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A study of occlusal anomalies and tooth loss in children aged 13-15 years in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1991-12)
Two hundred and fifty one African children aged 13-15 years were examined for specific intra- and inter-arch malocclusions and tooth loss. The children were from 6 schools randomly selected from 154 primary schools in ...
Oral hygiene practices and periodontal health in primary school children in Nairobi, Kenya Read More: http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/00016359109005923
(University of Nairobi, 1991)
The purpose of this study was to obtain data on the oral hygiene practices, oral hygiene status, and periodontal health among primary school children in Nairobi. The study group consisted of 513 children, 262 aged 6–8 years ...
The need and demand for orthodontic treatment in 13- to 15-year-olds in Nairobi, Kenya.
(1997)
The need for orthodontic treatment in Kenya was previously not been investigated. This study was undertaken to assess the need for orthodontic treatment in 13- to 15-year-old children in Nairobi. The objective need was ...
Tensile bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded with a fluoride-releasing light-curing adhesive.
(1993)
A light-curing, fluoride-releasing adhesive (VP 862, Vivadent, Liechtenstein) for bonding of brackets has been produced for inhibition of white spot lesions during orthodontic treatment. The tensile bond strength after 24 ...
Esthetic preferences of European American, Hispanic American, Japanese, and African judges for soft-tissue profiles
(2009)
INTRODUCTION:
Our objectives were to determine whether observer and patient sex and race or ethnicity determine esthetic preferences for lip positions.
METHODS:
Four independent panels each consisting of 30 lay ...
Alcohol injection in the management of paroxysmal trigeminal neuralgia: a report of six cases.
(1994)
The report revisits the role of alcohol in the treatment of paroxysmal trigeminal neuralgia (PTN). The study included 6 patients, 3 male and 3 female, average age 50 years. In 3 cases PTN involved both the infraorbital and ...
Multiple supernumerary teeth in association with malocclusion: report of two cases
(2002)
Although multiple supernumerary teeth without any associated syndromes are rare, their occurrence can create a variety of clinical problems such as derangement of the occlusion, prevention of eruption of permanent teeth, ...
Fluoride acquisition on and in fluorotic human enamel after topical application in vitro
(1993)
The uptake of alkali soluble and alkali insoluble fluoride on and in fluorotic enamel was investigated in vitro. Teeth from Kenya, assigned score 3 in accordance with Thylstrup-Fejerskov's fluorosis index, were used. The ...
Morphological and functional traits of malocclusion in 3-5 year-olds in Moshi, Tanzania
(2009)
To assess the morphological and functional traits of malocclusion.
DESIGN:
Cross-sectional study.
SETTING:
Moshi Municipality, Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania.
SUBJECTS:
Examination for occlusal traits was done ...
Esthetic Preferences Of European American, Hispanic American, Japanese, And African Judges For Soft - Tissue Profiles
(University of Nairobi, 2009-04)
INTRODUCTION:
Our objectives were to determine whether observer and patient sex and race or ethnicity determine esthetic preferences for lip positions.
METHODS:
Four independent panels each consisting of 30 lay judges ...