Research Papers
Surgical techniques for augmentation in the horizontally and vertically compromised alveolus.
Dental clinics of North America • 2015 • Vol. 59 (2)
The deficient alveolar ridge has been an impediment to the placement of dental implants in the past. A greater comprehension of bone biophysiology and biotechnology has greatly increased the surgical…
Doonquah, L; Lodenquai, R; Mitchell, A
Nonsurgical approach to Class I open-bite malocclusion with extrusion mechanics: a 3-year retention case report.
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. 147 (4)
Anterior open bite is one of the most challenging malocclusions for orthodontic treatment. The high incidence of relapse is a major concern. Therefore, accurate initial examination, diagnosis, treatm…
Atsawasuwan, P; Evans, C; Hohlt, W
Effect of archwire cross-section changes on force levels during complex tooth alignment with conventional and self-ligating brackets.
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. 147 (4 Suppl)
INTRODUCTION: Our objective was to investigate the effect of archwire cross-section increases on the levels of force applied to teeth during complex malalignment correction with various archwire-brac…
Bourauel, C; el-Bialy, T; Jager, A
The evolution of bonding in orthodontics.
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. 147 (4 Suppl)
In the early days of fixed-appliance orthodontic treatment, brackets were welded to gold or stainless steel bands. Before treatment, the orthodontist had to create enough space around each tooth to a…
Gange, P
Surface and interfacial analysis of sandblasted and acid-etched enamel for bonding orthodontic adhesives.
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. 147 (4 Suppl)
INTRODUCTION: The purposes of this study were to characterize enamel surfaces treated with sandblasting, acid etching, or sandblasting followed by acid etching for bonding of orthodontic adhesives an…
Eliades, G; Eliades, T; Patcas, R
Effect of methacrylated-based antibacterial monomer on orthodontic adhesive system properties.
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. 147 (4 Suppl)
INTRODUCTION: Antibacterial adhesives were developed to reduce the incidence of white spot lesions in orthodontic patients. Compounds that contain triazine are known as effective antibacterial agents…
Altmann, A; Collares, F; Ogliari, F
Factors influencing dental students' specialty choice: a survey of ten graduating classes at one institution.
Journal of dental education • 2015 • Vol. 79 (4)
The aim of this study was to survey ten graduating classes at Harvard School of Dental Medicine regarding students' specialty choice and factors influencing that choice. Students were surveyed once i…
Chang, B; Da Silva, J; Kinnunen, T
Dental students' perceived preparedness to treat patients in clinic after a fixed prosthodontics course: survey results of a case study.
Journal of dental education • 2015 • Vol. 79 (4)
Previous research regarding dental students has found modest predictive value in preclinical didactic course grades in predicting clinical performance, but systematic assessment of students' feedback…
Barrero, C; Duqum, I; Petrola, F
Considerations for use of dental photography and electronic media in dental education and clinical practice.
Journal of dental education • 2015 • Vol. 79 (4)
Photography and electronic media are indispensable tools for dental education and clinical practice. Although previous research has focused on privacy issues and general strategies to protect patient…
Huebner, C; Nelson, T; Stieber, J
Hybrid Capture 2 is as effective as PCR testing for high-risk human papillomavirus in head and neck cancers.
Applied immunohistochemistry & molecular morphology : AIMM • 2015 • Vol. 23 (4)
High-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a common cause of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, especially in young male nonsmokers. Accurately diagnosing HPV-associated oral cancers is im…
Corless, C; Gross, N; Hebert, J
Excessive dynamic airway collapse in the critical care setting.
Respiratory care • 2015 • Vol. 60 (4)
Aissaoui, N; Diehl, J
Associate professor Giampiero Rossi-Fedele.
Australian endodontic journal : the journal of the Australian Society of Endodontology Inc • 2015 • Vol. 41 (1)
Detection and quantification of dental plaque based on laser-induced autofluorescence intensity ratio values.
Journal of biomedical optics • 2015 • Vol. 20 (4)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the applicability of laser-induced autofluorescence (LIAF) spectroscopy to detect and quantify dental plaque. LIAF spectra were recorded in situ from dental plaq…
Jayanthi, J; Joseph, B; Prasanth, C
Minimally invasive interventions for replacing missing teeth with implants: current status and future perspective.
Journal of prosthodontic research • 2015 • Vol. 59 (2)
Hosokawa, R
Carbonyl levels and survival rates in oral cancer cells exposed to cigarette smoke.
Anticancer research • 2015 • Vol. 35 (4)
BACKGROUND: Cigarette smoke (CS) is the main inducer of oral cancer, increasing prevalence 4-7 times. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We examined SCC-25 and SCC-15 suitability for studying CS effects on oral …
Krayzler, E; Nagler, R
Mechanical environment change in root, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone in response to two canine retraction treatment strategies.
Orthodontics & craniofacial research • 2015 • Vol. 18 Suppl 1 (0 1)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the initial mechanical environment (ME) changes in root surface, periodontal ligament (PDL), and alveolar bone due to two treatment strategies, low or high moment-to-force r…
Chen, J; Eckert, G; Jiang, F
Thrombotic tendency in patients with Behcet's disease.
Acta medica Iranica • 2015 • Vol. 53 (4)
Balta, I; Balta, S; Demirkol, S
Clinical and radiographic evaluation of indirect pulp treatment with MTA and calcium hydroxide in primary teeth (in-vivo study).
Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 33 (2)
OBJECTIVES: Clinical and radiographic effects of mineral trioxide aggregate (white MTA) and calcium hydroxide (Dycal) in indirect pulp treatment (IPT) of primary teeth over a period of 6 months. MATE…
George, V; Janardhanan, S; Kumaran, P
Clinical efficacy of open reduction and semirigid internal fixation in management of displaced pediatric mandibular fractures: a series of 10 cases and surgical guidelines.
Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 33 (2)
AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of open reduction and semirigid internal fixation in the management of displaced pediatric mandibular fractures. METHOD: Ten patients with displaced mandibular fractures…
Joshi, S; Kshirsagar, R; Mishra, A
Fluorescence properties of human teeth and dental calculus for clinical applications.
Journal of biomedical optics • 2015 • Vol. 20 (4)
Fluorescent emission of human teeth and dental calculus is important for the esthetic rehabilitation of teeth, diagnosis of dental caries, and detection of dental calculus. The purposes of this revie…
Lee, Y