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The influence of magnesium on the activity of some enzymes (AST, ALT, ALP) and lead content in some tissues
(John Libbey Eurotext Ltd, Montrouge, 2002)
Many authors in different studies have reported the antagonism between Mg and Pb. Our previous results suggested that oral Mg treatment have better effect on investigation biochemical parameters (protoporphyrins, aminolevulinic ...
Use of Platelet-Rich Fibrin Membrane Following Treatment of Gingival Recession: A Randomized Clinical Trial
(International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, 2012)
This 6-month randomized controlled clinical study primarily aimed to compare the results achieved by the use of a platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) membrane or connective tissue graft (CTG) in the treatment of gingival recession ...
Assault-related maxillofacial injuries: the results from the European Maxillofacial Trauma (EURMAT) multicenter and prospective collaboration
(Elsevier Science Inc, New York, 2015)
Objective. The aim of this study is to present and discuss the demographic characteristics and patterns of assault-related maxillofacial fractures as reported by a European multicenter prospective study. Study Design. ...
Soft tissue development around abutments with a circular macro-groove in healed sites of partially edentulous posterior maxillae and mandibles: a clinical pilot study
(Wiley, Hoboken, 2011)
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate soft tissue development at concave circular macro-grooved titanium abutments in healed sites. Material and methods: In a split-mouth pilot study 10 patients received two ...
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography for Detection of Intrabony and Furcation Defects: A Systematic Review Based on a Hierarchical Model for Diagnostic Efficacy
(Wiley, Hoboken, 2016)
Background: The aim of this review is to assess the diagnostic efficacy of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for the diagnosis of and/or treatment planning for intrabony and furcation defects, using a well-known six-tiered ...
Denture stomatitis and salivary vascular endothelial growth factor in immediate complete denture wearers with type 2 diabetes
(Mosby-Elsevier, New York, 2014)
Statement of problem. Diabetes mellitus type 2 is associated with a variety of oral mucosal changes, including an altered level of salivary vascular endothelial growth factor. However, the authors identified no studies ...
Association of polymorphisms in TNF-alpha, IL-1 beta, GSTM and GSTT genes with apical periodontitis: is there a link with herpesviral infection?
(Wiley, Hoboken, 2020)
Aim To investigate the possible association between TNF alpha (-308 G/A) and IL-1 beta (-511 C/T) single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and GSTT and GSTM deletion polymorphisms and risk of apical periodontitis (AP) ...
Development and validation of mathematical models for testing antifungal activity of different essential oils against Candida species
(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, Oxford, 2019)
Objective: The upward trend in using plant materials introduced essential oils (EOs) as a valuable, novel, bioactive antifungal agent and as an alternative to standard treatment protocol of denture stomatitis caused by ...
Gene-environment interaction between the MMP9 C-1562T promoter variant and cigarette smoke in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(Wiley, Hoboken, 2016)
The aetiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is complex. While cigarette smoking is a well-established cause of COPD, a myriad of assessed genetic factors has given conflicting data. Since gene-environment ...
Evaluation of biological debris on endodontic instruments after cleaning and sterilization procedures
(Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc, Malden, 2010)
Aim To examine the presence of biological debris and the level of contamination on reusable endodontic instruments those were subjected to different cleaning methods prior to sterilization. Methodology One hundred and ...