February 2013
Titanium particles enhanced osteoclast differentiation and osteoclast bone resorption activity in vitro
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of titanium particles that detached from dental implants on osteoclast differentiation and their bone resorption activity. Osteoclasts were generated by titanium particles medium and conditioned medium with or without anti-receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL). The number of osteoclast was counted and the resorption areas on dentin slices were...
February 2013
Self report of adverse gingival conditions among pregnant South-Western Nigerian women
Reports have associated the occurrence of periodontal diseases, of which gingivitis is the earliest and commonest form in pregnancy with an increased risk for poor pregnancy outcome. There is dearth of information on the oral status of pregnant women in Nigeria. This study assessed self reported adverse gingival changes and its relationship with observed gingival health status among pregnant women in a South-Western...
