Browsing School of Dental Sciences by Subject "D.Ch.Dent. Trinity College Dublin"
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A clinical study to evaluate changes in maximum intercuspation position following placement of a stainless steel crown in children
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2010)An increase in occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) following restorative treatment in adults may result in discomfort. In contrast, an increase in OVD in children following placement of a stainless steel crown (SSC) or an ... -
A clinical study to evaluate the success of two commercially available aesthetic stainless steel crowns on primary molars
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2009)The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic success of two commercially available aesthetic stainless steel crowns on carious primary molars. The objectives were to compare the crown types to each ... -
A radomised control trial of the effectiveness of an intermediate bonding agent on the retention of fissure sealants
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2012)Resin pit and fissure sealants are an effective preventative method of reducing caries in permanent molar teeth. The preventative effect is reduced because the retention of fissure sealant falls by 10-21% annually. The ... -
A split mouth, double blind, placebo controlled trial to assess the impact of a lidocaine / prilocaine 2.5%
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2010)The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of an intra-pocket anaesthetic gel (Oraqix®, Dentsply Pharmaceutical, York, Pennsylvania, USA) in the reduction of pain on periodontal probing in a group of untreated ... -
An investigation on the effects of non surgical periodontal treatment of chronic periodontitis on the levels of C reactive protein, IL-6 and IL-10 as measured in blood, saliva and gingival crevicular fluid
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2012)Cardiovascular disease is one of the main causes of morbidity in the western world. As well as common risk factors for developing this disease, several other potential contributors have been suggested. One of these is ... -
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 ... -
The influence of pre-operative antibiotic administration on post-operative morbidity in dental implant placement
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2009)The success of dental implants for the rehabilitation of both the partially and fully edentulous patient is well documented in the scientific literature. There are no clear guidelines on the use of prophylactic antibiotics ... -
The predictive value of patient-based questionnaires in treatment of edentulism
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2014)Edentulism is a common chronic disabling condition that impacts on an individual’s health, self-perception and social interaction. Although edentulous people present with a wide range of functional and psychological needs, ... -
To investigate whether a diagnostic classification of edentulism relates to oral health related quality of life, nutritional status and denture satisfaction
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2012)This study sought to investigate if diagnostic complexity of edentulism relates to oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL), nutritional status and denture satisfaction. Further, to identify whether new conventional ... -
Zygomatic implants : a finite element analysis study
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2012)Alveolar bone resorption commonly occurs following the loss of teeth in the posterior maxilla. The placement of conventional dental implants is often difficult in this area when resorption has occurred. Zygomatic implants ...