Research Papers
Precision of Le Fort I osteotomy: planning versus outcome. A multi-centre retrospective study.
Journal of orthodontics • 2017 • Vol. 44 (1)
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of Le Fort I surgery by comparing planned surgical movements with actual outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A minimum number of seve…
Abela, S; Bister, D; Prince, S
Validation of the ICON-S staging for HPV-associated oropharyngeal carcinoma using a pre-defined treatment policy.
Oral oncology • 2017 • Vol. 66
OBJECTIVES: To determine whether the International Collaboration on Oropharyngeal cancer Network for Staging (ICON-S) for HPV associated oropharyngeal carcinoma (HPV+OPC) is a better discriminator of…
Bernard, A; Brown, E; Cartmill, B
The Relationship Between Dental Students' Assessment Ability and Preclinical and Academic Performance in Operative Dentistry.
Journal of dental education • 2017 • Vol. 81 (3)
Self-assessment is a critical skill for health care professionals. Because these professionals must be lifelong, self-directed learners and self-regulating practitioners, the ability to self-assess i…
Asher, S; Chutinan, S; Gallucci, G
Safety Assessment of Two Hybrid Instrumentation Techniques in a Dental Student Endodontic Clinic: A Retrospective Study.
Journal of dental education • 2017 • Vol. 81 (3)
The aim of this study was to retrospectively assess the safety potential of a hybrid technique combining nickel-titanium (NiTi) reciprocating and rotary instruments by third- and fourth-year dental s…
Card, S; Coelho, M; Tawil, P
Three-appointment protocol for implant hybrid prosthetics: using digital dentistry to reduce time for patient and clinician.
General dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 65 (2)
Strong, S
Intranasal tetracaine and oxymetazoline spray for maxillary local anesthesia without injections.
General dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 65 (2)
Hersh, E; Saraghi, M
Cone-beam computed tomography evaluation on the changes in condylar long axis according to asymmetric setback in sagittal split ramus osteotomy patients.
The Angle orthodontist • 2017 • Vol. 87 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether the condylar rotation is affected by asymmetric setback in patients undergoing sagittal split ramus osteotomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty patients who underwent bil…
Cho, J; Hwang, H; Jiang, T
Simple wide bore needle aspiration of the huge congenital mucocele helps to initiate breast feeding in a newborn.
ANZ journal of surgery • 2017 • Vol. 87 (3)
Arunagiri, V
Reduction of metal artifacts due to dental hardware in computed tomography angiography: assessment of the utility of model-based iterative reconstruction.
Neuroradiology • 2017 • Vol. 59 (3)
PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to assess the value of adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction (ASIR) and model-based iterative reconstruction (MBIR) for reduction of metal artifacts due to d…
Kato, A; Kurosaki, M; Kuya, K
The antifungal activity and cytotoxicity of silver containing denture base material.
Nigerian journal of clinical practice • 2017 • Vol. 20 (3)
OBJECTIVE: Denture base materials are susceptible to fungal adhesion, which is an important etiological issue in the pathogenesis of denture stomatitis. The purpose of this in vitro study was to eval…
Emrence, Z; Erkose-Genc, G; Isik-Ozkol, G
Effects of seven different irrigation techniques on debris and the smear layer: a scanning electron microscopy study.
Nigerian journal of clinical practice • 2017 • Vol. 20 (3)
AIM: Conventional manual irrigation with a syringe and needle remains widely accepted technique in the irrigation procedures. However, its flushing action has some limitations. Currently, several tec…
Dumani, A; Kuden, C; Yilmaz, M
The effect of nonsurgical periodontal treatment on serum and gingival crevicular fluid markers in patients with atherosclerosis.
Nigerian journal of clinical practice • 2017 • Vol. 20 (3)
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The aim of this study is to compare patients with atherosclerosis and chronic periodontitis and patients who are systemically healthy and chronic periodontitis using alteration o…
Bozoglan, A; Ertugrul, A; Taspinar, M
Diagnostic methods for dental caries used by private dental practitioners in Ankara.
Nigerian journal of clinical practice • 2017 • Vol. 20 (3)
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the preference profiles of various types of diagnostic tools and methods used by private dental practitioners in Ankara for detecting dental caries. METHOD…
Gokalp, S; Vural, U
Two-Year Clinical Evaluation of a Nanofilled Etch-and-Rinse and a Self-Etch Adhesive System Containing MDPB and Fluoride in Non-carious Cervical Lesions.
Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995) • 2017 • Vol. 38 (3)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this clinical study was to evaluate the performance of restorations for non-carious cervical lesions performed with a two-step etch-and-rinse or with a two-step self-etch adhes…
Briso, A; de Oliveira, F; Dos Santos, P
Modified Double-Papillae Flap Technique With Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft for Root Coverage in the Esthetic Zone: Case Report.
Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995) • 2017 • Vol. 38 (3)
Gingival recession can compromise the esthetic appearance, leading to functional problems, hypersensitivity, and root caries. Several techniques have been implicated for root coverage, which includes…
Benfatti, C; Bez, L; Littuma, G
Can Tooth Preparation Design Affect the Fit of CAD/CAM Restorations?
Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995) • 2017 • Vol. 38 (3)
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate if the marginal fit of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) restorations manufactured with CAD/CAM systems can be affe…
Akkus, A; Ferreira, L; Melo, L
Preservation in Young Patients of Pulp Vitality and Anatomical-Functional Restoration of the Lost Structure.
Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995) • 2017 • Vol. 38 (3)
Often, young patients (</=30 years old) present with carious lesions that progress acutely, compromising a large amount of tooth structure. In these cases, a treatment to prevent the occurrence of pu…
Franco, E; Ishikiriama, S; Maenosono, R
Interfacial Characteristics and Bond Durability of Universal Adhesive to Various Substrates.
Operative dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 42 (2)
OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the interfacial characteristics and bond durability of universal adhesives to various substrates. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Two universal adhesives were used: 1) Scotc…
Barkmeier, W; Latta, M; Miyazaki, M
Fifteen-year Clinical Follow-up of Restoration of Extensive Cervical Resorption in a Maxillary Central Incisor.
Operative dentistry • 2017 • Vol. 42 (2)
Internal bleaching in endodontically treated teeth requires care and protection to prevent harm to the periodontal ligament due to peroxide and may result in external root resorption. There is a myri…
Bueno, R; Closs, L; Reston, E
Rapid palatal expansion in a patient with cleft lip and palate.
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 (3)
Katti, C; Talapaneni, A