Thesis (doctoral)--Universität München, 1934. / "Lebenslauf": p. 35. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (doctoral)--Universität München, 1934. / "Lebenslauf": p. 35. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (doctoral)--Universität München, 1934. / At head of title: Aus dem Zahnärtzlichen Institut der Universität München. "Lebenslauf": p. 30.

Thesis (doctoral)--Universität München, 1934. / At head of title: Aus dem Zahnärtzlichen Institut der Universität München. "Lebenslauf": p. 30.

Thesis( Masters degree(Dental Technology))--Peninsula Technikon, Cape Town, 2003 / This study explored the oral pathological conditions and related normal aberrations found within an edentulous sample group of the Western Cape of South Africa. The initial literature review concentrated on similar epidemiological surveys from a national and international perspective, from which a research framework was formulated and then applied to the chosen sample size. Statistical analysis revealed the mean age of the sample group as 57,3 +1- 1 years and that the male, female ratio was 1:2.16. Results indicated that the percentage of healthy individuals were 78%. Normal aberrations such as mobile alveolar ridge (flabby ridge) (2,6%), oral mucosal pigmentation (1,9%), chronic cheek chewing (1 %), torus mandibularis and palatinus (0,5%) had the highest incidence. Twenty three percent exhibited some sort of oral pathological condition such as denture stomatitis (7%), ulcerations (5,2%), angular cheilitis (1,8%), white lesions (4,4%), and denture-related hyperplasia (1,9%) were the most prevalent. Systemic diseases were recorded in 38,2% of patients: hypertension (22,7%), heart disorders (6,6%), diabetes mellitus (6,5%) and asthma (4,4%) were the most common. Individuals that exhibited oral pathoses were found to be wearing older dentures than individuals who replace their dentures more regularly. No significant difference was found between the age of the denture and the age of the patient. The empirical investigation revealed that the number of prominent oral conditions was low for the Western Cape of South Africa and could perhaps be incorporated into an educational module for dental technologists. A better understanding of such oral pathological conditions may aid communication and patient service between the parties involved. The concept of a more collaborative approach between the dentist and the dental technologists was discussed. Reference is made to a community service model that focuses more specifically on the needs of the poorer edentulous individuals of the Western Cape.

published_or_final_version / Periodontology / Master / Master of Philosophy

published_or_final_version / Dentistry / Doctoral / Doctor of Philosophy

Thesis--Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, 1935.

Thesis--Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, 1935.

This study was designed to assess the relationship of dietary and serum beta-carotene to the development of oral lesions in smokeless tobacco users. Eighty eight smokeless tobacco users without oral lesions and 18 with lesions participated in the study. Dietary intake of beta-carotene, personal health habits and selected dietary intake were analyzed by questionnaire. Serum levels were assessed by high pressure liquid chromotography. No correlation between dietary beta-carotene intake and serum beta-carotene levels was observed. Results of t-test analysis indicated no significant difference in the mean serum or dietary intake of beta-carotene between the groups. Mean serum beta-carotene for group-I, users without oral lesions and group-2, users with oral lesions were 12.3 ug/dl(I.02 SE), and 10.6 ug/dl(1.59 SE), respectively. Stepwise regression techniques were employed to assess the influence of selected variables on serum beta-carotene. The effects of smoking, smokeless tobacco exposure, alcohol consumption, and age as well as other dietary indices were evaluated. Age (1.015,p<0.001) was the only factor found to influence serum beta-carotene levels. The small sample size and variability within groups may have decreased the likelihood of observing statistical significance for serum beta-carotene between groups. / Master of Science