Research Papers
Morphologic and Demographic Predictors of Third Molar Agenesis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Journal of dental research • 2015 • Vol. 94 (7)
We aimed to consolidate all available data on worldwide third molar agenesis frequencies, with a particular emphasis on exploring the factors leading authors to find contradictory results for the dem…
Carter, K; Worthington, S
Evaluation of cortisol concentrations in saliva as a measure of stress in patients having routine dental extractions.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2015 • Vol. 53 (6)
We measured changes in the salivary concentrations of cortisol as an index of stress, and to find out if patients were stressed during routine intra-alveolar dental extractions. A total of 126 patien…
Chukwuneke, F; Saheeb, B; Uguru, C
Sinus membrane perforations and the incidence of complications: a retrospective study from a residency program.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2015 • Vol. 120 (1)
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to evaluate sinus membrane perforations and the incidence of complications in a residency program. STUDY DESIGN: Data from 107 consecutive direct sinus augment…
Aghaloo, T; Lee, D; Moy, P
GABA and glutamate levels in occlusal splint-wearing males with possible bruxism.
Archives of oral biology • 2015 • Vol. 60 (7)
OBJECTIVE: The inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) plays an important role in the pathophysiology of anxiety behavioural disorders such as panic disorder and post-traumatic str…
Bodkin, C; Byrd, K; Dharmadhikari, S
Does Topical Application of Placental Extract Gel on Postoperative Fibrotomy Wound Improve Mouth Opening and Wound Healing in Patients With Oral Submucous Fibrosis?
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2015 • Vol. 73 (7)
PURPOSE: Placental extract has been used as a therapeutic agent with application in various fields of medicine. Placental extract is well known for its effects on wound healing with anti-inflammatory…
Bhargava, D; Pandey, A; Thakur, G
Critique of American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs Clinical Practice Guideline: Use of Prophylactic Antibiotics Before Dental Procedures in Patients With Prosthetic Joints.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2015 • Vol. 73 (7)
Aghazadehsanai, N; Chang, T; Friedlander, A
Stellate Ganglion Block, Compared With Xenon Light Irradiation, Is a More Effective Treatment of Neurosensory Deficits Resulting From Orthognathic Surgery, as Measured by Current Perception Threshold.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2015 • Vol. 73 (7)
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relative effectiveness of stellate ganglion blockade (SGB) versus xenon light irradiation (XLI) for the treatment of neurosensory deficits resulting…
Nogami, K; Taniguchi, S
(131)I treatment for thyroid cancer and the risk of developing salivary and lacrimal gland dysfunction and a second primary malignancy: a nationwide population-based cohort study.
European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging • 2015 • Vol. 42 (8)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of salivary and lacrimal gland dysfunction and a second primary malignancy in patients from Taiwan with thyroid cancer after radioiodi…
Huang, W; Kao, C; Ko, K
Different Brain Responses to Pain and Its Expectation in the Dental Chair.
Journal of dental research • 2015 • Vol. 94 (7)
A dental appointment commonly prompts fear of a painful experience, yet we have never fully understood how our brains react to the expectation of imminent tooth pain once in a dental chair. In our st…
Bauer, P; Bender, M; Chiego, D
Pyrosequencing Analysis of Subgingival Microbiota in Distinct Periodontal Conditions.
Journal of dental research • 2015 • Vol. 94 (7)
Subgingival microorganisms are potentially associated with periodontal diseases. However, changes in the subgingival microbiota during the progress of periodontal diseases are poorly understood. In t…
Chun, J; Han, S; Jeon, J
A community-based oral public health approach to promote health equity.
American journal of public health • 2015 • Vol. 105 Suppl 3 (Suppl 3)
OBJECTIVES: We explored the interrelationships among diabetes, hypertension, and missing teeth among underserved racial/ethnic minority elders. METHODS: Self-reported sociodemographic characteristics…
Chakraborty, B; Cheng, B; Golembeski, C
Conservative orthodontic-prosthodontic approach for excessive gingival display: A clinical report.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 114 (1)
A differential diagnosis of excessive gingival display is critical in determining appropriate treatment options and sequence. Anterior tooth malposition for patients with deep vertical overlap has be…
Del Castillo, R; Ercoli, C; Hernandez, A
Reply: To PMID 25234529.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2015 • Vol. 73 (7)
Ruggiero, S
What Are the Types and Frequencies of Complications Associated With Mandibular Third Molar Coronectomy? A Follow-Up Study.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2015 • Vol. 73 (7)
PURPOSE: Coronectomy has been proposed for impacted third molars in close proximity to the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) to avoid neurologic injury. Immediate (up to 1 month) and late (2 to 36 months…
De Santis, G; Gatto, M; Marchetti, C
Methodological accuracy of digital and manual model analysis in orthodontics - A retrospective clinical study.
Computers in biology and medicine • 2015 • Vol. 62
INTRODUCTION: Computer-based digital orthodontic models are available for clinicians, supplemented by dedicated software for performing required diagnostic measurements. The purpose of this study was…
Abukiress, S; Danesh, G; Kirschneck, C
Gingival displacement: Survey results of dentists' practice procedures.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 114 (1)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: A high percentage of fixed prosthodontic restorations require a subgingival margin placement, which requires the practice of gingival displacement or a deflection procedure to r…
Ahmed, S; Donovan, T
The properties of chlorhexidine and undesired effects of its use in endodontics.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2015 • Vol. 46 (7)
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article was to review the literature on the properties of chlorhexidine (CHX) and the adverse effects that may occur from its use in endodontics. In addition, adverse e…
Bernardi, A; Teixeira, C
Stripping surgery in facial nerve schwannomas with favorable facial nerve function.
American journal of otolaryngology • 2015 • Vol. 36 (4)
OBJECTIVE: We report 18 cases of facial nerve schwannomas in which stripping surgery was attempted to preserve facial nerve integrity and favorable facial nerve function. METHODS: We attempted stripp…
Guo, Z; Han, S; Li, T
Cervical and ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potentials in Behcet's disease.
American journal of otolaryngology • 2015 • Vol. 36 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate vestibular evoked myogenic potentials combined with audiologic status in Behcet's disease (BD) and to compare the results with normal healthy subjects. METHODS: Cervical ves…
Akcadag, A; Bayram, A; Dogan, M
Patients' experiences of dental implant treatment: A literature review of key qualitative studies.
Journal of dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 43 (7)
OBJECTIVES: To identify and summarise the findings of previous qualitative studies relating to patients' experience of dental implant treatment (DIT) at various stages of their implant treatment, by …
Ellis, J; Kashbour, W; Rousseau, N