Research Papers
Investigation of the clinical features of geographic tongue: unveiling its relationship with oral psoriasis.
International journal of dermatology • 2017 • Vol. 56 (4)
BACKGROUND: Few studies have examined the clinical features of geographic tongue (GT), an inflammatory lesion, making diagnosis and the investigation of oral psoriasis difficult. PURPOSE: To investig…
Avelleira, J; Azulay, D; Carneiro, S
Comparison of two preoperative protocols for mandibular symphyseal distraction osteogenesis to reduce the risk of tooth damage.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2017 • Vol. 45 (4)
Two techniques to separate the lower incisors prior to mandibular symphyseal distraction osteogenesis (MSDO) were evaluated with respect to avoiding tooth damage. METHODS: Fifty patients (20.2 +/- 7.…
Juengling, K; Kolk, A; Ploder, O
Greater mandibular horizontal condylar angle is associated with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2017 • Vol. 123 (4)
BACKGROUND: Research using magnetic resonance imaging analysis has shown that internal temporomandibular joint derangement is associated with significantly greater horizontal condylar angle. However,…
Hollender, L; Lee, P; Stanton, A
Confounding factors affecting the marginal quality of an intra-oral scan.
Journal of dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 59
OBJECTIVES: To assess the effect of clinical factors on the quality of intra-oral scans of crown margins. These factors are; presence of adjacent teeth, proximity to gingivae, encumbrance of wand pos…
Ferrari, M; Keeling, A; Wu, J
Increased Expression of Glutaminase in Osteoblasts Promotes Macrophage Recruitment in Periapical Lesions.
Journal of endodontics • 2017 • Vol. 43 (4)
INTRODUCTION: Recently, we have shown that tissue hypoxia stimulates the progression of periapical lesions by up-regulating glycolysis-dependent apoptosis of osteoblasts. Other facets of hypoxia-indu…
Chang, J; Hong, C; Hou, K
Glide Path Enlargement of Mandibular Molar Canals by Using K-files, the ProGlider File, and G-Files: A Comparative Study of the Preparation Times.
Journal of endodontics • 2017 • Vol. 43 (4)
INTRODUCTION: The preparation of a glide path before the introduction of rotary nickel-titanium instruments is a standard adjunct to ensure increased safety during root canal preparation. The aim of …
Paleker, F; van der Vyver, P
Digital transillumination in caries detection versus radiographic and clinical methods: an in-vivo study.
Dento maxillo facial radiology • 2017 • Vol. 46 (4)
OBJECTIVES: This article aimed to evaluate: (a) the agreement between a near-infrared light transillumination device and clinical and radiographic examinations in caries lesion detection and (b) the …
Cagetti, M; Campus, G; Cocco, F
Dental implants have high survival rates in patients older than 65 years.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2017 • Vol. 148 (4)
Brignardello-Petersen, R
The diagnostic accuracy of a laser fluorescence device and digital radiography in detecting approximal caries lesions in posterior permanent teeth: an in vivo study.
Lasers in medical science • 2017 • Vol. 32 (3)
The aim of this in vivo study was to test the diagnostic accuracy of a pen-type laser fluorescence (LFpen) device in detecting approximal caries lesions, in posterior permanent teeth, at the cavitati…
Al Haffar, I; Barngkgei, I; Beiruti, N
The Effect of Brushing and Aging on the Staining and Smoothness of Resin Composites.
Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] • 2017 • Vol. 29 (2)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the staining and smoothness of resin composites undergoing aging in water or red wine and simulated brushing with or without dentifrice. METHODS: The resin composites (Z250 mi…
Jacques, L; Kaizer, M; Lago, M
Buccal films as a dressing for the treatment of aphthous lesions.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2017 • Vol. 46 (4)
BACKGROUND: Buccal flexible films in the form of solid, thin, mucoadhesive patches can be used as dressings separating aphthous lesions from the environment of the oral cavity, which can in turn shor…
Danek, Z; Dolezel, P; Gajdziok, J
A study of HLA-B*15:02 in 9 different Chinese ethnics: Implications for carbamazepine related SJS/TEN.
HLA • 2017 • Vol. 89 (4)
BACKGROUND: HLA-B*15:02 is a known biomarker for carbamazepine (CBZ)-induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) in some ethnic populations. The US FDA recommends B*15:0…
Chen, Q; Ji, X; Jiang, L
Impact of Early Head Start in North Carolina on Dental Care Use Among Children Younger Than 3 Years.
American journal of public health • 2017 • Vol. 107 (4)
OBJECTIVES: To examine the effects of North Carolina Early Head Start (EHS), an early education program for low-income children younger than 3 years and their families, on dental care use among child…
Burgette, J; King, R; Lee, J
Implant Anchorage in the Nasopalatine Canal for the Rehabilitation of Severely Atrophic Maxilla.
Implant dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 26 (2)
PURPOSE: This study aimed to describe the clinical case of implant placement in the nasopalatine canal as an aid for atrophic maxilla rehabilitation. CASE REPORT: The surgical procedure was carried o…
da Silva, R; Da Silva Pereira, F; Gulinelli, J
Short implants without grafting placed in atrophic sinuses seem to have similar bone level outcomes as implants with grafting.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2017 • Vol. 148 (4)
Brignardello-Petersen, R
Reversible opercular syndrome secondary to osmotic demyelination.
Clinical neurology and neurosurgery • 2017 • Vol. 155
Opercular syndrome (OPS) is characterized by weakness of facial, masticatory, pharyngeal, laryngeal, tongue and brachial muscles on voluntary command with preservation of emotional and reflexive move…
Holla, V; Pandey, S; Rizvi, I
Forensic applications: Fluorescence properties of tooth-coloured restorative materials using a fluorescence DSLR camera.
Forensic science international • 2017 • Vol. 273
The objective of this study was to compare the fluorescence properties of dry and wet samples of contemporary tooth-coloured restorative materials using a fluorescence based DSLR camera and a variety…
Chapman, J; Forrest, A; Kiran, R
No evidence of indirect resin composite restorations lasting longer than direct resin composite restorations in posterior teeth.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2017 • Vol. 148 (4)
Brignardello-Petersen, R
Clinical Outcomes after Intentional Replantation of Periodontally Involved Teeth.
Journal of endodontics • 2017 • Vol. 43 (4)
INTRODUCTION: Periodontal involvement has been thought to be a contraindication for intentional replantation. This retrospective study aimed to assess clinical outcomes after intentional replantation…
Cho, S; Kim, E; Lee, S
Minimally invasive flapless approach results in less pain and better healing after implant placement compared with conventional surgery.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2017 • Vol. 148 (4)
Brignardello-Petersen, R