Research Papers
Effects of supplemental vibrational force on space closure, treatment duration, and occlusal outcome: A multicenter randomized clinical trial.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 153 (4)
INTRODUCTION: A multicenter parallel 3-arm randomized clinical trial was carried out in 3 university hospitals in the United Kingdom to investigate the effect of supplemental vibratory force on space…
Alsaleh, M; Cobourne, M; DiBiase, A
Finite element analysis of slot wall deformation in stainless steel and titanium orthodontic brackets during simulated palatal root torque.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 153 (4)
INTRODUCTION: Torque applied on anterior teeth is vital for root positioning and stability. The aim of this study was to evaluate the detailed slot wall deformation in stainless steel (SS) and titani…
Harikrishnan, P; Kingsly Jeba Singh, D; Magesh, V
Influence of nasoalveolar molding on skeletal development in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate at 5 years of age.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 153 (4)
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the influence of presurgical nasoalveolar molding (NAM) on skeletal development in patients with operated unilateral cleft lip and pala…
Akarsu-Guven, B; Aksu, M; Arisan, A
Anatomic assessment of the mandibular buccal shelf for miniscrew insertion in white patients.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 153 (4)
INTRODUCTION: Cortical bone thickness, bone width, insertion depth, and proximity to nerves are important factors when planning and placing orthodontic miniscrews. The objective of this study was to …
Baumgaertel, S; Elshebiny, T; Palomo, J
Objective assessment of the contribution of dental esthetics and facial attractiveness in men via eye tracking.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 153 (4)
INTRODUCTION: Recently, greater emphasis has been placed on smile esthetics in dentistry. Eye tracking has been used to objectively evaluate attention to the dentition (mouth) in female models with d…
Baker, R; Beck, F; Fields, H
Comparison of digital intraoral scanners and alginate impressions: Time and patient satisfaction.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 153 (4)
INTRODUCTION: Recent technological advances have made intraoral scans and digital models a possibility and a promising alternative to conventional alginate impressions. Several factors should be exam…
Beck, F; Burzynski, J; Deguchi, T
Dentoskeletal effects of facemask therapy in skeletal Class III cleft patients with or without bone graft.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 153 (4)
INTRODUCTION: The association between maxillary protraction and bone graft in patients with cleft lip and palate remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether a secondary alve…
Fu, Z; Guo, R; Huang, Y
Orthodontic treatment in patients with aggressive periodontitis.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2018 • Vol. 153 (4)
INTRODUCTION: Aggressive periodontitis (AP) is a condition that promotes breakdown of the periodontal tissues in a short time. In severe cases, pathologic migration of teeth and tooth loss can occur,…
Bauer, F; Bernardo, C; Carvalho, C
Engaging Oral Health Students in Learning Basic Science Through Assessment That Weaves in Personal Experience.
Journal of dental education • 2018 • Vol. 82 (4)
Learning basic science forms an essential foundation for oral health therapy and dentistry, but frequently students perceive it as difficult, dry, and disconnected from clinical practice. This percep…
Gao, J; Leadbeatter, D
Buccal infiltration versus inferior alveolar nerve block in mandibular 2(nd) premolars with irreversible pulpitis.
Nigerian journal of clinical practice • 2018 • Vol. 21 (4)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to compare the success rates of inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) and buccal infiltration anesthesia of mandibular second premolar with irreversible pulpitis …
Ozyurek, T; Tunga, U; Yilmaz, K
Case 2: Jaw Pain, Pain on Deep Inspiration, and Severe Odynophagia in an 18-year-old Boy.
Pediatrics in review • 2018 • Vol. 39 (4)
Dawgert, D; Mangan, J; Shah, D
A giant tonsillolith.
Saudi medical journal • 2018 • Vol. 39 (4)
Tonsillar stones are the products of calcified accumulates of cellular debris and microorganisms, in the crypts of palatine tonsils. Tonsillar stones are common findings and the known cause of bad br…
Albesher, M; Alfayez, A; Alqabasani, M
Effects of fixed orthodontic brackets on oral malodor: A systematic review and meta-analysis according to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines.
Medicine • 2018 • Vol. 97 (14)
BACKGROUND: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify whether there is any relationship between fixed orthodontic appliances and malodor, and if self-ligating brackets (SLBs) prevent…
Huang, J; Jiang, J; Li, C
Implant Success and Failure Is Dependent Upon the Bone Response. Show a Little Respect for Those Bone Cells!
The Journal of oral implantology • 2018 • Vol. 44 (2)
Rutkowski, J
Erosion protection efficacy of a 0.454% stannous fluoride dentifrice versus an arginine-containing dentifrice.
American journal of dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 31 (2)
PURPOSE: To assess the anti-erosion effects of a 0.454% stannous fluoride dentifrice versus a marketed dentifrice in an in situ clinical study. METHODS: This was a double-blind, randomized and contro…
Claydon, N; Eusebio, R; He, T
Effects of various polishing techniques and thermal cycling on the surface roughness and color change of polymer-based CAD/CAM materials.
American journal of dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 31 (2)
PURPOSE: To investigate and compare the effects of several polishing systems and thermal cycling on the surface roughness and color change of various polymer-based CAD/CAM materials. METHODS: Bar-sha…
Acar, B; Egilmez, F
Sealing of restorations with marginal defects does not affect their longevity.
American journal of dentistry • 2018 • Vol. 31 (2)
PURPOSE: To evaluate sealed amalgam and resin-based composite restorations after 12 years to determine whether sealing minor defects (micro-repairs) enhanced the longevity of restorations. METHODS: 3…
de Andrade, M; De Oliveira, O; Estay, J
Periodontal prosthesis in contemporary dentistry.
The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences • 2018 • Vol. 34 (4)
In the last 5 decades, the developments of osseointegrated titanium implants (since 1965) have led to the success of contemporary dentistry. Endosseous implant-supported restorations delivered in acc…
Liu, C
Dental deafferentation and brain damage: A review and a hypothesis.
The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences • 2018 • Vol. 34 (4)
In the last few decades, neurobiological and human brain imaging research have greatly advanced our understanding of brain mechanisms that support perception and memory, as well as their function in …
Jou, Y
[Preventive dentistry 10. Erosive tooth wear].
Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde • 2018 • Vol. 125 (4)
Erosive tooth wear has recently been at the centre of attention and its prevalence of erosive tooth wear among adolescents in the Netherlands appears to be rising. The multifactorial nature of the ae…
Huysmans, M