Publications by authors named "M L Munoz-Sanchez"
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- - This systematic literature review investigates how fixed orthodontic treatment during adolescence impacts dietary habits, emphasizing the importance of understanding these changes to provide suitable dietary advice.
- - An extensive search in the PubMed database uncovered 224 articles, with only nine studies meeting the criteria for inclusion, and most of these studies found significant dietary modifications after treatment began.
- - The conclusion highlights that adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment tend to favor softer foods, suggesting the need for customized dietary recommendations prior to starting treatment to support growth and health.
Fear of cancer recurrence significantly impacts advanced cancer patients, prompting emotional distress and increased healthcare utilization. This present study aims to analyze the fear of recurrence among patients with advanced cancer undergoing systemic treatment and its relationship with sociodemographic, clinical, and psychological factors. A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted in 15 oncology departments across Spain, involving patients with locally advanced, unresectable, or metastatic cancer eligible for systemic treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Epidemiological data regarding the evolution of problems related to mastication and swallowing with age are lacking. This study aims to (i) describe changes in oral function with age, using data from a large French population, (ii) validate online, self-report uses of an ICF questionnaire in older persons, and (iii) assess whether impairment is related to avoidance of certain foods, xerostomia, body mass index (BMI) and oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL).
Methods: Volunteers aged ≥18 years with internet access completed a series of questionnaires on sociodemographic, anthropometric and oral health characteristics (oral function, Xerostomia Index (XI), OHRQoL, reasons for avoidance of certain food).
(1) Background: Somatic mutations may be connected to the exposome, potentially playing a role in breast cancer's development and clinical outcomes. There needs to be information regarding Latin American women specifically, as they are underrepresented in clinical trials and have limited access to somatic analysis in their countries. This study aims to systematically investigate somatic mutations in breast cancer patients from Latin America to gain a better understanding of tumor biology in the region.
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- Endocrowns are a restoration option for teeth that have undergone root canal treatment, and this study explores their use in teeth treated with full pulpotomy, a specific type of partial tooth removal.
- The research involved testing 110 extracted molars and 110 resin simulators to compare their mechanical strength under various treatment protocols and preparation designs.
- Findings revealed that strength resistance was significantly lower in resin simulators compared to natural teeth, indicating that resin models are not effective for in vitro strength assessments, and strength may not be the key factor in selecting materials or methods for endocrown restorations.