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The effect of optimum, indication-specific imaging fields on the radiation exposure from CBCT examinations of impacted maxillary canines and mandibular third molars Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Anne-Mari Ilo, Janna Waltimo-Sirén, Elmira Pakbaznejad Esmaeili, Marja Ekholm, Mika Kortesniemi
Indication-specific optimum field-of-views (FOVs) have been assessed for CBCT scans of impacted maxillary canines and mandibular third molars, as 40∅ × 35 mm and 35∅ × 35 mm, respectively. The obje...
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Influence of psychiatric symptom profiles of parents on sleep bruxism intensity of their children Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Cumhur Korkmaz, İbrahim Berk Bellaz, Mehmet Ali Kılıçarslan, Sibel Dikicier, Barış Karabulut
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of parental anxiety, depression levels and psychiatric symptom profiles of parents on the occurrence of sleep bruxism in children.This cross-...
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Long-term follow-up of osteoradionecrosis of the mandible Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Ghazaleh Boromand, Hedda Haugen-Cange, Martin Asparusova, Annika Ekestubbe, Goran Kjeller
Investigating the prevalence of mandibular ORN in a single Swedish Oncology Center.A total of 450 patients, treated with radiotherapy for squamous cell carcinoma in the oropharynx between 2004 and ...
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Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A serum levels and common gene polymorphisms in generalized periodontitis affected patients Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Albertas Kriauciunas, Gediminas Zekonis, Greta Gedvilaite, Monika Duseikaitė, Enrika Pileckaitė, Ingrida Pacauskiene, Rasa Liutkeviciene
To evaluate and compare the associations of VEGFA serum levels and SNPs (rs1570360, rs699947, rs3025033, and rs2146323) with periodontitis in study participants grouped by gender.The study enrolled...
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The use of dental anxiety management techniques during one-session treatment: a study on five video-recorded patient cases Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Pirjo Kurki, Maija Korhonen, Kirsi Honkalampi, Satu Lahti, Anna Liisa Suominen
The aim was to examine what kinds of dental anxiety management techniques dentists use in the context of one-session treatment.The data consisted of videotaped treatment sessions for five dentally ...
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Oral health literacy among migrant mothers in Sweden. A qualitative study Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Elena Shmarina, Malin Stensson, SANT-Network, Brittmarie Jacobsson
This interview study explored the oral health literacy of migrant mothers in Sweden, with special reference to where and why they access information about oral health and how they determine the cre...
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Preventive behaviour and attitudes towards early childhood caries amongst mothers of toddlers in Bangladesh Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Farzana Haque, Morenike O. Folayan, Jorma I. Virtanen
Background: Our aim was to analyse mothers of toddlers’ preventive behaviour towards ECC in Bangladesh.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of mothers and their 6–24-month-old children vi...
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Dental caries and oral health-related quality of life in Preschoolers – introducing the Swedish version of the early childhood oral health impact scale (ECOHIS) Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Nina Sabel, Lisa Olivia Ylander, Sandra Elizabeth Ståhlberg, Agneta Robertson
Objective: Experience of caries has a clearly negative impact on the quality of life in preschool children. The instrument Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS) measures the oral health...
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Systematic review of longitudinal studies on the association between cluster of health-related behaviors and tooth loss among adults Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Fatimah Alobaidi, Ellie Heidari, Wael Sabbah
To systematically review longitudinal studies on the association between cluster of/multiple health-related behaviors and tooth loss among adults.Inclusion criteria were prospective and retrospecti...
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What is risk? The challenge of defining ‘risk’ in caries risk assessment Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Anna Senneby, Helena Fransson, the Foresight Research Consortium, Niklas Vareman
Published in Acta Odontologica Scandinavica (Ahead of Print, 2023)
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A cross-sectional study on oral health-care habits and oral-health-related quality-of-life in marginalized persons in Copenhagen Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Esben Boeskov Øzhayat, Ashraf Elmongy, Lene Tanderup, Sine Lykke Bordorff, Henrik Thiesen
The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the oral-health-related quality-of-life (OHRQoL) and oral health-care habits in a population of marginalized persons in Copenhagen.Patients ...
