Cláudia Silami de Magalhães

TL;DR: Non-surgical periodontal treatment during the second semester of gestation did not reduce the risk for preterm birth, low birth weight, and preterm low birthWeight in the periodontitis intervention group.

TL;DR: Dentists should understand the clinical and biological aspects underlying radiation caries to prevent the development of lesions and provide optimal treatment when needed to improve the quality of life for HNC patients.

TL;DR: Evaluating the effect of storage conditions prior to brushing simulation on surface texture of restorative materials revealed that the pH-cycling model provided a significantly lower surface roughness for Fuji II LC and Dyract AP than did the other media.

TL;DR: It could be observed, the lost of teeth or the use of inadequate prosthesis could bring negative impacts in life's quality, especially regarding preoccupation, stress with mouth problems and shame, although people perceive minor impacts in social relationships and development of their daily activities.

TL;DR: There was a high prevalence of variations of the normal oral mucosa and of mucosal lesions, especially denture-induced lesions, among the institutionalized elderly, and those who wore dentures had a significantly higher prevalence than those that didn't wear dentures.