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Showing 1 to 16 of 16 for “"Odontology"”.
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3D imaging in forensic odontology
This work describes the investigation of a new 3D capture method for acquisition and subsequent forensic analysis of bite mark injuries on human skin. When documenting bite marks with standard 2D cameras, errors in photographic technique can occur if best practice is not followed. Subsequent …
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The effect of task irrelevant contextual information on judgment, decision making, and opinion in forensic odontology identification.
… on human judgement. However, whether forensic odontology identification opinions which require human judgement and evaluation are affected by contextual bias is, to date, empirically unverified. This project aims to explore and provide sound empirical evidence regarding the influence of non …
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Exploring the Utility of Dental Pathological Conditions in Dental Radiographic Comparisons
… the forensic sciences, and forensic odontology. The sixty arrays were divided into four sections by match/non-match and presence/absence of dental restorations and/or pathological conditions. Results from this study suggest that the presence of DI has a notable effect on match …
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Increasing the forensic relevance of oral health records – development and evaluation of online education for the dental professional
… case investigations undertaken by the Forensic Odontology Unit of South Australia (FOU SA) over a five year period (2011-2015) were assessed. Subsequently, an online Interactive Learning Module (ILM) was constructed using Articulate Storyline 2 software (Articulate Global Inc.), with the aim to …
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Investigation of Photographic and Digital Methods for Odontological Comparison to aid with Human Identification
… to fingerprint and DNA. Standard forensic odontology techniques for identification are usually unsuitable in cases where the ante-mortem dental records of the victim are not available or inadequate for forensic identification. Photographs of the person smiling may provide valuable …
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A review of human identification methods used at Salt River Mortuary, South Africa
… (fingerprints (n = 50), DNA (n = 126), and odontology (n = 1)) were successful in identifying a further 4.99% (n = 174/3482) individuals. Unidentified and unclaimed individuals made up 2.96% (n = 103/3482) and 2.01% (n = 70/3482) of the total caseload, respectively – but scientific analyses …
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Infekcijų kontrolė odontologijoje odontologinės sveikatos priežiūros specialistų požiūriu /
… documentation was conducted at the Institute of Odontology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University in 2008-2010. All 2,235 Lithuanian dentists, registered in the Lithuanian Dental Chamber Registry in 2008 and carrying general practice dentist‘s license, all 1,814 dental assistants and all 370 …
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The effects of hand and forearm cooling on self-paced cycling performance in the heat.
This study investigated the effectiveness of hand and forearm per-cooling on self-paced cycling performance in the heat. We hypothesized that continuous, localized cooling would attenuate thermal strain and improve thermal sensation, thereby enhancing performance during a 20-km cycling time trial …
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Dental behaviour management problems among children and adolescents – a matter of understanding? Studies on dental fear, personal characteristics and psychosocial concomitants.
… Department of Pedodontics, Institute of Odontology at Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden, 2010 The primary aim of this thesis was to study dental fear, personal characteristics and psychosocial concomitants in relation to dental behaviour management problems …
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On oral health-related quality of life in Swedish young adults
… Behavioral and Community Dentistry, Institute of Odontology Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, Sweden Young adults in Sweden have grown up with dental care free of charge until the age of twenty. Their self-perceived oral health has been reported as being good, but rapid …
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Forensic Jewellery: A Design-Led Approach to Exploring Jewellery in Forensic Human Identification
… identification (such as DNA, fingerprinting, or odontology), and robust physical form, means it progressively contributes to practices surrounding identification in a number of forensic fields. Physical marks or characteristics such as hallmarks or serial numbers, personal inscriptions or …
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Modifizierung von Glas- und Titanoberflächen zur Verbesserung der Biokompatibilität
… used for long term implants in orthopaedy or odontology. For these applications a strong interaction of the biomaterial surface with the surrounding tissue is necessary. Hence, the modification of the titanium surface aimed at the formation of a strong interfacial bond between implant and bone …
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Temporary tissue retraction before taking impression. A multi-center randomized controlled clinical trial comparing the use of retraction cord, aluminum chloride paste (Expasyl®) and combination of aluminum chloride paste and retraction cord
… multi-center study took place at the Faculty of Odontology, University of Iceland, and in four private practices in Iceland. Clinical measurements were made at baseline and 30±10 days after cementation. To evaluate the gingival position, four study casts were taken at different stages: #1 just …
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Leben und Werk des Hallenser Zahnmediziners Hans Körner
Die Zahnheilkunde führte zu Zeiten Hans Körners (1862-1929) ein Eigenleben innerhalb der Medizin, wie kein anderes der medizinischen Spezialfächer. Nicht einmal eine akademische Ausbildung hielt man in Deutschland für die Ausübung dieses Berufes für nötig. Promotionswillige Studenten hatten nur in …
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The impact of acute heat exposure on the heat shock response (HSR) between males and females
While acute heat stress induces genomic changes in immune cells of young adults, the influence of ovarian hormones on the molecular response remains unclear, despite their documented role in thermoregulation. This study investigated the molecular response to acute heat stress in males (n=11), …