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Barriers for why pregnant women do not visit a dentist on a regular basis: using group concept mapping methodology Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Karoline Winckler, Marianne Uggen Rasmussen, Jeannet Laugenborg, Kathrine Hansen Bukkehave, Heidi Fischer, Berit Lilienthal Heitmann, Eva Ejlersen Wæhrens
Periodontitis in pregnancy represents a significant, but often overlooked challenge due to its association to adverse pregnancy (preeclampsia and gestational diabetes) and birth related outcomes (p...
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Supra- and sub-gingival instrumentation of periodontitis with the adjunctive treatment of a chloramine – a one-year randomized clinical trial study Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Viveca Wallin-Bengtsson, Ulrica Scherdin-Almhöjd, Ann-Marie Roos-Jansåker
Periodontitis is a bacterial-induced disease and for this reason controlling the microbiota is a necessity. Therapy includes self-performed daily oral hygiene in combination with supra- and sub-gin...
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Utilization of a public subsidy scheme for dental care services among socially vulnerable citizens out of labor in Copenhagen, Denmark Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Marie Skov Kristensen, Annette Kjær Ersbøll, Ingelise Andersen, Esben Boeskov Øzhayat
Addressing social inequality in oral health and access to dental care is a global concern. This study aims to describe the utilization of a public subsidy scheme targeting vulnerable individuals ou...
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The recognition of dental anxiety. A comment on ‘Dental clinicians recognizing signs of dental anxiety: a grounded theory study’ by M. Höglund, I. Wårdh, S. Shahnavaz and C. Berterö Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Helen R. Chapman, Nima Moghaddam, Nick Kirby-Turner
Published in Acta Odontologica Scandinavica (Ahead of Print, 2023)
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Longitudinal study of endodontic and periapical status of an adult Danish population examined in 2009, 2014, and 2019: a repeated cohort study Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Ankur Razdan, Lars Schropp, Michael Væth, Lise-Lotte Kirkevang
To describe endodontic changes in an adult Danish population (C2;2009–2014–2019) and compare them with a similar cohort (C1;1997–2003–2008).A randomly selected cohort (C2) with three full-mouth rad...
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Effects of premolar extraction and orthodontic treatment in adolescents - a retrospective cephalometric study Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-13 Maria Ekstam, Mikael Sonesson, Kristina Hellén-Halme
To evaluate the cephalometric effects of premolar extraction on skeletal and dental parameters, and on the soft tissues, in patients subsequently treated with fixed appliances. Prevalence and sever...
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Associations of inflammatory polyarthritis with clinical and radiological findings of temporomandibular disorders Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Sari Oksanen, Kirsi Sipilä, Markku Heliövaara, Anna Liisa Suominen, Sisko Huumonen
To evaluate the association of different forms of inflammatory polyarthritis with clinical signs of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and radiological findings in temporomandibular joint (TMJ), bas...
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Identification of caries-active individuals in longitudinal data a methodological study using a national registry Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-13 Håkan Flink, Anders Hedenbjörk-Lager, Simon Liljeström, Eva Nohlert, Åke Tegelberg
The aim was to identify caries active individuals among adults by using a trajectory model of longitudinal data from the Swedish national registry (SKaPa) and comparing them with published data fro...
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Correlational analysis between salivary and blood glucose levels in individuals with and without diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-12 Laasya Shettigar, Sanchita Sivaraman, Rohini Rao, Sanjana Akhila Arun, Aditi Chopra, Shobha U Kamath, Raju Rana
To estimate the association of patient-related demographic, socioeconomic status, physical activity, stress, and dietary factors influencing the relationship between salivary and blood glucose leve...
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The effect of parental presence on the anxiety during first dental treatment in children Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 Serhat Karaca, Belen Şirinoğlu Capan
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of parental presence on dental anxiety in children during dental treatments.The study was conducted with 194 children between January-April, 2020. T...
