BACKGROUND
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a genetic disease associated with fragility and bullous lesions of the skin and mucous membranes. There are various patterns of inheritance and… (More)
The major protein components of the enamel matrix include the most abundant amelogenin proteins as well as less plentiful proteins such as enamelin and ameloblastin. The enamel defect in amelogenesis… (More)
IMAGe syndrome (OMIM 300290) is a rare multisystem disorder that has a broad phenotypic presentation. Though variable, this disorder mainly consists of Intrauterine growth retardation, Metaphyseal… (More)
Patients with amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) have defective enamel; therefore, bonded restorations of patients with AI have variable success rates. To distinguish which cases of AI may have good… (More)
Most pouch and plug chewing tobaccos with high sugar contents are able to support the growth of S mutans and S sanguis in vitro. Snuff and unprocessed tobacco, although not able to stimulate growth… (More)
Asthma is a chronic lung disease exhibiting airway obstruction, hyperresponsiveness, and inflammation, characterized by the infiltration of eosinophils into the airways and the underlying tissue.… (More)
The purpose of this study was to determine graduating dental students' perceptions about their training and experience in examination and treatment of infants and their plans to examine infants upon… (More)
Management of patients with autoimmune disease can present a challenge for clinicians. Combinations of autoimmune disorders carry a worse prognosis and are often difficult to diagnose. Evans syndrome… (More)