Browsing Dental Science (Theses and Dissertations) by Title
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Hypomineralised Second Primary Molars: Prevalence, characteristics and perception of management by Irish dentists
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2021)Background: This thesis comprises three different studies with a shared focus on Hypomineralised Second Primary Molars (HSPM). Aims: Study 1: to investigate the global prevalence of HSPM by conducting a systematic review ... -
The impact of functional appliance treatment on bullying and quality of life in adolescents and their parents
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2017)Abstract Title: The impact of functional appliance treatment on bullying and quality of life in adolescents and their parents. Aims and Objectives: The objectives of this prospective cohort study were to assess the ... -
An in-vitro assessment of the retrievability of fractured dental implant abutment screws
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2021)Background: Fractured abutment screws have the potential to preclude restoration of osseointegrated dental implants and as a result, a wide range of products and techniques aimed at retrieving fractured screw fragments ... -
The influence of radiographic parameters on the choice of surgical exposure technique for palatally impacted canines
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Investigating the effect of skeletal pattern in determining articulator settings for prosthodontic rehabilitation: an in-vivo study
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2009)During extensive prosthodontic treatment the use of an accurately adjusted articulator is recommended to simulate some mandibular movements. An in-vivo clinical study was undertaken to assess any possible effect of underlying ... -
An Investigation into Player Compliance and Level of Protection Afforded by Mouthguards worn by Children Playing Sport in Ireland
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2020)Background: Dental trauma is a significant global public health issue, affecting 1 billion people worldwide. Up to 40% of dental injuries are sports related and preventable through the use of mouthguards. In Ireland, the ... -
Investigation into the molecular mechanisms of itraconazole resistance in Candida dubliniensis
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2003)Candida dubliniensis is a recently identified yeast species primarily associated with oral carriage and infection in HIV-infected individuals. Previous studies have shown that only a small number of clinical isolates are ... -
Investigation of the microbiological profile of oral leukoplakia
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2019)Oral leukoplakia (OLK) presents as a white patch on the oral mucosa and is recognised as a potentially malignant lesion. Although colonisation of these patches with yeast such as Candida albicans has been reported, little ... -
An Investigation of the Prevalence, Population Structure and Relatedness of Environmental, Healthcare Worker and Patient Staphylococcus aureus Isolates Recovered from Multi-bed Patient Rooms in an Irish Teaching hospital by Whole-Genome Sequencing
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2020)The putative role of the air in Staphylococcus aureus transmission in multi-bed ward areas of hospitals, where the majority of in-patients are cared for, has not yet been elucidated. The work described in this thesis ... -
An investigation of the temporal dynamics of staphylococcus aureus nasal and oropharyngeal carriage amongst oral / dental healthcare workers
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2017)ABSTRACT Background: Approximately 30% of humans are Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriers and oro-nasal trafficking of the organisms is frequent. Carriage of S. aureus can be persistent or transient. Healthcare workers ... -
Investigations into the development, diagnosis and treatment of oral cancer
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2015)Oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the world and has one of the highest mortality rates primarily due to the disease being largely asymptomatic until the latter stages. It is among one of the major worldwide ... -
Longitudinal analysis of treatment of peri-implant disease utilizing magnetic resonance frequency and damping capacity analysis.
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2020)Background: Peri-implant disease has the potential to cause loss of implant stability and subsequent implant failure. Non-invasive, quantitative measures of implant stability offered by Osstell® and Periotest® devices may ... -
Measurement of dental implant stability by Osstell and Periotest at three different time points: Correlation between the two devices and comparison with clinical characteristics
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2020)Abstract Measurement of dental implant stability by Osstell and Periotest at three different time points: Correlation between the two devices and comparison with clinical characteristics. Background: Implant stability is ... -
Measuring patient compliance with occlusal device wear in the management of bruxism
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2020)Background: Sleep Bruxism (SB) is a complex oral condition that is characterised by repetitive jaw-muscle activity, by clenching or grinding of the teeth and/or by the bracing or thrusting of the mandible. Sleep bruxism ... -
Mechanical testing protocols as performance indicators for glass-ionomers
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2015)The aim of the current investigation was to identify a reproducible and discriminatory mechanical testing methodology to act as a performance indicator for glass-ionomers (GIs). The investigation is presented as a series ... -
Medication related osteonecrosis of the jaws: Prospective cohort study analysing the aetiology, microbiology, and response to surgical debridement with adjunctive leucocyte and platelet rich fibrin (L-PRF)
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2018)Background Bisphosphonates and RANK ligand inhibitors are antiresorptive medications which are prescribed for the treatment of osteoporosis and bone metastases. These medications inhibit osteoclastic action thereby ... -
Minimisation of Microbial Reservoirs and Infection Risks From Washbasin U-bend Traps Using a Novel Automated Disinfection System with Electrochemically Activated Solutions
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2017)Background: Washbasin and sink U-bends are ubiquitous in virtually all buildings including hospitals and smaller healthcare premises. They have been used for over a century and their principal purpose is to prevent foul ... -
The Novel Use of Electrochemically Activated pH Neutral Hypochlorous Acid Solutions as Biodecontaminants for Removable PMMA Dental Prostheses.
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2018)Background: Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is a frequently used dental material in prosthodontics and it is likely that PMMA materials will remain relevant dental materials into the future. Whilst the current gold standard ... -
Oral Disease, Treatment Need and Function (ODNF) index for oral health data collection by non-dental assessors in adult population with Intellectual Disabilities (ID): validity, reliability and feasibility study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2018)BACKGROUND: The oral health status of adults with intellectual disabilities is poor. In Ireland, there is a paucity of oral health research with this population, largely due to cost of dental surveys and thus there is ... -
Oral health of preschool children and relationship to social and behavioral determinants in Trinidad
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2014)The aims of this research were to describe the oral health of preschool children in Trinidad, in particular the prevalence and severity of ECC and explore relationships with social behavioural determinants. Additional aims ...
