Dental Science (Theses and Dissertations): Recent submissions
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The Oral Health of Elite Athletes in Ireland
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2023)Background The oral cavity has been described as the window to general health as many diseases and medications can impact the oral cavity (Kane 2017). There is a greater appreciation that these oral conditions can have a ... -
An in-vitro evaluation of Periotest(TM) implant stability measurements taken on implant retained crowns and healing abutments.
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2024)This in vitro study aimed to assess the reliability of implant stability measurements recorded with the Periotest' device and to investigate the differences in values when these measurements were taken on implant retained ... -
Oral Health Beliefs and Behaviours among Adults with Sickle Cell Diseases in Ireland
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2023)Background: The number of Adults Living with Sickle Cell Disease (ASkCD) in Ireland has risen, driven by recent immigration. A new multi-disciplinary national adult sickle service centre has been introduced to meet their ... -
Attitudes to remote patient monitoring among orthodontists in Ireland - a qualitative study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2023)Aims: The aim of the study was to explore the attitudes to remote patient monitoring among orthodontists in Ireland. Methods: A descriptive, qualitative study was conducted involving a purposive sample of orthodontists ... -
Epidemiological and Phylogenetic Investigation of Panton-Valentine Leukocidin-Positive Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Ireland and Internationally using Whole-Genome Sequencing
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2023)Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a successful modern pathogen associated with many clinical manifestations including asymptomatic colonisation, superficial skin infections and severe invasive diseases. ... -
An evaluation of the elastic recovery of nickel titanium archwires following ligation in palatally-displaced lateral incisors
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2023)Introduction The levelling and aligning phase of orthodontic treatment involves the use of low-modulus nickel titanium archwires with small cross-sectional diameters. Aims and objectives The aim of this study was to compare ... -
A Study to Determine the Frequency of Headache Disorders in Patients Attending an Orofacial Pain Clinic.
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2023)Introduction: The multifactorial origin of headache and temporomandibular disorders (TMD) coupled with the fact that they exhibit similar and overlapping signs and symptoms make differential diagnosis and treatment planning ... -
A Prospective, Single Blind, Crossover, Clinical Trial to Assess the Outcomes of Computer-Engineered Complete Dentures from Impressions and Intra-Oral Scans of the Edentulous Arches: A Pilot Study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2023)Computer-engineered complete dentures (CECDs) have documented advantages over conventionally fabricated complete dentures for the clinician, technician, and patient. Intra-oral scanning (IOS) of the edentulous arches is ... -
Role of Fusobacterium nucleatum-oral keratinocyte interactions in the progression of oral dysplasia and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2023)Dysplastic changes of the oral epithelium have a potential for malignant transformation. Several studies have identified increased abundance of Fusobacterium spp. on malignant and premalignant oral lesions. The potential ... -
microRNA, Dental Pulp Cell Mineralisation and Therapeutic Epigenetic Modification
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2022)Current clinical approaches to the management of deep caries and symptomatic pulpitis are destructive and costly, generally involving removal of the entire pulp as part of a root canal treatment (RCT) procedure. Contemporary ... -
An in vitro study evaluating the efficacy of a novel mount with torque control designed to tighten Osstell SmartPegs
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2022)Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects that different transducer tightening methods have on implant stability quotient (ISQ) values. A secondary aim was to determine the reliability of ISQ measurements ... -
The Perceived Effect of Covid-19 on Undergraduate Education in Oral Surgery - A Qualitative Study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2022)Introduction Covid-19 has had a profound impact on all of our lives since it was first described in Wuhan in December 2019. Oral Surgery is a specialty which involves teaching undergraduate dental students skills required ... -
Informed consent for third molar extraction; a comparison of conventional verbal consent versus video-assisted consent
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2022)Background: The goal of the informed consent process is to provide patients with the necessary educational information, defend their autonomy, and allow active involvement in treatment planning and decision-making. The ... -
The function of the TLO gene family of Candida albicans
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2022)Candida albicans is the most common cause of Candida infection worldwide. It is more pathogenic than all the other members of the genus, and it is thought that expansion of several key gene families accounts for this ... -
A COMPARISON OF THE EFFICACY OF TWO TECHNIQUES FOR REMOVING FRACTURED ABUTMENT SCREWS FROM THE INTERNAL WELL OF TWO DIFFERENT DENTAL IMPLANT SYSTEMS: AN IN-VITRO STUDY
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2022)Abutment screw fracture is a common mechanical complication that can sometimes lead to dental implant failure. A number of clinical reports have been published, presenting a plethora of different techniques for the management ... -
Autophagy as a therapeutic target to enhance chemotherapy in oral squamous cell carcinoma
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2021)Oral cancer is the 15th most common cancer worldwide and oral squamous cell carcinoma accounts for 90% of oral cancer cases. Current therapeutic interventions for OSCC include surgical intervention with radiation therapy ... -
Dental Management of Patients on Emicizumab - A systematic review and modified Delphi study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2021)Background: Dentistry is associated with a number of procedures that pose a risk of bleeding. This is important for patients who have an increased tendency to bleed, such as patients with severe haemophilia A (PSHA). The ... -
Hypomineralised Second Primary Molars: Prevalence, characteristics and perception of management by Irish dentists
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2021)Background: This thesis comprises three different studies with a shared focus on Hypomineralised Second Primary Molars (HSPM). Aims: Study 1: to investigate the global prevalence of HSPM by conducting a systematic review ... -
A Comparison of Hand Tracing and Computerised Cephalometric Analysis
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2021)The aim of this study was to determine if automated computerised cephalometric analysis with Planmeca Romexis® (Version 5.1.1.R) dental imaging software is as accurate as traditional hand tracing in terms ... -
The Effect of Text Message Reminders on Patient Compliance with Functional Appliance Therapy as Measured by Theramon Sensors
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2021)Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether text message reminders have an effect on patient compliance with twin block appliances. A secondary aim was to determine whether text message reminders influenced the ...
