Browsing Dental Science (Theses and Dissertations) by Date of Publication
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An investigation into the molecular epidemiology of Candida dubliniensis
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2002)Candida dubliniensis is a recently described Candida species primarily associated with oral candidosis in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HlV)-infected and AIDS patients. The population structure of C. dubliniensis was ... -
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 ... -
An investigation into the biofilm-associated bacterial contamination of dental chair units and dental unit output water supplies and its control
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2005)Many modern medical devices, including dental chair units (DCUs), are potential reservoirs of infection as they can harbour biofilm-associated microorganisms. This study investigated several aspects of DCUs related to ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Analysis of morphogenesis and chlamydospore formation by Candida albicans and Candida dubliniensis
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2010)Candida dubliniensis is the species that is most closely related to Candida albicans. Despite their close phylogenetic relatedness, epidemiological and infection model data suggest that C. albicans is a far more successful ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
A clinical and microbiological investigation of peri-implant infections
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2014)Osseointegrated oral implants are becoming increasingly more common in restorative dentistry as permanent replacements for lost or missing teeth. Peri-implant infections are a significant area of treatment need but the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