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Characterization of patients with odontogenic necrotizing soft tissue infections in the head and neck area. A retrospective analysis Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-09 Signe Undall-Behrend Hansen, Frederik Viktor Bang Jespersen, Merete Markvart, Ole Hyldegaard, Christina Caroline Plaschke, Thomas Bjarnsholt, Claus Henrik Nielsen, Simon Storgård Jensen
Necrotizing soft-tissue infection (NSTI) in the head and neck area may develop from odontogenic infections. The aim of this study was to characterize patients with NSTI in the head and neck with od...
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Implementation of oral hygiene practices in nursing homes – a qualitative approach among supervisor nurses Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-06 Hannaleena Jämsä, Marja-Liisa Laitala, Pirjo Kaakinen, Pekka Ylöstalo, Anna-Maija Syrjälä
This study describes daily oral health care in private enhanced service housing units and nursing homes in Finland using a qualitative method.Nineteen supervisor nurses were interviewed in the six ...
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Evaluation of jaw function, oral health-related quality of life, and nutritional status during oral rehabilitation procedures – a pilot study Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 Tina Thakrar, Abhishek Kumar, Catharina Göthberg, Anastasios Grigoriadis
To evaluate limitations in jaw function, oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), and nutritional status during extensive oral rehabilitation procedures.Fourteen participants (mean age ± SD: 7...
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Effectiveness of oral motor appliances on oral motor function and speech in children: a systematic review Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-24 Anna-Maria Pelkonen, Linnea Närhi, Sanna Häkli, Anna-Maria Raatikainen, Pertti Pirttiniemi, Anna-Sofia Silvola
Different oral motor appliances have been used in connection with speech therapy to improve oral motor function and speech development, but no consensus has been reached on the effectiveness of the...
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Investigating the role of chlorogenic acids and coffee type in coffee-induced teeth discoloration Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-11 Soyeon Kim, Shin Hye Chung, Ryan Jin Young Kim, Young-Seok Park
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, with millions of people consuming it every day. The effect of coffee on teeth discoloration has long been a concern for both coffee drinker...
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The effect of reconstructive techniques as treatment modality for peri-implant osseous defects – a systematic review and meta-analysis Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-08 Massimo Risolo, Hülya Cevik-Aras, Shariel Sayardoust
The aim of this systematic review is to compare conventional peri-implant flap surgery and reconstructive surgical techniques regarding evidence of remission from peri-implantitis.Searches were mad...
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Accuracy of the Swedish quality registry for caries and periodontal diseases (SKaPa) – evaluation in 6- and 12-year-olds in the region of Värmland, Sweden Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-20 Tita Kirkinen, Aron Naimi-Akbar, Andreas Cederlund, Sofia Tranæus, Christina Carlson, Gunilla Klingberg
This study evaluates the agreement of data on dental caries between electronic dental records and data retrieved from the national SKaPa-registry (Swedish Quality Registry for caries and periodonta...
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Periapical foreign body findings – histological and radiological comparison Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-20 Piia Huopainen, Sirke Virkkunen, Johanna Snäll, Arzu Tezvergil-Mutluay, Jaana Hagström, Satu Apajalahti
This study aimed to clarify the perceptibility of periapical foreign materials in imaging compared with histopathology. We hypothesized that dentoalveolar imaging is sufficient to detect periapical...
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Comparison of self-rated pain and salivary alpha-amylase and cortisol levels during early stages of fixed orthodontic and clear aligner therapy Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-19 Dena Ali, Hassan Abdal, Mubarak Alsaeed
To compare self-rated orthodontic pain (OP) and whole salivary alpha-amylase (αA) and cortisol levels (CL) during early stages of fixed orthodontic and clear aligner therapy (CAT).In groups 1 and 2...
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Associations between pain-related temporomandibular disorders and dental anxiety at 46 years of age in the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-19 Jarno Knuutila, Satu Lahti, Kirsi Sipilä, Mimmi Tolvanen
The aims were (1) to study the association between dental anxiety (DA) and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and whether subgroups formed differ in psychological symptoms and pain sensitivity in t...
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Factors affecting number of third molars extracted in a single visit Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-11 Abiel Noro, Johanna Snäll, Irja Ventä
This cross-sectional study evaluated the number and characteristics of third molars extracted in a single visit in primary care and their associations with patient’s age and sex and operator’s expe...
