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Association of periodontal therapy, with inflammatory biomarkers and complications in COVID-19 patients: a case control study
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Springer
, 2022 , Article)
Background: In previous studies, COVID-19 complications were reported to be associated with periodontitis. Accordingly, this study was designed to test the hypothesis that a history of periodontal therapy could be associated ...
2D magnesium phosphate resorbable coating to enhance cell adhesion on titanium surfaces
(2024 , Article)
Titanium and its alloys are essential metals for orthopedic implant manufacturing due to their exceptional mechanical properties and biocompatibility, used extensively for treating various orthopedic conditions. However, ...
Needle-free injection: Dental infiltration anesthesia
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
This study aimed to develop an optimal Needle-Free Liquid Jet Injection (NFLJI) technique for dental infiltration anesthesia and evaluate its clinical safety and feasibility. The fluid dynamics of NFLJI in the dentoalveolar ...
Admission criteria and academic performance in medical school.
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BMC Medical Education
, 2023 , Article)
Different variables have been used to predict the academic performance of students in medical schools. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of demographics, admission system, and high-school background on the ...
Chronotherapy in dentistry: A scoping review
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Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
, 2023 , Article)
The circadian clock modulates almost all vital aspects of our physiology and metabolism, including processes relevant to dentistry, such as healing, inflammation and nociception. Chronotherapy is an emerging field aiming ...
Proton Pump Inhibitors and the Risk of Early Aseptic Loosening in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
(2022 , Article)
Introduction: The use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) has been associated with a higher risk of osteoporotic fractures and non-unions rates. However, the relation between the use of PPIs and the development of aseptic ...
Association between periodontitis and severity of COVID-19 infection: A case–control study
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Wiley
, 2021 , Article)
Aim: COVID-19 is associated with an exacerbated inflammatory response that can result in fatal outcomes. Systemic inflammation is also a main characteristic of periodontitis. Therefore, we investigated the association of ...
Electrochemical decontamination of titanium dental implants. An in vitro biofilm model study
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Wiley-Blackwell
, 2023 , Article)
Objectives: The objective of this study is to study the effect of electrochemical treatment on biofilms developed on titanium dental implants, using a six-species in vitro model simulating subgingival oral biofilms. Materials ...
Association Between Periodontitis and COVID-19
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Springer Nature
, 2024 , Article)
Purpose of Review: Periodontitis has been linked to various systemic diseases and conditions. Given their shared comorbidities, extensive research has been carried out to explore the link between periodontitis and COVID-19. ...
ChatGPT-A double-edged sword for healthcare education? Implications for assessments of dental students
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Wiley
, 2023 , Article)
Introduction: Open-source generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications are fast-transforming access to information and allow students to prepare assignments and offer quite accurate responses to a wide range of ...