Research Papers
Periodontal disease associated with blood glucose levels in urban Koreans aged 50 years and older: the Dong-gu study.
Gerodontology • 2015 • Vol. 32 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association of periodontal disease and the number of teeth present with the risk of prediabetes and diabetes as well as with blood glucose and HbA1c levels in adult Kore…
Chung, H; Jung, Y; Kim, O
Acceleration of Bone Regeneration by BMP-2-Loaded Collagenated Biphasic Calcium Phosphate in Rabbit Sinus.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2015 • Vol. 17 (6)
PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of collagenated biphasic calcium phosphate (CBCP) as a carrier for bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) at the early stage of h…
Cha, J; Cho, A; Choi, S
Posterior alveolar ridge resorption in bar-retained mandibular overdentures: 10-year results of a prospective clinical trial.
Clinical oral implants research • 2015 • Vol. 26 (12)
OBJECTIVES: Data on posterior alveolar ridge resorption (PARR) in patients with two implant supported mandibular overdentures is very heterogeneous. The aim of this prospective study was to observe t…
Boening, K; Lazarek-Scholz, K; Marre, B
How often does the operating list follow the planned order? An analysis of elective maxillofacial operating lists.
The surgeon : journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland • 2015 • Vol. 13 (6)
OBJECTIVES: The authors explored consistency of the observed running order in operating sequence compared with prior scheduled listing. We analysed potential variables felt to be predictive in the ch…
Ahmed, S; Hayter, J; Islam, S
Implant-Supported Single Crowns Replacing Congenitally Missing Maxillary Lateral Incisors: A 5-Year Follow-Up.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2015 • Vol. 17 (6)
BACKGROUND: Knowledge of the long-term survival of single implants in cases of congenitally missing lateral incisors in the maxilla is limited. PURPOSE: This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the…
Arnrup, K; Bazargani, F; Branzen, M
Partially Biodegradable Distraction Implant to Replace Conventional Implants in Alveolar Bone of Insufficient Height: A Preliminary Study in Dogs.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2015 • Vol. 17 (6)
BACKGROUND: Dental implants have been widely used in the last few decades. However, patients with insufficient bone height need reconstructive surgeries before implant insertion. The distraction impl…
Cao, Q; Gao, Y; Kong, L
An Accuracy Study of Computer-Planned Implant Placement in the Augmented Maxilla Using Mucosa-Supported Surgical Templates.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2015 • Vol. 17 (6)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the clinically relevant accuracy of implant placement in the augmented maxilla using computer planning and a mucosa-supported surgical template. MA…
Berge, S; de Haan, A; Maal, T
Effect of combination therapy of arthrocentesis and occlusal splint on nonreducing temporomandibular joint disk displacement.
Biomedical papers of the Medical Faculty of the University Palacky, Olomouc, Czechoslovakia • 2015 • Vol. 159 (4)
OBJECTIVE: Arthrocentesis of the temporomandibular joint is a minimally invasive method of treatment located at the boundary between conservative and surgical therapy. It is usually performed on an o…
Heinz, P; Michl, P; Pink, R
Five-year follow-up study of the association between periodontal disease and myocardial infarction among Japanese male workers: MY Health Up Study.
Journal of public health (Oxford, England) • 2015 • Vol. 37 (4)
BACKGROUND: An association between chronic oral infections and coronary heart disease has been suggested. METHODS: The study participants were male employees aged 36-59 years. Data were extracted fro…
Inoue, K; Kobayashi, Y; Miyoshi, Y
Durability and Weibull Characteristics of Lithium Disilicate Crowns Bonded on Abutments with Knife-Edge and Large Chamfer Finish Lines after Cyclic Loading.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2015 • Vol. 24 (8)
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the durability of lithium disilicate crowns bonded on abutments prepared with two types of finish lines after long-term cyclic loading. MATERIALS AND ME…
Campos, F; Canale, A; Cortellini, D
Endodontic performance by Flemish dentists: have they evolved?
