Research Papers
Internal Adaptation of Implant-Supported, Polymer-Infused Ceramic Crowns Fabricated by Two CAD/CAM Systems.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2018 • Vol. 27 (9)
PURPOSE: The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the internal 3D adaptation of polymer-infused ceramic crowns fabricated using two CAD/CAM systems: CEREC inLab MC XL and Ceramill Motion 2 (5X).…
Alfadda, S; Talic, R
Prevalence of Caries among Schoolchildren in the Interior of Suriname.
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene • 2018 • Vol. 99 (6)
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of caries among children living in the interior of Suriname and to investigate the influence of the reachability of their habitats and different …
Crombag, P; Schuller, A
Characterization of ligature-induced experimental periodontitis.
Microscopy research and technique • 2018 • Vol. 81 (12)
We sought to better characterize the progression of periodontal tissue breakdown in rats induced by a ligature model of experimental periodontal disease (PD). A total of 60 male Sprague-Dawley rats w…
Cirelli, J; de Molon, R; Jin, Q
The potential association between periodontitis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a systematic review.
Clinical oral investigations • 2018 • Vol. 22 (9)
OBJECTIVES: Many animal and human studies have shown associations between periodontitis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Hence, the present systematic review sought to investigate such …
Alakhali, M; Al-Haddad, K; Al-Maweri, S
Five hundred patients reporting on adverse effects from dental materials: Frequencies, complaints, symptoms, allergies.
Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials • 2018 • Vol. 34 (12)
OBJECTIVE: Information on patients with real or claimed adverse reactions towards dental materials in large patient cohorts is rare. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate patient…
Buchalla, W; Hiller, K; Mittermuller, P
Cephalic de-mucosalized superiorly-based pharyngeal flap: A modified mucosa-preserving technique for velopharyngeal insufficiency.
International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology • 2018 • Vol. 115
INTRODUCTION: Superiorly-based pharyngeal flap (PF) is the most frequently employed surgical technique to correct velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI). Bared posterior pharyngeal wall might prolong the…
Abd El-Azeem, M; Anany, A; Askar, S
ASO Author Reflections: Tegafur-Uracil in Advanced Oral Cancer.
Annals of surgical oncology • 2018 • Vol. 25 (Suppl 3)
Chen, M; Hsieh, M
Relationship between pretreatment concentration of plasma Epstein-Barr virus DNA and tumor burden in nasopharyngeal carcinoma: An updated interpretation.
Cancer medicine • 2018 • Vol. 7 (12)
BACKGROUND: Pretreatment plasma Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA is an important tumor marker and prognostic factor in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). This study aimed to clarify the relationship between…
Chen, Y; Guo, R; Ma, J
The association of tooth loss, toothbrushing, and quality of life among cancer survivors.
Cancer medicine • 2018 • Vol. 7 (12)
BACKGROUND: Tooth loss contributes physically and psychologically to health, and quality of life has been a key indicator of the cancer survivors. However, it is less clear whether tooth loss has imp…
Chen, X; Gong, X; Wang, J
Light energy transmission through six different makes of ceramic orthodontic brackets.
International orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 16 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To measure Total Light Energy (TLE) Transmission through six makes of ceramic orthodontic brackets alone and bracket-plus-adhesive samples, using the MARC-Resin Calibrator (RC). METHODS: S…
Abu Hajia, S; Aldossary, M; Santini, A
Efficiency of class III malocclusion treatment with 2-premolar extraction and molar distalization protocols.
International orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 16 (4)
INTRODUCTION: Different treatment protocols have been implemented for management of Class III malocclusion with aim of achieving ideal occlusal goals. The aim of current study was to compare the effi…
Ahmed, A; Azeem, M; Hayat, M
Assessment of peri-implant defects at titanium and zirconium dioxide implants by means of periapical radiographs and cone beam computed tomography: An in-vitro examination.
Clinical oral implants research • 2018 • Vol. 29 (12)
OBJECTIVE: To test the accuracy of measurement of interproximal peri-implant bone defects at titanium (Ti) and zirconium dioxide (ZrO(2) ) implants by digital periapical radiography (PR) and cone bea…
Benic, G; Krcmaric, Z; Sahrmann, P
Vertical contact tightness of occlusion comparison between orofacial myalgia patients and asymptomatic controls: a pilot study.
The Journal of international medical research • 2018 • Vol. 46 (12)
OBJECTIVE: The association between occlusal contact and orofacial pain remains unclear. The aim of this study was to detect occlusal contact tightness by using a new method and to compare differences…
Guo, S; Qi, K; Wang, M
Oral and pharyngeal cancer risk associated with occupational carcinogenic substances: Systematic review.
Head & neck • 2018 • Vol. 40 (12)
BACKGROUND: Oral and pharyngeal cancers (OPC) represent the seventh most common type of cancer and the seventh leading cause of deaths by cancer worldwide. Few studies have assessed the occupational …
Awan, K; Carroll, W; Cheever, V
Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy of the jaw bones: Update on the factors influencing survival and recurrence.
Head & neck • 2018 • Vol. 40 (12)
The aim of the present study was to integrate the available data published on melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNTI) of the jaw bones. An electronic search was undertaken in April 2018. Hu…
da Mata Rezende, D; de Souza, L; do Nascimento, L
A Micro-computed Tomographic Evaluation of the Accuracy of 3 Electronic Apex Locators in Curved Canals of Mandibular Molars.
Journal of endodontics • 2018 • Vol. 44 (12)
INTRODUCTION: This study evaluated the accuracy of 3 electronic apex locators (EALs) (CanalPro [Coltene-Endo, Cuyahoga Falls, OH], Apex ID [SybronEndo, Glendora, CA], and Root ZX Mini [J Morita, Toky…
Andrello, A; Jose Dos Reis, P; Jussiani, E
In Vitro Evaluation of a Novel Root Canal Endoscope for Visualizing the Apex of Curved Root Canal Models and an Extracted Tooth.
Journal of endodontics • 2018 • Vol. 44 (12)
INTRODUCTION: In straight root canals, intraradicular structures around the root canal orifice and apical foramen can be visualized with a dental operating microscope and commercially available root …
Fujimoto, M; Kitamura, C; Okuda, M
Mechanical Properties of Orifice Preflaring Nickel-titanium Rotary Instrument Heat Treated Using T-Wire Technology.
Journal of endodontics • 2018 • Vol. 44 (12)
INTRODUCTION: This study examined whether the use of T-Wire heat treatment enhanced the resistance to torsional force, cyclic fatigue, and bending stiffness of orifice preflaring nickel-titanium inst…
Abu-Tahun, I; Ataya, M; El Abed, R
Impact and Fracture Strength of Simulated Immature Teeth Treated with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Apical Plug and Fiber Post Versus Revascularization.
Journal of endodontics • 2018 • Vol. 44 (12)
INTRODUCTION: Immature necrotic teeth are at a high risk of fracture, especially at the cervical region, after treatment. This study aimed to compare the impact and fracture strength of immature perm…
Arvin, A; Homayouni, H; Jamshidi, D
Morphological study of the changes after sagittal split ramus osteotomy in patients with facial asymmetry: measurements of 3-dimensional modelling.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2018 • Vol. 56 (10)
The effects of bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (BSSRO) on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are still not well understood. The aim of this study was to compare the morphological differences …
Liu, Y; Liu, Z; Shu, J