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Features of Dental Anomaly Patterns in Finnish children as seen in panoramic radiographs at the late mixed stage Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-07 Jenni Ristaniemi, Kati Kujasalo, Eelis Rytkönen, Eeva Melaluoto, Jenni Iivari, Paula Pesonen, Raija Lähdesmäki
To describe the prevalence of the developmental abnormalities involved in Dental Anomaly Patterns (DAP) and investigate their co-occurrence in an age cohort of children with late mixed dentition.Re...
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Endodontic operative field asepsis: a comparison between general dentists and specialists Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-07 Leona Malmberg, Catherine Benavente Hansson, Johan Grönqvist, Malin Brundin, Annika Elisabeth Björkner
The aim was to evaluate the establishment of an aseptic endodontic operative field in general dentistry by assessing general dentists’ ability to reduce the amount of contamination to a non-cultiva...
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The influence of intraoral cooling on taste and smell perception Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-20 Vian Hussaini, Samaa Wasmi, Java Walladbegi
Cryotherapy using ice chips has been successfully used to prevent chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis. Although effective, concerns have been raised that the low temperatures that are obtained in t...
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Tactile misfit detection ability at the implant-abutment interface of internal connection dental implants: an in-vitro study Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-15 Pedro Molinero-Mourelle, Lukas Peter, Ana Sol Gaviria, Manrique Fonseca, Martin Schimmel, Joannis Katsoulis
The aim of this in-vitro study was to investigate the tactile assessment ability at the implant impression-taking stage.Thirty clinicians (18 novices, 12 experts) were included for a tactile fit as...
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Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on orthodontic care in Finland Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-15 Robert Riekkinen, Auli Suominen, Anna-Liisa Svedström-Oristo
To investigate the measures that were taken to limit the risk of COVID-19 contagion, how the risk of adverse effects on patient treatment outcomes was mitigated in orthodontic practices in Finland ...
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TMJ degenerative joint disease: relationships between CBCT findings, clinical symptoms, and signs Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-21 Adrian Ujin Yap, Jie Lei, Xiao-Han Zhang, Kai-Yuan Fu
The relationships between cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) findings, Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) symptoms, and signs were investigated in patients with TMJ degenerative joint disease (DJD)...
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Prolonged breastfeeding and dental caries in preschool children Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-21 Helene B. Sæthre, Nina J. Wang, Tove I. Wigen
To explore breastfeeding from 6 to 18 months of age and to study the association between breastfeeding and caries prevalence at 5 years of age.The study included 1088 children from one Norwegian co...
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Erosive potential of ice tea beverages and kombuchas Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-16 Elisa Lind, Hilma Mähönen, Rose-Marie Latonen, Lippo Lassila, Marja Pöllänen, Vuokko Loimaranta, Merja Laine
Abstract Objectives Kombuchas and other tea-based beverages are often perceived as healthy products despite the lack of knowledge on their effects on oral health. This in vitro study determined the erosive potential of commercial kombuchas, and ice teas compared to cola drinks. Materials and methods The pH and fluoride content of 7 kombuchas and 18 tea drinks were measured with ion-selective electrodes
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of tube drain on postoperative discomfort in mandibular third molar surgery: prospective randomized split-mouth study Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-13 Pierluigi Mariani, Dardo Menditti, Diana Russo, Luigi Laino
The present randomized split-mouth study aimed to investigate the clinical effectiveness of postoperative discomfort of the use of a surgical drain after lower third molar extraction.It was conduct...
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Ulcerative colitis and periodontitis – a cross-sectional pilot study from a Norwegian cohort Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-12 Helena O. Haugbo, Pasquale Klepp, Anders Verket
Inflammatory bowel disease, which includes ulcerative colitis (UC), is an inflammatory disorder with potential impact on periodontal disease, but evidence to date for this association is limited. T...
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Postoperative wound dehiscence in mandibular fractures Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-12 Marko Oksa, Aleksi Haapanen, Emilia Marttila, Jussi Furuholm, Johanna Snäll
To clarify the occurrence and causes of non-infection-related surgical wound dehiscence (SWD) in intraorally treated mandibular fractures.Patients with one or two fractures of the dentate part of t...