International endodontic journal • 2015 • Vol. 48 (12)
AIM: To gather information on aspects of endodontic practice and referral behaviour by Flemish (Dutch-speaking Belgian) dentists and to compare the results with an earlier investigation. METHODOLOGY:…
De Bruyne, M; De Moor, R; Meire, M
Associations with dental caries experience among a convenience sample of Aboriginal Australian adults.
Australian dental journal • 2015 • Vol. 60 (4)
BACKGROUND: Few studies have examined dental caries experience in Aboriginal adults. The objectives of this study were to describe the dental caries experience of some Aboriginal Australian adults re…
Amarasena, N; Brown, A; Celermajer, D
Does Implant Design Affect Implant Primary Stability? A Resonance Frequency Analysis-Based Randomized Split-Mouth Clinical Trial.
The Journal of oral implantology • 2015 • Vol. 41 (6)
The purpose of this study was to assess implant stability in relation to implant design (conical vs. semiconical and wide-pitch vs narrow-pitch) using resonance frequency analysis. Twenty patients wi…
da Silva, U; Del Fabbro, M; Gehrke, S
The Use of Facial CT for the Evaluation of a Suspected Simple Dentoalveolar Abscess in the Emergency Department.
Clinical medicine & research • 2015 • Vol. 13 (3-4)
INTRODUCTION: Facial computed tomography (CT) is often performed in the emergency department as a part of the diagnostic workup for patients presenting with the signs and symptoms of dentoalveolar ab…
Arunkumar, J; Hashmi, M; Khosa, F
Associations between level of private dental insurance cover and favourable dental visiting by household income.
Australian dental journal • 2015 • Vol. 60 (4)
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to assess associations between level of dental insurance cover and dental visiting across socioeconomic groups in an Australian population. METHODS: Data were so…
Brennan, D; Spencer, A; Teusner, D
TransOral endoscopic UltraSonic Surgery (TOUSS): a preliminary report of a novel robotless alternative to TORS.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2015 • Vol. 272 (12)
The objective of this study is to describe and evaluate the feasibility of TransOral UltraSonic Surgery (TOUSS), a new endoscopic alternative to transoral robotic surgery for approaching pharyngeal a…
Fernandez-Fernandez, M; Montes-Jovellar, L; Ortega Del Alamo, P
Assessment of periostin levels in serum and gingival crevicular fluid of patients with periodontal disease.
Journal of periodontal research • 2015 • Vol. 50 (6)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Periostin, a secreted adhesion molecule essential for periodontal tissue integrity, is highly expressed in the periodontal ligament and plays a critical role in tooth and bo…
Avci, B; Balli, U; Cetinkaya, B
Gingival Embrasure Fill In Fixed Implant-Supported Prosthetics: A Review.
The Journal of oral implantology • 2015 • Vol. 41 (6)
After provisional or definitive cementation of fixed implant-supported prostheses, spontaneous gingival proliferation may occur to fill the cervical embrasure areas of the prosthesis. Adequate oral h…
Flanagan, D
Prevalence and Clinical Effects of Certain Therapy Concepts among Partially Edentulous Serbian Elderly.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2015 • Vol. 24 (8)
PURPOSE: This study was conducted to identify the prevalence of partially edentulous individuals in Serbia and to identify prosthodontic treatment used for their rehabilitation as well as to compare …
Milic-Lemic, A; Tanasic, I; Tihacek-Sojic, L
Determination of the Optimum Torque to Tighten the Smartpegs of Magnetic Resonance Frequency Analyses Devices: An Ex Vivo Study.
The Journal of oral implantology • 2015 • Vol. 41 (6)
The aim of this study was to find an optimal value for tightening the Smartpegs for magnetic radiofrequency analysis devices (RFAs) devices. Thirty implants were placed in 3 cow ribs. The RFA value o…
Bilhan, H; Bilmenoglu, C; Bural, C