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    • Malalignment of anterior teeth in relation to orthodontic treatment experience and satisfaction with dental appearance in a group of adolecens in Norway 

      Punsvik, Lotte; Eriksen, Astrid Amalie (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2010-06)
      The purpose of this study was to compare the relationship between some of the most common traits of malocclusion in Norway, overjet and anterior displacement, to satisfaction with dental appearance and treatment experience. Prevalence of malocclusions was studied in a sample of 55 adolescents, aged 14-15 years, from the city of Fauske in Northern Norway. Overjet and displacement were recorded on ...

    • Markedsføring av tannimplantater - et etisk perspektiv 

      Lund, Marianne; Aronsen, Line (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2014-05-19)
      Vi har sett på hvordan de fire største implantatprodusentene på det norske markedet presenterer produktene sine for potensielle kunder gjennom pasientbrosjyrer. Målet med oppgaven var å få en oversikt over om informasjonen er forståelig for ufaglærte, om brosjyrene samsvarer med pasientens behov og om informasjonen er tilstrekkelig til å kunne fatte en informert beslutning. For å finne svar på dette, ...

    • Maxillary overdenture on three implants retained by low-profile stud attachments – A prospective cohort study 

      Mo, Arild; Hjortsjö, Carl; Jokstad, Asbjørn (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-08-27)
      Background: Clinical data are needed on long-term outcomes of removable implantsupported prostheses in the fully edentulous maxilla as a function of the number of implants, effects of the attachment system and other clinical variables.<p> <p>Objective: To restore individuals with an edentate maxilla with a metal-reinforced removable prosthesis without palatal coverage retained by low-profile stud ...

    • Mechanical properties of bulk fill compared to universal composites. 

      Winsjansen, Andreas (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2017-05-16)
      Objectives: Bulk fill composites are becoming increasingly popular due to claimed facilitated placement and curing. Varying results on the mechanical properties and depth of cure have been reported, however. The aim for the present study was to compare flexural strength, E-modulus, secant modulus, Knoop hardness and depth of cure of bulk fill and universal composite materials, subjected to different ...

    • Methods and background characteristics of the TOHNN study: a population-based study of oral health conditions in northern Norway 

      Holde, Gro Eirin; Oscarson, Nils; Tillberg, Anders; Marstrander, Peter; Jönsson, Birgitta (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-02-19)
      <b>Objectives.</b> The aim of the Tromstannen Oral Health in Northern Norway (TOHNN) study was to investigate oral health and dental-related diseases in an adult population. This article provides an overview of the background of the study and a description of the sample characteristics and methods employed in data collection.<br> <b>Study design. </b>Cross-sectional population-based study ...

    • Methods used on the mandibular third molar to estimate age on adolescent asylum seekers in Norway 

      Tostrup, Iselin Marie; Skinnes, Kristin Ristebråten (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2015-06-05)
      Globalization does not only lead to increased movement of goods, services and capital – an increasing number of people are also migrating either voluntarily or as refugees seeking asylum. Some arrive as unaccompanied minors, others claim to be minors, but the physical and mental appearances suggests otherwise. In Norway you are considered a minor if you are under 18 years of age, which will give you ...

    • Minor oral soft tissue surgery for the general dental practitioner 

      Lein, Ingvild Årøen (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-06)
      In this study, a guide for soft tissue surgery has been made, based on a review. The guide should serve as an update and reminder of selected surgical procedures for the general dental practitioner.

    • Mode of correction is related to treatment timing in Class II patients treated with the mandibular advancement locking unit (MALU) appliance 

      Candir, Muhsin; Kerosuo, Heidi Maria (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-01-25)
      <p><i>Objective</i>: To investigate the proportion of skeletal/dentoalveolar components for correction of Class II malocclusion in relation to the pubertal growth peak (PGP) among patients treated with the mandibular advancement locking unit (MALU) appliance.</p> <p><i>Materials and Methods</i>: We conducted a retrospective study of 27 orthodontic patients (age range: 12–18 years; mean age 14.9 ...

    • Modeling the theory of planned behavior for intention to improve oral health behaviors : the impact of attitudes, knowledge, and current behavior 

      Dumitrescu, Alexandrina L; Wagle, Madhu; Dogaru, Beatrice C; Manolescu, B (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2011)
      The aim of this study was to test the efficiency of an extended model of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) in predicting intention to improve oral health behaviors. The participants in this cross-sectional study were 153 first-year medical students (mean age 20.16, 50 males and 103 females) who completed a questionnaire assessing intentions, attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral ...

    • Molar - Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) and long - term exposure to 25 - hydroxyvitamin D, measured as Bone Mineral Density (BMD) in adolescents from Northern Norway: an epidemiological study based on the Tromsø study: “Fit Futures” 

      Dekkerhus, Kristin Adelaide (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2020-05-20)
      Aims: The basis of the study was to evaluate if MIH could be related to low levels of vitamin D. Vitamin D is understood to have a key role in both enamel and dentin formation, and maturation, in addition to skeletal integrity. BMD could give a clue of the participants’ long - term vitamin D exposure, indirectly giving a reflection of a possible vitamin D impact on enamel mineralization. Materials ...

    • Morphological Variations of the Mandibular Premolars. Tooth Morphology and Identification - A Macro Analysis 

      Olsen, Susanne; Aune, Martine Lilleeng (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2019-05-20)
      Background: In the context of teaching tooth morphology to dentist students, which is based on the anatomical and morphological hallmarks described in the literature, some of the teeth in the permanent dentition have shown to be harder to characterize than others. The aim of this project was to specifically focus on the premolars of the lower jaw. By studying a collection of extracted teeth and ...

