Search Results - "Ricketts, D. N. J."

Protocol for a Randomised controlled trial to Evaluate the effectiveness and cost benefit of prescribing high dose FLuoride toothpaste in preventing and treating dEntal Caries in high-risk older adulTs (reflect trial) by Tickle, M, Ricketts, D J N, Duncan, A, O'Malley, L, Donaldson, P M, Clarkson, J E, Black, M, Boyers, D, Donaldson, M, Floate, R, Forrest, M M, Fraser, A, Glenny, A M, Goulao, B, McDonald, A, Ramsay, C R, Ross, C, Walsh, T, Worthington, H V, Young, L, Bonetti, D L, Gouick, J, Mitchell, F E, Macpherson, L E, Lin, Y L, Pretty, I A, Birch, S

“…Dental caries in the expanding elderly, predominantly-dentate population is an emerging public health concern. Elderly individuals with heavily restored…”
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Decision-making and preventive non-surgical therapy in the context of a European Core Curriculum in Cariology by Bottenberg, P., Ricketts, D. N. J., Van Loveren, C., Rahiotis, C., Schulte, A. G.

“…This paper is part of a series of papers towards a European Core Curriculum in Cariology for undergraduate dental students. The European Core Curriculum in…”
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Complete or ultraconservative removal of decayed tissue in unfilled teeth by Ricketts, D N J, Kidd, E A M, Innes, N, Clarkson, J

“…The treatment of deep dental decay has traditionally involved removal of all the soft demineralised dentine before a filling is placed. However this has been…”
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Validity and reproducibility of ICDAS II in primary teeth by Shoaib, L, Deery, C, Ricketts, D N J, Nugent, Z J

“…The aim of this in vitro study was to assess the validity and reproducibility of the ICDAS II (International Caries Detection and Assessment System) criteria…”
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Clinical performance of two visual scoring systems in detecting and assessing activity status of occlusal caries in primary teeth by Braga, M M, Ekstrand, K R, Martignon, S, Imparato, J C P, Ricketts, D N J, Mendes, F M

“…This study aimed to compare the clinical performance of two sets of visual scoring criteria for detecting caries severity and assessing caries activity status…”
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Preformed metal crowns for decayed primary molar teeth by Innes, N P T, Ricketts, D N J, Evans, D J P

“…Preformed metal crowns (PMCs) are recommended by the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) for restoring badly broken down primary molar teeth…”
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In vitro comparison of Nyvad's system and ICDAS-II with Lesion Activity Assessment for evaluation of severity and activity of occlusal caries lesions in primary teeth by Braga, M M, Mendes, F M, Martignon, S, Ricketts, D N J, Ekstrand, K R

“…This in vitro study of occlusal surfaces on primary molars aimed to: (1) evaluate the reproducibility of the Nyvad and ICDAS-II visual systems in detecting…”
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Audit to assess the quality of communication between operators and technicians in a fixed prosthodontic laboratory: educational and training implications by Dickie, J., Shearer, A. C., Ricketts, D. N. J.

“…Objective This audit aimed to assess the quality of communication between dental students/qualified dentists and dental technicians, increase the percentage of…”
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Effect of different time intervals between examinations on the reproducibility of ICDAS-II for occlusal caries by Jablonski-Momeni, A, Ricketts, D N J, Weber, K, Ziomek, O, Heinzel-Gutenbrunner, M, Schipper, H M, Stoll, R, Pieper, K

“…To evaluate intra- and interexaminer reproducibility of ICDAS-II on occlusal caries diagnosis when different time intervals were allowed to elapse between…”
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Accuracy and reproducibility of conventional radiographic assessment and subtraction radiography in detecting demineralization in occlusal surfaces by Ricketts, D N J, Ekstrand, K R, Martignon, S, Ellwood, R, Alatsaris, M, Nugent, Z

“…Subjective interpretation of paired digital radiographic images viewed side by side to assess occlusal lesion progression, arrest or remineralization is…”
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Novel operative treatment options by Ricketts, D N J, Pitts, N B

“…There are an increasing number of more novel options available for operative intervention. This chapter outlines a series of operative treatment options which…”
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Traditional operative treatment options by Ricketts, D N J, Pitts, N B

“…Operative intervention should be avoided, whenever possible, by adopting a preventive approach. Timely management of early caries can lead to arrest and…”
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Detection and activity assessment of primary coronal caries lesions: a methodologic study by Ekstrand, Kim Rud, Martignon, Stefania, Ricketts, David James Nigel, Qvist, Vibeke

“…This study has three main objectives: Study (1) test the reproducibility and accuracy of the ICDAS I and ICDAS II caries detection systems; Study (2) validate…”
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Fibre-based post systems: a review by Bateman, G, Ricketts, D N J, Saunders, W P

“…This article presents a review of published literature examining fibre-based endodontic post systems. A MEDLINE search was carried out for any articles in…”
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Reproducibility and accuracy of three methods for assessment of demineralization depth of the occlusal surface: an in vitro examination by Ekstrand, K R, Ricketts, D N, Kidd, E A

“…This laboratory study of 100 occlusal surfaces investigated the reproducibility and accuracy of a visual ranked caries scoring system, an electronic caries…”
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Visual and tactile assessment of arrested initial enamel carious lesions: an in vivo pilot study by Ekstrand, K R, Ricketts, D N J, Longbottom, C, Pitts, N B

“…Accurate and reliable assessment of caries activity is important for determining appropriate treatment needs. The aim of this pilot study was to determine…”
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Weakened anterior roots - intraradicular rehabilitation by Tait, C M E, Ricketts, D N J, Higgins, A J

“…This paper highlights the fact that many anterior teeth requiring restoration are severely weakened having wide, flared canal spaces, and thin dentinal walls…”
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Tooth preparation for post-retained restorations by Ricketts, D N J, Tait, C M E, Higgins, A J

“…Failure of root canal treatment and/or post crowns can be avoided in many cases if appropriate tooth preparation is carried out. This paper discusses the…”
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Detection, diagnosing, monitoring and logical treatment of occlusal caries in relation to lesion activity and severity: an in vivo examination with histological validation by Ekstrand, K R, Ricketts, D N, Kidd, E A, Qvist, V, Schou, S

“…The aims of the present study were to investigate the ability of 3 experienced clinicians to detect occlusal carious lesions, assess their depth, diagnose…”
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Post and core systems, refinements to tooth preparation and cementation by Ricketts, D N J, Tait, C M E, Higgins, A J

“…With a plethora of post systems available, it is often difficult to decide which one to use. This is made more difficult by the fact that new posts are…”
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