Research Papers
[Our results of postoperative radiation therapy in patients with salivary gland cancer].
Kulak burun bogaz ihtisas dergisi : KBB = Journal of ear, nose, and throat • 2014 • Vol. 24 (6)
OBJECTIVES: This study aims to evaluate our single center experience in patients with a salivary gland tumor receiving postoperative radiation therapy (RT). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between January 1996…
Demiroz Abakay, C; Ozkan, L; Ozmen, A
A qualitative investigation of RANKL, RANK and OPG in a rat model of transient ankylosis.
Australian orthodontic journal • 2014 • Vol. 30 (2)
INTRODUCTION: Previous studies have found ankylosis occurs as a part of the inflammatory process of aseptic root resorption initiated in a rat model. The physiologic mechanisms behind the development…
Curl, L; Dreyer, C; Sampson, W
Severity and outcome assessments of patients undertaking surgical orthodontic treatment.
Australian orthodontic journal • 2014 • Vol. 30 (2)
BACKGROUND: Combined orthognathic-orthodontic treatment can be lengthy and expensive. It is therefore important to evaluate the effectiveness of proposed treatment and the likely outcomes. OBJECTIVES…
Fowler, P; Zhao, Y
Accelerating orthodontic tooth movement with the aid of periodontal surgery--the practitioner viewpoint.
Australian orthodontic journal • 2014 • Vol. 30 (2)
INTRODUCTION: There has been a revival of interest in the acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) by inducing injury to dentoalveolar cortical bone. Termed corticotomy, the procedure offers …
Dreyer, C; Kim, B; Sampson, W
Extensive lip ulcers.
Australian family physician • 2014 • Vol. 43 (11)
Reddel, S
A comparison of the bleaching effectiveness of chlorine dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on dental composite.
Brazilian dental journal • 2014 • Vol. 25 (6)
This study was carried out to verify if composites could be bleached using chlorine dioxide as compared with hydrogen peroxide. 3M ESPE Filtek Z350 Universal Restorative discs were prepared (n=40), w…
Agnihotry, A; Dash, S; Fedorowicz, Z
Effect of the parafunctional occlusal loading and crown height on stress distribution.
Brazilian dental journal • 2014 • Vol. 25 (6)
The aim of this study was to assess, by the three-dimensional finite element method, the influence of crown-to-implant ratio and parafunctional occlusal loading on stress distribution in single exter…
Batista, V; Falcon-Antenucci, R; Lopes, L
Obturation over an S1 ProTaper instrument fragment in a mandibular molar with three years of follow-up.
Brazilian dental journal • 2014 • Vol. 25 (6)
This case report describes root canal filling performed over a large S1 ProTaper file fragment in a second mandibular molar with irreversible pulpitis. An S1 ProTaper file was fractured during the in…
Brito-Junior, M; Bruniera, J; Camilo, C
Evaluation of technical quality and periapical health of root-filled teeth by using cone-beam CT.
Journal of applied oral science : revista FOB • 2014 • Vol. 22 (6)
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the quality of root fillings, coronal restorations, complications of all root-filled teeth and their association with apical periodontitis (AP) detected by cone-…
Aglarci, O; Altunsoy, M; Colak, M
[The correlation between plasma calprotectin and neutrophil count in patients with aggressive periodontitis].
Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology • 2014 • Vol. 49 (11)
OBJECTIVE: To measure the levels of plasma calprotectin in aggressive periodontitis (AgP) patients and to analyze the relationship between the plasma calprotectin and neutrophil count. METHODS: Venou…
Chen, Z; Meng, H; Shi, D
[In vitro study of shaping ability of single-file techniques in curved canals].
Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology • 2014 • Vol. 49 (11)
OBJECTIVE: To compare the shaping quality in curved canals of two single-file technique systems with other two traditional full-sequential systems. METHODS: Eighty mature molar canals with the curvat…
Cai, Y; Chen, D; Gu, L
[Different short dental implants on the stress distribution in posterior maxilla: a three-dimensional finite element analysis].
Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology • 2014 • Vol. 49 (11)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the influence of shape of four different short implants on the stress characteristics of jaw bone around implants in the posterior maxilla. METHODS: Finite element models of th…
Hong, G; Li, X; Staden, R
Orthodontic treatment in a patient with unilateral open-bite and Becker muscular dystrophy. A 5-year follow-up.
Dental press journal of orthodontics • 2014 • Vol. 19 (6)
INTRODUCTION: Becker muscular dystrophy is an X-chromosomal linked anomaly characterized by progressive muscle wear and weakness. This case report shows the orthodontic treatment of a Becker muscular…
Aristizabal, J; Smit, R
Longitudinal stability of rapid and slow maxillary expansion.
Dental press journal of orthodontics • 2014 • Vol. 19 (6)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this retrospective study was to compare the longitudinal stability of two types of posterior crossbite correction: rapid maxillary expansion (RME) and slow maxillary expansion (…
Bombonatti, R; de Freitas, M; Garib, D
The use of three-dimensional cephalometric references in dentoskeletal symmetry diagnosis.
Dental press journal of orthodontics • 2014 • Vol. 19 (6)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to assess dentoskeletal symmetry in cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans of Brazilian individuals with Angle Class I malocclusion. MATERIAL: A total of 47 pa…
de Alencar, A; de Freitas, J; Estrela, C
Second molar impaction associated with lip bumper therapy.
Dental press journal of orthodontics • 2014 • Vol. 19 (6)
INTRODUCTION: Although lip bumpers (LBs) provide significant clinical gain of mandibular arch perimeter in mixed-dentition patients, orthodontists are reluctant to use them due to the possibility of …
Alexander, R; Buschang, P; Jacob, H
Effect of adhesive remnant removal on enamel topography after bracket debonding.
Dental press journal of orthodontics • 2014 • Vol. 19 (6)
INTRODUCTION: At orthodontic treatment completion, knowledge about the effects of adhesive remnant removal on enamel is paramount. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed at assessing the effect of different adh…
Cardoso, L; Correr, A; Valdrighi, H
Class II malocclusion nonextraction treatment with growth control.
Dental press journal of orthodontics • 2014 • Vol. 19 (6)
The present study reports a case of Angle Class II malocclusion treatment of a male growing patient with 10-mm overjet, excessive overbite and transverse maxillary deficiency. The case was presented …
Assuncao, Z
Inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics in primary dental care: reasons and resolutions.
Primary dental journal • 2014 • Vol. 3 (4)
The injudicious use of antibiotics is one of the key contributors to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains. It is therefore imperative that antibiotics are prescribed only when they…
Chestnutt, I; Cope, A
Prescribing for mucosal disease in primary dental care.
Primary dental journal • 2014 • Vol. 3 (4)
Oral mucosal disease has a variety of causes, some of which are due to dysfunction of the immune system. Recurrent aphthous stomatitis and oral lichen planus are the mucosal diseases of unknown cause…
Pemberton, M