell cultures
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)The evaluation of the biological effects of endoprosthetic wear particles on cells in vitro relies on a variety of test assays. However, most of these methods are susceptible to particle-induced interferences; therefore, ... -
Monolithic zirconia crowns in the aesthetic zone in heavy grinders with severe tooth wear – An observational case-series
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction with monolithic zirconia crowns in patients with severe tooth wear (≥1/3 of the tooth crown) in the aesthetic zone. Methods The ... -
Oral health in children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis - a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background: Observational studies examining the association between oral health and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) among children and adolescents have reported inconsistent findings. The aims of this systematic review ... -
Oral diseases and oral Health related behaviors in adolescents living in Maasai population areas in Tanzania: a cross sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background: Oral diseases, such as dental caries, tooth wear, dental erosion and periodontal diseases are major health problems in many societies. The study aim was to explore the association between oral health related ... -
Impact of humanised isolation and culture conditions on stemness and osteogenic potential of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stromal cells
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-11-05)Therapeutic potential of human bone marrow stromal/stem cells (hBMSC) must be developed using well defined xenogenic-free conditions. hBMSC were isolated from healthy donors (n = 3) using different isolation and expansion ... -
Prophylactic antibiotics for staged bone augmentation in implant dentistry
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: The objective of the study was to assess the effect of prophylactic antibiotics on the outcome of bone augmentation and subsequent dental implant placement by combining the recommended quality assessment methods ... -
Fracture resistance of simulated immature teeth treated with a regenerative endodontic protocol
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)This study aims to evaluate fracture resistance of simulated immature teeth after treatment with regenerative endodontic procedure (REP) using tricalcium silicate cements (TSCs) as cervical plugs. Bovine incisors were ... -
EFCD Curriculum for undergraduate students in Integrated Conservative Oral Healthcare (ConsCare)
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Effect of margin design on fracture load of zirconia crowns
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Zirconia‐based restorations are showing an increase as the clinicians’ preferred choice at posterior sites because of the strength and esthetic properties of such restorations. However, all‐ceramic restorations fracture ... -
Dental caries prevention strategies among children and adolescents with immigrant-or low socioeconomic backgrounds-do they work? A systematic review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Background: This systematic review was designed to uncover the most reliable evidence about the effects of caries preventive strategies in children and adolescents of immigrant or low socioeconomic backgrounds. Methods: ... -
Associations between tooth wear and dental sleep disorders: A narrative overview
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Objectives: Tooth wear is a common finding in adult patients with dental sleep disorders. The aim of this paper was to review the literature on the possible associations between tooth wear and the following dental sleep ... -
Self-reported dry mouth in 50- to 80-year-old Swedes: Longitudinal and cross-sectional population studies
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-08-23)Xerostomia is a common condition among elderly. The objectives were to examine prevalence, persistence, progression, yearly incidence of xerostomia, associated background factors and its influence on oral impacts on daily ...