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Chlorhexidine substantivity on salivary flora and plaque-like biofilm: an in situ model
(PLOS, 2013)Objective:To evaluate thein situantibacterial activity of a mouthrinse with 0.2% Chlorhexidine (M-0.2% CHX) onundisturbedde novoplaque-like biofilm (PL-biofilm) and on salivary flora up to 7 hours after its application.Methods:A ... -
Detection of transient bacteraemia following dental extractions by 16S rDNA pyrosequencing: a pilot study
(PLOS, 2013)Objective:The current manuscript aims to determine the prevalence, duration and bacterial diversity of bacteraemiafollowing dental extractions using conventional culture-dependent methods and 16S rDNA pyrosequencing.Methods:The ... -
Temporomandibular disorders: the habitual chewing side syndrome
(PLOS, 2013)Background:Temporomandibular disorders are the most common cause of chronic orofacial pain, but, except where theyoccur subsequent to trauma, their cause remains unknown. This cross-sectional study assessed chewing function ... -
Bone Loss at Implant with Titanium Abutments Coated by Soda Lime Glass Containing Silver Nanoparticles: A Histological Study in the Dog
(PLOS, 2014)The aim of the present study was to evaluate bone loss at implants connected to abutments coated with a soda-lime glass containing silver nanoparticles, subjected to experimental peri-implantitis. Also the aging and erosion ... -
The accuracy of estimating chronological age from Demirjian and Nolla methods in a Portuguese and Spanish sample
(BioMed Central, 2014)Background Age determination has great importance in many clinical decisions, being commonly used in odontopediatrics, orthodontics, pediatrics, and forensic medicine. The Nolla and Demirjian et al. methods have been used ... -
Orthodontic treatment for disabled children: a survey of parents’ attitudes and overall satisfaction
(BioMed Central, 2014)Background Many patients with disability require orthodontic treatment (OT) to achieve adequate oral function and aesthetic appearance. The cooperation of disabled patients and of their parents is central to the success ... -
Post-tooth extraction bacteraemia: a randomized clinical trial on the efficacy of chlorhexidine prophylaxis
(PLOS, 2015)Objectives: To investigate the development of post-extraction bacteraemia (PEB) after the prophylactic use of chlorhexidine (CHX). Patients and Methods: A total of 201 patients who underwent a tooth extraction were ... -
Performance of Three Multipurpose Disinfecting Solutions with a Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lens
(Hindawi, 2015)Purpose. To evaluate the clinical performance of a silicone hydrogel (Si-Hy) soft contact lens (CL) in combination with three different multipurpose disinfecting solutions (MPDSs). Methods. This was a prospective, randomized, ... -
Ex vivo vs. in vivo antibacterial activity of two antiseptics on oral biofilm
(Frontiers Media, 2015)Aim: To compare the immediate antibacterial effect of two application methods (passive immersion and active mouthwash) of two antiseptic solutions on the in situ oral biofilm. Material and Methods: A randomized ... -
Subgingival microbiota in health compared to periodontitis and the influence of smoking
(Frontiers Media, 2015)Background: Age determination has great importance in many clinical decisions, being commonly used in odontopediatrics, orthodontics, pediatrics, and forensic medicine. The Nolla and Demirjian et al. methods have been ... -
Critical anatomic region of nasopalatine canal based on tridimensional analysis: cone beam computed tomography
(Nature Publishing Group, 2015)The study aim of this was to define the critical anatomic region of the premaxilla by evaluating dimensions of nasopalatine canal, buccal bone plate (BBP) and palatal bone plate (PBP). 230 CBCTs were selected with both, ... -
Antiplaque Effect of Essential Oils and 0.2% Chlorhexidine on an In Situ Model of Oral Biofilm Growth: A Randomised Clinical Trial
(PLOS, 2015)Objective To evaluate the in situ antiplaque effect after 4 days of using of 2 commercial antimicrobial agents in short term on undisturbed plaque-like biofilm. Trial Design and Participants An observer-masked, crossover ... -
Carborane-based design of a potent vitamin D receptor agonist
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2015-10-27)The vitamin D nuclear receptor (VDR) is a potential target for cancer therapy. It is expressed in many tumors and its ligand shows anticancer actions. To combine these properties with the application of boron neutron capture ... -
Instability Due to Drug-Induced Vestibulotoxicity
(AVES, 2016)OBJECTIVE: The therapeutic use of ototoxic drugs is relatively common, particularly in patients with severe diseases. It is likely that disturbances of balance in these patients are underestimated by clinicians. MATERIALS ... -
Devices for In situ Development of Non-disturbed Oral Biofilm. A Systematic Review
(Frontiers Media, 2016-06-23)Objective: The aim of this review was to assess the types of devices used for in situ development of oral biofilm analyzed microbiologically. Materials and Methods: A systematic search of the literature was conducted ... -
Cancer Salivary Biomarkers for Tumours Distant to the Oral Cavity
(MDPI, 2016-08-08)The analysis of saliva as a diagnostic approach for systemic diseases was proposed just two decades ago, but recently great interest in the field has emerged because of its revolutionary potential as a liquid biopsy and ... -
Patient safety under deep sedation for digestive endoscopic procedures
(Arán Ediciones, 2017)La sedación profunda con propofol se ha popularizado en los últimos años. La seguridad de esta técnica cuando se administra por no anestesiólogos, ha generado gran controversia que a veces se enmascara en un discutible ... -
Análisis de la variación del comportamiento mecánico de la extremidad proximal del fémur mediante el método XFEM (eXtended Finite Element Method)
(Sociedad Española de Investigaciones Óseas y Metabolismo Mineral, 2017)Introducción: El fémur humano ha sido ampliamente estudiado desde hace muchos años de manera experimental con análisis in vitro, y ahora, gracias a los avances de la informática, también se puede analizar de manera numérica. ... -
Reassessment of fluctuating dental asymmetry in Down syndrome
(Nature Publishing Group, 2017)Fluctuating dental asymmetry (FDA) is a tool to measure developmental stability that could be increased in gonosomal aneuploidies. The aim of this study was to quantify FDA in individuals with Down syndrome (DS). The study ... -
Higher expression of Toll-like receptors 2 and 4 in blood cells of Keratoconus patiens
(Nature Publishing Group, 2017)Inflammation may play a significant role in Keratoconus (KC), but the implication of immunity on this inflammatory response is unknown. Therefore, our aim was to determine the expression levels of Toll-like receptors 2 ...