Research Papers
Family Access to a Dentist Study (FADS): A multi-center randomized controlled trial.
Contemporary clinical trials • 2015 • Vol. 45 (Pt B)
INTRODUCTION: Many low-income parent/caregivers do not understand the importance of cavity-free primary (baby) teeth and the chronic nature of dental caries (tooth decay). As a consequence, dental pr…
Albert, J; Cunha-Cruz, J; Curtan, S
Assessing Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Orthognathic Surgery and Osseous Genioplasty.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2015 • Vol. 26 (8)
Primary outcomes for orthognathic surgery and genioplasty patients include satisfaction with appearance, improved motor function, and enhanced quality of life. The goal of this study was to assess ou…
Albino, F; Baker, S; Gamble, L
Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia: Zone Exploration and Decompression Techniques.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2015 • Vol. 26 (8)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to introduce zone exploration of the trigeminal nerve and decompression techniques for different types of vasculars. METHODS: The trigeminal nerve was sectioned in…
Feng, B; Li, S; Liu, M
Frequency of Oral Mucositis and Local Virus Reactivation in Herpes Simplex Virus Seropositive Children with Myelosuppressive Therapy.
Klinische Padiatrie • 2015 • Vol. 227 (6-7)
BACKGROUND: Oral mucositis (OM) is a common chemo- and radiotherapy adverse effect in oncological pediatric patients. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection can cause a severe clinical course. We hypot…
Hurni, M; Righini-Grunder, F; Rischewski, J
The changing epidemiology of oral diseases in the elderly, their growing importance for care and how they can be managed.
Age and ageing • 2015 • Vol. 44 (6)
This article provides an overview of the changing epidemiology of oral diseases and the impacts for the population. Considerable improvements have occurred in oral health, and many more people are re…
Batchelor, P
Malar Augmentation with Pedicled Buccal Fat Pad in Orthognathic Surgery: Three-Dimensional Evaluation.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery • 2015 • Vol. 136 (5)
BACKGROUND: Contemporary orthognathic surgery contemplates three-dimensional facial soft-tissue harmonization as one of the basic pillars in treatment planning. In particular, prominent malar regions…
Blasco-Palacio, J; Guijarro-Martinez, R; Hernandez-Alfaro, F
Permanent Tooth Agenesis and Maxillary Hypoplasia in Patients with Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery • 2015 • Vol. 136 (5)
BACKGROUND: Maxillary growth in patients with clefts is highly variable. The authors' aim was to investigate whether severity of maxillary hypoplasia is associated with the presence of permanent toot…
Antonarakis, G; Fisher, D
The Association of Guided Bone Regeneration and Enamel Matrix Derivative for Suprabony Reconstruction in the Esthetic Area: A Case Report.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 35 (6)
This case report presents the correction of severe alveolar ridge atrophy due to congenital and iatrogenic factors. Implants that compromised the natural adjacent teeth and overall esthetics for this…
Ferrantino, L; Idotta, E; Maglione, M
Occlusion: A Contemporary Overview and Recommendations.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 35 (6)
Dental occlusal concepts have developed over time, essentially by trial and error. Most have stood the test of observation, and more recently science has verified some of the viewed occlusal successe…
Racich, M
Flapless Postextraction Socket Implant Placement, Part 2: The Effects of Bone Grafting and Provisional Restoration on Peri-implant Soft Tissue Height and Thickness- A Retrospective Study.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 35 (6)
This article presents the results of evaluating the changes in peri-implant soft tissue dimensions associated with immediate implant placement into anterior postextraction sockets for four treatment …
Chu, S; Garber, D; Gotta, S
Fractal Measure and Microscopic Modeling of Osseointegration.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 35 (6)
In this study, the process of osseointegration on titanium implant surfaces with different physicochemical treatments subjected to a simulated corporal fluid submersion was evaluated using the concep…
Carvalho, A; Leao, J; Neto, P
Management of Fenestration Defects During Flapless Immediate Implant Placement in the Esthetic Zone.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 35 (6)
The success of flapless immediate implant placement is dependent on the bony architecture on the buccal aspect of the socket. The presence of a fenestration defect in the buccal cortical plate may je…
Kher, U; Tunkiwala, A; Umrigar, Z
Mandibular molar protraction as an alternative treatment for edentulous spaces: Focus on changes in root length and alveolar bone height.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2015 • Vol. 146 (11)
BACKGROUND: The authors conducted a retrospective cohort study to investigate external apical root resorption (EARR) and alveolar bone loss (ABL) after protraction of the mandibular molars by using m…
Baik, H; Kim, J; Kim, S
Cost-effectiveness of antibiotic prophylaxis for dental patients with prosthetic joints: Comparisons of antibiotic regimens for patients with total hip arthroplasty.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2015 • Vol. 146 (11)
BACKGROUND: Clinician uncertainty concerning the need for antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent prosthetic joint infection (PJI) after undergoing dental procedures persists. Improved understanding of the…
Kuntz, K; Park, T; Skaar, D
Airway compartments volume and oxygen saturation changes after rapid maxillary expansion: a longitudinal correlation study.
The Angle orthodontist • 2015 • Vol. 85 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate changes in airway volumes and respiratory performance in patients undergoing rapid maxillary expansion and determine whether any correlations exist between the morphological an…
Caprioglio, A; Fastuca, R; Nucera, R
Dental and skeletal changes in mild to moderate Class II malocclusions treated by either a Twin-block or Xbow appliance followed by full fixed orthodontic treatment.
The Angle orthodontist • 2015 • Vol. 85 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To compare the short-term skeletal and dental effects of two-phase orthodontic treatment including either a Twin-block or an XBow appliance. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a retrospective…
Ehsani, S; Flores-Mir, C; Lagravere, M
Pain experience during initial alignment with three types of nickel-titanium archwires: a prospective clinical trial.
The Angle orthodontist • 2015 • Vol. 85 (6)
OBJECTIVE: To clinically evaluate the pain intensity during the week following initial placement of three different orthodontic aligning archwires. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A consecutive sample of 75 p…
Abdelrahman, R; Al Maaitah, E; Al-Nimri, K
Severe Agnathia-Otocephaly Complex: Surgical Management and Longitudinal Follow-up From Birth Through Adulthood.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2015 • Vol. 26 (8)
Agnathia-otocephaly complex (AOC) is characterized by mandibular hypo- or aplasia, ear abnormalities, microstomia, and microglossia. Though rare and often fatal, this is the first report detailing va…
Flores, R; Golinko, M; Shetye, P
History of orthodontic education.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2015 • Vol. 148 (5)
Greco, P
Shinjiro Takahashi and Fujio Miura: Leaders in orthodontic education and research in Japan.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2015 • Vol. 148 (5)
Kuroda, T