Research Papers
Improving the prediction of overall survival for head and neck cancer patients using image biomarkers in combination with clinical parameters.
Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology • 2017 • Vol. 124 (2)
PURPOSE: To develop and validate prediction models of overall survival (OS) for head and neck cancer (HNC) patients based on image biomarkers (IBMs) of the primary tumor and positive lymph nodes (Ln)…
Brouwer, C; Halmos, G; Huang, B
Predoctoral Teaching of Geriatric Dentistry in U.S. Dental Schools.
Journal of dental education • 2017 • Vol. 81 (8)
The aim of this study was to assess the current teaching of geriatric dentistry in U.S. dental schools and compare the findings to previous reports. Academic deans at all 67 U.S. dental schools were …
Ettinger, R; Goettsche, Z; Qian, F
Effect of Faculty Development Activities on Dental Hygiene Faculty Perceptions of and Teaching About Motivational Interviewing: A Pilot Study.
Journal of dental education • 2017 • Vol. 81 (8)
The aims of this pilot study were to assess dental hygiene faculty members' perceptions of the importance of motivational interviewing (MI) and their confidence in teaching students about MI and to d…
Arnett, M; Gwozdek, A; Kinney, J
An Interactive Online Approach to Teaching Evidence-Based Dentistry with Web 2.0 Technology.
Journal of dental education • 2017 • Vol. 81 (8)
At many dental schools, evidence-based dentistry (EBD) is taught in a traditional lecture format. To avoid the constraints of lectures, in 2012 the EBD unit was redesigned for online delivery at the …
Bender, D; Milani, J; Reid, L
Dental Group Practice and the Need for Dentists.
Journal of dental education • 2017 • Vol. 81 (8)
This study compared the number of patients treated per year by general dentists and dental hygienists in solo practice and by those employed by a large group practice. Information on the annual numbe…
Bailit, H; Gesko, D
Radiographic Assessment of Dental Pathology and Abnormalities in Dolphins.
Zoological science • 2017 • Vol. 34 (4)
This study proposes a simple standardized method for the production of analog X-ray images of dolphin teeth, and to explore its potential use as a complementary technique in the evaluation of dental …
Fernandes, A; Grando, L; Loch, C
Are grape juices more erosive than orange juices?
European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 18 (4)
AIMS: To evaluate the chemical characteristics of grape and orange juices, and their erosive potential in the decrease of microhardness and the loss of enamel structure. METHODS: Five grape and orang…
Almeida, I; Beltrame, A; Lacerda, D
Effectiveness of an add-on treatment with the homeopathic medication SilAtro-5-90 in recurrent tonsillitis: An international, pragmatic, randomized, controlled clinical trial.
Complementary therapies in clinical practice • 2017 • Vol. 28
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effectiveness and safety of the homeopathic product SilAtro-5-90 in recurrent tonsillitis. METHODS: In this international, pragmatic, controlled clinical trial, 256 pati…
De Jaegere, S; Fernandez, J; Jong, M
Photobiomodulation in the Prevention of Tooth Sensitivity Caused by In-Office Dental Bleaching. A Randomized Placebo Preliminary Study.
Photomedicine and laser surgery • 2017 • Vol. 35 (8)
OBJECTIVE: Analyze the effect of photobiomodulation in the prevention of tooth sensitivity after in-office dental bleaching. BACKGROUND DATA: Tooth sensitivity is a common clinical consequence of den…
Aranha, A; Calheiros, A; Cunha, S
Impact of Polishing Systems on the Surface Roughness and Microhardness of Nanocomposites.
The journal of contemporary dental practice • 2017 • Vol. 18 (8)
AIM: The aim of this article is to evaluate the influence of finishing and polishing techniques on the surface roughness and microhardness of two composite resins with two different types of polishin…
Alfawaz, Y
An in vitro Evaluation of Friction Characteristics of Conventional Stainless Steel and Self-ligating Stainless Steel Brackets with different Dimensions of Archwires in Various Bracket-archwire Combination.
The journal of contemporary dental practice • 2017 • Vol. 18 (8)
AIM: The purpose of this research is to compare the frictional attributes of stainless steel conventional brackets and self-ligating stainless steel brackets with different dimensions of archwires. M…
Abraham, E; Rajasekaran, U; Ramees, M
Assessment of Changes in Nickel and Chromium Levels in the Gingival Crevicular Fluid during Fixed Orthodontic Treatment.
The journal of contemporary dental practice • 2017 • Vol. 18 (8)
BACKGROUND: Various components of appliances used in fixed orthodontic treatment are fabricated from materials that are highly resistant in nature and have high strength and biocompatibility. Corrosi…
Bhasin, M; Bhasin, V; Joshi, V
Comparison between Color Spaces of Vita Lumin Shade Guide with Natural Teeth in Bengaluru Population using Spectrocolorimeter: An in vivo Study.
The journal of contemporary dental practice • 2017 • Vol. 18 (8)
AIM: The aim of this study is to compare the color space of Vita Lumin shade guide (SG) with the natural teeth of the local population. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 100 maxillary central incisor…
Bhat, A; Gupta, N; Mehta, D
Risk Factors associated with Dental Implant Failure: A Study of 302 Implants placed in a Regional Center.
The journal of contemporary dental practice • 2017 • Vol. 18 (8)
AIM: The aim of this research is to determine which risk factors are associated with dental implant failure and survival. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data pertaining to patients who received one or more d…
Bilski, A; Bilski, W; Oztel, M
Pentraxin-3 Levels in Gingival Crevicular Fluid during Canine Retraction with Nickel-Titanium Coil Spring and Active Tieback.
The journal of contemporary dental practice • 2017 • Vol. 18 (8)
AIM: Orthodontic treatment is routinely carried out in patients with the purpose of correcting various forms of dental malocclusions. Retraction of the canines can be achieved either individually or …
Agarkar, S; Bali, H; Ganguly, A
Age threshold for moderate and severe periodontitis among Korean adults without diabetes mellitus, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and/or obesity.
Medicine • 2017 • Vol. 96 (33)
The purpose of this study is to determine an appropriate age threshold at which to recommend the evaluation of moderate and severe periodontitis among Korean adults.This study involved a cross-sectio…
Han, K; Park, J
Dual-mode endomicroscopy for detection of epithelial dysplasia in the mouth: a descriptive pilot study.
Journal of biomedical optics • 2017 • Vol. 22 (8)
Dual-mode endomicroscopy is a diagnostic tool for early cancer detection. It combines the high-resolution nuclear tissue contrast of fluorescence endomicroscopy with quantified depth-dependent epithe…
Bodenschatz, N; Guillaud, M; Lam, S
[Clinical application of cone beam computed tomography combined with micro-ultrasound technique in treating three mesial canals in mandibular first molars].
Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology • 2017 • Vol. 35 (4)
Objective The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and micro-ultrasound technique for the treatment of three mesial canals in mandibular first mol…
Jie, X; Lili, Y; Na, W
[Effect of repeated sintering and variations in thickness on the color and microstructure of dental lithium disilicate-based glass ceramic veneers].
Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology • 2017 • Vol. 35 (4)
Objective The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of repeated sintering and variation in thickness on the color and microstructure of dental lithium disilicate-based glass ceramic veneers. Me…
Biyun, G; Cui, H; Jia, Y
[Measurements of mechanical properties and morphology of root canal in maxillary primary anterior teeth].
Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology • 2017 • Vol. 35 (4)
Objective This study aimed to measure the taper and diameter of root canal, as well as the elastic modulus and hardness in the root dentin of maxillary primary anterior teeth. Methods Patients under …
He, L; Jia, H; Qing, C