Acta odontologica Scandinavica
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Acta Odontol. Scand. · Mar 2017
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialAnalgesic effect of topical oral capsaicin gel in burning mouth syndrome.
To investigate the effectiveness of repeated topical application of oral capsaicin gel in two different concentrations for relief of burning/stinging sensations in patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS). ⋯ Topical capsaicin might be an alternative for the short-term treatment of BMS. However, further studies are needed to investigate especially the gastro-intestinal side-effects which may limit its long-term use.
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Acta Odontol. Scand. · Mar 2017
Influences of parents, close friends and classmates on four co-existing oral health practices in Saudi male teenagers.
The objective of this study is to investigate the association between oral health practices and similar practices adopted by parents, close friends and classmates in a group of Saudi male teenagers. ⋯ In early adolescence, four oral health practices of Saudi males were associated with those perceived to be adopted by their close friends. Fathers' use of sugary drinks was also significantly associated with that of teenagers.