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G Hamm

Publications and source records attributed to G Hamm.

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PubMed1989

[Periodontal alterations in patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes].

The periodontal status and the DMF status of 51 non-insulin dependent patients treated on an inpatient basis for diabetes (Type II) were assessed and correlated with the specific clinical findings and parameters of diabetes. Oral hygiene (as determined by means of the plaque index) as well as caries frequency showed no correlation with Type II diabetes. A significant correlation, however, was found according to the Trend Test between the loss of attachment and the increase in the blood glucose levels. Consequently, a direct correlation between diabetes and the periodontal condition can be assumed.

Adult↗
PubMed1989

[Comparative studies on periodontal indexes with particular to the Periotest method].

40 patients from both gender were examined to determine if there is a correlation between periodontal indices and periotest values. As a result we were able to show that the pocket depth correlates with the periotest values for all tooth groups. On the other hand SBI correlates with the periotest values only for the premolars in upper and the front in lower jaw.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1989

[Studies of patient motivation during systematic periodontal treatment].

Motivated patients are essential for successful periodontal therapy. The intention of this investigation was to determine the success of motivational attempts. 100 patients were examined and separated into two groups according to sex and age. As a result there was no significant difference between gender groups as well as age groups concerning the motivation.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1988

Bullous pemphigoid antigen concentration in normal human skin in relation to body area and age.

The amount of bullous pemphigoid antigen (BPA) in normal human skin on different areas of the body and in bodies of different ages was determined by making endpoint titer estimations using the indirect immunofluorescence technique. Two sera with bullous pemphigoid antibodies were tested with 36 specimens of normal human skin from six cadavers. The greatest expression of BPA was found in plantar sites, whereas the lowest endpoint titers were seen in flexural arm biopsy specimens. Age-dependent differences in BPA expression were detected as well. The oldest individuals tested produced the highest endpoint titers in contrast to the lowest endpoint titers in the youngest. This study suggests that the amount of BPA depends not only on the body region where the biopsy specimen is taken but also on the age of the donor. This is important to know in connection with indirect immunofluorescence assays for BP antibodies on human skin.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1984

[Fasciitis eosinophilica--transition to an unusual scleroderma (scleroderma-fasciitis)].

Eosionophilic fasciitis (EF) was observed in a girl who suddenly developed indurations of the limbs accompanied by hypergammaglobulinaemia and peripheral eosinophilia. The deep fascia was impressively thickened and infiltrated with numerous inflammatory cells showing focal accumulations of eosinophils. The disease was progressive in spite of application of corticosteroids, and within three years, symmetrical sclerodermatous lesions developed on the face and trunk, going along with a severe sclerodactyly without Raynaud's phenomenon, as well as contractures of the upper and lower limbs causing complete disability. Visceral involvement was slight (decreased motility of the esophagus and restriction of pulmonal function); slight calcium deposits were disclosed at the soft tissue of the ankles; and nuclear antibodies of the speckled type appeared in a titer up to 320. The fascia was still the most involved tissue, but there was no peripheral or tissue eosinophilia. EF seems to be a special variant within the broad spectrum of scleroderma; and although it usually has a benign course, it may change into an unclassified variety of scleroderma and lead to severe disability.

Adolescent↗