Research Papers
Concomitant permanent maxillary canine agenesis and transposition treated with extractions and lingual brackets.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2020 • Vol. 157 (4)
This case report describes the successful orthodontic treatment for a healthy woman with maxillary canine-premolar transposition associated with rare hypodontia of the contralateral canine. The treat…
Cintra, O; Guimaraes, G; Martins, I
The congenitally missing second premolar: Space closure. A viable option.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2020 • Vol. 157 (4)
Many treatment options are available to address the problem of missing second premolars. Extraction of retained deciduous second molars and subsequent space closure are often appropriate because this…
Chae, J; Park, J; Vaden, J
Efficacy of photodynamic therapy and periodontal treatment in patients with gingivitis and fixed orthodontic appliances: Protocol of randomized, controlled, double-blind study.
Medicine • 2020 • Vol. 99 (14)
It is known that the presence of orthodontic brackets predisposes for a change in the biofilm, facilitating the development of gingivits. The sites are difficult to access with a toothbrush and perio…
Buscariolo, I; Bussadori, S; Horliana, A
Potential oral health effects of e-cigarettes and vaping: A review and case reports.
Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] • 2020 • Vol. 32 (3)
OBJECTIVE: In this article, the potential oral health consequences of vaping are described. While most dentists are likely aware of the potential serious health effects involved with vaping, the aim …
Donovan, T; Irusa, K; Vence, B
Prevalence of middle mesial and middle distal canals in mandibular molars in an Egyptian subpopulation using micro-computed tomography.
Nigerian journal of clinical practice • 2020 • Vol. 23 (4)
OBJECTIVES: To study the prevalence of middle mesial and middle distal canals in permanent mandibular molars in Egyptian subpopulation using micro-computed tomography. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two hund…
Alashiry, M; Elashiry, M; Zeitoun, R
Investigating the effect of handedness on the dental caries pattern, gingival index, and plaque index in 6-10 years old children.
Nigerian journal of clinical practice • 2020 • Vol. 23 (4)
BACKGROUND: Handedness is one of the individual characteristics that causes different mental and practical capabilities including different abilities to perform oral hygiene instructions. It seems th…
Alamdari, S; Babaki, F; Mokhtari, S
The gingival crevicular fluid levels of growth factors in patients with amlodipine-induced gingival overgrowth: A pilot study.
Nigerian journal of clinical practice • 2020 • Vol. 23 (4)
BACKGROUND: Amlodipine, calcium channel blocker (CCB), is used in the management of cardiovascular diseases which causes gingival overgrowth (GO). The growth factors may have a role in the pathogenes…
Agrali, O; Kose, K; Kuru, B
Salivary concentrations of Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacilli during an orthodontic treatment. An observational study comparing fixed and removable orthodontic appliances.
Clinical and experimental dental research • 2020 • Vol. 6 (2)
AIM: This study aimed to investigate salivary concentrations of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) and some Lactobacilli, and plaque index (PI) in patients wearing fixed versus removable orthodontic ap…
Albani, F; Caruso, S; Darvizeh, A
Pneumonia prevention effects of perioperative oral management in approximately 25,000 patients following cancer surgery.
Clinical and experimental dental research • 2020 • Vol. 6 (2)
AIM: We conducted a multicenter study to explore the risk factors of developing pneumonia and the effectiveness of perioperative oral management (POM) for the prevention of pneumonia in postsurgical …
Karakida, K; Kurasawa, Y; Maruoka, Y
Usefulness of the newly developed artificial denture plaque for practical denture care training.
Clinical and experimental dental research • 2020 • Vol. 6 (2)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate whether the newly developed artificial dental plaque (A-DP) is useful as an educational tool for denture care of dental hygienist that compared it…
Aita, H; Asahiro, K; Chiba, R
Implant stability in patients treated with platelet-rich fibrin and bovine bone substitute for alveolar ridge preservation is associated with peripheral blood cells and coagulation factors.
Clinical and experimental dental research • 2020 • Vol. 6 (2)
AIMS: The aim of the present study was to assess the association between dental implant stability and peripheral blood cell composition and levels of coagulation factors in patients treated with alve…
Brouwers, J; Buis, S; de Groot, P
Overexpression of JAG2 is related to poor outcomes in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Clinical and experimental dental research • 2020 • Vol. 6 (2)
OBJECTIVES: JAG2 is one of Notch ligands, which recently appear to exert various carcinogenesis. In the present study, we aimed to unveil the relation of JAG2 expression and clinicopathological featu…
Hatano, K; Kito, Y; Saigo, C
The effectiveness of stabilization appliance therapy among patients with myalgia.
Clinical and experimental dental research • 2020 • Vol. 6 (2)
BACKGROUND: The efficacy of stabilization appliance therapy for masticatory muscle pain is debated. Therefore, there are currently no clear usage standards. We analyzed patient factors influencing it…
Fukuda, K; Kashiwagi, K; Noguchi, T
Anti-PD-L1-modified and ATRA-loaded nanoparticles for immuno-treatment of oral dysplasia and oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Nanomedicine (London, England) • 2020 • Vol. 15 (10)
Aim: To develop nanomedicines for immuno-therapy of oral dysplasia and oral squamous cell carcinoma. Materials & methods: All-trans retinoic acid (ATRA)-poly(lactide-co-glycolide acid) (PLGA)-poly(et…
Chen, X; Liu, Q; Tang, M
Comprehensive analysis of bacterial flora of a biofilm model in initial caries-inducing environment.
American journal of dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 33 (2)
PURPOSE: To analyze changes in pH and bacterial flora with duration of culture and timing of sugar supply using a polymicrobial biofilm model. METHODS: The biofilm was prepared using the method of Ex…
Hamada, N; Hasegawa, H; Ishizawa, M
Efficacy of laser application in dental bleaching: A randomized clinical controlled trial.
American journal of dentistry • 2020 • Vol. 33 (2)
PURPOSE: To evaluate the bleaching efficacy of laser application with chemical treatment compared to chemical treatment alone. METHODS: This was a randomized controlled trial (RCT), single blind (eva…
Mendez Romero, J; Villalba Martinez, C; Villasanti Torales, U
Mandibular third molars: 'naughty' or NICE?
British dental journal • 2020 • Vol. 228 (7)
The 20-year anniversary of the implementation of NICE TA1 - Guidance on the Extraction of Wisdom Teeth - arrived in March 2020. Since its implementation, impaction of erupted or partially erupted man…
Clark, M; Donnell, C
Falls: considerations for the dental surgeon.
British dental journal • 2020 • Vol. 228 (7)
Falls are a serious issue that occur mainly among older people. Due to an increasingly ageing population, worldwide, dental surgeons will very likely see patients who either have suffered or are at r…
Khan, I
Evaluation of the effects of polishing systems on surface roughness and morphology of dental composite resin.
British dental journal • 2020 • Vol. 228 (7)
Objectives The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effects of five different two-step diamond impregnated polishing systems (Sof-Lex Spiral, Venus Supra, Komet Spiral, CompoMaster and Shap…
Deb, S; Millar, B; Wheeler, J
Infantile haemangioendothelioma of the parotid gland: Case report and review of literature.
JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association • 2020 • Vol. 70 (4)
Haemangioendotheliomas (HAE), although rare but are the most common parotid gland tumours in children. We report a 4-month-old girl who presented with a progressively enlarging right sided facial swe…
Ansari, M; Aziz, A; Baig, M