We aimed to assess the effect of oral probiotics containing Streptococcus salivarius K12 strain on salivary level secretory immunoglobulin A, salivation rate, and biofilm. Thirty-one consenting patients meeting inclusion criteria were recruited in this double-blind, placebo-controlled, two-arm, parallel-group study randomly divided into probiotic (n = 15) placebo 16) groups. Unstimulated concentration Turesky index, Papillary-Marginal-Attached index assessed after 4 weeks intervention 2...

Introduction. In clinical practice, a comprehensive assessment of the systems responsible for balance is important both correct diagnosis and right choice therapy. To provide accurate all involved in control, 2009, F.B. Horak et al. from Oregon Health Sciences University developed universal Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) consisting 36 tasks. Subsequently, authors improved this method by selecting 14 tasks that evenly belonged to four six sections original BESTest, which...

Background . A clinical application of scales and questionnaires is essential for the objective evaluation treatment response, disease course, quality life disability level in patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). Neuropathy Impairment Score (NIS) has become widespread epidemiological studies various polyneuropathies, including CIDP. However, its Russia limited by absence validated version Russian-speaking patients. Aim. To develop Russian NIS Materials...

Background: We compared the camouflage effect of three white spot lesion (WSL) treatments (infiltration, nano-hydroxyapatite (nHAP) remineralization, and microabrasion) color stability treated surfaces. Methods: Fifty sound extracted teeth were used in study. WSLs created on 40 buccal dento-enamel specimens through use acidic methylcellulose gel. These randomly assigned to treatment groups (n = 10 per group): negative controls, (nHAP), resin infiltration, microabrasion. After treatment, all...

Thorough and early assessment of self-awareness deficits after brain injury is an important problem in neurorehabilitation that requires the development both qualitative quantitative methods to assess different levels increase efficacy rehabilitation. Although there no consensus on determination measurement impairment, several have been developed international practice. The Self-Awareness Deficits Interview (SADI) technique one most used structured interviews impairment neurological...

This cross-sectional survey assessed the knowledge of and attitude towards probiotics dental students academics at Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia. Our questionnaire consisted 15 questions divided into 3 sections: respondents’ sociodemographic data, on probiotics, probiotics. The data were analyzed using Mann–Whitney U test, Fisher’s exact Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. Out 658 questionnaires distributed, a total 239 completed by undergraduates, yielding response rate 39.6%, 54...

The use of chelating agents (CAs) in the endodontic irrigation protocol is required to dissolve inorganic components smear layer. We aimed assess knowledge, attitude, and practice dental professionals regarding CAs during root canal treatment. A cross-sectional anonymous online survey was conducted among specialized endodontists general dentists who routinely perform treatment work government-funded or private clinics Moscow. 8 min consisted four parts: basic demographic data, knowledge...

We assessed the effect of different compositions and concentrations two etidronate-containing irrigants on antibacterial activity sodium hypochlorite (SH) against Enterococcus faecalis Candida albicans in vitro. Pure cultures C. E. were isolated from root canal samples. The disc diffusion method was used to compare pure SH mixed with 9%, 15%, 18% etidronate manufactures (dual rinse (DR); IsraDent (ID)) EDTA. pH temperature solutions measured immediately after mixing within 40 min. ANOVA...

S. salivarius M18 administration has been proven to provide positive effects on periodontal health; however, there is still no consensus the optimum duration of probiotic administration. This study aimed evaluate effect three months supplementation bleeding probing, signs gingival inflammation, and dental biofilm. Sixty-two eligible individuals with gingivitis were enrolled in this placebo-controlled, double-blind trial randomly allocated or control groups. Primary outcomes changes condition...

Background . The use of rating scales and questionnaires is essential in an evaluation disease course, treatment response, the disability level quality life patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. Medical Research Council (MRC) scale its modification sum score (MRCss) are widely used for measurement motor deficit neuromuscular disorders. However, usage limited by absence validated version Russian-speaking patients. Aim To validate MRCss polyneuropathy development a...

We aimed to assess the effect of oral probiotic containing Streptococcus salivarius M18 strain on gingival inflammation, bleeding probing, and biofilm. Sixty-one consenting participants aged between 18 25 with gingivitis were recruited in this double-blind, parallel-group study randomly divided into group (n = 31) placebo 30). Fifty-seven completed entire protocol, 27 30 group. The outcomes assessed after 4 weeks intervention follow-up. There was a significant decrease Gingival Index, size...

We aimed to assess the effects of ultrasonic scaling and air-powder polishing on roughness enamel, three nanocomposites (Premise, Herculite Ultra, Harmonize), composite/enamel composite/cementum interfaces. Class V cavities were restored in 99 extracted third molars with one treated scaler or device (calcium carbonate sodium bicarbonate powders). The (Ra) investigated surfaces was measured contact profilometer before after treatment. data analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA. Specimens' Ra...