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The experiences of Finnish dental professionals in handling child abuse and neglect issues in their daily work Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-08 Heikki Alapulli, My Blomqvist, Sarimari Tupola, Elisa Valkama, Eeva Nikkola
This study aimed to assess the experiences, attitudes and knowledge of child abuse and neglect (CAN) among dentists, dental hygienists and dental nurses in Finland.A web-based CAN survey was sent t...
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Signalling waiting times to citizens on public oral healthcare providers’ websites Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-08 Riitta Söderlund
Objective: The study aimed to analyse the usefulness of signalling waiting times to citizens on the websites of public primary oral healthcare providers in Finland. Finnish laws require this signal...
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Measuring hair cortisol concentration, insomnia symptoms and quality of life in preschool children with severe early childhood caries – a case-control pilot study Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-29 Charlotte Angelhoff, Tomas Faresjö, Anna Lena Sundell
This study aimed to 1) investigate the relationships between hair cortisol concentration (HCC), insomnia symptoms, Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OH...
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Effects of rapid maxillary expansion on anchorage alveolar bone meta-analysis Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-19 Ruijun Chen
Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) is a routine method for correcting transverse maxillary deficiency. This paper investigated the effect of RME on anchorage alveolar bone and examined the differences...
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Dental service voucher for adults: patient experiences in Finland Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-22 Susanna Ilonen, Sabiina Ylönen, Minna Kaila, Satu Lahti, Nora Hiivala
Abstract Objective To investigate how patients experienced a new dental service voucher, what influenced the patient experience, and the use of such vouchers. Materials and methods An SMS-linked patient survey was sent to all patients (n = 1,000) that had received the voucher. The survey consisted of 23 questions (20 multiple choice, 3 open-ended), included themes like access to treatment, use of the
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Swedish dental health care workers’ sense of safety and satisfaction with the information they received during the COVID-19 pandemic Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-07 Leona Malmberg, Catherine Benavente Hansson, Annika Elisabeth Björkner
Abstract Objective The aim was to explore what affected dental health care workers’ sense of safety while working during the COVID-19 pandemic and examine their satisfaction with the information they received on COVID-19 and pandemic protocols. Material and method An invitation to participate in the survey was distributed to 2,990 dental health care workers in Sweden. Open-ended questions were analyzed
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Oral lesions associated with daily use of snus, a moist smokeless tobacco product. A cross-sectional study among Norwegian adolescents Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-02-17 Simen E. Kopperud, Vibeke Ansteinsson, Ibrahimu Mdala, Rune Becher, Håkon Valen
Abstract Objective Use of snus, a moist, smokeless tobacco product, may lead to local changes in the oral mucous membrane in the area where the snus is placed. It can also cause irreversible gingival retraction. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between use of snus, oral mucosal lesions (snus induced lesions) and gingival retractions among adolescents in Norway. Material
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Distribution of orthognathic surgery among the Swedish population: a retrospective register-based study Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-02-16 Gudrun Stålhand, Avni Abdiu, Lars Rasmusson, Jahan Abtahi
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to provide a nationally representative assessment of orthognathic procedures performed in hospitalised patients in Sweden and study regional differences in prevalence, demographic parameters and hospitalisation time. Material and methods From the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare’s register, all the patients undergoing orthognathic surgery between
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Association between dental and skeletal maturation in Scandinavian children born between 2005 and 2010 Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-02-14 Astrid Rathcke Poulsen, Liselotte Sonnesen
Abstract Objective The aim of this cross-sectional study was to analyse the association between dental and skeletal maturation in children born between 2005 and 2010. Materials and methods Dental and skeletal maturation of 117 ethnic Scandinavian children born between 2005 and 2010 (70 girls, 47 boys, mean age 11.48 years) was analysed. Dental maturation (DM) was assessed on orthopantomographs (OPs)
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Visibility of anatomical landmarks in the region of the mandibular third molar, a comparison between a low-dose and default protocol of CBCT Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-02-07 Josefine Cederhag, Durer Iskanderani, Per Alstergren, Xie-Qi Shi, Kristina Hellén-Halme
