Department of Clinical Dentistry
Recent Submissions
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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 ... -
Catastrophizing Has a Better Prediction for TMD Than Other Psychometric and Experimental Pain Variables
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are characterized by moderate to severe pain in the masticatory muscles and/or the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The present study is a part of a multidisciplinary project, initiated by ... -
Changes in conditions related to reported oral and general health over a ten-year period as reflected in two cohorts of 75-year-old subjects examined in 2007 and 2017
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background The rapidly ageing and increasingly dentate population puts great demands on society regarding the provision of adequate medical and dental care facilities. Objectives To present changes in reported ... -
Association of maternal HIV‐1 severity with dental caries: an observational study of uninfected 5‐ to 7‐yr‐old children of HIV‐1‐infected mothers without severe immune suppression
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Treatment programs to prevent perinatal and postnatal HIV-1 transmission have become available in sub-Saharan Africa, leading to an emerging population of HIV-1 exposed uninfected (HEU) children. Exposure to HIV-1 in utero ... -
Caries experience and oral health related quality of life in a cohort of Ugandan HIV-1 exposed uninfected children compared with a matched cohort of HIV unexposed uninfected children
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background Very few studies consider the oral health status and quality of life in HIV-1 exposed uninfected (HEU) children. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of caries in primary teeth and its oral ... -
Influences of behaviour and attitude on education related inequality in tooth loss: findings from Norway and Sweden over 5 years of follow-up
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objectives Following community dwelling cohorts in Norway and Sweden from 65 to 70 years, this study aimed to answer the following questions; Is there cross country variation in educational inequality in tooth loss between ... -
Early-life course factors and oral health among young Norwegian adults
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objective Using a national sample of young Norwegian adults, we examined whether unpleasant experience with dental care during childhood is associated with tooth loss and oral health–related quality of life in adulthood ... -
Diet and behavioral habits related to oral health in eating disorder patients: a matched case-control study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background Patients suffering from eating disorders (ED) have a substantially increased risk for developing poor oral health. In this regard, dietary habits in combination with obsessive behavior as well as the expression ... -
Removal of dental amalgam restorations in patients with health complaints attributed to amalgam: A prospective cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background The Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services initiated a project including experimental treatment for patients with health complaints attributed to amalgam restorations. Objective The aim was to ... -
Psychological distress, oral health behaviour and related factors among adolescents: Finnish School Health Promotion Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Psychological distress may affect health behaviour. We examined how psychological distress, social phobia (SP) and anxiety associated with tooth brushing among Finnish adolescents with respect to gender, school ... -
Engineering 3D degradable, pliable scaffolds toward adipose tissue regeneration; optimized printability, simulations and surface modification
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)We present a solution to regenerate adipose tissue using degradable, soft, pliable 3D-printed scaffolds made of a medical-grade copolymer coated with polydopamine. The problem today is that while printing, the medical grade ... -
Influence of platelet storage time on human platelet lysates and platelet lysate-expanded mesenchymal stromal cells for bone tissue engineering
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background Human platelet lysate (HPL) is emerging as the preferred xeno-free supplement for the expansion of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) for bone tissue engineering (BTE) applications. Due to a growing demand, the ... -
Evaluation of Panoramic Radiographs in Relation to the Mandibular Third Molar and to Incidental Findings in an Adult Population
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Objectives The aim was to evaluate the characteristics of the mandibular third molars, especially in relation to the inferior alveolar nerve. Further aims were to investigate incidental findings in panoramic radiographs ... -
Epigenetics in Breast Cancer Therapy—New Strategies and Future Nanomedicine Perspectives
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-12-03)Epigenetic dysregulation has been recognized as a critical factor contributing to the development of resistance against standard chemotherapy and to breast cancer progression via epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition. ... -
Salivary Oral Microbiome of Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Norwegian Cross-Sectional Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background: The oral microbiota has been connected to the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis through activation of mucosal immunity. The objective of this study was to characterize the salivary oral microbiome associated ... -
Oral impacts on daily performances and its socio-demographic and clinical distribution: a cross-sectional study of adolescents living in Maasai population areas, Tanzania
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background In a global perspective, oral health among adolescents has improved during recent decades. However, oral problems still persist especially in many underprivileged societies. This study aimed to estimate the ... -
Traumatic Dental Injuries, Treatment and Complications in Children and Adolescents: A Register-Based Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021-02-03)Objective Traumatic dental injury (TDI) is a common dental concern among children worldwide. We performed a retrospective patient register study among children under 18 years to investigate TDIs with respect to causes, ... -
Attitudes toward brushing children's teeth—A study among parents with immigrant status in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Early childhood caries (ECC) is a common chronic childhood disease with multifactorial etiology including poor parental dietary and hygiene behaviors. Aim This study aimed to assess toothbrushing‐related ... -
Healthcare Challenges and Future Solutions in Dental Practice: Assessing Oral Antibiotic Resistances by Contemporary Point-Of-Care Approaches
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Antibiotic resistance poses a global threat, which is being acknowledged at several levels, including research, clinical implementation, regulation, as well as by the World Health Organization. In the field of oral health, ... -
Synovial tissue cytokine profile in disc displacement of the temporomandibular joint
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background Symptomatic disc displacement (DD) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) may cause pain and limited mouth opening. The aetiopathogenesis is obscure and probably complex, which makes the diagnostic classification ...
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