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Bacterial leakage in ex vivo teeth after apicoectomy using two tricalsium silicate-based cements as root-end filling materials
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2014)Abstract Background The main cause of pulpal and periradicular pathosis are microorganisms and their by products in the root canal system. These have to be eliminated to promote healing. Because it´s impossible to achieve a bacteria-free root canal an additional goal of endodontic therapy is to seal the root canal system from the outside environment. Today the standard method for filling the ... -
Behandling av pasienter med temporomandibulær dysfunksjon ved Universitetstannklinikken i Tromsø - Evaluering av kliniske rutiner og behandlingseffekt ved bruk av stabiliseringsskinne
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2014-06-02)Målsetning: Målet var å evaluere om de kliniske rutinene ved UTK ved behandling av TMD samsvarte med retningslinjer i vitenskapelig litteratur. Man ønsket i tillegg å evaluere behandlingseffekt. Studiet var begrenset til de pasientene som har blitt behandlet med stabiliseringsskinne. Materiale og metode: Dette var en retrospektiv studie basert på pasientjournaler før og etter behandling med ... -
Behaviour Guidance Techniques in Dentistry to prevent the need of General Anesthesia
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-06)In this thesis we wanted to find out; "Are there guidelines on the use of behaviour guidance techniques in dentistry to prevent the need of General Anesthesia". -
Benresorpsjonshemmende medikamenter og oral helse. En undersøkelse om kunnskap blant tannleger og fastleger i Troms fylke i 2012
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2013-05-28)Introduksjon: målet med denne studien var å kartlegge kunnskapen om benresorpsjonshemmende medikamenters effekt på oral helse blant tannleger og fastleger i Troms fylke. Metoder: spørreskjemaer ble sendt til 144 tannleger og 146 fastleger, for å kartlegge deres kunnskapsnivå. Resultater: 69 tannleger og 28 fastleger deltok i undersøkelsen. Tannlegene viste seg å ha god kunnskap om benresorpsjonshemmende ... -
Betydning av munntørrhet for den orale helse hos eldre
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2017-05-03)Mange eldre i dag plages med munntørrhet. Vi vet at saliva har stor betydning for vår orale helse og livskvalitet, og det er derfor viktig å kunne identifisere en munntørr pasient. Denne masteroppgaven er en litteraturstudie som tar for seg årsaker, konsekvenser og tiltak ved munntørrhet hos eldre. Årsakene til munntørrhet er mange og ulike. Den viktigste årsaken er bruk av legemidler. I tillegg ... -
Biodentine(tm) as a root-end filling
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-06-07)Aim and hypothesis: The purpose of this study is to evaluate Biodentine™ as a root-end filling. The working hypothesis is that Biodentine™ provides apical bacterial seal as MTA when applied in root-end filling therapy. -
Bone modifying techniques in the anterior maxilla prior to implant placement : a literature review
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-05-29)Abstract: Objective: The aim was to describe the different bone enhancing techniques for improving the alveolar bone and gingival characteristics prior to implant placement Material and methods: A MEDLINE and PubMed English language peer-reviewed literature search was conducted. Hand searches of the reference lists in some selected articles were also conducted. The literature search was sorted ... -
Bruk av glukokortikoider i oral medisin
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-02)Denne masteroppgaven tar for seg konsensus i bruk av glukokortikoider blant norske spesialister, retningslinjer og hva som finnes i litteraturen. Videre ønsker vi å sammenligne behandling av oraleslimhinne lidelser med glukokortikoider og ikke-steroidholdige alternativer. Metoden som ble brukt i denne undersøkelsen var en spørreundersøkelse sendt til spesialistene i Norge som oftest har konsultasjoner ... -
Capping carious exposures in adults: a randomized controlled trial investigating mineral trioxide aggregate versus calcium hydroxide
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-11-28)Aim:<br> The aim of this multicentre, parallel-group randomized clinical trial was to compare the effectiveness of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and a conventional calcium hydroxide liner (CH) as direct pulp capping materials in adult molars with carious pulpal exposure.<br> Methodology:<br> Seventy adults aged 18–55 years were randomly allocated to two parallel arms: MTA (White ProRoot, ... -
Capture of a novel, antibiotic resistance encoding, mobile genetic element from Escherichia coli using a new entrapment vector
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-03-01)<b><p>Aims</b> Antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) are often associated with mobile genetic elements (MGEs), which facilitate their movement within and between bacterial populations. Detection of mobility is therefore important to understand the dynamics of MGE dissemination and their associated genes, especially in resistant clinical isolates that often have multiple ARGs associated with MGEs. ... -
Caries risk assessment: why, when and how?
