Abstract: Objectives: Considering the enamel chemical structure, especially carbonate band, which has a major role in the caries prevention, the objective of the present study was to assess the chemical alterations on the enamel irradiated with CO2 l ... ...
Abstract: Objectives: To compare the number of FoxP3+ cells between periapical granulomas (PGs) and radicular cysts (RCs), and to correlate this number with the intensity of the inflammatory infiltrate in these lesions and with epithelial thickness o ... ...
Abstract: Dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) and dentin matrix protein-1 (DMP-1) are highly phosphorylated proteins that belong to the family of small integrin-binding ligand N-linked glycoproteins (SIBLINGs), and are essential for proper development ... ...
Abstract: Objectives: The eroded organic dentine matrix is remarkably resistant to mechanical impacts. Additional brushing abrasion of eroded dentine has only limited influence on tissue loss. Digestive enzymes (e.g., pepsin, trypsin) that can reach ... ...
Abstract: Objective: Presently, a large number of individuals consider their companion animals as family members and have close contact with them in daily life. The purpose of the present study was to analyze the distribution of periodontopathic bact ... ...
Abstract: Objective: Diabetes causes changes in the salivary glands and in the composition of saliva, as well as symptoms such as dry mouth and hyposalivation. Therefore, this study aimed at investigating changes in salivary secretion and composition ... ...
Abstract: Objective: HPV can infect cells of epithelial origin and is closely associated with carcinomas. Studies investigating its presence in salivary gland neoplasms are few and conflicting.Methods: Detection of HPV types 16 & 18 was done on 34 fo ... ...