    • MS og oral helse, litteraturstudie. Multiple sclerosis and oral Health, a review of Norwegian and international literature. 

      Haugsnes, Sjalg Dagssønn (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2015-05-19)
      Denne oppgaven er en litteraturstudie som omhandler oral helse for pasienter med Multippel sklerose der jeg har sett nærmere på hvilken literatur som finnes i Norge og internasjonalt om emnet MS og oral helse. Multippel sklerose (MS) er en kronisk neurodegenerativ sykdom som er funnet hos 203 personer pr 100´000 i Norge. Det finnes i dag lite informasjon og kunnskap i Norge om Multippel skleroses ...

    • Munn & helse : et elektronisk oralmedisinsk hjelpemiddel for håndtering av pasienter med allmennmedisinske tilstander. 

      Milner, Anette; Torsvik Steinsvåg, Kari; Stemland, Anne-Marte; Austrheim Stødle, Annelin (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2013-05-27)
      Oppgaven er utformet som nettsiden ”Munn & Helse” (http://munnoghelse.unit5media.no/) og presenterer et utvalg av allmennmedisinske tilstander og deres orale aspekter. nettside med tittelen ”Munn & Helse” (http://munnoghelse.unit5media.no/) som presenterer et utvalg av allmennmedisinske tilstander og deres orale aspekter ( fig.2 og 3). Totalt 40 emner i kategoriene: hjerte-kar, diabetes, blødertilstander, ...

    • Munn- og tannstell for eldre i hjemmetjenesten. En kartlegging av kunnskap og evaluering av utbytte etter kurs 

      Larssen, Merethe Dahl; Rusten, Malene Bergset; Fredriksen, Kristine (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-05-01)
      Eldre utgjør en økende andel av befolkningen og flere har i dag egne tenner. Tiden som hjemmeboende bærer preg av redusert kontakt med den offentlige tannhelsetjenesten, og økende kontakt med hjemmetjenesten. Frem til innleggelse på sykehjem viser det seg at mange har en oral helse som har forfalt. Tidligere undersøkelser viser at det er behov for kompetanseheving blant pleiepersonell som yter munn- ...

    • Munnhelsevaner og bruk av snus blant videregående avgangselever i Nordland 

      Klippenvåg, Line; Elsbak, Vilde Hilling (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2019-05-18)
      Objectives: The aim of our study was to get an overview of oral hygiene habits and the use of snus among high school graduates in Nordland county, and to investigate some background factors that may be associated with these habits. We also wanted to gain insight in the students’ motivation for maintaining good oral health, and to explore the influence of different factors around the use of snus. Material ...

    • Munnhulekreft og alkohol: kartlegging av karsinogene effekter av alkohol - en litteraturstudie 

      Warzoszczak, Marta; Hansen, Malin; Palo, Michelle (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-04-27)
      Innledning: Alkohol er det vanligste rusmidlet i den vestlige verden og 82% av befolkningen i Norge har drukket alkohol det siste året. Alkoholbruk er den tredje ledende risikofaktoren for dårlig helse globalt, da alkohol fører med seg flere negative helseeffekter – noen studier viser at alkoholinntak er assosiert med økt risiko for utvikling av munnhulekreft, men vi opplever at mekanismene bak den ...

    • Need of non-operative caries treatment in 16-year-olds from Northern Norway 

      Jacobsen, Ioanna Dallari; Crossner, Claes-Göran; Eriksen, Harald; Espelid, Ivar; Ullbro, Arne Christer (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-12-04)
      <p><i>Aim</i>: To assess the prevalence of proximal enamel lesions, the need for non-operative caries treatment and the quality of dental restorations in 869 students aged 16 years from Northern Norway.</p> <p><i>Methods</i>: All first year upper secondary school students in Tromsø and Balsfjord municipalities were invited to participate in an oral- and general health project (Fit Futures). The ...

    • Norske tannlegers holdninger og metoder i behandling av dype karieslesjoner 

      Eriksen, Isabel; Kuzmiszyn, Tone (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2017-05-03)
      Sammendrag Mål: Målet for studien er å undersøke hvilke holdninger tannleger i Norge har til behandling av dype karieslesjoner i permanente tenner hos voksne, og hvilke behandlingsmetoder, materialer og instrumenter, som i praksis blir brukt. Metode: En strukturert spørreundersøkelse ble sendt ut til et tilfeldig utvalg (N=589) av norske tannleger. I spørreundersøkelsen spurte vi om demografiske ...

    • Nuclear Legumain Activity in Colorectal Cancer 

      Haugen, Mads Haugland; Johansen, Harald Thidemann; Pettersen, Solveig; Solberg, Rigmor; Brix, Klaudia; Flatmark, Kjersti; Mælandsmo, Gunhild (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)
      The cysteine protease legumain is involved in several biological and pathological processes, and the protease has been found over-expressed and associated with an invasive and metastatic phenotype in a number of solid tumors. Consequently, legumain has been proposed as a prognostic marker for certain cancers, and a potential therapeutic target. Nevertheless, details on how legumain advances ...

    • Nytt regelverk för medicintekniska produkter i tandvården 

      Örtengren, Ulf; Hensten, Arne (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-10-07)
      Den 26 maj började det nya direktivet för medicintekniska produkter inom tandvården att gälla fullt ut. Fokus ligger främst på krav på uppdaterad dokumentation och riskanalys samt förbättrad spårbarhet.