Research Papers
Changes in antimicrobial susceptibility profile and prevalence of quinolone low-sensitive strains in subgingival plaque from acute periodontal lesions after systemic administration of sitafloxacin.
Microbial pathogenesis • 2015 • Vol. 79
This study aimed to assess changes in antimicrobial susceptibilities of subgingival bacteria in acute periodontal lesions following systemic administration of a new-generation fluoroquinolone, sitafl…
Ihara, Y; Imamura, K; Kasai, S
Morphological and chemical characteristics of different titanium surfaces treated by bicarbonate and glycine powder air abrasive systems.
Implant dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 24 (1)
OBJECTIVES: This in vitro study investigated possible morphological and chemical changes induced by glycine or sodium bicarbonate powder air polishing on machined and acid-etched titanium surfaces. M…
Baldi, D; Dellepiane, E; Menini, M
Effect of temperature on the dental implant osseointegration development in low-density bone: an in vivo histological evaluation.
Implant dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 24 (1)
OBJECTIVES: To make an in vivo evaluation of the effects of 2 different bone temperatures, on the development of implant osseointegration, in low-density bone. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifteen implant …
Berardini, M; Falco, A; Trisi, P
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo during lateral window sinus lift procedure: a case report and review.
Implant dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 24 (1)
PURPOSE: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a possible and well-documented complication after the osteotome internal sinus lift technique. But we report a case of unexpected BPPV complica…
Billimaga, A; Reddy K, S; Shivu, M
Diagnosing oral ulcers.
JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants • 2015 • Vol. 28 (2)
Oral ulcers are common and can have many causes, making diagnosis challenging. This article provides an overview of common oral ulcers and an algorithmic approach to establishing the correct diagnosi…
Bruce, A; Burkemper, N; Dabade, T
Fingolimod efficacy in multiple sclerosis associated with Sjogren syndrome.
Acta neurologica Scandinavica • 2015 • Vol. 131 (2)
BACKGROUND: Sjogren syndrome (SS) is a common autoimmune disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of the exocrine glands with neurological involvement in about 20% of patients. The neurologi…
Fratta, M; Lus, G; Sagliocchi, A
Resin-based pit-and-fissure sealants: microleakage reduction and infiltration enhancement using a bonding agent.
The journal of adhesive dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 17 (1)
PURPOSE: To evaluate the marginal microleakage and the infiltration ability of pit-and-fissure sealants by applying the conventional sealing technique in comparison to using an additional bonding age…
Blunck, U; Meller, C; Reichenmiller, K
Effect of salivary contamination and decontamination on bond strength of two one-step self-etching adhesives to dentin of primary and permanent teeth.
The journal of adhesive dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 17 (1)
PURPOSE: To evaluate the effects of human saliva contamination and two decontamination procedures at different stages of the bonding procedure on the bond strength of two one-step self-etching adhesi…
Flury, S; Lussi, A; Peutzfeldt, A
Effect of bimaxillary rotational setback surgery on upper airway structure in skeletal class III deformities.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery • 2015 • Vol. 135 (2)
BACKGROUND: Upper airway narrowing has been a concern of mandibular setback. The aims of this study were (1) to evaluate the effect of bimaxillary rotational setback surgery on upper airway structure…
Chen, Y; Chen, Y; Chen, Y
Reply: A modified V-Y chondromucosal composite flap for correction of secondary cleft nasal deformity: photogrammetric analysis of a case-control study.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery • 2015 • Vol. 135 (2)
Taylor, J
Flare-up of incontinentia pigmenti in association with Behcet disease.
Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG • 2015 • Vol. 13 (2)
Chen, Y; Juan, C; Liu, K
In vivo degradation of orthodontic miniscrew implants: surface analysis of as-received and retrieved specimens.
Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine • 2015 • Vol. 26 (2)
This study investigated in vivo degradation of Ti-6Al-4V alloy miniscrew implants. Miniscrew implants were placed in patients, and the surfaces were studied upon retrieval by scanning electron micros…
Iijima, M; Kawaguchi, M; Mizoguchi, I
Knowledge and thought: staying current.
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 (2)
Subtelny, J
Orthodontic profiles: Martin Dewey.
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 (2)
Flesher, W; Spencer, P; Stevenson, W
Appropriate use of ionizing radiation in orthodontic practice and research.
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 (2)
Ionizing radiation revolutionized medicine and dentistry in the past century. It has well-documented benefits in orthodontics, and these benefits outweigh the risks. Three-dimensional cone-beam compu…
Abdelkarim, A
Comparison of craniofacial growth of untreated Class I and Class II girls from ages 9 to 18 years: a longitudinal study.
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 (2)
INTRODUCTION: The purposes of this study were to examine and compare the craniofacial growth in girls with Class I or Class II occlusion from the ages of 9 to 18. METHODS: Twenty-five Class I (ANB, 1…
Chung, C; Yoon, S
Reliability of linear and angular dental measurements with the OrthoMechanics Sequential Analyzer.
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 (2)
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability of newly developed software in the assessment of orthodontic tooth movement 3 dimensionally. METHODS: The sample consisted of pretr…
Breuning, H; Elshebiny, T; Ghoneima, A
Effect of imaging powder and CAD/CAM stone types on the marginal gap of zirconia crowns.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2015 • Vol. 146 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To compare the marginal gap using different types of die stones and titanium dies with and without powders for imaging. METHODS: A melamine tooth was prepared and scanned using a laborator…
Alghazzawi, T; Al-Samadani, K; Bartolucci, A
Sugar content, cariogenicity, and dental concerns with commonly used medications.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) • 2015 • Vol. 146 (2)
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: Oral adverse events such as cariogenicity are often overlooked as drug-associated effects because the sugar content of many medications may be negligible compared with the pa…
Donaldson, M; Epstein, J; Goodchild, J
Calculus detection calibration among dental hygiene faculty members utilizing dental endoscopy: a pilot study.
Journal of dental education • 2015 • Vol. 79 (2)
Dental and dental hygiene faculty members often do not provide consistent instruction in the clinical environment, especially in tasks requiring clinical judgment. From previous efforts to calibrate …
English, D; Jacks, M; Jones, A