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Mandibular lateral deviation induces alteration in vascular endothelial growth factor expression and oxidative stress/nitric oxide generation in rat condyle, synovial membrane and masseter muscle
(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, Oxford, 2020)
Objective: We aimed to investigate alteration in cellular signaling mediated by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and parameters of oxidative stress/nitric oxide generation, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and neuronal ...
Notch ? a possible mediator between Epstein-Barr virus infection and bone resorption in apical periodontitis
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, Abingdon, 2020)
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate whether Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) positive periapical lesions exhibited higher mRNA levels of Notch signalling molecules (Notch2 and Jagged1), bone resorption regulators (receptor ...
Apolipoprotein epsilon 4 Allele and Dental Occlusion Deficiency as Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease
(Ios Press, Amsterdam, 2020)
Compromised dentition has been suggested to pose a significant risk factor for dementia. It was mainly investigated through insufficient tooth number, disregarding contact between opposing teeth (dental occlusion). The ...
Fractal analysis tools for early assessment of liver inflammation induced by chronic consumption of linseed, palm and sunflower oils
(Elsevier Ltd, 2020)
Objective: Inflammation is a biological response of tissue to harmful stimuli. A high-fat diet was linked to low-grade chronic liver inflammation, which can further lead to more severe health conditions. It is crucial to ...
The influence of resin infiltration pretreatment on orthodontic bonding to demineralized human enamel
(Mdpi Ag, 2020)
Prior research reveal that low-viscosity resin is able to significantly penetrate initial caries lesions, which leads to their stabilization. The objective of the present report is to assess the shear bond strength (SBS) ...
Happiness among dentists: a multi-scale, multi-national study from 21 countries
(Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2020)
Objectives: The extent to which dentists are happy with their profession and their life has not been well studied. The present study aimed to explore the level of happiness, satisfaction with life and psychological well-being ...
Women's economic empowerment, participation in decision-making and exposure to violence as risk indicators for early childhood caries
(BMC, LONDON, 2020)
Objectives In view of the association between early childhood caries (ECC])and maternal social risk factors, this study tried to determine if there were associations between indicators of processes, outputs and outcomes ...
Association between early childhood caries and poverty in low and middle income countries
(BMC, LONDON, 2020)
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 ...
Governance, maternal well-being and early childhood caries in 3-5-year-old children
(NLM (Medline), 2020)
BACKGROUND: This study assessed the direct, indirect and total effect of distal - political - risk indicators (affecting populations), and proximal risk indicators (affecting women) on the global prevalence of early childhood ...