Mimmi Tolvanen
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View article: A Bayesian life-course linear structural equations model (BLSEM) to explore the development of body mass index (BMI) from the prenatal stage until middle age
A Bayesian life-course linear structural equations model (BLSEM) to explore the development of body mass index (BMI) from the prenatal stage until middle age Open
Objective and methods We have developed a novel Bayesian Linear Structural Equations Model (BLSEM) with variable selection priors (available as an R package) to build directed acyclic graphs to delineate complex variable associations and p…
View article: Longitudinal study of factors predicting toothbrushing less than twice daily at age 2 years in the FinnBrain Birth Cohort Study
Longitudinal study of factors predicting toothbrushing less than twice daily at age 2 years in the FinnBrain Birth Cohort Study Open
We aimed to identify factors predicting toothbrushing less than twice daily at the age of 2 years. The data from the FinnBrain Birth Cohort Study of 506 mother–father pairs (with 506 children) were used. Logistic regression analyses were c…
View article: Changes in Oral Health‐Related Quality of Life According to Public Oral Health Procedures in Parents of Young Children From the <scp>FinnBrain</scp> Birth Cohort Study
Changes in Oral Health‐Related Quality of Life According to Public Oral Health Procedures in Parents of Young Children From the <span>FinnBrain</span> Birth Cohort Study Open
Objectives The aim was to evaluate the association between public oral healthcare procedures and change in oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) over 4 years among parents in the FinnBrain Cohort Study, comparing those who did not v…
View article: A Bayesian life-course linear structural equations model (BLSEM) to explore the development of body mass index (BMI) from the prenatal stage until middle age.
A Bayesian life-course linear structural equations model (BLSEM) to explore the development of body mass index (BMI) from the prenatal stage until middle age. Open
OBJECTIVE AND METHODS: We have developed a novel Bayesian Linear Structural Equations Model (BLSEM) with variable selection priors (available as an R package) to build directed acyclic graphs to delineate complex variable associations and …
View article: The effect of early childhood non-nutritive sucking behavior including pacifiers on malocclusion: a randomized controlled trial
The effect of early childhood non-nutritive sucking behavior including pacifiers on malocclusion: a randomized controlled trial Open
Background/rationale Systematic reviews on the effects of pacifiers on occlusion have highlighted the need for quality RCTs. Trial design Single region, three parallel-armed, prospective, randomized controlled trial. Objectives To investig…
View article: Effects of headgear timing on dental arch changes from 7 to 18 years of age: a follow-up study
Effects of headgear timing on dental arch changes from 7 to 18 years of age: a follow-up study Open
Background Dental arch effects after cervical headgear (CHG) treatment have been researched from several different perspectives. However, the long-term effects of CHG timing are still unknown. Objectives To analyse the long-term effects of…
View article: Associations between pain-related temporomandibular disorders and dental anxiety at 46 years of age in the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966
Associations between pain-related temporomandibular disorders and dental anxiety at 46 years of age in the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 Open
Patients with DA and/or myalgia/arthralgia have similar profiles regarding pain sensitivity and psychological symptoms, the burden being highest among those with DA and a TMD diagnosis.
View article: Influence of Farm Environment on Asthma during the Life Course: A Population-Based Birth Cohort Study in Northern Finland
Influence of Farm Environment on Asthma during the Life Course: A Population-Based Birth Cohort Study in Northern Finland Open
We investigated the influence of a farming environment on asthma at three time points from birth to 46 years using the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 (n = 10,926). The prevalence of asthma was investigated by postal questionnaires at 1…
View article: Concurrent changes in dental anxiety and smoking in parents of the FinnBrain Birth Cohort Study
Concurrent changes in dental anxiety and smoking in parents of the FinnBrain Birth Cohort Study Open
We evaluated associations between changes in dental anxiety and tobacco use, adjusted for general anxiety and depressive symptoms. The FinnBrain Birth Cohort Study data, collected at gestational weeks 14 and 34 and at 3 months postpartum, …
View article: The associations of dental aesthetics, oral health-related quality of life and satisfaction with aesthetics in an adult population
The associations of dental aesthetics, oral health-related quality of life and satisfaction with aesthetics in an adult population Open
Summary Aim The aim of this study was to investigate the gender-specific associations between dental aesthetics, oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), and satisfaction with dental aesthetics in an adult population. Materials and me…
View article: Parent's self‐reported tooth brushing and use of fluoridated toothpaste: Associations with their one‐year‐old child's preventive oral health behaviour
Parent's self‐reported tooth brushing and use of fluoridated toothpaste: Associations with their one‐year‐old child's preventive oral health behaviour Open
Objective The aim of the study was to examine if the tooth brushing frequency and use of fluoridated toothpaste of the mother and father were associated with the tooth brushing frequency and use of fluoridated toothpaste for their 1‐year‐o…
View article: Prevalence of sagittal molar and canine relationships, asymmetries and midline shift in relation to temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in a Finnish adult population
