Research Papers
Treatment of frictional dental hypersensitivity (FDH) with computer-guided occlusal adjustments.
Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice • 2017 • Vol. 35 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To verify the efficacy of treating dentin/dental hypersensitivity (DH) to Cold Ice Water Swish testing before and after subjects undergo the Immediate Complete Anterior Guidance Developmen…
Kerstein, R; Radke, J; Yiannios, N
Older people's description of factors that facilitate and impede regular dental care - a qualitative interview study.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2017 • Vol. 15 (4)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to achieve an understanding of older people's view of the benefits of regular dental care and investigate factors that facilitate and impede regular dental care.…
Derblom, C; Gabre, P; Hagman-Gustafsson, M
Relationship between caries, body mass index and social class in Spanish children.
Gaceta sanitaria • 2017 • Vol. 31 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To determine the association between caries, body mass index (BMI) and social class in child population of the Valencia region (Spain) at 6, 12 and 15 years, and study. METHODS: In a cross…
Almerich-Silla, J; Almerich-Torres, T; Bellot-Arcis, C
Genetic Interactions in Nonsyndromic Orofacial Clefts in Europe-EUROCRAN Study.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2017 • Vol. 54 (6)
BACKGROUND: Nonsyndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate (nsCL+/-P) and nonsyndromic cleft palate (nsCP) are caused by a combination of genetic and environmental risk factors. We investigated …
FitzPatrick, D; Franceschelli, P; Johnson, C
Expression of type III collagen correlates with poor prognosis in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Journal of investigative and clinical dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 8 (4)
AIM: The aim of the present study was to evaluate, compare, and correlate the types of collagen fibers seen in different grades of oral cancer. METHODS: Thirty cases of histologically-diagnosed, well…
Augustine, D; Ghosh, S; Kumari, K
Intra-surgical vs. radiographic bone level assessments in measuring peri-implant bone loss.
Clinical oral implants research • 2017 • Vol. 28 (11)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the accuracy between the intra-surgical and the peri-apical radiographic measurements of bone loss at implant with peri-implantitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 46 Branem…
Holmes, P; Sato, H; Serino, G
Joint Dictionary Learning-Based Non-Negative Matrix Factorization for Voice Conversion to Improve Speech Intelligibility After Oral Surgery.
IEEE transactions on bio-medical engineering • 2017 • Vol. 64 (11)
Objective: This paper focuses on machine learning based voice conversion (VC) techniques for improving the speech intelligibility of surgical patients who have had parts of their articulators removed…
Fu, S; Hsieh, L; Lai, Y
Evaluation of ultrasonic and conventional surgical techniques for genioplasty combined with two different osteosynthesis plates: a cadaveric study.
Clinical oral investigations • 2017 • Vol. 21 (8)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to compare genioplasties performed using traditional saw or piezosurgery combined with different osteosynthesis plates. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-two geniopl…
Ayoub, N; Fritz, U; Holzle, F
Retrospective analysis of benign orofacial tumors at a tertiary referral center in Saudi Arabia.
Journal of investigative and clinical dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 8 (4)
AIM: The aim of the present study was to analyze the prevalence of benign tumors of the orofacial region at a tertiary referral center in the south-western region of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: Cases from…
Alharbi, F; Idris, A; Saleh, S
In vivo and in vitro spectrophotometric evaluation of upper central incisors before and after extraction.
Clinical oral investigations • 2017 • Vol. 21 (8)
OBJECTIVES: This in vivo and in vitro study investigated the influence of pulpal vitality on the optical properties of teeth over a 1-month period. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We monitored two specific ar…
Ardu, S; Basilio, J; Duran-Sindreu, F
A retrospective study of neurocombing for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia without neurovascular compression.
Irish journal of medical science • 2017 • Vol. 186 (4)
BACKGROUND: Microvascular decompression (MVD) is the most effective and non-ablative treatment for trigeminal neuralgia (TN). However, it is not possible when neurovascular compression (NVC) is absen…
Dong, X; Du, Y; Liang, X
In situ effect of enamel salivary exposure time and type of intraoral appliance before an erosive challenge.
Clinical oral investigations • 2017 • Vol. 21 (8)
OBJECTIVES: This study tested the effect of enamel salivary exposure time prior to an acid challenge (30 min, 1, 2, or 12 h) and type of intraoral appliance (palatal or mandibular) on initial erosion…
Buzalaf, M; Honorio, H; Ionta, F
Trigeminal neuralgia and neuropathy in large sporadic vestibular schwannomas.
Journal of neurosurgery • 2017 • Vol. 127 (5)
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence, presentation, and treatment outcomes of trigeminal nerve-mediated symptoms secondary to large vestibular schwannomas (VSs) with trigemin…
Carlson, M; Driscoll, C; Link, M
The effects of power toothbrushing on periodontal inflammation in a Canadian nursing home population: A randomized controlled trial.
International journal of dental hygiene • 2017 • Vol. 15 (4)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate whether twice-daily use of a rotating-oscillating power toothbrush (Oral-B Professional Care 1000() ) in nursing home (NH) residents over a 6-week…
Doupe, M; Elliott, L; Iacopino, A
In-vitro performance of CAD/CAM-fabricated implant-supported temporary crowns.
Clinical oral investigations • 2017 • Vol. 21 (8)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the in-vitro performance and fracture resistance of a temporary computer-aided designed and computer-aided manufactured polymethylmethacrylate (CA…
Hahnel, S; Preis, V; Raab, P
Speech in Adults Treated for Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: Long-Term Follow-Up After One- or Two-Stage Palate Repair.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2017 • Vol. 54 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate speech in adults treated for unilateral cleft lip and palate with one-stage or two-stage palate closure and compare the speech of the patients with that of a noncleft control g…
Holmstrom, M; Lilian, S; Lindestad, P
Marginal and internal fit of posterior three-unit fixed zirconia dental prostheses fabricated with two different CAD/CAM systems and materials.
Clinical oral investigations • 2017 • Vol. 21 (8)
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the precision of fit of frameworks milled from semi-sintered regular zirconia and high-translucent (HT) zirconia blanks, fabricated with …
Baumer, D; Beuer, F; Erdelt, K
Validation of quantitative light-induced fluorescence-digital in the quantification of demarcated hypomineralized lesions of enamel.
Journal of investigative and clinical dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 8 (4)
AIM: The aim of the present study was to determine the validity of quantitative light-induced fluorescence-digital (QLF-D) in regard to the detection and quantification of developmental demarcated hy…
Adams, G; Gambetta-Tessini, K; Ghanim, A
Black hairy tongue.
Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola • 2017 • Vol. 68 (6)
Watanabe, K
Thermal analysis and stability of commercially available endodontic obturation materials.
Clinical oral investigations • 2017 • Vol. 21 (8)
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the thermal stability of 23 commercially-available endodontic obturation materials. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Specimens (n = 10) were sealed in alum…
Bergeron, B; Kirkpatrick, T; Roberts, H