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Photoinitiated curing of orthodontic adhesive resin
(Turun yliopisto, 2021-04-07)
In orthodontic bonding a bracket is placed on the tooth enamel and forces are applied to move the teeth. Orthodontic bracket should therefore be resistant to both applied and masticatory forces. Polymerization of the ...
Adult dental anxiety in the Finnbrain Birth Cohort Study - changes and relations to psychological well-being
(Turun yliopisto, 2021-12-03)
This thesis presents results from a longitudinal study of dental anxiety that aimed to evaluate changes in dental anxiety during and after pregnancy in the FinnBrain Birth Cohort. The study also evaluated associations ...
Involvement of human papillomaviruses, herpes simplex virus and Epstein-Barr virus in head and neck carcinomas
(Turun yliopisto, 2019-05-17)
Human papillomaviruses (HPV) are common oncogenic DNA viruses that replicate in differentiating epithelial cells. HPVs cause a significant proportion of squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck (HNSCC), particularly ...
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) carriage in oral mucosa and HSV serostatus among pregnant Finnish women and their spouses during a six-year follow-up
(Turun yliopisto, 2018-06-15)
Abstract:
Epidemiology of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections is changing in developed countries, including Finland, where primary HSV infection is now currently being acquired close to reproductive age. HSV infections ...
Gingival tissue attachment and blood responses to nanoporous bioactive coatings on zirconia
(Turun yliopisto, 2019-04-14)
Zirconia implant abutments have gained popularity over the past few years as a substitute for the traditionally used titanium alloy abutments. However, research on the soft-tissue responses of zirconia and improving the ...
Bi-layered restorative dental composite structures : stress and fracture behavior
(Turun yliopisto, 2019-11-01)
Materials such as bulk-fill resin composites (BFC) and short fiber-reinforced resin composites (FRC) are gaining popularity in the clinics due to the reduced chair-time, ease of application and improved mechanical and ...
Dry bonding: New perspectives for collagen hybridization
(Turun yliopisto, 2021-12-17)
Advancements in dental adhesive technology have revolutionized dental treatments, invariably increasing the number and indications of restorative treatment options. Considering current techniques to bond to tooth tissue, ...
Human papillomavirus infections in early childhood – Immune response and disease outcome in The Finnish Family HPV Study Cohort
(Annales Universitatis Turkuensis D 1245Turun yliopisto, 2016-09-30)
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infects epithelial cells on the skin or mucosa. It is an important risk factor for cervical cancer and head and neck cancers. A child may acquire HPV infection during childhood, even before ...
Use of fiber-reinforced composite framework and thermochromic pigment in maxillofacial prostheses
(Annales Universitatis Turkuensis D 1104Turun yliopisto, 2014-01-31)
The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the possibility to enhance certain qualities of facial prostheses. Polymethyl methacrylate is still being used as base mate¬rial or clip carrier material, but it is hard ...
Evaluation of xylitol use and bitewing radiographs among school-aged children in a low-caries level population
(Annales Universitatis Turkunesis D 1254Turun yliopisto, 2016-10-21)
The objective of the present work was to study, in a low-caries level population, the additional caries-preventive effect of xylitol/maltitol and erythritol/maltitol lozenges delivered at school, in comparison with the ...