Prevalence of sagittal molar and canine relationships, asymmetries and midline shift in relation to temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in a Finnish adult population Open
The present study findings gave some indications that canine relationships are associated with pain-related TMD, whereas Angle II sagittal occlusal relations may associate with joint-related TMD. Occlusal characteristics should therefore b…
View article: Is the oral health-related quality of life associated with quality of life among pregnant Finnish families: a cross-sectional study
Is the oral health-related quality of life associated with quality of life among pregnant Finnish families: a cross-sectional study Open
The objectives of this study was to find out if oral health-related quality of life and its dimensions (OHRQoL) are associated with overall quality of life (QoL) among mothers and fathers during pregnancy and whether these two constructs w…
View article: Malocclusion severity and its associations with oral health-related quality of life in an adult population
Malocclusion severity and its associations with oral health-related quality of life in an adult population Open
Summary Aim The aim of this study was to investigate malocclusion severity and its associations with oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among middle-aged adults. Materials and methods The study material consisted of 1786 subjects…
View article: Influence of farm environment on asthma during the life-course: a population-based birth cohort study in Northern Finland
Influence of farm environment on asthma during the life-course: a population-based birth cohort study in Northern Finland Open
Introduction: It is increasingly recognized that exposure to farming environment protects against asthma in childhood. However, the evidence of childhood farm exposure on asthma during the life-course is scarce and inconsistent. Aims and o…
View article: BMI in childhood and adolescence is associated with impaired reproductive function—a population-based cohort study from birth to age 50 years
BMI in childhood and adolescence is associated with impaired reproductive function—a population-based cohort study from birth to age 50 years Open
STUDY QUESTION What is the association between childhood and adolescent BMI and reproductive capacity in women? SUMMARY ANSWER Adolescent girls with obesity had an increased risk of infertility and childlessness in adulthood independently …
View article: Is the oral health-related quality of life associated with quality of life among pregnant Finnish families: a cross-sectional study
Is the oral health-related quality of life associated with quality of life among pregnant Finnish families: a cross-sectional study Open
Our findings suggest that overall QoL is a different construct than OHRQoL though slightly overlapping.
View article: Understanding the cumulative risk of maternal prenatal biopsychosocial factors on birth weight: a DynaHEALTH study on two birth cohorts
Understanding the cumulative risk of maternal prenatal biopsychosocial factors on birth weight: a DynaHEALTH study on two birth cohorts Open
Background There are various maternal prenatal biopsychosocial (BPS) predictors of birth weight, making it difficult to quantify their cumulative relationship. Methods We studied two birth cohorts: Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1986 (NFBC1…
View article: Gingival tissue human beta‐defensin levels in relation to infection and inflammation
Gingival tissue human beta‐defensin levels in relation to infection and inflammation Open
Aim To profile gingival tissue levels of human beta‐defensin (hBD)‐2 and hBD‐3 in relation to gingival inflammation, Th17‐related cytokine concentrations, Porphyromonas gingivalis counts, and gingipain and total protease activities. Materi…
View article: Outcome of Chair-Side Dental Fear Treatment: Long-Term Follow-Up in Public Health Setting
Outcome of Chair-Side Dental Fear Treatment: Long-Term Follow-Up in Public Health Setting Open
Aim. Purpose of this practice and data-based study was to evaluate the outcome of dental fear treatment of patients referred to the Clinic for Fearful Dental Patients (CFDP) in the primary oral health care, City of Oulu, Finland, during pe…
View article: Adolescent with caries and experienced interaction with dental staff
Adolescent with caries and experienced interaction with dental staff Open
Summary Background There is a lack of studies about how adolescents experience the interaction during dental visits. The experienced interaction during dental visits will influence how adolescents take care of their oro‐dental health, and …
View article: Clinical Evaluation of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Restorations in Posterior Teeth - Results of 2.5 Year Follow-up
Clinical Evaluation of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Restorations in Posterior Teeth - Results of 2.5 Year Follow-up Open
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical performance of posterior composite restorations reinforced by bulk base of short-fiber composite (everX Posterior, GC Corporation). Methods: Thirty-six short fiber-reinforced c…
View article: Symptoms in the masticatory system and related quality of life in prospective orthognathic patients
Symptoms in the masticatory system and related quality of life in prospective orthognathic patients Open
Experiences of pain and discomfort have a significant impact on patients' OQOL and well-being.
View article: Correlation between the Cogstate computerized measure and WAIS-IV among birth cohort mothers
Correlation between the Cogstate computerized measure and WAIS-IV among birth cohort mothers Open
The overall correlations were in accordance with earlier studies. Cogstate is relatively independent of verbal comprehension abilities. The choice of the cognitive assessment method should be strongly guided by the research question. More …