Research Papers
Potential of different fluoride gels to prevent erosive tooth wear caused by gastroesophageal reflux.
BMC oral health • 2021 • Vol. 21 (1)
BACKGROUND: This in-vitro-study aimed to evaluate the potential of different fluoride gels to prevent gastroesophageal reflux induced erosive tooth wear. METHODS: Surface baseline profiles of a total…
Attin, T; Georgis, L; Korner, P
Quantitative salivary gland SPECT/CT using deep convolutional neural networks.
Scientific reports • 2021 • Vol. 11 (1)
Quantitative single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT) using Tc-99m pertechnetate aids in evaluating salivary gland function. However, gland segmentation and quantitat…
Han, J; Lee, J; Lee, W
Metastatic mandibular ameloblastoma of the lung ten years after primary resection: A rare case report.
Monaldi archives for chest disease = Archivio Monaldi per le malattie del torace • 2021 • Vol. 91 (2)
Ameloblastoma is a rare odontogenic neoplasm of the jaw. It usually behaves as a benign, slow growing tumour of the oral cavity with a high recurrence rate, especially when it is inadequately resecte…
Bania, A; Geropoulos, G; Kapriniotis, K
Anterior Veneer Restorations - An Evidence-based Minimal-Intervention Perspective.
The journal of adhesive dentistry • 2021 • Vol. 23 (2)
PURPOSE: The goals of this review are (1) to describe the evidence behind the use of ceramics vs composite resin to restore teeth with anterior veneers using a minimally-invasive strategy; and (2) t…
Araujo, E; Perdigao, J
Effects of Sandblasting and Hydrofluoric Acid Etching on Surface Topography, Flexural Strength, Modulus and Bond Strength of Composite Cement to Ceramics.
The journal of adhesive dentistry • 2021 • Vol. 23 (2)
PURPOSE: To evaluate the influence of different surface treatments of two CAD/CAM glass ceramics on surface topography, shear bond strength of composite cement, flexural strength, and elastic modulus…
Giannini, M; Negreiros, W; Rigolin, F
Effect of Light-curing Unit Design and Mouth Opening on the Polymerization of Bulk-fill Resin-based Composite Restorations in Molars.
The journal of adhesive dentistry • 2021 • Vol. 23 (2)
PURPOSE: This study evaluated the effect of the design of the light-curing unit (LCU) and mouth opening on the properties of bulk-fill resin-based composites (RBCs). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eighty mol…
Braga, S; de Deus, R; Moreira, R
Immediate and Delayed Bond Strength of a Multimode Adhesive to Deep Coronal Dentin Following Different Root Canal Irrigation Regimens.
The journal of adhesive dentistry • 2021 • Vol. 23 (2)
PURPOSE: To investigate the effects of root canal irrigants, dentin surface treatment, and timing of the restoration on the microtensile bond strength (muTBS) of a universal adhesive to deep coronal …
Cantini, E; Grandini, S; Marruganti, C
Influence of the type of reciprocating motion on the cyclic fatigue resistance of reciprocating files in a dynamic model.
BMC oral health • 2021 • Vol. 21 (1)
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to compare the influence of two novel reciprocating movements on the cyclic fatigue resistance of endodontic reciprocating files. METHODS: 30 Procodile(R) (Komet…
Agustin-Panadero, R; Albaladejo Martinez, A; Falcao Costa, C
Self-confidence in oral and maxillofacial surgery: a cross-sectional study of undergraduate dental students at Kuwait University.
BMC medical education • 2021 • Vol. 21 (1)
BACKGROUND: To evaluate the self-confidence of undergraduate dental students in relation to oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) to assess the teaching curriculum at Kuwait University using a valida…
Abdulwahab, M; Kamal, M
A lower maximum bite force is a risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease: the Suita study.