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-06-15)This literature study reviewed papers on caries risk assessment on patients` above 18 years published between 2000 and 2010. In the present study three different methods are discussed: The Cariogram, CAMBRA ( Caries Management By Risk Assessment) and the UIT – method (University of Tromsø). The purpose of caries risk assessments are to find out which risk level the patient has and try to lower the ... -
Chairside prophylaxis at dental clinics in Nordland, Troms and Finnmark : evidence based routines?
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-06)This study looks into how the clinics in the three northernmost counties carry out their chairside prophylactic routines, and if it is in accordance with available literature. -
Challenging encounters in clinical dentistry: a qualitative study investigating online reviews of patient satisfaction with Norwegian dentists
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-12-07)<b>Objective</b> <br>Mapping key themes that characterize challenging and positive encounters in dental practice using online reviews of patient satisfaction. <br><b>Materials and methods</b> <br>11,764 online patient reviews of dental encounters, consisting of an overall satisfaction rating (1–5 stars) and a free-text response, were collected from the web-site Legelisten.no. The reviews ... -
Changes in dental anxiety among 15‐ to 21‐year‐olds. A 2‐year longitudinal analysis based on the Tromsø study: Fit futures
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-08)<i>Objective</i>: Identify predictive variables related to the development and continuation of high dental anxiety among young people over 2 years and assess differences between youth experiencing increased, decreased or unchanged dental anxiety scores over time.<p> <p><i>Methods</i>: An observational panel study of 15‐to 21‐year‐old people in Tromsø and Balsfjord region followed students from ... -
Changes in management preference of deep carious lesions and exposed pulps: questionnaire studies with a 10-year interval among dentists in Lithuania
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2022-02)We aimed to investigate changes in management preferences for deep carious lesions and pulps exposed during carious tissue removal that occurred during the last 10 years and identify associated dentists’ background factors. The data were collected among dentists registered with the Lithuanian Dental Chamber at two time points using a similar questionnaire. In 2011, 400 randomly selected dentists ... -
Children and adolescents dental treatment in 2001-2013 in the Finnish public dental service
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-07-01)<i>Background</i> - The Public Dental Service (PDS) in Finland has catered for the overwhelming majority of the young for more than 50 years. They have had examinations, preventive measures and all other necessary treatment free of charge. This study aimed to survey the treatment needs and treatment measures provided for children and adolescents and changes in these during the period 2001–2013.<p> ... -
Classification of severe tooth discolorations and treatment options
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-06-09)In this literature study, a classification of severe discolorations and a summary over the options for different dental treatments have been described. Various causes of these severe discolorations are presented and how the mechanisms behind tooth discolorations affect the outcome of a treatment or treatment options. Finally, the aesthetic outcome of a possible bleaching treatment of the different ... -
Clinical management of the adult patient with dental anxiety
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-06-07)Abstract Background: Dental anxiety is a prevalent issue which every dental practitioner will face. As dental anxiety involves personal consequences for the affected patients - as well as hampering the clinical performance of the dental profession – this matter should be taken seriously and dealt with accordingly. The treatment of dental anxiety thus should be within the competence of the general ... -
Clinical performance of empress reconstructions in a university clinic: a retrospective study
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-06)Objective: To retrospectively evaluate empress crowns/onlays placed in patients treated by dentistry students at the University clinic in Tromsø. Material and methods: A total of 37 empress restorations placed in 26 patients were evaluated according to the California Dental Association´s (CDA) quality evaluation system. All of the reconstructions were luted with resin composite cement. The mean ... -
Cochrane Collaboration Systematic Reviews may be based on trials not approved by a research ethics committee
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-10-27)Systematic reviews (SR) may potentially contain reports of primary trials with ethical problems. The Cochrane Collaboration SRs are considered as the highest standard in evidence-based health care resources. All SRs completed during the last 5 years (2013–2017) under the management of the Oral Health Group of the Cochrane Collaboration were identified. All primary trials included in the Oral Health ...
