Research Papers
Parturition lines in modern human wisdom tooth roots: do they exist, can they be characterized and are they useful for retrospective determination of age at first reproduction and/or inter-birth intervals?
Annals of human biology • 2014 • Vol. 41 (4)
BACKGROUND: Parturition lines have been described in the teeth of a number of animals, including primates, but never in modern humans. These accentuated lines in dentine are comprised of characterist…
Dean, M; Elamin, F
Concurrent chemoradiotherapy in locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma: treatment outcomes of a prospective, multicentric clinical study.
Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology • 2014 • Vol. 112 (1)
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: To evaluate long-term outcome in locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) treated with intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and concurrent chemotherapy. …
Feng, G; Hu, K; Li, G
An ex vivo comparison of pressures within dental pulp space using conventional anesthetic technique versus needle-mounted obturator.
Journal of endodontics • 2014 • Vol. 40 (7)
INTRODUCTION: The intrapulpal (IP) injection technique is 1 of several ways of obtaining profound anesthesia. There is evidence to suggest that pressure is the primary factor in obtaining anesthesia …
Alley, L; Eleazer, P; Grubbs, S
Assessment of the separation incidence of reciprocating WaveOne files: a prospective clinical study.
Journal of endodontics • 2014 • Vol. 40 (7)
INTRODUCTION: Despite metallurgical advancements in the nickel-titanium file manufacturing process, file separation remains a concern. The purpose of this prospective clinical study was to assess the…
Bueno, C; Cunha, R; Ensinas, P
Torque and force induced by ProTaper universal and ProTaper next during shaping of large and small root canals in extracted teeth.
Journal of endodontics • 2014 • Vol. 40 (7)
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to compare peak torque and force between ProTaper Universal (PTU) and ProTaper Next (PTN) instruments during the preparation of large and small root canals…
Arias, A; Peters, O; Singh, R
Comparison of 2 canal preparation techniques in the induction of microcracks: a pilot study with cadaver mandibles.
Journal of endodontics • 2014 • Vol. 40 (7)
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this pilot study in a cadaver model was to compare 2 different shaping techniques regarding the induction of dentinal microcracks. METHODS: Three lower incisors from each…
Arias, A; Gluskin, A; Lee, Y
Efficacy of reciprocating instruments for removing filling material in curved canals obturated with a single-cone technique: a micro-computed tomographic analysis.
Journal of endodontics • 2014 • Vol. 40 (7)
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of nickel-titanium reciprocating instrument techniques and passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) for retreatment in curved canals and ob…
Bueno, C; Cavenago, B; de Martin, A
Influence of the dentinal wall on the pH of sodium hypochlorite during root canal irrigation.
Journal of endodontics • 2014 • Vol. 40 (7)
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of dentin on the pH levels of different concentrations of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) solutions over time and to evaluate if prec…
Herrero, N; Macedo, R; Van Der Sluis, L
Incidence of apical crack initiation and propagation during the removal of root canal filling material with ProTaper and Mtwo rotary nickel-titanium retreatment instruments and hand files.
Journal of endodontics • 2014 • Vol. 40 (7)
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of crack initiation and propagation in apical root dentin after retreatment procedures performed by using 2 rotary retreatment syste…
Duzgun, S; Kesim, B; Topcuoglu, H
Fusion of central incisors with supernumerary teeth: a 10-year follow-up of multidisciplinary treatment.
Journal of endodontics • 2014 • Vol. 40 (7)
INTRODUCTION: Macrodontia of anterior teeth may occur as an isolated condition or as a result of fusion or gemination and may cause clinical problems such as tooth crowding and esthetic problems. Pre…
Abu-El Naaj, I; Aizenbud, D; Kaufman, A
Guaranteed by gas: Neiman's advertising bookmark.
Anesthesiology • 2014 • Vol. 121 (1)
Bause, G
The importance of being Walter.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2014 • Vol. 72 (7)
Dodson, T
Viscous lidocaine treatment for painful oral infections in children: disappointingly dismissive of pediatric pain.
Annals of emergency medicine • 2014 • Vol. 64 (1)
Hoffman, R
Management of radicular cysts using platelet-rich fibrin and bioactive glass: a report of two cases.
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi • 2014 • Vol. 113 (7)
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) created by Choukroun's protocol concentrates most platelets and leukocytes from a blood harvest into a single autologous fibrin biomaterial. However, no current data is ava…
Chang, Y; Tsai, C; Zhao, J
The influence of elastic modulus of inlay materials on stress distribution and fracture of premolars.
Operative dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 39 (4)
SUMMARY The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence the width of the occlusal isthmus and inlay material had on the stress distribution, displacement, and fracture resistance of upper hum…
Borges, A; Costa, A; Noritomi, P
Hard evidence and soft lighting.
The Angle orthodontist • 2014 • Vol. 84 (4)
Samson, G
Nothing but the truth....
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2014 • Vol. 146 (1)
Greco, P
Motivation and compliance with intraoral elastics.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics • 2014 • Vol. 146 (1)
INTRODUCTION: Intraoral elastics are commonly used in orthodontics and require regular changing to be effective. Unfortunately, poor compliance with elastics is often encountered, especially in adole…
Cunningham, S; Newton, J; Travess, H
Effectiveness and safety of microvascular decompression surgery for treatment of trigeminal neuralgia: a systematic review.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery • 2014 • Vol. 25 (4)
Microvascular decompression has been now accepted worldwide as a reasonable treatment for trigeminal neuralgia, yet, as a functional operation in the cerebellopontine angle, this process may be risky…
Dou, N; Li, S; Liu, M
Masking ability of bi- and tri- laminate all-ceramic veneers on tooth-colored ceramic discs.
Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] • 2014 • Vol. 26 (4)
STATEMENT: A predictable esthetic outcome is imperative when placing ceramic veneers. Discolored teeth pose a major challenge as sufficient material thickness is required to achieve a good esthetic r…
Aarabi, G; Alawneh, A; Farhan, D