Browsing Thesis - Doctoral by Degree Name "Doctor of Clinical Dentistry"
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A mechanical strain model for the assessment of periodontal ligament cell endoplasmic reticulum stress in three-dimensional culture
Introduction: The cellular basis of orthodontic tooth movement is complex, and is mediated by the biological responses of cells in the periodontal ligament (PDL) and alveolar bone. Appropriate homeostatic cytokine balance ... -
A novel model for exploring causes and treatments of craniofacial birth defects
INTRODUCTION: Most craniofacial anomalies occur as birth defects and/or postnatal growth disturbances of the cranial base and facial bones. A common craniofacial anomaly is cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P), which is a ... -
Adolescent oral health in New Zealand in 2009
Background Adolescence is an important developmental epoch, a dynamic period when the challenges of maturation from childhood to adulthood can have a substantial influence on both general and oral health. Among other ... -
Alveolar bone healing using a novel bone substitute material in a sheep tooth extraction model
Bone substitute materials placed into tooth sockets after tooth extraction may preserve alveolar bone. It is desirable that these materials be completely resorbed and replaced by patient’s own bone. Electrospun cottonwool-like ... -
Alveolar Ridge Preservation in the Sheep Model
Abstract Post extraction remodelling of the alveolar ridge results in significant reduction in the width of the ridge, which may preclude the placement of dental implants. Alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) procedures have ... -
An electromyographic insight into the behaviour of neck and shoulder muscles of dental students during standardised conditions and in their natural environments
Study One:This study aimed to quantitatively describe neck and shoulder muscle activity during a series of postural tasks, and determine any muscle activity difference between genders. Electromyographic (EMG) activity ... -
Analysis of salivary protein SPLUNC2 from head and neck cancer patients
Patients with head and neck cancer are commonly treated by surgical resection with or without the use of radiotherapy. Dental or voice prostheses are frequently part of rehabilitation following surgical treatment and can ... -
Angiogenesis in the apical papilla of immature permanent teeth
Dental trauma, caries or developmental anomalies may result in reversible or irreversible injury to the dental pulp in immature permanent teeth and this presents a clinical conundrum. Immature teeth possess a more favourable ... -
Angiogenic Factors in Oral Cancer
Angiogenesis is a key factor in normal development and in the development and progression of most malignancies, including oral cancer. It is also an integral component of some inflammatory hyperplastic lesions including ... -
Aspects of Dental Development and Skeletal Maturation in New Zealand Polynesian Children and Adolescents
Objectives: This cross-sectional, retrospective study investigates dental development and skeletal maturation in a sample of New Zealand children and adolescents of Polynesian descent. The aim was to determine the dental ... -
Awareness of pre-radiation dental assessment of head and neck cancer patients among dentists in Malaysia and New Zealand
Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the approaches taken for dental assessment of patients with head and neck cancer (HNCa) by hospital dentists in New Zealand and Malaysia, in order to assist with the development ... -
Biofilm management with oral probiotics in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances
Introduction: The risk of biofilm formation in orthodontic patients is even higher than the general dental population due to the presence of microniches and increased surface area provided by orthodontic brackets and ... -
Bond strength of a direct composite resin to resin-matrix ceramic materials with four surface treatments
Background Aesthetic demands have popularized the use of dental ceramic and indirect composite resin materials in modern dentistry. The introduction of dental CAD/CAM technology expanded the use of these materials even ... -
BRAF mutations in ameloblastoma: Correlation with clinical and histopathological features and behaviour
Background: The invasive nature of ameloblastoma necessitates tumour-free surgical margins to minimise recurrence and thereby ensure improved prognosis. The vast majority of ameloblastomas originate centrally, and surgical ... -
BRONJ: The effects of zoledronic acid on the VEGF receptors and implications for osteoblast growth and maturation
Background: The pathogenesis of bisphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) is not well understood, although its clinical presentation and response to treatment reflect a failure to heal. Vascular endothelial ... -
Characterisation of Enamel and Effect of Resin Infiltration in Molar-Incisor Hypomineralisation
Molar-incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) has been labelled as an ongoing problematic condition for both the affected children and dentists managing this condition. Several studies have investigated the biochemical properties ... -
Children’s oral health-related quality of life five to seven years after comprehensive care under general anaesthesia for early childhood caries
Early childhood caries (ECC) is one of the most common childhood diseases in preschool children. Untreated ECC can lead to pain, sepsis, periapical infection, malnutrition and may result in poor Oral Health Related Quality ... -
Clinical and Psychosocial Aspects of The Long Face Morphology
Introduction: The long face morphology is a relatively common presentation in orthodontic patient populations, although the clinical and psychosocial features of this condition are still unclear. Objectives: To investigate ... -
Clinicians' Perspectives on Special Care Dentistry in New Zealand
Introduction: Special Care Dentistry in New Zealand is relatively underdeveloped. With its workforce persistently scarce, its training and career pathways remain unclear. Little is understood about the specialty’s role ... -
Colonisation of acrylic denture fitting surfaces by Candida species
Denture-associated candidal infection is usually painless and localised to a relatively small area of the mouth but may lead to serious complications such as systemic yeast infection in susceptible patients. This includes ...