Research Papers
[Systemic Adamantiades-Behcet's disease: adverse effects of an otherwise successful therapy with interferon-alpha-2a].
Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) • 2015 • Vol. 140 (2)
BACKGROUND: Adamantiades-Behcet's disease is an immune-mediated vasculitis with relapsing course. It is characterised by the classic clinical trias of oral aphthous ulcers, genital ulcers and uveitis…
Karagiannidis, I; Zouboulis, C
Maximum bite force following unilateral fixed prosthetic treatment: a within-subject comparison to the dentate side.
Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre • 2015 • Vol. 24 (2)
OBJECTIVES: We evaluated the maximum occlusal bite force (MBF) among individuals with fixed partial dentures compared to the opposite dentate side and determined the relationship between MBF and gend…
Al-Zarea, B
Clinical Significance of First-Trimester Screening of the Retronasal Triangle for Identification of Primary Cleft Palate.
Fetal diagnosis and therapy • 2015 • Vol. 38 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the use of the retronasal triangle (RNT) for identification of orofacial cleft (OC) in the first trimester and the clinical application of three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound …
Li, W; Wang, X; Xiang, J
Restoration of the root canal treated tooth.
British dental journal • 2015 • Vol. 218 (2)
When considering endodontically treated teeth, the quality of the restoration is important from the outset. It sheds light into possible causes of pulp necrosis or failure of endodontic treatment and…
Eliyas, S; Jalili, J; Martin, N
Summary of: Operator's ability at assessing a high-speed (air turbine) handpiece before use: an audit.
British dental journal • 2015 • Vol. 218 (2)
Busby, M
Prenatal indices for mandibular retrognathia/micrognathia.
Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie • 2015 • Vol. 76 (1)
OBJECTIVE: Micro- and retrognathia of mandibular origin may lead to life-threatening respiratory problems in connection with glossoptosis immediately after birth. Prenatal screening for this malforma…
Braumann, B; Christ, H; Neuschulz, J
Experimental study of nasopharyngeal carcinoma radionuclide imaging and therapy using transferred human sodium/iodide symporter gene.
PLoS One • 2015 • Vol. 10 (1)
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to design a method of radionuclide for imaging and therapy of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) using the transferred human sodium/iodide symporter (hNIS) gene. METHOD…
Gong, J; Guo, B; Li, M
Effects of implant diameter and prosthesis retention system on the reliability of single crowns.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2015 • Vol. 30 (1)
PURPOSE: The probability of survival of implant-supported prostheses may be affected by the interplay between different implant diameters supporting screwed or cemented crowns. The purpose of this st…
Almeida, E; Bonfante, E; Coelho, P
Effect of implant divergence on the accuracy of definitive casts created from traditional and digital implant-level impressions: an in vitro comparative study.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2015 • Vol. 30 (1)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this research was to compare the accuracy of definitive casts created with digital and conventional methods for implants with internal-octagon connections placed parallel or a…
Abdel-Azim, T; Elathamna, E; Harris, B
Influence of prosthesis type and retention mechanism on complications with fixed implant-supported prostheses: a systematic review applying multivariate analyses.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2015 • Vol. 30 (1)
PURPOSE: To identify the influence of fixed prosthesis type on biologic and technical complication rates in the context of screw versus cement retention. Furthermore, a multivariate analysis was cond…
Bragger, U; Millen, C; Wittneben, J
Delayed expansion of the atrophic mandible by ultrasonic surgery: a clinical and histologic case series.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2015 • Vol. 30 (1)
PURPOSE: Ridge expansion is used to widen narrow ridges with adequate height for implant placement. This human case series presents the clinical and histologic results of delayed expansion of mandibl…
Assenza, B; Iezzi, G; Mancino, C
Immediate loading of complete-arch fixed prostheses for edentulous maxillae after flapless guided implant placement: a 1-year prospective clinical study.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2015 • Vol. 30 (1)
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate prospectively the clinical effectiveness of immediate loading of implants with complete-arch fixed prostheses in edentulous maxillae after the impla…
Kamo, M; Kori, H; Koyano, K
Vertical bone augmentation using recombinant bone morphogenetic protein, mineralized bone allograft, and titanium mesh: a retrospective cone beam computed tomography study.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2015 • Vol. 30 (1)
PURPOSE: This retrospective study evaluated the use of a composite graft of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) and particulate mineralized bone allograft protected by a titanium…
Jensen, O; Malmquist, J; Misch, C
Wear of permanent incisors with age on commercial Australian Angora goat farms.
Australian veterinary journal • 2015 • Vol. 93 (1-2)
OBJECTIVE: To quantify if, and to what extent, permanent incisor wear differed with age of goat and farm of origin on commercial Australian Angora goat farms. DESIGN: Observations were made on three …
Butler, K; McGregor, B
Conceptual understanding of social capital in a First Nations community: a social determinant of oral health in children.
International journal of circumpolar health • 2015 • Vol. 74
Objectives. The purpose of the study was: (a) to better understand the concept of social capital and its potential role in oral health of children in a First Nations community and (b) to identify the…
Amin, M; Keenan, L; Patterson, S
The "index technique" in worn dentition: a new and conservative approach.
The international journal of esthetic dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 10 (1)
The development and reliability of adhesive resin composite systems have offered clinicians a further option for the management of tooth-surface loss. Patients with minimum, moderate, and severe hard…
Ammannato, R; Ferraris, F; Marchesi, G
Immediate placement and restoration of implants in the esthetic zone: Trimodal Approach therapeutic options.
The international journal of esthetic dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 10 (1)
Recently, a number of clinical and animal studies have been published suggesting the advantages of using immediate post-extraction implants under a flapless protocol, followed by the simultaneous pla…
Cabello, G; Calzavara, D; Fabrega, J
In vitro effects of hydrogen peroxide combined with different activators for the in-office bleaching technique on enamel.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica • 2015 • Vol. 73 (7)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the alteration of human enamel bleached with high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide associated with different activators. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fif…
Aguiar, F; Ambrosano, G; Lima, D
Prevalence of Treponema spp. in endodontic retreatment-resistant periapical lesions.
Brazilian oral research • 2015 • Vol. 29
This study investigated the presence of the Treponema species in longstanding endodontic retreatment-resistant lesions of teeth with apical periodontitis, the association of this species with clinica…
Gomes, B; Jacinto, R; Montagner, F