Research Papers
Histologic, histomorphometric, and radiographic monitoring of bone healing around in-office-sterilized orthodontic mini-implants with or without immediate load: study in rabbit tibiae.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 (2)
PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to describe bone healing around self-drilling orthodontic mini-implants (MIs), sterilized in an office with an autoclave, with or without immediate orthodonti…
Catharino, P; Dominguez, G; Morea, C
A pilot study of joint stability at the zirconium or titanium abutment/titanium implant interface.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 (2)
PURPOSE: To compare the interfaces of loaded and unloaded zirconium and titanium abutments with titanium implants using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Zirconium and titani…
Akca, K; Cavusoglu, Y; Cehreli, M
The impact of a laser-microtextured collar on crestal bone level and clinical parameters under various placement and loading protocols.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 (2)
PURPOSE: Physical attachment of connective tissue fibers to a laser-microtextured (8- and 12-mum grooves) surface on the collar of an implant has been demonstrated using human histology. Related clin…
Bava, L; Farronato, D; Grande, M
Fatigue resistance and failure mode of adhesively restored custom metal-composite resin premolar implant abutments.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 (2)
PURPOSE: To evaluate the fatigue resistance and failure mode of composite resin and porcelain onlays and crowns bonded to premolar custom metal-composite resin premolar implant abutments. MATERIALS A…
Boff, L; Cardoso, A; Magne, P
Maxillary sinus floor elevation using the osteotome technique in the presence of antral pseudocysts: a retrospective study with an average follow-up of 27 months.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 (2)
PURPOSE: This retrospective study investigated the predictability of the osteotome technique for sinus floor elevation in the presence of antral pseudocysts. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective st…
Chen, F; Feng, Y; Li, D
Antral balloon sinus elevation and grafting prior to dental implant placement: review of 34 cases.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 (2)
PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to assess the antral balloon technique for sinus elevation followed by bone graft and implant placement. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 34 patients with at…
Rao, G; Reddy, S
Radiographic evaluation of crestal bone levels of delayed implants at medium-term follow-up.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 (2)
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the radiographic bone level changes after delayed implant placement at medium-term follow-up, with three elements kept constant: keratinized gingiva thi…
Bruschi, E; Bruschi, G; Cappare, P
Bone formation on biomimetic calcium phosphate-coated and zoledronate-immobilized titanium implants in osteoporotic rat tibiae.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 (2)
PURPOSE: Coating prostheses with calcium phosphate (CaP) can boost ossification and provide an appropriate vehicle for drug delivery. In this study, CaP coating was performed using a biomimetic metho…
Kim, C; Kim, Y; Lee, I
A finite element study of short dental implants in the posterior maxilla.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 (2)
PURPOSE: Elevated bite forces and reduced bone densities and dimensions associated with posterior regions of the maxilla cause relatively high failure rates when short dental implants are placed to s…
Guan, H; Johnson, N; Li, X
Molecular assessment of osseointegration in vitro: a review of current literature.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 (2)
This paper presents the results of a structured review of the literature concerning in vitro molecular assessment of osseointegration at the level of cell-surface topography interactions. A search of…
Cooper, L; Thalji, G
Stem cell research: applicability in dentistry.
The International journal of oral & maxillofacial implants • 2014 • Vol. 29 (2)
In the face of extraordinary advances in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human diseases, the inability of most tissues and organs to repair and regenerate after damage is a problem that n…
Chopra, R; Gugnani, N; Mathur, S
[Dentistry and healthcare legislation 10. The law governing complaints: readily accessible filing procedures].
Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde • 2014 • Vol. 121 (3)
The law promises patients a readily accessible means of filing complaints. Healthcare providers are therefore required to adopt regulations governing complaints which satisfy a number of conditions. …
Brands, W; Eijkman, M; van der Ven, J
Dermatomyositis and nasopharyngeal carcinoma in an Indian patient.
Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology • 2014 • Vol. 80 (2)
Gupta, S; Gupta, V; Sahai, P
Treatment of multifocal epithelial hyperplasia with imiquimod.
Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology • 2014 • Vol. 80 (2)
Barikbin, B; Mozafari, N; Tehranchinia, Z
The role of nt590 P21 gene polymorphism in the susceptibility to nasopharyngeal cancer.
Experimental oncology • 2014 • Vol. 36 (1)
AIM: The purpose of this study was to assess if the P21 nt590 polymorphism is associated with the susceptibility to nasopharyngeal cancer and with the age at diagnosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We anal…
Bravo, I; Breda, E; Catarino, R
[Tonsillitis and sore throat in childhood].
Laryngo- rhino- otologie • 2014 • Vol. 93 Suppl 1
Surgery of the tonsils is still one of the most frequent procedures during childhood. Due to a series of fatal outcome after hemorrhage in children in Austria in 2006, the standards and indications f…
Stelter, K
Broadening perspectives on pediatric oral health care provision: social determinants of health and behavioral management.
Pediatric dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 36 (2)
Dental caries is not just the most common chronic childhood disease, with not insignificant burden of disease during childhood, but also lifelong impact. Traditional models that focus on the "mouth i…
Fisher-Owens, S
Recommendation for a contouring method and atlas of organs at risk in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients receiving intensity-modulated radiotherapy.
Radiotherapy and oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology • 2014 • Vol. 110 (3)
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: To recommend contouring methods and atlas of organs at risk (OARs) for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients receiving intensity-modulated radiotherapy, in order to help rea…
Guo, R; Guo, Y; Lee, A
Physicomechanical properties of a zinc-reinforced glass ionomer restorative material.
Journal of oral science • 2014 • Vol. 56 (1)
We compared a zinc-reinforced glass ionomer restorative material (ChemFil Rock) with three commercially available glass ionomer cements (GICs), namely, Fuji IX GP Extra, Ketac Molar Quick Aplicap, an…
Al-Angari, S; Chu, T; Cook, N
Dentinal hypersensitivity: a narrative review.
Community dental health • 2014 • Vol. 31 (1)
INTRODUCTION: Dentinal hypersensitivity is an exaggerated response to a sensory stimulus that usually causes no response in a normal healthy tooth. It is a source of chronic irritation that can sever…
Cartwright, R