Research Papers
The bone lid technique in oral surgery: a case series study.
International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 46 (11)
The aim of this case series study was to illustrate the bone lid technique implemented using piezoelectric surgery to access mandibular alveolar bone diseases and to assess the clinical and radiograp…
Bacci, C; Brunello, G; Fistarol, F
In silico search of inhibitors of Streptococcus mutans for the control of dental plaque.
Archives of oral biology • 2017 • Vol. 83
Biofilm is an extremely complex microbial community arranged in a matrix of polysaccharides and attached to a substrate. Its development is crucial in the pathophysiology of oral infections like dent…
Arismendi-Echeverri, M; Martinez-Pabon, M; Muskus-Lopez, C
Oral infections, comorbidities and sensory evidences in elderly: Cross-sectional study.
Archives of gerontology and geriatrics • 2017 • Vol. 73
BACKGROUND: Oral infections affect the general health and overlap with chronic diseases due to infectious-immune mechanisms. On the other side, sensory abnormalities may be symptoms of this associati…
da Silva, L; Jacob-Filho, W; Jaluul, O
MicroRNA-27b inhibits cell proliferation in oral squamous cell carcinoma by targeting FZD7 and Wnt signaling pathway.
Archives of oral biology • 2017 • Vol. 83
This study intended to investigate the role of microRNA-27b (miR-27b) in proliferation of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) cells and to explore the potential molecular mechanism. Cell proliferatio…
Cao, G; Chen, W; Dong, Z
Development and application of a perioral force measurement system for infants with cleft lip and palate.
Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS • 2017 • Vol. 70 (11)
BACKGROUND: Muscles converge or intertweave around the perioral area, and this can be treated with sequential therapy in infants with cleft lip and palate (CLP). The force of perioral muscles has a g…
Rong, Q; Wu, G; Zhang, L
Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor Kappa-B Ligand-Induced Local Osteoporotic Canine Mandible Model for the Evaluation of Peri-Implant Bone Regeneration.
Tissue engineering. Part C, Methods • 2017 • Vol. 23 (11)
The canine mandible is useful for studying bone regeneration after dental implant placement. However, it is limited in investigations of peri-implant osteogenesis under osteoporotic conditions due to…
Chang, A; Cho, T; Hwang, S
How does mandibular bone atrophy influence the masticatory function, OHRQoL and satisfaction in overdenture wearers? Clinical results until 1-year post-loading.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2017 • Vol. 44 (11)
This longitudinal clinical study investigated the differences in the masticatory function (MF), satisfaction and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) between atrophic patients (AP) and non-at…
Bielemann, A; Chagas Junior, O; Del Bel Cury, A
Discomfort associated with Invisalign and traditional brackets: A randomized, prospective trial.
The Angle orthodontist • 2017 • Vol. 87 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate differences in discomfort levels between patients treated with aligners and traditional fixed orthodontic appliances. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This blinded, prospective, randomiz…
Buschang, P; Campbell, P; Jacob, H
Associations between ectodermal dysplasia, psychological distress and quality of life in a group of adults with oligodontia.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica • 2017 • Vol. 75 (8)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess demographics, self-reported signs of ectodermal dysplasia (problems with hair, nails, skin and sweat glands), present teeth, previous dental treatment, …
Geirdal, A; Jensen, J; Nordgarden, H
Validation study of a new method for sexual prediction based on CBCT analysis of maxillary sinus and mandibular canal.
Archives of oral biology • 2017 • Vol. 83
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of two craniometric methods for sexual prediction (SP) using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the Dutch population and to construc…
Berkhout, W; Boscolo, S; da Silveira, H
20-year Follow-up of Recurrent Glandular Odontogenic Cyst Mimicking a Periapical Lesion.
Journal of endodontics • 2017 • Vol. 43 (11)
Periapical lesions usually are caused by root canal infection; nevertheless, other pathologies may eventually involve the tooth apex, making the correct diagnosis more difficult. Glandular odontogeni…
de Almeida, O; de Freitas Silva, B; Estrela, C
Improvement of masticatory kinematic parameters after correction of unilateral posterior crossbite: Reasons for functional retention.
The Angle orthodontist • 2017 • Vol. 87 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate reverse-sequencing chewing cycles (RSCC) and their kinematic parameters on both sides before and after correction with the Function Generating Bite (FGB) appliance. MATERIALS A…
Cannavale, R; Cordero-Ricardo, M; Garagiola, U
Vertical subclassification predicts survival of molars with class II furcation involvement during supportive periodontal care.
Journal of clinical periodontology • 2017 • Vol. 44 (11)
BACKGROUND: Furcation involvement is a major predictor of tooth survival. Focus has so far been on the predictive value of the horizontal component of furcation involvement. Residual periodontal supp…
Christiansen, A; Cortellini, P; Tonetti, M
Characterization of the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats sites in Streptococcus mutans isolated from early childhood caries patients.
Archives of oral biology • 2017 • Vol. 83
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze the characteristics of the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) sites in 45 clinical Streptococcus mutans strains and the…
Chen, J; Cheng, L; Huo, Y
A review of in-vitro fibrocartilage tissue engineered therapies with a focus on the temporomandibular joint.
Archives of oral biology • 2017 • Vol. 83
The inability of fibrocartilage, specifically the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc, to regenerate and remodel following injury presents a unique problem for clinicians. Tissue engineering then offe…
Almarza, A; Lowe, J
Implanted Dental Pulp Cells Fail to Induce Regeneration in Partial Pulpotomies.
Journal of dental research • 2017 • Vol. 96 (12)
Cell-based partial pulp regeneration is one of the promising approaches to obtain newly formed functional dentin-pulp complex. It relies on the preservation of the healthy tissue while regenerating t…
Bardet, C; BONNEAU, M; Chaussain, C
Electromagnetic interference of dental equipment with implantable cardioverter defibrillators.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica • 2017 • Vol. 75 (8)
OBJECTIVE: Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are subject to electromagnetic interference (EMI). The aim of this study was to assess both the EMI of dental equipments with ICDs and relate…
Araujo, M; da Cunha, A; Dadalti, M
Cost comparison of prediction-based decision-making for periodontally affected molars.
Journal of clinical periodontology • 2017 • Vol. 44 (11)
AIM: Tooth loss prediction could improve decision-making for periodontally affected molars. We analysed the costs of removing all, none or only those molars predicted to be at-risk for extraction dur…
Graetz, C; Schwendicke, F; Stolpe, M
Extraction of primary canines for interceptive orthodontic treatment of palatally displaced permanent canines: A systematic review.
The Angle orthodontist • 2017 • Vol. 87 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether the successful management of palatally displaced permanent canines (PDCs) can be achieved by the interceptive extraction of primary maxillary canines. MATERIALS AND ME…
Almasoud, N
The effect of metal ions released from different dental implant-abutment couples on osteoblast function and secretion of bone resorbing mediators.
Journal of dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 66
OBJECTIVES: The etiology of the reduced marginal bone loss observed around platform-switched implant-abutment connections is not clear but could be related to the release of variable amounts of corro…
Alrabeah, G; Brett, P; Knowles, J