| Diagnostic and prognostic tests for oral diseases: practical applications. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 15897332 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Dental caries and periodontitis are initiated by specific bacteria and modified by host and environmental factors. Individuals have great differences in their rates of disease progression, but a small set of risk factors, such as smoking and diabetes, can distinguish patients at high risk for more severe disease. The application of information about factors that influence disease can be used to improve disease prevention and management. Knowledge of when specific information may be valuable should lead to the optimal management of individual patients. The use of diagnostic and prognostic tests and their application to the assessment and management of dental caries and periodontitis are the focus of this review. |
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Authors:
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Kenneth S Kornman |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of dental education Volume: 69 ISSN: 0022-0337 ISO Abbreviation: J Dent Educ Publication Date: 2005 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-05-17 Completed Date: 2005-07-14 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8000150 Medline TA: J Dent Educ Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 498-508 Citation Subset: D; IM |
Affiliation:
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Interleukin Genetics, 135 Beaver Street, Third Floor, Waltham, MA 02452, USA. kkornman@ilgenetics.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Dental Caries
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diagnosis*,
prevention & control Dental Caries Susceptibility Disease Progression Disease Susceptibility Humans Periodontal Diseases / diagnosis*, prevention & control Prognosis Risk Factors |
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