Research Papers
Condylar Erosion in Patients With Chronic Temporomandibular Joint Arthralgia: A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Study.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2016 • Vol. 74 (7)
PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to assess the association between temporomandibular joint (TMJ) condylar erosion and chronic TMJ arthralgia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Based on a sample size est…
Bertram, F; Emshoff, R; Rudisch, A
An unusual adverse reaction to iodine-based contrast agent.
European journal of internal medicine • 2016 • Vol. 32
Bellan, M; Menegatti, M; Pirisi, M
Can a Novel Surgical Approach to the Temporomandibular Joint Improve Access and Reduce Complications?
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2016 • Vol. 74 (7)
PURPOSE: This clinical study investigated whether the vascular-guided multilayer preauricular approach (VMPA) to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) could improve access and decrease complications. PAT…
Chen, M; Qiu, W; Qiu, Y
Lip Cancer: A Clinicopathological Study and Treatment Outcomes in a 25-Year Experience.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2016 • Vol. 74 (7)
PURPOSE: There are few clinical studies focusing on treatment outcomes of lip cancer. This study investigated the clinicopathologic variables of a large sample of patients with lip squamous cell carc…
Bernabe, D; Biasoli, E; Collado, F
Randomized Double-blind Clinical Trial of Bleaching Products in Patients Wearing Orthodontic Devices.
Operative dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 41 (4)
OBJECTIVES: This double-blind randomized clinical trial evaluated tooth sensitivity (TS) and the effectiveness (EF) of two types of bleaching agents (Treswhite Ortho [TWO] and Treswhite Supreme [TWS]…
Arana-Gordillo, L; Coelho, U; Davila-Sanchez, A
Pharmacological targeting of histamine H4 receptor in periodontal disease.
Oral diseases • 2016 • Vol. 22 (5)
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate whether histamine H4 receptor (H4 R) antagonists could prevent experimental periodontitis (EP)-induced histological, functional and inflammat…
Elverdin, J; Fernandez-Solari, J; Martinel Lamas, D
Does the Rate of Distraction or Type of Distractor Affect the Outcome of Mandibular Distraction in Children With Micrognathia?
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2016 • Vol. 74 (7)
PURPOSE: A variety of surgical protocols are available in the literature for performing mandibular distraction. This study aims to determine the ideal rate of distraction and compare outcomes between…
Anderson, P; Breik, O; Tivey, D
Technique for identifying keratinized gingival tissue and soft tissue morphology on 3-dimensional implant-planning software images.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 116 (1)
Preoperative 3-dimensional (3D) planning using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and 3D implant-planning software is used routinely for implant placement. However, despite its importance in planni…
Kaku, T; Koyano, K; Matsushita, Y
Increased Periodontal Attachment Loss in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis.
Journal of periodontology • 2016 • Vol. 87 (7)
BACKGROUND: Patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases and periodontitis share common pathogenetic characteristics, such as proinflammatory traits causative for tissue degradation and loss of func…
Burmester, G; Buttgereit, F; Detert, J
Antimicrobial Agents Used in the Treatment of Peri-Implantitis Alter the Physicochemistry and Cytocompatibility of Titanium Surfaces.
Journal of periodontology • 2016 • Vol. 87 (7)
BACKGROUND: Chemotherapeutic agents (ChAs) are considered an integral part of current treatment protocols for the decontamination of titanium implants with peri-implantitis, based on their antimicrob…
Aparicio, C; Barbosa, J; Chen, R
Mechanical properties of fiber reinforced restorative composite with two distinguished fiber length distribution.
Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials • 2016 • Vol. 60
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to investigate the reinforcing effect of discontinuous glass fiber fillers with different length scales on fracture toughness and flexural properties of dent…
Garoushi, S; Lassila, L; Sailynoja, E
Convergence angles and margin widths of tooth preparations by New Zealand dental students.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 116 (1)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Fundamental crown preparation principles are taught and are highly regarded in dental education. Whether tooth preparations made by dental students match these principles is unc…
Al-Amleh, B; Lin, T; Tiu, J
Reconstruction of Congenital Nose, Cleft Primary Palate, and Lip Disorders.
The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice • 2016 • Vol. 46 (4)
Clefts of the primary palate in the dog are uncommon, and their repair can be challenging. The aims of this article are to provide information regarding pathogenesis and convey practical information …
Arzi, B; Fiani, N; Verstraete, F
Effect of obesity on periodontal attachment loss progression: a 5-year population-based prospective study.
Journal of clinical periodontology • 2016 • Vol. 43 (7)
AIM: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of overweight and obesity on periodontal attachment loss (PAL) progression in an urban population from south Brazil. METHODS: In 2001, a population…
Albandar, J; Gaio, E; Haas, A
Knot Security- How is it Affected by Suture Technique, Material, Size, and Number of Throws?
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2016 • Vol. 74 (7)
PURPOSE: To measure knot security in relation to different surgical knotting techniques, suture materials, suture sizes, and number of throws commonly used in oral and maxillofacial surgery. MATERIAL…
Grady, J; Silver, E; Song, L
Orthodontic extrusion for pre-implant site enhancement: Principles and clinical guidelines.
Journal of prosthodontic research • 2016 • Vol. 60 (3)
PURPOSE: The aim of this paper is to provide a concise overview about the principles of pre-implant orthodontic extrusion, describe methods and techniques available and provide the clinicians with gu…
Alsahhaf, A; Att, W
Impact of Nodal Level Distribution on Survival in Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Population-Based Study.
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery • 2016 • Vol. 155 (1)
OBJECTIVE: Regional lymph node metastasis is an important prognostic factor in squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, decreasing survival by up to 50%. Oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OC-…
Baredes, S; Eloy, J; Marchiano, E
Contact fatigue of human enamel: Experiments, mechanisms and modeling.
Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials • 2016 • Vol. 60
Cyclic contact between natural tooth structure and engineered ceramics is increasingly common. Fatigue of the enamel due to cyclic contact is rarely considered. The objectives of this investigation w…
An, B; Arola, D; Gao, S
A bioarchaeological analysis of oral and physiological health on the south coast of New Guinea.
American journal of physical anthropology • 2016 • Vol. 160 (3)
OBJECTIVES: The south coast of New Guinea has a complex prehistory known for its exchange systems that linked distinct cultural groups living along the coast, inland, and on offshore islands. Here we…
Buckley, H; Kinaston, R; Oxenham, M
Relief of Injection Pain During Delivery of Local Anesthesia by Computer-Controlled Anesthetic Delivery System for Periodontal Surgery: Randomized Clinical Controlled Trial.
Journal of periodontology • 2016 • Vol. 87 (7)
BACKGROUND: Pain from local anesthetic injection makes patients anxious when visiting a dental clinic. This study aims to determine differences in pain according to types of local anesthetizing metho…
Chang, H; Kim, S; Kim, T