Research Papers
Efficient diagnosis of Sjogren's syndrome to reduce the burden on patients.
Modern rheumatology • 2015 • Vol. 25 (1)
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the procedures for efficiently diagnosing Sjogren's syndrome to reduce patient burden. METHODS: This study analyzed data from 254 Japanese pati…
Ikeda, Y; Imamura, T; Nakagawa, Y
Sound analysis of a musical performance to evaluate prosthodontic treatment for a clarinet player.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2015 • Vol. 24 (1)
Some dental patients use the orofacial region to play wind instruments; however, musical performance has not been objectively evaluated following prosthodontic treatment in such patients. The purpose…
Hattori, M; Sumita, Y; Taniguchi, H
Knowledge and awareness of dental implants among elderly people in Croatia.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2015 • Vol. 24 (1)
PURPOSE: The use of inserted dental implants is growing every day in order to improve retention and stability of complete removable dental prostheses (RDPs), especially in the mandible. Therefore, th…
Kranjcic, J; Mehulic, K; Mikus, A
Correction of deviation of a partially resected mandible using a palatal ramp with the aid of a semi-adjustable articulator.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2015 • Vol. 24 (1)
Patients having undergone hemi-mandibulectomy without further reconstruction (to restore the lost mandibular continuity) suffer functional limitations due to the resultant deviation of the segmental …
Dudani, M; Hindocha, A
The decreased expression of mitofusin-1 and increased fission-1 together with alterations in mitochondrial morphology in the kidney of rats with chronic fluorosis may involve elevated oxidative stress.
Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS) • 2015 • Vol. 29
This study was designed to characterize changes in the expression of mitofusin-1 (Mfn1) and fission-1 (Fis1), as well as in mitochondrial morphology in the kidney of rats subjected to chronic fluoros…
Deng, J; Guan, Z; Lou, D
[Fluoride content of bottled natural mineral waters in Spain and prevention of dental caries].
Atencion primaria • 2015 • Vol. 47 (1)
AIM: The aim of the study was to determine the concentration of fluoride in natural mineral waters marketed in Spain in order to prevent tooth decay without the risk of causing dental fluorosis DESIG…
Almerich-Silla, J; Armijo, F; Maraver, F
In vitro fracture toughness of commercial Y-TZP ceramics: a systematic review.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2015 • Vol. 24 (1)
PURPOSE: The aim of this review was to assess research methods used to determine the fracture toughness of Y-TZP ceramics in order to systematically evaluate the accuracy of each method with regard t…
Flores-Mir, C; Linke, B; Major, P
Malocclusion and related quality of life among 13- to 19-year-old students in Mysore City - a cross-sectional study.
Oral health & preventive dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 13 (2)
PURPOSE: To assess malocclusion and related quality of life among 13- to 19-year-old students in Mysore City. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 900 students aged 13-19 years selected based on multist…
Kshetrimayum, N; Manjunath, M; Reddy, C
Message framing for health: moderation by perceived susceptibility and motivational orientation in a diverse sample of Americans.
Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association • 2015 • Vol. 34 (1)
OBJECTIVE: The present study examined how gain- and loss-framed informational videos about oral health influence self-reported flossing behavior over a 6-month period, as well as the roles of perceiv…
Brick, C; Emanuel, A; Mintzer, R
Clear cell carcinoma of the base of the tongue: case report and literature review.
The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology • 2015 • Vol. 124 (1)
OBJECTIVE: Clear cell carcinoma (CCC) is a rare, low-grade malignant neoplasm of minor salivary glands. Clear cell carcinoma is composed of monomorphic clear cells that contain glycogen within a hyal…
Hashimoto, K; Okumura, Y; Suzuki, T
Cost-effectiveness of a disease management program for early childhood caries.
Journal of public health dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 75 (1)
OBJECTIVES: To assess the cost-effectiveness of a pilot disease management (DM) program aimed at preventing early childhood caries among children younger than 5 years. METHODS: The DM program was imp…
Kwon, E; Ng, M; Ohiomoba, H
Cowden syndrome--a case report emphasizing the role of the dental surgeon in diagnosis.
Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 35 (1)
Cowden syndrome or multiple hamartoma syndrome, is a rare genetic condition inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern characterized by cutaneous manifestations, polyps, thyroid gland neoplasias, and…
Carrard, V; Martins, M; Munerato, M
Effect of different design preparations on the flexural and fracture strength of fiber-reinforced composite fixed partial dentures: an in vitro study.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2015 • Vol. 24 (1)
PURPOSE: To determine and compare the flexural and fracture strength of three-unit fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) fixed partial dentures (FPDs) using three abutment design preparations. MATERIAL AN…
Gadwal, M; Jain, V; Kumar, G
Immunohistochemical expression of matrix metalloprotease-2 and matrix metalloprotease-9 in the disks of patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2015 • Vol. 44 (1)
PURPOSE: Matrix metalloproteases (MMPs) are tissue-remodeling enzymes that function during the remodeling process, such as in immune-inflammatory diseases. Metalloprotease-2 (MMP-2) and metalloprotea…
Almeida, L; Ambros, V; Azevedo, M
Effects of multipurpose, universal adhesives on resin bonding to zirconia ceramic.
Operative dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 40 (1)
This study evaluated the effects of single-bottle, multipurpose, universal adhesives on the bond strength of resin cement to zirconia ceramic. Polished zirconia ceramic (Cercon base) discs were rando…
Chae, S; Cho, B; Han, G
Caries correlates strongly to salivary levels of matrix metalloproteinase-8.
Caries research • 2015 • Vol. 49 (1)
The caries process in dentin involves the degradation of both mineral and organic matrix. The demineralization has been demonstrated to be caused by bacterial acids. However, the collagen degradation…
Akerman, S; Bjorndal, L; Ericson, D
Response to: "Oral manifestations and blood profile in patients with iron deficiency anemia".
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi • 2015 • Vol. 114 (1)
Sun, A
An assessment of the usefulness of Kinesiograph as an aid in the diagnosis of TMD: a review of Manfredini et al.'s studies.
Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice • 2015 • Vol. 33 (1)
AIM: Performing a literature review of publications by Dr. Manfredini et al. related to their temporomandibular joint (TMJ) injection therapy outcome with conclusions on the clinical utility of compu…
Adib, F; Cooper, B
Are Sjogren's syndrome and IgG4-related disease able to coexist?
Modern rheumatology • 2015 • Vol. 25 (6)
Shinomura, Y; Takahashi, H; Yamamoto, M
Long-term survival rate of implants placed in conjunction with 246 sinus floor elevation procedures: results of a 15-year retrospective study.
Journal of dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 43 (1)
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the present long-term study was to retrospectively evaluate the survival rate of implants placed in regenerated maxillary sinuses and to assess the influence of hypothetical pr…
Beretta, M; Grossi, G; Maiorana, C