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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 ... -
Comprehensive molecular characterisation of endemic and sporadic methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus recovered in Irish hospitals
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2011)Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a prevalent pathogen responsible for hospital- and community-acquired infections worldwide. Molecular typing of Irish MRSA isolates has revealed that different MRSA ... -
Contribution of whole-genome sequencing to understanding of the epidemiology and control of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(2019)In recent years, approaches to tracking the spread of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) as part of outbreak management have used conventional DNA-based methods, including pulsed-field gel electrophoresis ... -
CONTROL OF BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION OF WASHBASIN TAPS AND OUTPUT WATER USING ECASOL: A ONE YEAR STUDY
(2012)BACKGROUND: Contaminated washbasin taps and output water are an important source of bacteria that may cause nosocomial infection. A five-week pretreatment study of hot and cold water from 15 washbasin taps at Dublin ... -
The cost of dental trauma in children: a one-year prospective study
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The Cost of Dental Trauma Management: A One-Year Prospective Study in Children
(2020)Background/aims: Management of traumatic dental injuries (TDI) can be expensive and time-consuming, yet very few studies have addressed the cost of their management. The aim of this study was to evaluate the total cost and ... -
COVID-19 pandemic impact on dentists in Latin America's epicenter: São-Paulo, Brazil
(2021)The state of São Paulo, Brazil, where more than 94.000 dentists are currently registered, has become the epicenter of COVID-19 in Latin America. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 ... -
The crushing truth about glass ionomer restoratives: exposing the standard of the standard
(Elsevier, 2012)Objectives: The compressive fracture strength (CFS) test is the only strength test for glass ionomers (GIs) in ISO 9917-1: 2003. The CFS test was the subject of much controversy in 1990 and has been challenged over its ... -
Cuspal deflection and microleakage in premolar teeth restored with bulk-fill flowable resin-based composite base materials
(Elsevier, 2012)Objectives: To assess the cuspal deflection and cervical microleakage of standardised Class II cavities incrementally filled with a dimethacrylate RBC or bulk-fill flowable RBC bases. Methods: Twenty-four sound upper ... -
Database establishment and an investigation of quality of life, self-esteem, and self-concept of patients with developmental dental anomalies
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2012)In this thesis a cohort of patients attending the Dublin Dental University Hospital (DDUH) affected by developmental dental disorders (DDDs) such as hypodontia, amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) and dentinogenesis imperfecta ... -
The deformation and strength of a dental ceramic following resin-cement coating
(2011)Objectives: The hypothesis tested was that processing, pre-cementation and cementation techniques can modify the profilometrically measured deformation of a ceramic. Methods: Three-point flexural moduli of a resin-cement ... -
Deletion of the Candida albicans TLO gene family using CRISPR-Cas9 mutagenesis allows characterisation of functional differences in ¿-, ß- and ¿- TLO gene function.
(2023)The Candida albicans genome contains between ten and fifteen distinct TLO genes that all encode a Med2 subunit of Mediator. In order to investigate the biological role of Med2/Tlo in C. albicans we deleted all fourteen TLO ... -
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: ... -
A dentifrice containing salivary enzymes and xylitol exhibits superior antimicrobial activity in vitro against adherent Streptococcus mutans compared to a chlorhexidine dentifrice.
(2023)Human saliva contains natural antimicrobial enzymes. In this in-vitro study, we evaluate the antimicrobial activity of a dentifrice containing a salivary enzyme complex (SEC) with xylitol versus a standard 0.12% chlorhexidine ...