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“You can’t make up anything anymore. The world itself is a satire. All you’re doing is recording it.”
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In vivo behavior of hydroxyapatite/??TCP/collagen scaffold in animal model. Histological, histomorphometrical, radiological, and SEM analysis at 15, 30, and 60 days

ConclusionsThe influence of time on the biological behavior of biomaterials studied has been demonstrated by varying the percentage of bone–implant contact and bone formation to obtain the best results at 60 days. (Source: Clinical Oral Implants Research)

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Oxidative stress, antioxidants and periodontal disease

Periodontal disease (PD) is a common and important public health problem. The prevalence of periodontitis in the adult USA population is over 47%. In adults aged 65 and older, 64% had either moderate or severe disease (Eke, Dye, Wei, Thornton-Evans, & Genco, 2012). PD may be a risk factor for a number of disorders, some with an increased cardiovascular risk such as metabolic syndrome and diabetes (Kumar, Mishra, Mohanty, & Nayak, 2014; Watanabe & Cho, 2014). (Source: Archives of Oral Biology)

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Whole-Saliva Fluoride Levels and Saturation Indices in 65+ Elderly during Use of Four Different Toothpaste Regimens

Conclusions: Use of a high-fluoride toothpaste resulted in significantly increased fluoride levels in whole saliva and mineral saturation indices were indeed influenced by choice of toothpaste.Caries Res 2015;49:489-498 (Source: Caries Research)

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Comment on the Paper Entitled ‘Effect of Erythritol and Xylitol on Dental Caries Prevention in Children’

Caries Res 2015;49:488 (Source: Caries Research)
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There are many ways other patients just like you experienced…

By preventing bone loss that would normally occur with the loss of teeth, your facial structures remain normal and intact. The chances of wrinkling and the look of old age before your time is less likely.

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The Yngve Ericsson Prize in Preventive Odontology

Caries Res 2015;49:467 (Source: Caries Research)

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Modern Dentures: Why They’re So Not Your Grandparent’s False Teeth

The dentures sold today are far better than the clunky chompers of yesterday. If it’s been a while since you’ve last checked in to see the tooth doc, here’s what you’re missing out on.

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Combined and independent cytotoxicity of sodium hypochlorite, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and chlorhexidine

ConclusionsCHX was significantly more cytotoxic than NaOCl and EDTA. NaOCl was significantly more cytotoxic than EDTA. The combined action of irrigants did not produce a significant increase in their cytotoxicity.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: International Endodontic Journal)

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First holography scanning device significantly reduces denture-fitting time

Dentures, known as false teeth, are prosthetics constructed to replace missing teeth. Fitting removable dentures is a long and painful process in which a patient has to visit the clinic multiple times so that soft and hard plastic material, resembling silly putty, can be used to take exact measurements of her mouth.

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