Abstract Objective Optimization of radiographic examinations is essential for radiation protection. The objective of the study was to investigate the clinical applicability of a low-dose CBCT protocol as compared to the default for pre-surgical evaluation of mandibular third molars. Material & Methods Forty-eight patients (62 teeth) referred for pre-surgical mandibular third molar investigation were
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Psychological distress and coping orientations in young adults: their associations with temporomandibular disorder symptoms Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-01-28 Adrian Ujin Yap, Carolina Marpaung
Abstract Objectives The relationships between Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) symptoms, psychological distress and coping, together with the psychological risk factors for TMDs were investigated in young adults. Material and methods The quintessential five TMD symptoms (5Ts) of the DC/TMD were used to screen for TMDs. Participants were categorized into 5Ts-negative/positive groups and 5Ts-positive
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Is tooth loss associated with multiple chronic conditions? Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-01-12 Sara Hag Mohamed, Wael Sabbah
Abstract Objectives To examine the relationship between tooth loss and co-occurrence of multiple chronic conditions (MCC) among American adults at working age. Materials and methods Data was from the Behavioural Risk Factor Surveillance System 2018, a cross-sectional telephone-based, nationally representative survey of American adults. We included participants aged 25–64 years. The survey included
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High anticholinergic burden and hyposalivation and xerostomia in the elderly Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-01-10 Juuso Stenbäck, Antti Tiisanoja, Anna-Maija Syrjälä, Kaija Komulainen, Sirpa Hartikainen, Pekka Ylöstalo
Abstract Objective The aim was to study the association between high anticholinergic burden and hyposalivation and xerostomia among older people. Background Anticholinergic drugs have been shown to cause xerostomia and hyposalivation. Yet there are few studies on the association between anticholinergic burden and hyposalivation and xerostomia in the elderly. Material and Methods The study population
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Oral care in intensive care units: Lithuanian nurses’ attitudes and practices Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-01-04 Julija Narbutaitė, Gertrūda Skirbutytė, Jorma I. Virtanen
Abstract Aim This study examines the attitudes and practices of ICU nurses towards the provision of oral care to their patients. Objective We conducted this cross-sectional survey about oral health care practices in ICUs in Lithuania. Methods We used a self-administered 20-item questionnaire to survey the current oral care practices, training, and attitudes of 108 nurses. The questionnaire was based
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The role of pain-related disability on treatment outcome and psychosocial symptoms in patients with temporomandibular disorders – a pilot study Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-01-02 Maria Hietaharju, Ritva Näpänkangas, Pinja Ahtonen, Ritva Kuoppala, Kirsi Sipilä
Abstract Objective The aim of the pilot study was to investigate the association of pain-related disability with the outcome of conservative treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and with depressive and non-specific physical symptoms among TMD pain patients utilizing Graded Chronic Pain Scale 1.0 (GCPS1.0) as a screening instrument. Material and methods The study included 80 adult patients
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Early orthodontic treatment in a Finnish public health centre: a retrospective cross-sectional study Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-12-24 Annika Arpalahti, Anni Saarnio-Syrjäläinen, Sirkku Laaksonen, Heidi Arponen
Abstract Objectives The aim of this observational cross-sectional one-centre study was to assess whether the previously described national orthodontic treatment practises and international recommendations are implemented in a public health care centre in Finland. We also assessed early treatment practices and appliances used. Methods The study group comprised 801 children born in 2011 and 2012 residing
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The efficiency of artificial intelligence methods for finding radiographic features in different endodontic treatments - a systematic review Acta Odontol. Scand. (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2022-12-22 Shaqayeq Ramezanzade, Tudor Laurentiu, Azam Bakhshandah, Bulat Ibragimov, Thomas Kvist, EndoReCo, Lars Bjørndal
Abstract Objectives To assess the efficiency of AI methods in finding radiographic features in Endodontic treatment considerations. Material and methods This review was based on the PRISMA guidelines and QUADAS 2 tool. A systematic search was performed of the literature on cases with endodontic treatments, comparing AI algorithms (test) versus conventional image assessments (control) for finding radiographic