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Mental Health Disorders In Dpt Students: Identifying Needs, Support Systems, & Challenges, Jennifer M. Bogardus

Department of Physical Therapy Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Background: There is an increase in the incidence and severity of mental health disorders in university students. Doctor of Physical Therapy students are at increased risk due to physiological, environmental, and generational factors. Design: Mixed-Methods, multi-site, descriptive study Participants: Current DPT students (N= 1228 ) completed a survey and DASS-42; 20 students demonstrating moderate severity on the DASS participated in telephone interviews. Methods: Surveys were emailed to 238 DPT program directors with a request to forward to students. Following the survey, a total of 20 interviews were completed. Results: DPT students were found to have higher DASS scores than their …

Scientific Landscape Of Dental Literature In 2018, Jafar Kolahi, David G. Dunning, Edward F. Rossomando

Journal Articles: College of Dentistry

In the information age, human medical knowledge continues to grow exponentially, leading us to what could be best described as a knowledge tsunami. In 1950, medical knowledge doubled approximately every 50 years, by 1980, it doubled every 7 years, and by 2010, to a mere 3.5 years. Even more startling, in 2020 human medical knowledge will double in a stunning 73 days.^[1],[2] Nowadays dental professionals face unprecedented information overload and must somehow manage it. Text mining, network visualization, and big data management techniques will help us to analyze and summarize exponentially growing knowledge in field of dentistry. In …

To Repair Or Replace: That Is The Restorative Question, Juhstin M. Brown, Clement S. Augustus

Dental Hygiene Student Scholarship

Objective/Aims: During dental visits, patients spend the majority of their time with their dental hygienist. At these recall appointments the patient’s face-to-face time with the dentist may be short. At this part of the appointment the dentist may diagnose the need for restorative treatment for the patient. Part of the hygienist’s responsibility is to explain treatment options for teeth with restorative needs. The purpose of this review of literature is to provide both options for restoration of dentition to a functional/aesthetic state.

Methods: Studies pertaining to the topic were searched using PubMed database. Keywords used in the search were amalgam, …

Puberty: Is Your Gingiva Having Mood Swings?, Gabrielle R. Salvatore, Kendall A. Connerley

Dental Hygiene Student Scholarship

Objectives/aim: The purpose of this paper is to explore the effects on the different pathological changes in the oral cavity due to puberty, in both males and females. Hormonal changes caused by menstrual cycles, ovulation, the use contraceptives, and increased testosterone and estrogen levels.

Methods: This topic will be analyzed by thoroughly reviewing research on articles that relate to the oral health of individuals specifically between the ages of 12-18 years old.

Results: Research presents significant evidence that supports changes occurring in the oral cavity during an individual’s stage of puberty. These stages include ovulation, pre-menstruation, menstruation and males transitioning …

Dietary Quercetin And Kaempferol: Bioavailability And Potential Cardiovascular-Related Bioactivity In Humans, Wijdan M. Dabeek, Melissa Ventura Marra

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

Fruit and vegetable intake has been associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Quercetin and kaempferol are among the most ubiquitous polyphenols in fruit and vegetables. Most of the quercetin and kaempferol in plants is attached to sugar moieties rather than in the free form. The types and attachments of sugars impact bioavailability, and thus bioactivity. This article aims to review the current literature on the bioavailability of quercetin and kaempferol from food sources and evaluate the potential cardiovascular effects in humans. Foods with the highest concentrations of quercetin and kaempferol in plants are not necessarily the most bioavailable …

Early Class Iii Treatment Decision-Making, Peter Ngan, David Musich

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

Clinicians make decisions for their patients everyday. Ryan Hamilton, in his course guidebook, How You Decide: The Science of Human Decision Making, summarized the current research on the 4 R's of decision-making that matter: reference points, reasons, resources, and replacement. The authors will apply this principle in the decision- making necessary for the growing Class III patients. First, the decision on whether to treat or not to treat Class III patients in the mixed dentition rely on a thorough diagnosis and objectives for early treatment. For example, elimination of a functional shift of the mandible may be a good …

Reliability Of Bond Strength Using Universal Adhesives To Variable Dentin Conditions, Marwa Bawazir

Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Brief Background: Both three-step etch-and-rinse adhesives and universal adhesives have proven their effectiveness to produce successful bond to dentin. However, there are no studies comparing adhesives’ bond strength when applied by multiple operators, and to variable dentin conditions. Objectives: To evaluate and compare the bond strength of a universal adhesive when applied by multiple operators, and to variable dentin conditions, in comparison to three- step etch-and-rinse adhesive. Methods: Three hundred extracted human teeth were embedded in resin. Five dentists with at least ten years of experience in general dentistry and five pre-dental students applied a universal adhesive (Adhese Universal, Ivoclar …

Influence Of Abutment Macro-Design On Peri-Implant Tissue Dimensions For Guided Placed And Restored Implants, Bashar Adeinat

Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Introduction: For optimal dental implant esthetics the transition of a circumferential implant platform to a proper cervical anatomy has been emphasized. This transition is facilitated by the macro-design of the transmucosal portion of the abutment-restoration complex at the provisional and final stages of implant prosthetic therapy. There is limited information from human studies assessing the impact of abutment macro-design on periimplant tissue dimensional changes. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate prospectively the effect of abutment macro-design on peri-implant tissue dimensional changes. Methods: This is an ongoing randomized control clinical trial in which twentyeight (28) patients with a …

Effect Of Increased Implant Crown Height On Fracture Strength Of Ips-E.Max Cad Hybrid Abutment Crown: An In-Vitro Study, Mohammad Mehdi Imani-Emadi

Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Introduction: The use of a secondary titanium insert has a beneficial influence on the stability of ceramic abutments and appears to be clinically useful for premolar and molar single-tooth replacements. Available titanium inserts in the market produced by Sirona, have a single height of 4.6mm with various platform diameters for different implant systems. The aim of this in-vitro study was to determine the fracture strength of IPS-e.max CAD hybrid abutment crowns with various crowns heights by simulating cyclic masticatory loads in vitro. Materials and Methods: Forty conical AstraTech EV dental implants, 4.2 mm in diameter and 9.0 mm in length …

Ada News Convention Daily - 2019 Day 2, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

The ADA News Daily (also called the ADA News Convention Daily) is a special edition of the ADA News published each day during American Dental Association Annual Sessions.

Ada News Convention Daily - 2019 Day 3, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

The ADA News Daily (also called the ADA News Convention Daily) is a special edition of the ADA News published each day during American Dental Association Annual Sessions.

Ada Constitution & Bylaws (2019), American Dental Association

Constitution & Bylaws

The ADA Commons Constitution & Bylaws archival collection comprises printed issues of the American Dental Association's Constitution and Bylaws. The collection also includes the ADA Charter and the ADA Code of Ethics issued 1924-1946.

Combined Multi-Segmental Surgical-Orthodontic Treatment In Skeletal Class Iii With Facial Asymmetry And Gummy Smile: Two-Year Stability, Rouh-Hwai Wang, Hui-Ling Chen

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

This is a case of skeletal class III malocclusion with facial asymmetry, gummy smile, and maxillary canting, treated with bimaxillary surgery and orthodontic treatment. The two-jaw surgery was performed including a 3-pieces LeFort I segmental osteotomy, anterior segment impaction with clockwise rotation, and bilateral sagittal split osteotomies with genioplasty. Through the 2-year-4-month treatment procedure, the skeletal and occlusal relationship turned to be normal with esthetically pleasing smile and profile. Furthermore, in the two-year follow-up, we found the treatment results were quite stable no matter in skeletal or dental aspects.

The Comparison Of The Surface Roughness And Surface Morphology Of Sintered And Chairside Polished Monolithic Zirconia Implant Crown, Wasan Vatanasak, Kamolporn Wattanasirmkit

Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal

Background: Low temperature degradation, also known as ageing, is the major challenge we cannot avoid in zirconia restorations. Changes in temperature, pressure, mechanical force and moisture are few of the factors which contribute to ageing which eventually leads to failure of zirconia restorations. Objectives: To compare the phase transformation, surface roughness and grain morphology as indications of low temperature degradation that might occur in translucent monolithic zirconia after try in procedure which finished the restoration by chairside polishing or annealing technique. Materials and methods: A total of 10 single implant crowns would be milled from the one Vita HT (VITA-Zahnfabrik, …

Painting-On Topical Fluoride Gel Markedly Reduces The Fluoride Gel Amount Compared With Tray Application, Kamonwan Sriwongchai, Wacharaporn Tasachan, Kasekarn Kasevayuth, Chutima Trairatvorakul

Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal

Background/objectives: Professional topical fluoride (F) gel application has been used to prevent dental caries with a concern about safety in young children. The aim of this study is to evaluate a paint-on technique using a No. 8 paint brush for applying professional topical F gel as an alternative method in children at a safer, lower dose compared with a tray. Materials and Methods: Twenty-one healthy children (12-15-year-old) participated in this clinical crossover study. The amounts of F gel used were 0.4 ml in the paint-on or 5.0 ml in the tray. Saliva and interproximal fluid were collected before, and immediately, …

National Children's Dental Health Month Activity Book (2019), American Dental Association Foundation

National Children's Dental Health Month

No abstract provided.

Cartel Del Mes Nacional De La Salud Dental Infantil "Cepíllate Y Limpia Entre Tus Dientes..." [Spanish Language Version: Brush And Clean In Between...] (2019), American Dental Association Foundation

National Children's Dental Health Month

No abstract provided.

Clinical And Microbiologic Investigation Of An Expedited Peri-Implantitis Dog Model: An Animal Study, Wook Jin Seong, Georgios Kotsakis, Jong-Ki Huh, Soo Cheol Jeong, Ki Young Nam, Jong Ryul Kim, Young Cheul Heo, Hyeon-Cheol Kim, Lei Zhang, Michael D. Evans, Heather Conrad, Robert J. Schumacher

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

Background: Animal studies are pivotal in allowing experimentation to identify efficacious treatment protocols for resolution of peri-implantitis. The purpose of this investigation was to characterize an expedited dog peri-implantitis model clinically, radiographically, and microbiologically. Methods: Eight hound dogs underwent extractions (week 0) and implant (3.3 × 8.5 mm) placement with simultaneous surgical defect creation and ligature placement for induction of peri-implantitis (week 10). Ligatures were replaced at 6 weeks (week 16) and removed after 9 weeks (week 19) when supporting bone loss involved approximately 50% of the peri-implant bone. Microbial samples from the defects and healthy control implant sites collected …

Insight - January 2019, Dugoni School Of Dentistry

Insight

Whether you are involved in clinical research, biomedical research, the scholarship of teaching and learning, improvement of the health care system, or professional partnerships that advance the field, we aim to spotlight the work of people at the Dugoni School.

Dental Practice Success Vol. 5 No. 4, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

Dental Practice Success

No abstract provided.

Review Of Literatures: Importance Of Vitamin D In Dentistry, Wareeratn Chengprapakorn

Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal

This article is aimed to review of literatures on vitamin D roles in overall health and its effects in dentistry, particularly, periodontal disease, orthodontics tooth movement, dental implant osseointegration and also osteonecrosis of the jaw. On account of new insights of vitamin D implication in immune response. This article will also focus on vitamin D effects on oral response to various dental procedures.

Microtensile Bond Strength Between Zirconia Ceramics To Resin Composite Using Different Resin Cements, Putsadee Srisomboonkamon, Prarom Salimee

Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal

Background/Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the microtensile bond strength (MTBS) of three zirconia ceramics from different manufacturers bonded to resin composite using three different resin cements. Materials and methods: Three fully-sintered zirconia ceramic blocks (5x5x10 mm) from Katana (Nuvodent, Japan), Lava (3M ESPE, Germany) and Cercon (Degudent, Germany) were fabricated and bonded to resin composite blocks (Filtek Z250, 3M ESPE, USA) with the same size using one of the three resin cements : Panavia F 2.0 (Kuraray, USA), Superbond C&B (Sun Medical, Japan) and RelyX Unicem (3M ESPE, USA). After 24 h, each block was cut under water coolant …

Fracture Resistance Of Endodontically Treated Maxillary Premolars Restored With Lithium Disilicate Restorations Using Three Different Retentive Techniques, Pakwan Varapongsittikul, Top Chitkraisorn, Nichamon Chaianant, Terawat Tosiriwatanapong, Boonsong Prateepsawangwong

Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal

To compare fracture resistance of endodontically treated maxillary premolars restored with ceramic restorations using three retentive techniques. Forty maxillary premolars were randomly selected as a control (Group 1), composite core/crown (Group 2), fiber-reinforced composite post/ composite core/crown (Group 3) and endocrown (Group 4). All restorations were thermo-cycled and subjected to vertical loading. Fracture load and fracture modes were analyzed. The results showed that Group 3 recorded a significantly highest fracture load (2304 ± 737 N). Pairwise comparisons showed no significant difference between Group 2 (1229 ± 303 N) and group 4 (1609 ± 395 N). Type of coronal-radicular retention was …

Comparison Of Resistance To Sliding In Posterior Units With Various Angulations Of Molar Tubes, Pornhathai Liewsaitong, Paiboon Techalertpaisarn

Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal

Background/objectives This study aimed to investigate the effect of one or two brackets on orthodontic frictional forces and to compare frictional forces of posterior segments when a molar tube had different degrees of tipping. Materials and Methods Five different types of posterior segment templates with six templates per type were constructed. Templates A and B had one and two brackets with an untipped tube, respectively. Templates C, D, and E had two brackets and a 3°, 6° or 9° tipped tube. Each template was coupled with 0.016″ x 0.022″ stainless steel wire and ligated with elastomeric ligatures. Static frictions were …

The Outcome Of Endodontic Treatment Performed By Dental Students: A Retrospective Study, Phonphanit Sivavetpikul, Kessiri Wisithphrom, Peraya Puapichartdumrong

Chulalongkorn University Dental Journal

Background/Objectives: The objectives of this study were to evaluate the success and failure rates as well as factors influencing the outcome of initial endodontic treatment performed by dental students at the Faculty of Dentistry, Naresuan University, Thailand, from 2010 to 2015. Materials and Methods: Data from the treatment records, clinical signs and symptoms, and radiographic records of 213 endodontically treated anterior teeth and premolar were collected and evaluated. Digital periapical radiographs obtained at pre-operation and the last follow-up period were interpreted independently by two examiners via Periapical index (PAI) score. Treatment outcome was evaluated as success or failure based on …

Vegf Induced Differentiation Of Gingival Stem Cells To Endothelial Cells In Vitro, Garima Gupta

Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Background: Birth defects that result in structural malformation of major organs are one of the major causes of mortality in children. Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (TERM) strategies are particularly beneficial for the pediatric patients to correct these defects owing to their greater regenerative capacity compared to the adult population. Limited availability of pediatric patient’s auto-transplantation of organs makes TERM strategies as a promising alternative toconventional clinical procedures that utilize the grafts. Recent developments in stem cells technologies, there is an enormous potential for TERM in correcting birth defects and enhancing the life span in young population. However, the major …

Libro De Actividades Por El Mes Nacional De La Salud Dental Infantil [Spanish Language Version: National Children's Dental Health Month Activity Book] (2019), American Dental Association Foundation

National Children's Dental Health Month

No abstract provided.

Virginia Dental Journal (Vol. 96, No. 3, 2019)

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Using Er:Yag Laser To Remove Lithium Disilicate Crowns From Zirconia Implant Abutments: An In Vitro Study, Janina Golob Deeb, Sompop Bencharit, Nishchal Dalal, Aous Abdulmajeed, Kinga Grzech-Leśniak

Periodontics Publications

Background
When implants are restored with cement-retained restorations, prosthetic retrievability can be difficult and often requires sectioning using rotary instruments. Sometimes repeated removals of a cement-retained implant crown are needed such as for treatment of peri-implantitis or immediate implant provisionalization. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Er:YAG) laser as a non-invasive treatment modality to remove lithium disilicate crowns from zirconia implant abutments following long-term cementation, repetitive debonding and re-cementation, and short-term retrieval.

Material and methods
Twenty identical lithium disilicate crowns were cemented onto zirconia prefabricated abutments using composite resin cement. Ten …

Analysis Of Wind Instruments On Orofacial Anatomy: A Review Of Literature, Regina M. Dixon, Samantha Chavez

Dental Hygiene Student Scholarship

The focus of this review of literature is on orofacial anatomy and their association with the longevity of wind instrument use. The importance of how playing wind instruments creates a disadvantage for the oral cavity and therapeutic approaches to decrease the adverse effects. Using the university’s library database and PubMed, the authors performed a thorough search on the literature of our topic. Specific key terms such as wind instrumentalists, oral health, orofacial anatomy, and therapy were used to conduct our search. The searched was limited to the English language and within five years of publications. The findings acknowledged pathologically infectious …