Research Papers
Survival of labial inversely impacted maxillary central incisors: A retrospective cone-beam computed tomography 2-year follow-up.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2017 • Vol. 151 (5)
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to analyze the development and stability of roots and alveolar bone in orthodontically treated labial inversely impacted maxillary central incisors in a long-t…
Cao, Z; Fang, Y; Hu, H
Mesial and distal alveolar bone morphology in maxillary canines moved into the grafted alveolar cleft: Computed tomography evaluation.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2017 • Vol. 151 (5)
INTRODUCTION: The aims of this study were to qualitatively assess the mesial and distal alveolar bone of maxillary canines mesially moved to replace absent lateral incisors in patients with unilatera…
Garib, D; Janson, G; Lauris, J
Relationships among nasal resistance, adenoids, tonsils, and tongue posture and maxillofacial form in Class II and Class III children.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2017 • Vol. 151 (5)
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to clarify the relationships between upper airway factors (nasal resistance, adenoids, tonsils, and tongue posture) and maxillofacial forms in Class II and…
Inada, E; Iwasaki, T; Kakuno, E
Three-dimensional upper airway changes with mandibular advancement device in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2017 • Vol. 151 (5)
INTRODUCTION: A mandibular advancement device effectively increases upper airway size in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Three-dimensional volumetric upper airway changes, exact amounts of cha…
Bhad, W; Shete, C
Cytotoxic outcomes of orthodontic bands with and without silver solder in different cell lineages.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2017 • Vol. 151 (5)
INTRODUCTION: The safety of orthodontic materials is a matter of high interest. In this study, we aimed to assess the in-vitro cytotoxicity of orthodontic band extracts, with and without silver solde…
Campos, M; Jacoby, L; Macedo de Menezes, L
Oral Health and Quality of Life in Candidates for Liver Transplantation.
Transplantation proceedings • 2017 • Vol. 49 (4)
BACKGROUND: There is a gap in the scientific literature about the association between oral health and the health-related quality of life of patients on the liver transplantation waiting list. The aim…
Aguiar, I; Bastos, J; Bittencourt, P
Is Residual Bone Height an Absolute Indicator for Simultaneous Implant Placement in Lateral Wall Sinus Grafting?
Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995) • 2017 • Vol. 38 (5)
Placement of an implant in the posterior maxilla often relies heavily on a variety of procedures that increase the vertical dimensions of available bone. With numerous bone graft substitutes now avai…
Kurtzman, G; Mahesh, L; Shukla, S
Frontline Temporomandibular Joint/Orofacial Pain Therapy for Every Dental Practice.
Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995) • 2017 • Vol. 38 (5)
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a group of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint and/or muscles of mastication. TMD may present along with many comorbid pain syndromes such as myofas…
Germain, L; Malcmacher, L
Dental Students' Perceptions of Digital Assessment Software for Preclinical Tooth Preparation Exercises.
Journal of dental education • 2017 • Vol. 81 (5)
Objective self-assessment is essential to learning and continued competence in dentistry. A computer-assisted design/computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) learning software (prepCheck, Sirona) al…
Chandiramani, R; Da Silva, J; Ishikawa-Nagai, S
AOD Award of Excellence 2017.
Operative dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 42 (3)
Broome, J
Stress-strain Analysis of Premolars With Non-carious Cervical Lesions: Influence of Restorative Material, Loading Direction and Mechanical Fatigue.
Operative dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 42 (3)
Noncarious cervical lesions (NCCLs) are characterized by a loss of dental structure at the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) caused by stress, biocorrosion, and attrition. Variations in occlusal loading c…
Bicalho, A; Machado, A; Raposo, L
Effect of Different Protocols in Preconditioning With EDTA in Sclerotic Dentin and Enamel Before Universal Adhesives Applied in Self-etch Mode.
Operative dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 42 (3)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different protocols of 17% ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA) conditioning on the etching pattern and immediate bond strength…
Gutierrez, M; Loguercio, A; Martini, E
Effect of Endocrown Pulp Chamber Extension Depth on Molar Fracture Resistance.
Operative dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 42 (3)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of endocrown pulp chamber extension on mandibular molar fracture resistance. METHODS AND MATERIALS: A total of 36 recently extracted mand…
Duvall, N; Hayes, A; Roberts, H
In Vitro Evaluation of Marginal Adaptation of Direct Class II Composite Restorations Made of Different "Low-Shrinkage" Systems.
Operative dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 42 (3)
The present study evaluated the influence of various low-shrinkage restorative systems in class II direct composite restorations following simulated occlusal loading. Forty MOD class II cavities were…
Dietschi, D; Krejci, I; Shahidi, C
Comparison of Effectiveness and Sensitivity Using Two In-Office Bleaching Protocols for a 6% Hydrogen Peroxide Gel in a Randomized Clinical Trial.
Operative dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 42 (3)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this blinded and randomized clinical trial was to compare two application protocols (one 36-minute application vs three 12-minute applications). We then assessed the effectivene…
Fernandez, E; Martin, J; Oliveira, O
Indications of Potassium Titanyl Phosphate Laser Therapy for Slow-Flow Vascular Malformations in Oral Region.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 28 (3)
BACKGROUND: Indications for laser therapy for slow-flow vascular malformations in the oral and maxillofacial regions have not been clearly documented. The authors aimed to estimate the frequency of r…
Abukawa, H; Chikazu, D; Hamada, H
Effects of Surgical and Nonsurgical Rapid Maxillary Expansion on Palatal Structures.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 28 (3)
AIM: The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of surgical and nonsurgical rapid maxillary expansion (RME) in skeletally mature patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Surgically assisted rapi…
Alkan, A; Altug, A; Kilic, B
Double Anterior Segmental Osteotomy Under Local Anesthesia for Correcting Adult Protrusion With Thin Alveolus and Ankylosed Tooth.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 28 (3)
BACKGROUNDS: This paper describes an additional benefit in double anterior segmental osteotomy to correct severe anterior protrusion in adult patients with extremely thin mandibular alveolus and anky…
Choi, B; Kim, S; Lee, B
Sialolithiasis of an Accessory Parotid Gland Causing Mid-Cheek Pain.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 28 (3)
A 52-year-old woman presented with a slightly painful swelling of the right cheek area without postprandial aggravation of the symptom last 1 week. On physical examination, an approximately 1.5 cm si…
Chang, S; Kang, J; Kim, J
The Study of Calcium, Phosphonium, Magnesium, and Ferrum Concentration in Serum of Patients With Primary Trigeminal Neuralgia.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2017 • Vol. 28 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To measure the concentration of 4 essential elements (Ca, P, Mg, Fe) in serum of patients with primary trigeminal neuralgia. And evaluate the role of the 4 elements in serum on the pathoge…
Li, S; Tang, Y; Zhang, X