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Composition and characteristics of trabecular bone in osteoporosis and osteoarthritis
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2020 , Article)
Background
Bone strength depends on multiple factors such as bone density, architecture and composition turnover. However, the role these factors play in osteoporotic fractures is not well understood.
Purpose
The aim ...
Detection of Periapical Lesions on Panoramic Radiographs Using Deep Learning
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MDPI
, 2023 , Article)
Dentists could fail to notice periapical lesions (PLs) while examining panoramic radiographs. Accordingly, this study aimed to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) designed to address this problem. Materials and methods: ...
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and risk of bleeding and acute ischemic events in non-hypertensive Alzheimer's patients
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John Wiley and Sons Inc
, 2021 , Article)
Introduction
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) are commonly used to treat mild to moderate cases of Alzheimer disease (AD). To the best of our knowledge, there has been no study estimating the risk of bleeding and ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Artificial intelligence: is it more accurate than endodontists in root canal therapy?
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Springer Nature
, 2023 , Other)
Data sources: The following databases were electronically searched (up to 20 March 2022): PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library. This was followed by hand-searching the reference lists of the included articles. ...
Could Vagus nerve stimulation influence bone remodeling?
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International Society of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions
, 2021 , Article)
Objectives: To investigate the effect of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) on the bone mineral density (BMD) in epileptic patients. Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted on individuals with refractory seizures who ...
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 ...
Biomimetic Strategy to Enhance Epithelial Cell Viability and Spreading on PEEK Implants
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American Chemical Society
, 2022 , Article)
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a biocompatible material widely used in spinal and craniofacial implants, with potential use in percutaneous implants. However, its inertness prevents it from forming a tight seal with the ...