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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 ... -
Oral Health Status of community dwelling older adults and its relationship with general health conditions
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2020)Background The ageing population is one of the great challenges that will confront health services in developed countries in the coming years. It is estimated that by 2050, the number of adults aged 60 years and older ... -
Oral hygiene interventions for people with disabilities: A Scoping Review, a Cochrane Review and a Realist Review
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2019)Abstract Title: Oral hygiene interventions for people with disabilities: A Scoping Review, a Cochrane Review and a Realist Review Author: Catherine Geraldine Waldron Background: Worldwide, the oral health of people with ... -
Parental Perception of Children Affected by Amelogenesis Imperfecta (AI) and Dentinogenesis Imperfecta (DI): A Qualitative Study.
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2018)Aims: This study aimed to investigate and explore parental attitudes, beliefs, values and expectations regarding aesthetics and treatment need of children in primary dentition affected by AI and DI. Methods: A descriptive ... -
Patient and Parental Perception of Alveolar Bone Grafting Surgery in Children with Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: A Qualitative Study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2019)Aims: This study aimed to evaluate and understand patients' and parents' experience of alveolar bone grafting surgery and to gather patient and parental feedback on existing information resources related to alveolar bone ... -
Patient and partner experiences with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Mandibular Advancement Devices: A qualitative analysis
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2018)Aim of the study: To elucidate the experience of patients and partners who are living with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and undergoing Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD) therapy and examine the factors that influence ... -
The Population Structure and Mobile Genetic Elements Harboured by Hospital-Adapted Vancomycin-Resistant and Linezolid-Resistant Enterococcus faecium and Enterococcus faecalis in Ireland Investigated by Whole-Genome Sequencing
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2021)Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) are a major cause of healthcare-associated infection worldwide. For over a decade, Ireland has consistently had some of the highest rates of invasive VRE infections in Europe. VRE ... -
Presence and impact of bleeding from the mouth in people living with Von Willebrand's disease in Ireland
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2019)Background: Von Willebrand Disease (vWD) is one of the most common Congenital Bleeding Disorders (CBT). Mucosal bleeding is a feature of vWD including menorrhagia, nosebleeds and bleeding from the gums. It has been documented ... -
A quasi-experimental study comparing the effects of L-PRF and white porous titanium granules on the preservation of the buccal bone following immediate implant placement
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2018)The aim of this quasi-experimental study was to compare the effects of leucocyte and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) and white porous titanium granules (WPTG) on the preservation of the buccal bone plate following immediate ... -
Remote monitoring of sleep bruxism using a sensor containting occlusal device
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2018)Background: Sleep Bruxism is a complex oral condition that has been associated with a multitude of clinical problems. It is accepted that inpatient polysomnographic with audio-visual recording is the 'gold standard' ... -
Special Care Dentistry in Brunei Darussalam: What are the experiences of service providers? - A qualitative study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2021)Background: The introduction of Special Care Dentistry specialty in Brunei Darussalam provides the opportunity to develop a care pathway for people with disability. However, little is known about how dental services for ... -
The accuracy of bone mapping and guided flapless implant placement using a novel surgical guide : a human cadaver study
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2009)Dental Implants are a predictable way of replacing missing teeth. However in some instances the position of the implant is a hindrance to providing a functional and aesthetic restoration. The problems associated with ... -
The ceremonial (dis)order of the clinic : mapping engagement in dental interactions
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2015)The principal aim of this research was to map the emergence of interactional engagement through discourse in dental settings, where engagement can be understood as the “degree of involvement” (Duchan, 2009: 11) of the ...
