The role of trace elements (microelements) in maintaining oral health has not been fully investigated and still remains the subject of research and discussion. Some trace elements contribute to the development of caries, while others, on the contrary, prevent formation of this process and accelerate the restoration of dental hard tissues. Penetration of trace elements into human dental structures via saliva, food, water and other routes contributes to the formation of carious diseases, or, conversely, its cessation and/or regression.
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November 2019
The purpose of endodontic treatment is root canal preparation, irrigation and reliable filling. If this procedure results in quality tooth restoration, then long-term tooth function is guaranteed. All stages of the endodontic treatment process are important, but the final treatment procedure is root canal obturation, in which the dentist discusses the intended purpose.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe study is aimed at investigating the smear layer, formed on the walls of dental root canals as a result of endodontic treatment, by using scanning electron microscope (SEM) and determining its removal and/or modification quality after applying water solution of 18% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and gel. 50 extracted teeth preliminary prepared using Step-Back technique has been studied. Experimental teeth were randomly divided into the following 3 groups: control group (20 teeth), study group I (15 teeth) and study group II (15 teeth), respectively, irrigated by water solution of 18% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this study was to identify the problems of self-medication in Georgia. The study has once again shown that the basic principles of effective pharmaceutical software are: quality (legislation, standards, conformity assessment standards and supervision, well-defined responsibilities specialist pharmaceutical software and individual); accessibility; providing information.To date, Georgia has no specific guidelines defining the concept of the use of OTC self-medication.
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February 2015
Pharmacists are required to ensure the quality of services provided to each patient. Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) is a tool of clarifying and fulfilling this commitment. The role of International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) is to guide the national pharmaceutical organizations, which, in turn, should initiate the establishment of national standards.
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