The study aimed to assess the effect of two etidronate-containing irrigants and EDTA on ability sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) remove smear layer dissolve organic tissues. This evaluated following solutions: distilled water, 3% NaOCl, NaOCl + EDTA, mixed with etidronate powder from manufacturers [Dual Rinse, (DR); IsraDent, (ID)] obtain 9%, 15%, 18% solutions. To proteolytic activity, bovine muscle tissue samples (56.1 ± 5.4 mg; n = 10 per group) were immersed in tested solutions for 15 min....

International scales and questionnaires have become widespread in Russian neurology. Validation is a procedure of top priority necessary before applying this kind diagnostic instrument Russian-speaking population. In article, validation the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) intended for patients with disease described. Use validated version would allow to objectively evaluate severity clinical manifestations carpal tunnel syndrome follow patient dynamics. We present official BCTQ...

Background . Objectivization of the characteristics neuropathic pain is an important component differential diagnosis in various diseases. Scales and questionnaires are topical diagnostic tools for assessing subjective symptoms patients health professionals. Objective to development validation Russian version Leeds Assessment Neuropathic Symptoms Signs Pain Scale (LANSS). Materials methods. The study included two stages: linguocultural ratification assessment psychometric properties...

Gingivitis is a widespread disease commonly associated with dentin hypersensitivity, that, in turn, may complicate routine dental care, leading to plaque accumulation. We aimed assess the antigingivitis, desensitizing, and antiplaque effects of fluoride-containing (TWF) alkaline toothpaste fluoride-free (TW) toothpaste. Eighty-four consenting patients aged 20–25 years diagnosed gingivitis hypersensitivity (DH) were recruited this double-blind, parallel-group study randomly divided into two...

Background. Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a treatable dysimmune polyneuropathy. An objective response for pathogenic therapy essential in diagnosis and management of CIDP. For proper assessment patient’s complaints evaluation disease progression, it recommended to use validated scales questionnaires. The paper presents the results first step Inflammatory Neuropathy Cause Treatment (INCAT) validation patients with Objective: development Russian version INCAT...

Identification of complications and control comorbidities are essential in monitoring the patients with chronic disorders consciousness predicting their outcomes. The researchers Department Biotechnological Applied Clinical Sciences University L'Aquila (Italy) developed Comorbidities Coma Scale (CoCoS) for a comprehensive assessment such patients. Lack an officially validated version scale hampers its use Russia, while using versions which have not been completely prevents clinicians from...

Introduction. Timely identification of cognitive impairment is very important, with standardized screening instruments required to assess the status. However, arsenal such scales available clinicians in Russia limited and requires expansion. According numerous international studies, Addenbrookes Cognitive Examination III (ACE-III) has necessary sensitivity specificity, which speaks well for developing validating a Russian language version. The aim study was linguistic cultural adaptation...

We aimed to assess the influence of professional dental prophylaxis on translucency and color stability a novel simplified shade nanohybrid composite material. Sixty disks (5 mm in diameter 2 thick) light (n = 30) dark shades were prepared. The specimens randomly divided into following three groups 10) according procedure used: ultrasonic scaling, air-powder polishing with sodium bicarbonate, controls. submitted analysis based CIELab system. Two measurements performed before after 48-h...

Soft drinks may have a deleterious effect on dental health due to high titratable acidity and low pH that could be sufficient induce tooth demineralization. The use of oral care products immediately after acidic challenge diminish the erosive potential soft drinks. We assessed foams spray salivary changes exposure Coca-Cola

BACKGROUND: A validated tool for assessing the quality of life specific to a particular disease has not yet been developed. Previous studies only partially investigated patients with craniovertebral junction meningiomas and did include entire spectrum functional disorders in this disease. AIM: To develop validate questionnaire assess meningiomas. MATERIALS AND METHODS: retrospective prospective study 119 was conducted before after surgical combined (surgical removal tumor followed by...

Introduction. The assessment of the level consciousness in patients with acute brain injury is a mandatory first step neurological examination. There need for clinical scales which allow to assess wakefulness and degree patient non-responsiveness 23 minutes. Full Outline UnResponsiveness (FOUR) scale an optimal tool such assessment, focuses on eye response, motor brainstem reflexes, respiratory pattern. absence officially translated validated version impedes use FOUR Russia, while...

Introduction. Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a neurodegenerative disease and the second most frequent cause of early-onset (before 65 years). Quantitative assessment severity can be an essential tool for predicting objectively assessing rate progression, which vital not only clinical practice but also research. There are no specialized Russian language scales evaluating in FTD, use functional developed patients with Alzheimer this purpose leads to erroneous diagnosis reduces quality The...