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The effect of omega-3 on recurrent aphthous stomatitis: A systematic review
Lopes, Otília; Dias, Manuela; Bulhosa, JoséIntroduction: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis is one of the most common chronic inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity affecting approximately 5 to 25% of the general population. Recently, studies on the beneficial effects of omega-3s have arisen, as they have anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory characteristics. This review´s aim was to answer the clinical question, "Do omega-3 fatty acids improve the ...
Mechanisms of degradation of collagen or gelatin materials (hemostatic sponges)...
Catarino, Maria; Castro, Filipe; Macedo, José Paulo; Lopes, Otília; Pereira, Jorge; Lopes, Pedro; Fernandes, Gustavo Vicentis OliveiraObjective: The goal of this systematic review was to identify the mechanisms associated with the enzymatic degradation of collagen and gelatin biomaterials and the possible associated flaws. Methods: Four databases (PubMed, B-On, Cochrane Library, and ResearchGate) were used for the bibliographic search of articles. The research question was formulated using the PCC method, (P): collagen or gelatin sponges, hyd...