Dental Science (Theses and Dissertations): Recent submissions
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The Population Structure and Mobile Genetic Elements Harboured by Hospital-Adapted Vancomycin-Resistant and Linezolid-Resistant Enterococcus faecium and Enterococcus faecalis in Ireland Investigated by Whole-Genome Sequencing
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2021)Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) are a major cause of healthcare-associated infection worldwide. For over a decade, Ireland has consistently had some of the highest rates of invasive VRE infections in Europe. VRE ... -
An in-vitro assessment of the retrievability of fractured dental implant abutment screws
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2021)Background: Fractured abutment screws have the potential to preclude restoration of osseointegrated dental implants and as a result, a wide range of products and techniques aimed at retrieving fractured screw fragments ... -
Dental Features of an Irish Patient Cohort with Ectodermal Dysplasia and Resultant Impact on Their Quality of Life A Mixed Methods Study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2021)Aims: This study involved two principal aims. Firstly, to investigate and explore children's and parents perception of life with Ectodermal Dysplasia (ED) and resultant impacts on Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL). ... -
Special Care Dentistry in Brunei Darussalam: What are the experiences of service providers? - A qualitative study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2021)Background: The introduction of Special Care Dentistry specialty in Brunei Darussalam provides the opportunity to develop a care pathway for people with disability. However, little is known about how dental services for ... -
Automated Decontamination of Multiple Washbasin U-bends in a Hospital Setting Using Electrochemically Activated Solutions: Exploring the Role U-bends and the Wastewater Network Plays in the Trafficking of Potentially Pathogenic Bacteria in a Healthcare Facility
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2020)Hand washing is a vital component of any hand hygiene strategy, essential for reducing nosocomial infections. Paradoxically, hand washbasins have been identified as reservoirs and disseminators of infection. Washbasin ... -
Measurement of dental implant stability by Osstell and Periotest at three different time points: Correlation between the two devices and comparison with clinical characteristics
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2020)Abstract Measurement of dental implant stability by Osstell and Periotest at three different time points: Correlation between the two devices and comparison with clinical characteristics. Background: Implant stability is ... -
An Investigation into Player Compliance and Level of Protection Afforded by Mouthguards worn by Children Playing Sport in Ireland
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2020)Background: Dental trauma is a significant global public health issue, affecting 1 billion people worldwide. Up to 40% of dental injuries are sports related and preventable through the use of mouthguards. In Ireland, the ... -
An Investigation of the Prevalence, Population Structure and Relatedness of Environmental, Healthcare Worker and Patient Staphylococcus aureus Isolates Recovered from Multi-bed Patient Rooms in an Irish Teaching hospital by Whole-Genome Sequencing
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2020)The putative role of the air in Staphylococcus aureus transmission in multi-bed ward areas of hospitals, where the majority of in-patients are cared for, has not yet been elucidated. The work described in this thesis ... -
Longitudinal analysis of treatment of peri-implant disease utilizing magnetic resonance frequency and damping capacity analysis.
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2020)Background: Peri-implant disease has the potential to cause loss of implant stability and subsequent implant failure. Non-invasive, quantitative measures of implant stability offered by Osstell® and Periotest® devices may ... -
Dental Phenotypes and Parental Perspective of Quality of Life for Patients with Ectodermal Dysplasia and Isolated Hypodontia
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2020)Dental Phenotypes and Parental Perspective of Quality of Life for Patients with Ectodermal Dysplasia and Isolated Hypodontia. Crossan E, O Connell AC, (Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland) Aim: ... -
Oral Health Status of community dwelling older adults and its relationship with general health conditions
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2020)Background The ageing population is one of the great challenges that will confront health services in developed countries in the coming years. It is estimated that by 2050, the number of adults aged 60 years and older ... -
Measuring patient compliance with occlusal device wear in the management of bruxism
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2020)Background: Sleep Bruxism (SB) is a complex oral condition that is characterised by repetitive jaw-muscle activity, by clenching or grinding of the teeth and/or by the bracing or thrusting of the mandible. Sleep bruxism ... -
The use of MRFA as an adjunct to conventional clinical examination following peri-implantitis treatment. A 12 month follow up.
Aim: The aims of the present study were to investigate the impact of peri-implantitis treatment upon periodontal clinical parameters and implant stability quotient values. To ascertain if magnetic resonance frequency ... -
Comparative analysis of the filamentous growth regulators EED1 in Candida albicans and MDP1 in Candida dubliniensis
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2009)Candida albicans, the major fungal pathogen in humans is closely related to Candida dubliniensis. C. dubliniensis is less virulent than C. albicans in all models of infection. Comparative analysis of the C. albicans and ... -
Mechanical testing protocols as performance indicators for glass-ionomers
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2015)The aim of the current investigation was to identify a reproducible and discriminatory mechanical testing methodology to act as a performance indicator for glass-ionomers (GIs). The investigation is presented as a series ... -
Patient and Parental Perception of Alveolar Bone Grafting Surgery in Children with Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: A Qualitative Study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2019)Aims: This study aimed to evaluate and understand patients' and parents' experience of alveolar bone grafting surgery and to gather patient and parental feedback on existing information resources related to alveolar bone ... -
A follow-up study investigating changes in oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment for Class II division 1 malocclusion: A longitudinal study
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2019)The aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of orthodontic treatment on OHRQoL in children with Class II division 1 malocclusion. Secondary objectives included assessment of the level of agreement in rating the children's ... -
Presence and impact of bleeding from the mouth in people living with Von Willebrand's disease in Ireland
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2019)Background: Von Willebrand Disease (vWD) is one of the most common Congenital Bleeding Disorders (CBT). Mucosal bleeding is a feature of vWD including menorrhagia, nosebleeds and bleeding from the gums. It has been documented ... -
Investigation of the microbiological profile of oral leukoplakia
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Dental Sciences. Discipline of Dental Science, 2019)Oral leukoplakia (OLK) presents as a white patch on the oral mucosa and is recognised as a potentially malignant lesion. Although colonisation of these patches with yeast such as Candida albicans has been reported, little ... -
An investigation into the biofilm-associated bacterial contamination of dental chair units and dental unit output water supplies and its control
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Dental Science, 2005)Many modern medical devices, including dental chair units (DCUs), are potential reservoirs of infection as they can harbour biofilm-associated microorganisms. This study investigated several aspects of DCUs related to ...
