Browsing Dental Science (Theses and Dissertations) by Title
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Analysis of the oral bacteriome and mycobiome in children with inflammatory bowel disease compared to healthy children by 16S and ITS2 profiling
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2019)Abstract Aims: This study aimed to analyse the oral mucosal microbiota (bacteria and fungi) in paediatric IBD patients. The mucosa was selected rather than the saliva as this is the region where tissue and immune cells ... -
Attitudes to remote patient monitoring among orthodontists in Ireland - a qualitative study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2023)Aims: The aim of the study was to explore the attitudes to remote patient monitoring among orthodontists in Ireland. Methods: A descriptive, qualitative study was conducted involving a purposive sample of orthodontists ... -
Automated Decontamination of Multiple Washbasin U-bends in a Hospital Setting Using Electrochemically Activated Solutions: Exploring the Role U-bends and the Wastewater Network Plays in the Trafficking of Potentially Pathogenic Bacteria in a Healthcare Facility
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2020)Hand washing is a vital component of any hand hygiene strategy, essential for reducing nosocomial infections. Paradoxically, hand washbasins have been identified as reservoirs and disseminators of infection. Washbasin ... -
Autophagy as a therapeutic target to enhance chemotherapy in oral squamous cell carcinoma
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2021)Oral cancer is the 15th most common cancer worldwide and oral squamous cell carcinoma accounts for 90% of oral cancer cases. Current therapeutic interventions for OSCC include surgical intervention with radiation therapy ... -
Characterisation of Staphylococcal and Candida Populations from Healthy and Diseased Oral and Subgingival Sites Reveals a High Prevalence and Diversity of the Arginine Catabolic Mobile Element ACME in Staphylococcus epidermidis
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2018)The oral cavity harbours a diverse microbiological population, that exists mainly as plaque biofilm, the accumulation of which is associated with oral diseases such as periodontal disease and peri-implantitis. Traditionally, ... -
A clinical and biochemical investigation on the effects of non-surgical periodontal treatment of chronic and aggressive periodontitis. A comparative study.
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2018)Although Chronic (CP) and Aggressive Periodontitis (GAP) were classified in the 1999 world workshop and specific defining characteristics have been identified in this classification, clinically it is difficult to differentiate ... -
Comparative analysis of the filamentous growth regulators EED1 in Candida albicans and MDP1 in Candida dubliniensis
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2009)Candida albicans, the major fungal pathogen in humans is closely related to Candida dubliniensis. C. dubliniensis is less virulent than C. albicans in all models of infection. Comparative analysis of the C. albicans and ... -
A comparative study of the effect of one-suture and suture-less techniques on post-operative complications following third molar surgery
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2017)Title: A comparative study of the effect of one-suture and suture-less techniques on post-operative complications following third molar surgery. Author: Dr Saleh Alkadi BDS(Hons), MFDS RCSI, NBDE Objective: Lower third ... -
A Comparison of Hand Tracing and Computerised Cephalometric Analysis
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2021)The aim of this study was to determine if automated computerised cephalometric analysis with Planmeca Romexis® (Version 5.1.1.R) dental imaging software is as accurate as traditional hand tracing in terms ... -
A COMPARISON OF THE EFFICACY OF TWO TECHNIQUES FOR REMOVING FRACTURED ABUTMENT SCREWS FROM THE INTERNAL WELL OF TWO DIFFERENT DENTAL IMPLANT SYSTEMS: AN IN-VITRO STUDY
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2022)Abutment screw fracture is a common mechanical complication that can sometimes lead to dental implant failure. A number of clinical reports have been published, presenting a plethora of different techniques for the management ... -
Comparison of three internal fixation techniques in mandibular sagittal split osteotomy, a finite element analysis
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2018)Various internal fixation techniques are used in orthognathic surgery. The aim of this study was to analyse and compare the biomechanical properties of three internal fixation techniques (2.0mm bi-cortical screws, 2.0mm ... -
Comprehensive analysis of salivary protein N-glycosylation for biomarker discovery and investigation of novel therapeutics in oral cancer
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2018)Oral Cancer (OC) is one of the few life threatening conditions of the oral cavity. There is an increasing number of cases in younger adults and women in particular; this is in contrast to the historical higher prevalence ... -
The cost of dental trauma in children: a one-year prospective study
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Dental Features of an Irish Patient Cohort with Ectodermal Dysplasia and Resultant Impact on Their Quality of Life A Mixed Methods Study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2021)Aims: This study involved two principal aims. Firstly, to investigate and explore children's and parents perception of life with Ectodermal Dysplasia (ED) and resultant impacts on Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL). ... -
Dental Management of Patients on Emicizumab - A systematic review and modified Delphi study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2021)Background: Dentistry is associated with a number of procedures that pose a risk of bleeding. This is important for patients who have an increased tendency to bleed, such as patients with severe haemophilia A (PSHA). The ... -
Dental Phenotypes and Parental Perspective of Quality of Life for Patients with Ectodermal Dysplasia and Isolated Hypodontia
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2020)Dental Phenotypes and Parental Perspective of Quality of Life for Patients with Ectodermal Dysplasia and Isolated Hypodontia. Crossan E, O Connell AC, (Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland) Aim: ... -
Diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders and assessment of disclusion time in a chronic daily headache population
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2010)Chronic Daily Headache (CDH) is characterised by the presence of headache for more than 15 days/month for a period longer than 3 months. Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) are a group of conditions involving the masticatory ... -
Diet and other risk indicators associated with dental problems in Irish preschool children
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2018)This research used a data science approach to explore multilevel interactions among key aspects of child and primary caregiver (PCG) psychosocial and physical health, as well as diet and lifestyle factors affecting dental ... -
Effect of surface contamination on re-osseointegration of dental implants surrounded by circumferential bone defects
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2009)This study was designed to evaluate the effect of surface contamination on re-osseointegration of dental implants surrounded by circumferential bone defect and to compare osseointegration around Osseotite® implants (Biomet ... -
The Effect of Text Message Reminders on Patient Compliance with Functional Appliance Therapy as Measured by Theramon Sensors
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2021)Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether text message reminders have an effect on patient compliance with twin block appliances. A secondary aim was to determine whether text message reminders influenced the ...