Oral Sciences
Recent Deposits
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Treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea with oral appliances
The use of oral appliances for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) has become an established treatment choice. To date, follow-up data on the effects of such treatment on the facial skeleton, pharynx and occlusion ... -
Primary tooth pulp as a source of progenitor cells for tissue regeneration
Primary tooth pulp cells have a unique character that can be attributed to their neural crest origin. The long-term aim of this research is to utilise these cells to regenerate dentine–pulp complexes in damaged immature ... -
Taphonomic alteration to juvenile porcine bone after exposure to a marine environment
Research into the effects of different aquatic environments, particularly marine environments, on the taphonomic alteration of the skeleton, is an under-studied area of forensic research. Taphonomic alteration is ... -
Presence and Origin of Titanium Particles in Peri-implant Tissues
Implant prostheses have complications that compromise peri-implant health and marginal bone. In addition to pathogenic bacterial biofilm, other determinants, such as implant surface deterioration, Ti particulates in ... -
Novel grafting materials for sinus floor elevation in the sheep model
Introduction: Sinus floor elevation (SFE) may be required for implant placement in the severely resorbed posterior maxilla. Although often successful, autologous bone grafting requires a donor site and may lose substantial ... -
Genetic factors associated with orthodontic pain in children and adolescents: a pilot study
Introduction: Pain is often reported as being the worst aspect of orthodontic treatment. Nearly all patients experience pain and discomfort at their teeth at some point during orthodontic treatment. Little information ... -
A novel keratin-chitosan-tricalcium phosphate biocomposite as a potential scaffold for regenerative endodontics : an in vitro study
The present study is the ‘first look’ at a novel biocomposite which may be used as a 3D implantable intracanal scaffold for regenerating dental pulp and periapical tissues. The main ingredient of the biocomposite was low ... -
Effect of ‘Manuka Honey with Cyclopower™’ on dental plaque activity and gingival health in young adults
Introduction Manuka Honey with Cyclopower™ (MMHC) is a low glycaemic index chewable tablet which offers sustained-release delivery of high grade New Zealand Manuka honey. It is marketed as a ‘tooth-friendly’ dietary ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Microbial Leakage at the Implant-Abutment Interface: Comparing Original and Aftermarket Abutments in an Ovine Model
Introduction: Prior in vitro work has shown that implants restored with aftermarket (AM) abutments are more prone to leakage at the implant-abutment interface (IAI) than implants seated with their original equipment ... -
Digital assessment of three-dimensional tooth movement during orthodontic activation using an optimised typodont system
CAD/CAM technology was used to develop an optimised typodont system, which allows three-dimensional simulation and quantification of orthodontic tooth movements. The system was then used to quantify movements associated ... -
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 ... -
Supervised tooth brushing in Northland
Aim The aim of this study was to improve the oral health of Northland children. The research questions were: (1) does a supervised tooth brushing programme reduce caries and improve oral health-related quality of life ... -
Parental perceptions of the impact of early childhood caries in Malaysia and New Zealand
Background The impact of Early Childhood Caries (ECC) and its treatment on the quality of life (QoL) of family members (especially the parents) has not been explored comprehensively. ECC is highly prevalent in NZ and ... -
The role of primary oral healthcare clinicians in the detection and diagnosis of oral and oropharyngeal cancer in New Zealand
Background Oral and oropharyngeal cancer (commonly referred to collectively as oral cancer, or OC) is the sixth most common cancer. Cancer Registry records show that the incidence of OC in New Zealand (NZ) has increased ... -
Efficacy of a Mandibular Advancement Appliance on Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children
Background: Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB) varies from habitual snoring to partial or complete obstruction of the upper airway, and can be found in up to 10% of children. SDB can significantly affect children’s wellbeing, ... -
The influence of orthodontic and orthopaedic therapy on mandibular motion
Orthodontic functional appliances for the correction of Class II malocclusions work by both dental and orthopaedic effects on the mandible. In asymmetrical Class II malocclusions, unilateral appliances can be used to ... -
Dental Treatment of Children under GA: a situational analysis
Dental caries is one of the most common childhood diseases and is the cause of poor oral health, and general health, in children. Many of these children are treated successfully in dental clinics with local anaesthesia; ... -
The natural history, antecedents, and impact of xerostomia among adults in their thirties
Aim The aim of this research was to determine the prevalence, natural history, antecedents, associations, and impacts of xerostomia on oral health in a longitudinal cohort of adults in their thirties from the Dunedin ...