Research Papers
Vitamin D (25-OHD) deficiency may increase the prevalence of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2017 • Vol. 45 (12)
INTRODUCTION: Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a severe complication of antiresorptive medication (AM) in the treatment of bone-affecting cancer-related conditions and osteoporosis. Aim of this stud…
Heim, N; Martini, M; Reich, R
Morphological analysis of the lower second premolar for age estimation of Korean adults.
Forensic science international • 2017 • Vol. 281
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to examine the applicability of the pulp/tooth area ratio in the lower premolar teeth using panoramic radiography in age estimation of Korean adults. METHODS: 402 digital…
Battulga, B; Han, S; Hwang, J
Effect of topical fluoride application on enamel after in-office bleaching, as evaluated using a novel hardness tester and a transverse microradiography method.
European journal of oral sciences • 2017 • Vol. 125 (6)
This study evaluated the effect of topical fluoride application on enamel hardness after in-office bleaching. Twelve human incisors were cut along the long axis, resulting in 24 halves used in four t…
Carvalho, R; Fukuyama, M; Kawamoto, C
Mandibular response and directional forces with a new functional orthopedic appliance - A clinical case treated with a "Paolone-Kaitsas (PK) appliance".
International orthodontics • 2017 • Vol. 15 (4)
Class II/1 malocclusion needs strict vertical control in order to obtain a mandibular response and correction of the sagittal discrepancy. These objectives can be achieved not only in one-stage treat…
Kaitsas, R; Paolone, M
A five-year follow-up of a root fracture in a ten-year-old boy.
International orthodontics • 2017 • Vol. 15 (4)
The management of horizontal root fracture still presents a challenge to clinicians. The case of a 10-year-old boy with a horizontal root fracture in the left maxillary central incisor (tooth number …
Musset, A; Offner, D; Wagner, D
Impact of annual bone loss and different bone quality on dental implant success - A finite element study.
Computers in biology and medicine • 2017 • Vol. 91
BACKGROUND: For dental implant success, experimentally established thresholds should limit bone stresses and strains. From these metrics, the ultimate functional load, which determines the implant lo…
Demenko, V; Linetska, L; Linetskiy, I
Quantitative CBCT evaluation of maxillary and mandibular cortical bone thickness and density variability for orthodontic miniplate placement.
International orthodontics • 2017 • Vol. 15 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To assess whether cortical bone thickness and density vary in relation to age, sex and skeletal pattern at the maxillary and mandibular areas suitable for miniplates placement for orthodon…
Bruno, G; de Stefani, A; Gracco, A
Maxillary and mandibular contribution to the establishment of class II malocclusion in an adult Lebanese population.
International orthodontics • 2017 • Vol. 15 (4)
INTRODUCTION: The main aim of this study was to describe the contribution of the maxilla and the mandible to the establishment of a Class II skeletal malocclusion in an adult Lebanese population. Sec…
Bassil-Nassif, N; BouSerhal, J; El Hajj, N
Removal of Oral Biofilm on an Implant Fixture by a Cavitating Jet.
Implant dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 26 (6)
PURPOSE: To demonstrate the effectiveness of the cavitating jet in removing biofilms from the rough surface of 3-dimensional structures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The optimal nozzle dimensions and injec…
Odanaka, H; Saito, A; Soyama, H
Local injection of carrageenan accelerates orthodontic tooth movement: A preliminary experimental animal study.
International orthodontics • 2017 • Vol. 15 (4)
BACKGROUND: Orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) can be accelerated by increasing bone turnover. Carrageenan is a common food additive, which can induce inflammation. Hence, it might accelerate OTM. Howe…
Arash, V; Bijani, A; Feizi, F
Patients' experience of the monitoring of free flaps after reconstruction for oral cancer.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 55 (10)
Regular monitoring of free flaps is essential after microvascular free tissue transfer, but the frequency and duration of the observations vary between units and there is no consensus nationally. Bes…
Lowe, D; Nazir, H; Rogers, S
Occlusal Angles of Equine Incisors.
Journal of veterinary dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 34 (4)
The angulation of equine incisors is frequently used as a parameter for dental corrections. However, the term incisor angle is only vaguely defined, and no studies exist presenting a series of reliab…
Failing, K; Listmann, L; Schrock, P
The Latest Laser Innovations in Dentistry.
Photomedicine and laser surgery • 2017 • Vol. 35 (12)
Dostalova, T; Jelinkova, H
Correction of vermilion lip retraction after mucosal advancement flap: A countertraction technique.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology • 2017 • Vol. 77 (6)
Chae, J; Choi, J; Mun, J
Evaluating the association between household air pollution and oral cancer.
Oral oncology • 2017 • Vol. 75
Patil, S; Raj, A; Rajkumar, C
Polysaccharides from Citrus grandis L. Osbeck suppress inflammation and relieve chronic pharyngitis.
Microbial pathogenesis • 2017 • Vol. 113
Chronic pharyngitis, a common inflammation of the pharyngeal mucosa, is often caused by bacteria, viruses, alcohol abuse, overuse of the voice and cigarettes. This study aimed to explore the effects …
Chen, L; Chen, X; Dong, L
A study of parental presence/absence technique for child dental behaviour management.
European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 18 (6)
AIM: To examine the effectiveness of parental presence/absence (PPA) technique on the dental behaviour management of children. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This randomised control study recruited 61 child …
Arapostathis, K; Boka, V; Charitoudis, G
European College of Orthodontics: Commission of affiliation and titularisation.
International orthodontics • 2017 • Vol. 15 (4)
Date of birth: 05/01/1993; sex: female. A. PRETREATMENT RECORDS: 3/2005 (12 years 1 month). DIAGNOSIS: Angle class I. Teeth missing before treatment: 0. TREATMENT PLAN: Appliances and devices: bimaxi…
Turchini, J
Diagnostic Imaging in Veterinary Dental Practice.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association • 2017 • Vol. 251 (11)
Shannon, S
Lipoma of the tongue.
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi • 2017 • Vol. 116 (12)
Chang, M; Chiang, C; Lin, P