Research Papers
Fixed functional appliances with multibracket appliances have no skeletal effect on the mandible: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2016 • Vol. 149 (5)
INTRODUCTION: Our aim was to assess the skeletal mandibular changes (anteroposterior and vertical) in circumpubertal patients with fixed functional appliances installed on multibracket appliances com…
AlHammadi, M; El-Ezz, A; Fayed, M
Effects of fixed orthodontic treatment on nickel and chromium levels in gingival crevicular fluid as a novel systemic biomarker of trace elements: A longitudinal study.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2016 • Vol. 149 (5)
INTRODUCTION: Nickel and chromium might induce hypersensitivity. Therefore, they are of interest to orthodontists. Gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) is highly relevant to orthodontic treatments and mig…
Amini, F; Rakhshan, V; Shariati, M
Role of myosin 1H gene polymorphisms in mandibular retrognathism.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2016 • Vol. 149 (5)
INTRODUCTION: Mandibular retrognathism may be the result of a developmental abnormality or the unfavorable positional relationship of developing jaws. Several lines of evidence suggest that muscles a…
Arun, R; Chitharanjan, A; Lakkakula, B
Microimplant-assisted rapid palatal expansion appliance to orthopedically correct transverse maxillary deficiency in an adult.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2016 • Vol. 149 (5)
This case report describes the use of a microimplant-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) appliance to orthopedically correct a transverse maxillary deficiency in an adult patient. Expansion forc…
Carlson, C; Machado, A; McComb, R
Using linear regression for t tests and analysis of variance.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2016 • Vol. 149 (5)
Pandis, N
Ethnographic Investigation of Oral Care in the Intensive Care Unit.
American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses • 2016 • Vol. 25 (3)
BACKGROUND: Oral care plays a clear and important role in the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia. However, few studies have explored the actual work of oral care by nurses in the intensive…
Angus, J; Dale, C; Rose, L
Assessment of Mass Fatality Preparedness and Response Content in Dental Hygiene Education.
Journal of dental education • 2016 • Vol. 80 (5)
When mass fatality incidents (MFIs) occur, they can quickly overwhelm local, state, and government agencies, resources, and personnel. It is important to have a rapid and effective response with skil…
Bruhn, A; Newcomb, T; Sheth-Chandra, M
Alternate rapid maxillary expansion-constriction and tooth-borne symphyseal distraction osteogenesis : A case report demonstrating treatment of a patient with severe crowding.
Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie • 2016 • Vol. 77 (3)
Surgically assisted rapid mandibular expansion is a contemporary treatment alternative to enable genuine skeletal mandibular widening. Mandibular widening via a tooth-borne distractor is a practical …
Gokalp, H
Noninvasive treatment for cavitated lesions in primary molars.
General dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 64 (3)
Soxman, J
Le Fort I osteotomy for the removal of a rare unicystic ameloblastoma lesion in the maxillary sinus.
General dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 64 (3)
The unicystic ameloblastoma (UA) presents the clinical and radiographic characteristics of a maxillary cyst, making early diagnosis difficult. A 30-year-old man had an extensive, asymptomatic lesion …
Casaroto, A; Iwaki, L; Iwaki-Filho, L
Quantified diagnostic work-up casts: applications for interdisciplinary treatment planning.
General dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 64 (3)
Diagnostic casts that accurately replicate a patient's occlusion are essential for planning comprehensive care and interdisciplinary treatment. These casts can reveal the actual problem in the spatia…
Solow, R
Combination esthetic treatment of anterior teeth affected by idiopathic enamel hypoplasia: a case report.
General dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 64 (3)
The esthetic management of enamel dysplasia presents an opportunity for the practitioner to integrate expertise in diagnosis, biomaterials, and technique. In addition to considerations of appearance,…
Bentley, D; Quock, R; Roberts, D
Effect of a new salivary-contaminant removal method on bond strength.
General dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 64 (3)
The study evaluated the effect of salivary-contaminant removal methods on the bond strength of resin cement to hydrofluoric acid-etched ceramic. Treatment with a new cleaning paste resulted in bond s…
Alfaro, M; Ashcraft-Olmscheid, D; Meyers, E
Inflammatory collateral cyst associated with a palatoradicular groove: report of a case and discussion of nomenclature.
General dentistry • 2016 • Vol. 64 (3)
The aims of this article are to present a case demonstrating the connection between palatoradicular grooves and inflammatory collateral cysts and to discuss the related nomenclature. Radiographs in a…
Damante, J; Farah, G; Tormena, M
Straight Versus Angulated Abutments on Tilted Implants in Immediate Fixed Rehabilitation of the Edentulous Mandible: A 3-Year Retrospective Comparative Study.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2016 • Vol. 29 (3)
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the use of straight versus angulated abutments on tilted implants in the All-on-Four immediate function protocol. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A t…
Barlattani, A; Sannino, G
Polygonal Area of Prosthesis Support with Straight and Tilted Dental Implants in Edentulous Maxillae.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2016 • Vol. 29 (3)
PURPOSE: The aim of this in vitro study was to assess the increase in the polygonal area of implant-retained prosthesis supports in edentulous maxillae with the use of tilted distal implants compared…
Behneke, N; Lehmann, K; Scheller, H
The Effect of Occlusal Splint Pretreatment on Mandibular Movements and Vertical Dimension of Occlusion in Long-Term Complete Denture Wearers.
The International journal of prosthodontics • 2016 • Vol. 29 (3)
PURPOSE: This study evaluated the pretreatment influence of occlusal splints and relines on mandibular movements (MM) and vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) in longstanding complete denture wearer…
Boscato, N; Da Rosa, W; de Almeida, R
The Esoteric but Essential Concerns of Treating Children with Cleft Lip and Palate.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America • 2016 • Vol. 28 (2)
Smith, K
A Digital Approach to Improved Overdentures for the Adolescent Oligodontia Patient.
Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] • 2016 • Vol. 28 (3)
OBJECTIVE: The use of overdentures for treatment of oligodontia in adolescent patients using conventional techniques has described limitations. The aim of the case report is to demonstrate the use of…
Cooper, L; Culp, L; Luedin, N
[A Case of Acute Limbic Encephalitis with Sjogren's Syndrome].
Brain and nerve = Shinkei kenkyu no shinpo • 2016 • Vol. 68 (5)
A 52-year-old woman developed abnormal behavior and disturbance of consciousness subsequent to several days with a cold. On admission, she was very confused, with incoherent speech, and an inability …
Nagasaka, T; Onohara, A; Shinmura, H