Research Papers
Implant angulation: 2-year retrospective analysis on the influence of dental implant angle insertion on marginal bone resorption in maxillary and mandibular osseous onlay grafts.
Clinical oral investigations • 2015 • Vol. 19 (4)
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to determine the existence of correlations between marginal peri-implant linear bone loss and the angulation of implants in maxillary and mandibular augmente…
Guidetti, F; Martuscelli, R; Ramaglia, L
Are cleft palate fistulae a cause of dental decay?
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2015 • Vol. 52 (3)
AIM: To investigate a possible correlation between fistula and dental decay in children at 5 years of age from a single-surgeon series of cleft palate repairs. METHODS: Retrospective review of data o…
Clark, V; Richard, B; Richards, H
Three-dimensional evaluation of pharyngeal airway in complete unilateral cleft individuals and normally growing individuals using cone beam computed tomography.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2015 • Vol. 52 (3)
AIMS: The aim of the present study was to evaluate pharyngeal airway in cleft individuals and normally growing individuals using cone beam computed tomography. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cone beam comput…
Diwakar, R; Grover, S; Jain, S
Induction of epithelial-mesenchymal transition and loss of podoplanin expression are associated with progression of lymph node metastases in human papillomavirus-related oropharyngeal carcinoma.
Histopathology • 2015 • Vol. 66 (6)
AIMS: To examine human papillomavirus (HPV) status, the expression of podoplanin and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) markers and lymphatic vessel counts (LVC) in oropharyngeal squamous cell c…
Endo, K; Kita, M; Kondo, S
Revascularization of an immature tooth with apical periodontitis using a single visit protocol: a case report.
International endodontic journal • 2015 • Vol. 48 (5)
AIM: To discuss the clinical and radiological outcome of a revascularization procedure which was completed in a single visit (using sodium hypochlorite 5% as the sole disinfectant) in an immature too…
McCabe, P
Clinical evaluation of apex locator and radiography in primary teeth.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 25 (3)
AIM: The aim of this in vivo study was to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of electronic apex locater and radiographic determination of root canal length in primary teeth. METHODOLOGY: A total o…
Aksoy, S; Kapdan, A; Oznurhan, F
Functional genioplasty in growing patients.
The Angle orthodontist • 2015 • Vol. 85 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the role of age as a moderator of bone regeneration patterns and symphysis remodeling after genioplasty. METHOD: Fifty-four patients who underwent genioplasty at the end of the…
Chamberland, P; Chamberland, S; Proffit, W
Evaluation of the fungiform papillae number in Behcet's disease.
Clinical oral investigations • 2015 • Vol. 19 (4)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the number, area, circumference, and circularity of lingual fungiform papillae and taste sensitivity in Behcet's disease (BD) and the correlation wit…
Akcicek, G; Avcu, N; Uysal, S
Exposure of patient and dental staff to fine and ultrafine particles from scanning spray.
Clinical oral investigations • 2015 • Vol. 19 (4)
OBJECTIVES: Sprays containing fine and ultrafine particles are commonly used for optical scanning. The aim of this study was to measure the particle exposure of patient and dentist during application…
Berger, H; Buchter, A; Hannig, M
Variation of orthodontic treatment decision-making based on dental model type: A systematic review.
The Angle orthodontist • 2015 • Vol. 85 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To determine in which clinical scenarios digital models are valid as replacements for plaster models during orthodontic treatment decision-making process and treatment planning. MATERIALS …
De Luca Canto, G; Flores-Mir, C; Major, P
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction in Cranial Nerve VII Palsy.
Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery • 2015 • Vol. 31 (3)
PURPOSE: To examine clinical findings on meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) in patients with unilateral cranial nerve VII (CN VII) palsy. METHODS: This prospective observational study included 35 pati…
Kakizaki, H; Takahashi, Y
Referral patterns and general anesthesia in a specialized paediatric dental service.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 25 (3)
OBJECTIVES: The caries patterns of child populations in Germany have changed during the last 20 years. This affects the referrals and provision of specialist dental care for children. This study has …
Alkilzy, M; Horn, J; Qadri, G
Decreased alveolar bone turnover is related to the occurrence of root resorption during experimental tooth movement in dogs.
The Angle orthodontist • 2015 • Vol. 85 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between root resorption (RR) and bone turnover in two different types of tooth movement in dogs. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 16 dogs in two different …
Daimaruya, T; Deguchi, T; Garetto, L
The association between orthodontic treatment and third molar position, inferior alveolar nerve involvement, and prediction of wisdom tooth eruption.
Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA • 2015 • Vol. 37 (4)
PURPOSE: The present study aims to compare mandibular third molar position in relation to the mandibular ramus, mandibular third molar angulation, potential impaction and nerve involvement in orthodo…
Franco, A; Guerrero, M; Jacobs, R
Patient-reported outcomes of dental implant therapy in a large randomly selected sample.
Clinical oral implants research • 2015 • Vol. 26 (5)
BACKGROUND: In addition to traditional clinical parameters, the need to include patient-reported assessments into dental implant research has been emphasized. AIM: The aim of this study was to evalua…
Berglundh, T; Derks, J; Hakansson, J
Camouflage effects following resin infiltration of postorthodontic white-spot lesions in vivo: One-year follow-up.
The Angle orthodontist • 2015 • Vol. 85 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To assess camouflage effects by concealment of postorthodontic white-spot lesions (WSLs) to sound adjacent enamel (SAE) achieved over 12 months with resin infiltration (Icon, DMG, Hamburg,…
Eckstein, A; Helms, H; Knosel, M
Immunization with malondialdehyde-modified low-density lipoprotein (LDL) reduces atherosclerosis in LDL receptor-deficient mice challenged with Porphyromonas gingivalis.
Innate immunity • 2015 • Vol. 21 (4)
Periodontal infections increase the risk of atherosclerotic vascular disease via partly unresolved mechanisms. Of the natural IgM Abs that recognize molecular mimicry on bacterial epitopes and modifi…
Harila, K; Horkko, S; Kummu, O
Common variants modify the age of onset for basal cell carcinomas in Gorlin syndrome.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG • 2015 • Vol. 23 (5)
Gorlin syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder, characterized by multiple early-onset basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and jaw keratocysts. Through association studies in cohorts of sporadic BCC, nine…
Bholah, Z; Byers, H; Evans, D
Evaluation of the salivary levels of visfatin, chemerin, and progranulin in periodontal inflammation.
Clinical oral investigations • 2015 • Vol. 19 (4)
OBJECTIVES: In recent years, adipokines have been reported to play an important role in chronic inflammatory diseases. In this study, our aim was to investigate the salivary levels of visfatin, cheme…
Kurt, N; Ozcan, E; Saygun, N
Mechanical control of biofilm in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized clinical trial.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 25 (3)
BACKGROUND: Dental biofilm removal is difficult and can be ineffective in individuals with cerebral palsy. OBJECTIVE: Determine the effectiveness of brushing with an electric toothbrush on and off in…
Ferraz, N; Nogueira, L; Pinheiro, M