Research Papers
The local anaesthetic effect of a dental laser prior to cavity preparation: a pilot volunteer study.
Operative dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 40 (2)
OBJECTIVES: It has been suggested that laser preconditioning can produce dental anaesthesia. This study aimed to assess the response of the dental pulp to laser preconditioning. METHODS: The effects …
Al Bukhary, R; Al Naimi, O; Meechan, J
The effect of childhood infection on hearing function at age 61 to 63 years in the newcastle thousand families study.
Ear and hearing • 2015 • Vol. 36 (2)
OBJECTIVES: It is known that childhood hearing function can become impaired after the occurrence of specific infections. However, evidence on the effect of common childhood infections on adult hearin…
Davis, A; Mann, K; Pearce, M
Microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm: 3-dimensional operative video.
Neurosurgery • 2015 • Vol. 11 Suppl 2
Brinzeu, A; Esqueda-Liquidano, M; Sindou, M
The prevalence of systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases in Canadian pediatric populations: administrative database estimates.
Rheumatology international • 2015 • Vol. 35 (3)
To estimate systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease (SARD) prevalence using administrative data for pediatric populations in four Canadian provinces. Physician billing claims and inpatient hospitalizat…
Belisle, P; Bernatsky, S; Duffy, C
Simultaneous inferior alveolar nerve regeneration and osseointegration with a nerve growth factor-supplying implant: a preliminary study.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2015 • Vol. 73 (3)
PURPOSE: Although nerve growth factor (NGF) has been proved to enhance inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) regeneration, its clinical application remains a challenging issue. This study investigated the fu…
Jahng, J; Kim, M; Kim, S
Analysis of anticaries potential of pit and fissures sealants containing amorphous calcium phosphate using synchrotron microtomography.
Operative dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 40 (2)
The aim of this study was to analyze the anticaries potential of pit and fissure sealants containing amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) by synchrotron microtomography. Bovine enamel blocks (4x4 mm; n=…
Basso, M; Cannon, M; Danelon, M
Comparison of direct and indirect occlusal contact examinations with different clenching intensities.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2015 • Vol. 42 (3)
The aims of this study were to examine the change of occlusal contact area following the increment of clenching intensity using silicone materials and electromyography (EMG) in normal subjects and to…
Asano, T; de Laat, A; Iida, T
Clinical trial registration in oral health journals.
Journal of dental research • 2015 • Vol. 94 (3 Suppl)
Prospective registration of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) represents the best solution to reporting bias. The extent to which oral health journals have endorsed and complied with RCT registrati…
Durieux, P; Fron-Chabouis, H; Smail-Faugeron, V
Effect of beverages on color and translucency of new tooth-colored restoratives.
Operative dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 40 (2)
This investigation examined the susceptibility to staining and translucency changes of some new tooth-colored restorative materials after immersion in different beverages. The materials studied were …
Chew, J; Ma, H; Tan, B
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Italian Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire (PIDAQ).
Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation • 2015 • Vol. 24 (3)
PURPOSE: To validate and cross-culturally adapt the Italian version of the Psychological Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire (PIDAQ) among Italian young adults. METHODS: After translation, back…
Bucci, R; D'Anto, V; Galeotti, A
Simultaneous detection of four common oral Candida species from blood samples by the fluorescence polarization assay.
Cell biochemistry and biophysics • 2015 • Vol. 71 (2)
The genus Candida is both the commensal microbe and the opportunistic pathogen, containing approximately 200 species inhabiting in oral cavity of 53 % of the general population. Candida species can c…
Geng, W; He, Y; Wang, C
Release kinetics of prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors from collagen barrier membranes.
Journal of biomaterials applications • 2015 • Vol. 29 (8)
Collagen barrier membranes are used in guided tissue regeneration to support healing. This strategy, however, relies on the healing capacity of the tissue. Pharmacological inhibitors of prolyl hydrox…
Agis, H; Hamid, O; Pensch, M
Rehabilitation of oral function with removable dentures--still an option?
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2015 • Vol. 42 (3)
Tooth loss is a chronic disability, which makes it difficult for patients to perform essential tasks such as eating, communicating with others and socialising. Numerous studies have revealed and addr…
Ding, T; Xie, Q; Yang, G
Association between the presence of Treponema denticola and reduced levels of antiatherogenic high density lipoprotein in periodontitis.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2015 • Vol. 46 (3)
OBJECTIVE: Dyslipidemia, a disorder in the levels of cholesterol or lipoproteins in the plasma, is a feature of atherosclerosis, leading to cardiovascular disease. The objective of this study was to …
Ardila, C; Ariza-Garces, A; Olarte-Sossa, M
Indications and procedures for direct immunofluorescence biopsies of the oral mucosa.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) • 2015 • Vol. 46 (3)
A definitive diagnosis is crucial for management of any oral mucosal disease. Direct immunofluorescence (DIF) is a valuable diagnostic aid for immune-mediated blistering diseases and systemic connect…
Neiders, M; Suresh, L; Tapia, J
The effect of lifetime fluoridation exposure on dental caries experience of younger rural adults.
Australian dental journal • 2015 • Vol. 60 (1)
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to confirm whether the level of lifetime fluoridation exposure is associated with lower dental caries experience in younger adults (15-46 years). METHODS: Data o…
Brennan, D; Crocombe, L; Slade, G
Influence of ceramic thickness and ceramic materials on fracture resistance of posterior partial coverage restorations.
Operative dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 40 (2)
This study evaluated the influence of ceramic thickness and ceramic materials on fracture resistance of posterior partial coverage ceramic restorations. Forty extracted molars were allocated into fou…
Bakeman, E; Chaiyabutr, Y; Kois, J
Force-controlled biting alters postural control in bipedal and unipedal stance.
Journal of oral rehabilitation • 2015 • Vol. 42 (3)
Human posture is characterised by inherent body sway which forces the sensory and motor systems to counter the destabilising oscillations. Although the potential of biting to increase postural stabil…
Hellmann, D; Potthast, W; Ringhof, S
Predicting severe pain after root canal therapy in the National Dental PBRN.
Journal of dental research • 2015 • Vol. 94 (3 Suppl)
Some patients experience severe pain following root canal therapy (RCT) despite advancements in care. We sought to identify factors, which can be measured preoperatively, that predict this negative o…
Aguirre, A; Harris, D; Law, A
Twist-related protein 1 enhances oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma cell invasion through beta-catenin signaling.
Molecular medicine reports • 2015 • Vol. 11 (3)
Accumulating evidence suggests that beta‑catenin signaling may be involved in oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (OTSCC) cell invasion. Abnormal activation of twist‑related protein 1 (TWIST1 or TWIS…
Guo, F; Huang, L; Jian, X