malocclusion/nicotine

The principal reason of gingival inflammation is bacterial plaque, along with other predisposing factors. These predisposing factors are calculus, malocclusion, faulty restorations, complications associated with orthodontic therapy, self- inflicted injuries, use of tobacco & radiation therapy. The

BACKGROUND Fishing is one such hazardous occupation, which involves irregular diet, stress, alcoholism, tobacco and pernicious habits. Fishermen have lower socio-economic status and their illiteracy adds to their poor oral hygiene, which may influence general and oral health. OBJECTIVE The aim of

Introduction For chewing to occur properly, it is necessary that all oral structures are present and of normal standard. Objectives The aim of this study is to verify the presence of oral changes in smokers and the impact of the changes on masticatory function compared with individuals who never

Background: Anecdotal experience demonstrates the existence of patients with superiorly located carotid stenosis, neoplasms, or aneurysms where the mandible obstructs effective surgical access using standard techniques. As carotid

The purpose of this research was to analyze the oral health status of youth housed in socio-educational centers of the Juvenile Penal Area of the Province of Córdoba, Argentina of corrections by considering clinical evaluation and the main sociodemographic data. Socio-demographics, healthy and

Any animal model of a human congenital anomaly established by iatrogenic methods involving intrauterine fetal manipulation has limited clinical applicability. A congenital model that more closely simulates the etiopathogenesis of a human anomaly may provide data that can more readily be extrapolated

BACKGROUND Globally, young people account for 15.5% of the total global disability-adjusted life-years burden for all age groups. They face mental health, nutritional problems, accidental and intentional injuries, sexual and reproductive health problems, and substance abuse. These health challenges

OBJECTIVE To assess the impact of oral health status on the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of incarcerated Brazilian male adolescents. METHODS A cross-sectional survey with 102 male adolescents incarcerated at the São Francisco Juvenile Detention Facility, Piraquara, Brazil in 2010 was

This study verified the effect of unilateral teeth extraction on the suprahyoid muscles in gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus). Ten adult male gerbils weighing about 50g had induced occlusal alterations by upper molar teeth extraction on the left side while the other ten animals were only subjected to