Research Papers
Pooled analysis of 1-year recall data from three root canal treatment outcome studies undertaken using cone beam computed tomography.
International endodontic journal • 2018 • Vol. 51 Suppl 3
AIM: To provide an estimate of the proportion of successful outcomes of primary and secondary root canal treatments (retreatments) determined by periapical radiographs and cone beam computed tomograp…
Al-Nuaimi, N; Bakhsh, A; Davies, A
Acculturation and a Potential Relationship with Oral Health Outcomes Among Somali Refugees in Massachusetts.
Journal of immigrant and minority health • 2018 • Vol. 20 (2)
This paper explores the relationship between acculturation and oral health in a study of Somali refugees. This cross-sectional survey included structured surveys and dental examinations of a convenie…
Cochran, J; Geltman, P; Hunter-Adams, J
Bond durability of universal adhesive to bovine enamel using self-etch mode.
Clinical oral investigations • 2018 • Vol. 22 (3)
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to examine the enamel bond durability of universal adhesives in the self-etch mode under 2-year water storage and thermal cycling conditions. MATERIALS AND M…
Barkmeier, W; Imai, A; Latta, M
Guidelines on radiographic imaging as part of root canal treatment: a systematic review with a focus on review imaging after treatment.
International endodontic journal • 2018 • Vol. 51 Suppl 3
AIM: To identify guidelines on endodontics which make recommendations relating to post-root canal treatment radiological review imaging, to make an objective assessment of their quality using the AGR…
AlHadidi, A; Al-Salehi, S; Cunliffe, J
Double acid etching treatment of dental implants for enhanced biological properties.
Journal of applied biomaterials & functional materials • 2018 • Vol. 16 (2)
BACKGROUND: The topographical features on the surface of dental implants have been considered as a critical parameter for enhancing the osseointegration of implants. In this work, we proposed a surfa…
Delgado, L; Gil, F; Giner, L
Maxillofacial prosthetic treatment factors affecting oral health-related quality of life after surgery for patients with oral cancer.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 119 (4)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: After oral cancer surgery, tissue defects can cause deformity and limited mobility, complicating many essential functions. For patients with mandibular, tongue, and oral floor d…
Hagio, M; Ishizaki, K; Nomura, T
Tooth bleaching with low-temperature plasma lowers surface roughness and Streptococcus mutans adhesion.
International endodontic journal • 2018 • Vol. 51 (4)
AIM: To evaluate the structural-morphological changes in enamel surface roughness and Streptococcus mutans adhesion after tooth bleaching using plasma in combination with a low concentration of 15% c…
Kim, G; Nam, S; Ok, S
No difference between manual and different power toothbrushes with and without specific instructions in young, oral healthy adults-results of a randomized clinical trial.
Clinical oral investigations • 2018 • Vol. 22 (3)
BACKGROUND: The aim of this randomized clinical study was to detect the effect of an instruction within a group using oscillating-rotating (OR), sonic-active (SA), or manual toothbrushes (MTB) in you…
Haak, R; Kiehl, K; Krause, F
Periodontal screening and referral behaviour of general dental practitioners in Flanders.
Clinical oral investigations • 2018 • Vol. 22 (3)
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to investigate the screening and referral behaviour of Flemish dentists concerning periodontitis and more specific, the use of the Dutch Periodontal Screen…
DeKeyser, C; Favril, C; Laleman, I
Digital versus conventional implant impressions for partially edentulous arches: An evaluation of accuracy.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 119 (4)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: To the authors' knowledge, while accuracy outcomes of the TRIOS scanner have been compared with conventional impressions, no available data are available regarding the accuracy …
El Rafie, K; Finkelman, M; Kudara, Y
Integration of digital dental casts in cone beam computed tomography scans-a clinical validation study.
Clinical oral investigations • 2018 • Vol. 22 (3)
OBJECTIVES: Images derived from cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans lack detailed information on the dentition and interocclusal relationships needed for proper surgical planning and productio…
Berge, S; Bronkhorst, E; De Koning, M
Effects of Pterygomaxillary Separation on Skeletal and Dental Changes After Surgically Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion: A Single-Center, Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2018 • Vol. 76 (4)
PURPOSE: Surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) is a procedure routinely performed to correct transverse maxillary deformities and can be performed with or without pterygomaxillary dis…
Avelar, R; de Medeiros, J; Ferraro-Bezerra, M
Long-term success of oral health intervention among care-dependent institutionalized seniors: Findings from a controlled clinical trial.
Community dentistry and oral epidemiology • 2018 • Vol. 46 (2)
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this work was to investigate the long-term effectiveness of oral health education of caregivers in nursing homes with care-dependent and cognitively impaired residents. MET…
Hassel, A; Krisam, J; Rammelsberg, P
Prognostic impact of pre-treatment neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in nasopharyngeal carcinoma: A retrospective study of 180 Taiwanese patients.
Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery • 2018 • Vol. 43 (2)
OBJECTIVES: Nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) is an endemic disease in Taiwan. Prognostic factors the anatomical TNM stage are important for its prognostic stratification. An elevated neutrophil-to-lymphoc…
Cheng, P; Chiu, Y; Hsieh, C
Accuracy of multi-unit implant impression: traditional techniques versus a digital procedure.
Clinical oral investigations • 2018 • Vol. 22 (3)
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of different impression techniques on multiple implants. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A master cast simulating a jaw with four implants w…
Menini, M; Pera, F; Pera, P
Contour changes after guided bone regeneration of large non-contained mandibular buccal bone defects using deproteinized bovine bone mineral and a porcine-derived collagen membrane: an experimental in vivo investigation.
Clinical oral investigations • 2018 • Vol. 22 (3)
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate soft tissue contour changes after three different regenerative therapies in chronic ridge defects. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Buccal bone defects wer…
Alcaraz, J; Baldini, N; Duvina, M
Dentists' opinions on using digital technologies in dental practice.
Community dentistry and oral epidemiology • 2018 • Vol. 46 (2)
OBJECTIVES: To investigate which opinions among dentists are associated with level of technology use, when characteristics of the dentist and dental practice, as well as motivating work aspects are t…
Aartman, I; Bruers, J; Gorter, R
Gingival melanin depigmentation by Er:YAG laser: A literature review.
Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy : official publication of the European Society for Laser Dermatology • 2018 • Vol. 20 (2)
Laser ablation is recently suggested as a most effective and reliable technique for depigmentation of melanin hyperpigmented gingiva. To date, different lasers have been used for gingival depigmentat…
Aoki, A; Brkic, Z; Cicmil, S
Progression level of extracapsular spread and tumor budding for cervical lymph node metastasis of OSCC.
Clinical oral investigations • 2018 • Vol. 22 (3)
OBJECTIVES: The progression level of extracapsular spread (ECS) for cervical lymph node metastasis of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) was previously divided into three types, and their relationsh…
Aizawa, H; Hasegawa, T; Hirai, C
"Silent" Sleep Apnea in Dentofacial Deformities and Prevalence of Daytime Sleepiness After Orthognathic and Intranasal Surgery.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2018 • Vol. 76 (4)
PURPOSE: The purposes of this study were to determine the occurrence of undiagnosed "silent" obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in dentofacial deformity (DFD) patients at initial surgical presentation and…
Adachie, A; Choi, E; Posnick, J