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(Thesis, Master of Dental Technology, 2013)Aims: The aim of this research was to compare the effects of ultrasonic scaling on the surface roughness of various dental materials, subsequent biofilm formation, and biofilm integrity challenged by brushing. Methods: ...
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(Thesis, Master of Community Dentistry, 2013)Aims The primary aim of this study was to describe OHRQoL and its associations with sociodemographic characteristics, self-reported experiences and clinical oral disease status among dentate New Zealand adults. The second ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2013)Periodontal diseases (gingivitis/periodontitis) are common chronic inflammatory diseases that are initiated by specific bacterial complexes present in dental plaque. In health/gingivitis, there is a state of balance between ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, 2012)Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the response of the lower lip musculature to incremental advancement, both during swallowing and at rest. Material and Methods: Intraoral lip pressures were measured ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, 2012)Aim - To assess the in vitro antimicrobial efficacy of antimicrobial peptides against common endodontic pathogens in the planktonic phase and biofilms. Method - Strains of Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus gordonii, ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012)In Chapter 1, a literature review was undertaken to identify the etiological factors of failure of soldered bars in bar attachment systems for removable implant overdentures. Clinical studies with prosthodontic maintenance ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, 2012)Background: Periodontitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the tooth-supporting tissues. It contributes extensively to the global burden of oral diseases. The mild-to-moderate periodontitis is the most common, with ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, 2012)Introduction: The association between malocclusion, psychosocial characteristics and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) remains complex and controversial. A large number of recent studies using standardised ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012)Maxillofacial prosthetics includes restoration of maxillary defects resulting from resection of palate and naso-sinus neoplasms with obturator prostheses, which may be colonised by microorganisms and function as a reservoir ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, 2012)Bacteria are the primary cause of pulp and periapical pathology. They gain entry into the tooth through exposed dentinal tubules. Although bacteria have been shown to invade these dentinal tubules, the cell interactions ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, 2012)Background: A pleasing smile can be considered part of an attractive appearance and having “whiter” teeth is perceived as an integral part of achieving this. Tooth whitening provides a treatment option that is a conservative, ...
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(Thesis, Master of Health Sciences, 2012)There are some general assumptions made by forensic paediatricians and pathologists about how infants in child abuse cases suffer fractured ribs; the main assumption being that rib fractures are resultant from ‘shaken baby ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, 2012)Molar-Incisor Hypomineralisation (MIH) is defined as hypomineralisation of one to four first permanent molars, frequently associated with affected permanent incisors. MIH refers to a qualitative enamel developmental defect ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, 2012)Periodontitis (gum disease) is a chronic infectious disease affecting the supporting tissue around the teeth. Bacteria cause the infection and subsequently activate the natural inflammatory host response. The response to ...
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(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012)Objectives: All-ceramic dental prosthetic materials are in high demand for their aesthetic and biocompatible properties. There is, however, a number of critical clinical problems both in terms of the aesthetic properties ... -
(Thesis, Master of Community Dentistry, 2012)Objectives The intent of this study was to explore the use of oral health services by a group of adults with an intellectual disability. Methods The study was an explanatory mixed-methods design. It consisted of ... -
(Thesis, Master of Community Dentistry, 2012)Objectives: To date, no nationally-representative epidemiological survey of xerostomia has been undertaken. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence, associations and impacts of xerostomia in a nationally ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, 2012)Aims: To determine the influence of bur types and vision aids on the detection of cracks, root filling deficiencies and anomalies in resected root ends and on the quality of root-end cavities and fillings. To determine the ...
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(Thesis, Master of Health Sciences, 2012)Introduction: Research suggests that students’ perceptions should be considered in any discussion of their education. However, to date, there has been no systematic examination of New Zealand postgraduate dental students’ ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Clinical Dentistry, 2012)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 ...
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