Research Papers
Insight in the chemistry of laser-activated dental bleaching.
TheScientificWorldJournal • 2015 • Vol. 2015
The use of optical radiation for the activation of bleaching products has not yet been completely elucidated. Laser light is suggested to enhance the oxidizing effect of hydrogen peroxide. Different …
De Bruyne, M; De Coster, P; De Moor, R
Modified double papillae flap technique: a new surgical approach for the treatment of isolated gingival recession defects. A case series.
The international journal of esthetic dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 10 (2)
AIM: There have been no modifications made to the original double papillae flap surgical technique introduced by Cohen and Ross in 1968. The aim of the present case series is to evaluate the effectiv…
Acunzo, R; Fessi, S; Pagni, G
Surgical-prosthetic management of facial soft tissue defects on anterior single implant-supported restorations: a clinical report.
The international journal of esthetic dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 10 (2)
The surgical correction of soft tissue defects on the facial aspects of dental implants is documented as an unpredictable procedure. Since the customization of the prosthetic emergence profile contri…
Mazzocco, F; Paniz, G
Elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels predict decreased survival for nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients in the intensity-modulated radiotherapy era.
PLoS One • 2015 • Vol. 10 (4)
PURPOSE: This study aimed to clarify the prognostic utility of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients in the Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) e…
Chen, Q; Chen, W; Guo, S
Characteristics of a large mumps outbreak: Clinical severity, complications and association with vaccination status of mumps outbreak cases.
Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics • 2015 • Vol. 11 (6)
In recent years, large mumps outbreaks, involving mainly adolescents and young adults, have re-emerged in several countries. We investigated a large mumps outbreak, evaluated the association between …
Abramson, N; Schroeder, H; Shoob, H
Immunohistochemical comparison of p53, Ki-67, CD68, vimentin, alpha-smooth muscle actin and alpha-1-antichymotry-psin in oral peripheral and central giant cell granuloma.
The journal of contemporary dental practice • 2015 • Vol. 16 (1)
INTRODUCTION: Giant cell lesions are characterised histologically by multinucleated giant cells in a background of ovoid to spindle-shaped mesenchymal cells. There is a major debate whether these les…
AlManadille, A; Al-Shawaf, A; Aziz, K
Intramucosal nevus in the oral cavity.
The journal of contemporary dental practice • 2015 • Vol. 16 (1)
AIM: The aim of this study is to report a clinical case of oral nevus. BACKGROUND: Nevus is a congenital or acquired benign neoplasia that can be observed in the skin or mucous membranes. It is an un…
Bonan, P; Freitas, D; Jones, K
Interradicular septum as guide for pilot drill in postextractive implantology: a technical note.
The journal of contemporary dental practice • 2015 • Vol. 16 (1)
The extraction of teeth results in rapid bone resorption both vertically and horizontally in the first month. The loss of alveolar ridge reduces the chance of implant rehabilitation. The atraumatic e…
Carinci, F; El Haddad, E; Lauritano, D
Influence of air abrasion and sonic technique on microtensile bond strength of one-step self-etch adhesive on human dentin.
TheScientificWorldJournal • 2015 • Vol. 2015
The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the microtensile bond strength of one-step self-etch adhesive to human dentin surface modified with air abrasion and sonic technique and to assess t…
Anja, B; Ivana, M; Marco, F
Laser supported reduction of specific microorganisms in the periodontal pocket with the aid of an Er,Cr:YSGG laser: a pilot study.
TheScientificWorldJournal • 2015 • Vol. 2015
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a radial firing tip of an Er,Cr:YSGG laser as an adjunct to a nonsurgical periodontal treatment. METHODS: Twelve patients with ch…
Franzen, R; Gutknecht, N; Ozturan, S
HPV positive oropharyngeal cancer and treatment deintensification: how pertinent is it?
Journal of cancer research and therapeutics • 2015 • Vol. 11 (1)
In recent years there has been change in trends in the incidence of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) with oropharyngeal carcinoma (OPC) showing an increased incidence, attributable speci…
Laskar, S; Swain, M
Influence of selenium on radiogenic collagen destruction and the degree of collagen tissue maturation in stage III oral squamous cell carcinoma patients undergoing therapeutic irradiation.
Journal of cancer research and therapeutics • 2015 • Vol. 11 (1)
INTRODUCTION: We set out to assess whether selenium, an antioxidant mineral could influence radiogenic collagen maturation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study comprise of normal (Group I), untreated or…
Elango, S; Subbiah, U
Anterior open bite--simplified non surgical technique to correct in adults.
International journal of orthodontics (Milwaukee, Wis.) • 2015 • Vol. 26 (1)
Skeletal Anterior open bite abnormality in adults is probably the most difficult to correct in orthodontics just behind Skeletal Class III abnormality. Literature research shows various techniques to…
Jefferson, Y
Miniscrew supported Burstone intrusion arch.
International journal of orthodontics (Milwaukee, Wis.) • 2015 • Vol. 26 (1)
Miniscrew supported Burstone intrusion arch is a novel method for achieving maxillary incisor intrusion. It offers the advantage of true incisor intrusion without causing reciprocal effects on the po…
Kalra, S; Tripathi, T
Upper airway obstruction and resultant growth factors influencing malocclusions.
International journal of orthodontics (Milwaukee, Wis.) • 2015 • Vol. 26 (1)
Upper airway obstruction is associated with many dental and skeletal malocclusions. Recognizing and removing the problems at an early age is encouraged. However, the malocclusions caused by upper air…
Loudon, M; Nguyen, T
Prognostic value of classifying parapharyngeal extension in nasopharyngeal carcinoma based on magnetic resonance imaging.
BioMed research international • 2015 • Vol. 2015
PURPOSE: To subclassify parapharyngeal extension in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and investigate its prognostic value and staging categories based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). METHODS AND M…
Chen, X; Hu, X; Huang, G
Filling of simulated lateral canals with gutta-percha or thermoplastic polymer by warm vertical compaction.
Brazilian oral research • 2015 • Vol. 29
The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of gutta-percha and a thermoplastic synthetic polymer (Resilon) to fill simulated lateral canals, using warm vertical compaction. Forty-five single-r…
Guerreiro-Tanomaru, J; Martelo, R; Sant'Anna-Junior, A
What's new in... the management of post-operative pain in dentistry.
SAAD digest • 2015 • Vol. 31
Post-operative pain is a common occurrence within dentistry. The causative factors are not solely dependent on the procedure but a part is also played by the patient's ability to self-cope as well as…
Pattni, A; Pearson, D; Taneja, P
An audit into the reasons why treatment was not completed as planned under intravenous sedation in an adult oral surgery department, and the cost implications.
SAAD digest • 2015 • Vol. 31
This audit aimed to identify the prevalence of, and reasons for failed intravenous conscious sedation in an adult oral surgery department, to develop recommendations to reduce such failures and to id…
Eghtessad, M; Parker, K; Patel, J
Dental anxiety--how would you manage it?
SAAD digest • 2015 • Vol. 31
Dental anxiety is well documented within dental literature, and is a condition with which dentists and dental care professionals alike will be familiar. Its consequences may extend beyond dental impl…
Karnad, M