Doctoral Theses / Doktorsavhandlingar Institutionen för odontologi: Recent submissions
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On percutaneous implants fate and feature
(2019-10-07)Abstract The main objective of this thesis was to investigate skin reactions around percutaneous abutments in the facial and retroauricular regions. Secondary objectives were to investigate the number of lost extraoral ... -
Preclinical Studies for Cryoprevention of Oral Mucositis
(2019-05-24)Oral mucositis (OM) is a debilitating adverse effect, with a prevalence of up to 80% in patients with cancer who are conditioned with high-dose chemotherapy prior to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. In its mildest ... -
In vivo and in vitro studies of polyetheretherketone: bone formation, inflammatory response and biofilm formation
(2019-03-22)In prosthetic dentistry, restorative materials are used to replace missing teeth and tissues, so as to maintain oral functionalities and comfort for the patient. Depending on the clinical problem, metals, ceramics or ... -
Molecular Control of Organogenesis, Cell Fate Specification and Cell Differentiation: Genetic and Experimental Studies in the Mouse
(2018-12-13)Deciphering the mechanisms controlling normal development sheds light onto the etiopathogenesis of congenital malformations and diseases, and knowledge of the expression patterns of proteins and/or their encoding genes is ... -
Masticatory retraining effect on masseter muscle, facial morphology and alveolar bone structure in the adult rat
(2018-11-12)The aim of this series of investigations was to study the effect of masticatory muscle retraining in adult rats with an earlier reduced masticatory muscle function on the craniofacial morphology, on the internal alveolar ... -
Influencing factors of orthodontic tooth movement and root resorption, and evaluation of its radiographic diagnostic means
(2018-11-05)Aims: To investigate whether patient- or tooth-related factors like jaw location or intra- and interarch obstacles influence the amount of orthodontic tooth movement and orthodontically induced root resorption, and to ... -
Er:YAG laser in dentistry. Patients’ experiences and clinical applicability
(2018-10-12)Abstract Er:YAG laser in dentistry. Patients’ experiences and clinical applicability Roxana Sarmadi, Department of Cariology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Box 450, SE-405 30 ... -
On Characteristics of Burning Mouth Syndrome Patients
(2018-08-20)Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is a condition with unknown aetiology that is characterised by a chronic unremitting burning sensation in the oral mucosa. This condition, which affects mainly middle-aged and older women, ... -
Effect of acid and alkali formation on pH in the dental biofilm with reference to caries
(2018-05-28)Dental caries is a common multifactorial disease where a frequently low pH in the dental biofilm (dental plaque) plays an important role for caries occurrence and progress. The plaque-pH is lowered by acid formation from ... -
The fearful patient in routine dental care
(2018-02-22)Background: Managing dental fear is a daily challenge in dental care. The overall aims of this thesis were to study the attitudes of dental health professionals to fearful dental patients, and their skills and strategies ... -
On prediction in orthognathic surgery. Analysis of 2D and 3D techniques from multiple perspectives
(2018-02-15)The aim of the present thesis was to compare two different prediction methods in orthognathic treatment of dentofacial deformities and severe malocclusions. The comparison was made between a two-dimensional (2D) and a ... -
On dental caries and socioeconomy in Swedish children and adolescents - Clinical and register-based studies
(2018-02-15)The overall aim was to analyze the dental caries experience among Swedish children and adolescents and explore it with respect to demographic and socioeconomic factors. Study I is a longitudinal clinical study of 271 ... -
Studies on onset and lesion characteristics of periodontitis
(2018-01-15)Will early forms of periodontitis in childhood predict future risk for severe periodontitis? At what age may onset of periodontitis be detected in subjects with severe periodontitis? Are there differences in cell composition ... -
Clinical and Molecular Studies on Impacted Canines and the Regulatory Functions and Differentiation Potential of the Dental Follicle
(2017-11-20)Background: Impaction of the permanent maxillary canines, which is a common problem in dentistry, may require surgery and long-term orthodontic treatment. Until now, impaction has mostly been linked to physical obstructions ... -
On nerve function after Orthognatic Surgery
(2017-11-09)Background Orthognathic surgery is a surgical intervention to correct dentofacial anomalies. It is a complicated treatment that involves cooperation of different specialties. The success of orthognathic surgery is ... -
Sweet Taste Perception in Relation to Oral and General Health
(2017-10-17)The aims of this thesis were to study the difference in sweet taste perception, dental caries and BMI between three different geographical areas (Italy, Mexico and Saudi Arabia) and to elucidate the relationship of sweet ... -
Dental acrylates and methacrylates - Interactions with the immune system
(2017-10-10)Professionals working in dentistry have reported adverse effects, such as allergic contact dermatitis due to exposure to different methacrylates/acrylates. Leakage of such monomers from dental fillings due to incomplete curing ... -
Importance of bacterial hydrogen sulfide in the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases
(2017-09-27)Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is one of many end-products of the proteolytic activities in the subgingival microbiota in patients with periodontal diseases, such as gingivitis and periodontitis. Although H2S is generally regarded ... -
Children and adolescents with externalizing behavior in dental care
(2017-05-22)Aim: To study children/adolescents with externalizing behavior and a subgroup diagnosed ADHD, regarding oral health, oral health behavior, and the parents' evaluation on their child’s oral health and dental experience. Patients ... -
Insulin-coated titanium implants - a potential therapy for local bone regeneration
(2017-05-12)Background: Insulin is a hormone that regulates glucose metabolism, however, it is also important for bone formation. The anabolic effect of insulin on bone could open up alternative therapies when it comes to local bone ...