Scientific reports • 2021 • Vol. 11 (1)
Decreases in masticatory function are believed to be related to the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) through inappropriate nutritional intake. This study focused on maximum bite force (MBF…
Fushida, S; Hashimoto, S; Higashiyama, A
Temporomandibular Disorders Slow Down the Regeneration Process of Masticatory Muscles: Transcriptomic Analysis.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) • 2021 • Vol. 57 (4)
Background and Objectives: Musculoskeletal injuries represent a pathological condition due to limited joint motility and morphological and functional alterations of the muscles. Temporomandibular dis…
Bramanti, P; Cascone, P; Chiricosta, L
Histomorphometric Comparison between Two Types of Acellular Dermal Matrix Grafts: A Mini Pig Animal Model Study.
International journal of environmental research and public health • 2021 • Vol. 18 (8)
Acellular dermal matrix grafts (ADMG) have been used as soft tissue graft substitutes for autografts in periodontal plastic surgical procedures. They have benefits like avoiding a second surgical sit…
Aragoneses, J; Aragoneses, J; Rodriguez, C
Ludwig's angina in a rheumatoid arthritis patient taking sarilumab.
Rheumatology (Oxford, England) • 2021 • Vol. 60 (4)
Miyazaki, E; Shiota, S; Takakura, T
[Facial skin fistula as a postoperative complication of a mandibular guided bone regeneration].
Swiss dental journal • 2021 • Vol. 131 (4)
Bone resorption is a consequence of the loss of a tooth. Alveolar ridge resorption can restrict the volume of bone available for the positioning of a dental implant. Bone graft is a routinely perform…
Olugbeje, H; Samama, M
Stimulation of regulatory T cells with Lactococcus lactis expressing enterotoxigenic E. coli colonization factor antigen 1 retains salivary flow in a genetic model of Sjogren's syndrome.
Arthritis research & therapy • 2021 • Vol. 23 (1)
BACKGROUND: Sjogren's syndrome (SjS), one of the most common autoimmune diseases, impacts millions of people annually. SjS results from autoimmune attack on exocrine (salivary and lacrimal) glands, a…
Abbott, J; Akgul, A; Bhagyaraj, E
Comparison of post-treatment changes with and without retention in adolescents treated for maxillary impacted canines-a randomized controlled trial.
European journal of orthodontics • 2021 • Vol. 43 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether retention is needed after orthodontic treatment of impacted maxillary canines. TRIAL DESIGN: Two-arm parallel group single-centre randomized controlled trial. MATERIALS…
Bondemark, L; Ganzer, N; Naraghi, S
The impact of obesity on orthodontic treatment outcome in adolescents: a prospective clinical cohort study.
European journal of orthodontics • 2021 • Vol. 43 (2)
INTRODUCTION: This prospective clinical cohort study investigated the potential influence of obesity on orthodontic treatment outcome. METHODS: A prospective cohort of adolescent patients undergoing …
Boustan, R; Carpenter, G; Cobourne, M
Patient satisfaction after orthognathic surgery: a 3 year follow-up of 60 high-angle Class II individuals.
European journal of orthodontics • 2021 • Vol. 43 (2)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: High-angle Class II malocclusion is considered challenging to treat to a stable result and, although studies report treatment outcome in terms of morphology, patient satisf…
Espeland, L; Stenvik, A; Torgersbraten, N
Vacuum-formed retainers and bonded retainers for dental stabilization-a randomized controlled trial. Part II: patients' perceptions 6 and 18 months after orthodontic treatment.
European journal of orthodontics • 2021 • Vol. 43 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To compare removable vacuum-formed Essix C retainers with bonded cuspid-to-cuspid retainers (CTCs) regarding patients' perceptions after debonding and 6 and 18 months of retention. TRIAL D…
Feldmann, I; Hallman, M; Kramer, A
Perception of pain in Class II malocclusion children treated with cervical headgear: a randomized controlled trial.
European journal of orthodontics • 2021 • Vol. 43 (2)
OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were: 1. to evaluate the experience of pain perceived by children during separator placement and headgear wear; 2. to find possible associations between the perceiv…
Ameur, S; Antonarakis, G; Giannopoulou, C