Research Papers
A simplified technique for recording an implant-supported ovate pontic site in the esthetic zone.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 111 (2)
Implant-supported fixed dental prostheses present an esthetic challenge, especially when an ovate pontic site has been progressively developed during the guided soft-tissue healing process with an in…
Chen, Y; Raigrodski, A; Schwedhelm, E
Precision of jaw-closing movements for different jaw gaps.
European journal of oral sciences • 2014 • Vol. 122 (1)
Jaw-closing movements are basic components of physiological motor actions precisely achieving intercuspation without significant interference. The main purpose of this study was to test the hypothesi…
Becker, G; Eberhard, L; Fingerhut, C
Alumina-zirconia composites functionalized with laminin-1 and laminin-5 for dentistry: effect of protein adsorption on cellular response.
Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces • 2014 • Vol. 114
The present paper describes a study on laminin interaction with the surface of two alumina-zirconia composites with different percentages of ZrO2, both with submicrometric grain size. As major molecu…
Altruda, F; Carossa, S; Catalano, F
Antibacterial activity of moxifloxacin on bacteria associated with periodontitis within a biofilm.
Journal of medical microbiology • 2014 • Vol. 63 (Pt 2)
The activity of moxifloxacin was compared with ofloxacin and doxycycline against bacteria associated with periodontitis within a biofilm (single strain and mixed population) in vitro. MICs and minima…
Cachovan, G; Eick, S; Nietzsche, S
Molecular confirmation of nine cases of Cornelia de Lange syndrome diagnosed prenatally.
Prenatal diagnosis • 2014 • Vol. 34 (2)
OBJECTIVES: Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS) is characterized by distinct facial features, growth retardation, upper limb reduction defects, hirsutism, and intellectual disability. NIPBL mutations h…
Briere, L; Chitayat, D; Chong, K
Meta-analysis on brain representation of experimental dental pain.
Journal of dental research • 2014 • Vol. 93 (2)
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has been widely used for investigating the brain representation associated with dental pain evoked by pulpal electrical stimulation. However, because of t…
Hsu, M; Lin, C; Niddam, D
Myogenic bladder defects in mouse models of human oculodentodigital dysplasia.
The Biochemical journal • 2014 • Vol. 457 (3)
To date, over 65 mutations in the gene encoding Cx43 (connexin43) have been linked to the autosomal-dominant disease ODDD (oculodentodigital dysplasia). A subset of these patients experience bladder …
Barr, K; Fishman, G; Huang, T
Intranasal dexmedetomidine vs midazolam for premedication in children undergoing complete dental rehabilitation: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial.
Paediatric anaesthesia • 2014 • Vol. 24 (2)
BACKGROUND: This prospective, randomized, double-blind study was designed to evaluate the use of intranasally administered dexmedetomidine vs intranasal midazolam as a premedication in children under…
Abdelhalim, A; Al-Sarheed, M; Sheta, S
A radiograph positioning technique to evaluate prosthetic misfit and bone loss around implants.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 111 (2)
A radiograph positioning device was developed to fit with commercially available film holders and implant systems. The device is indexed to the dental implant body and the adjacent dentition by using…
Finzen, F; Lin, K; Sharma, A
Genomic characterisation of Felis catus papillomavirus 4, a novel papillomavirus detected in the oral cavity of a domestic cat.
Virus genes • 2014 • Vol. 48 (1)
Three papillomaviruses (PVs) from the domestic cat have been fully sequenced so far including Felis domesticus PV-1 (FdPV-1), FdPV-2, and a recently described Felis catus PV-3 (FcaPV-4). In the curre…
Dunowska, M; Hills, S; Laurie, R
Osteosarcomas of the jaws differ from their peripheral counterparts and require a distinct treatment approach. Experiences from the DOESAK Registry.
Oral oncology • 2014 • Vol. 50 (2)
OBJECTIVE: We aim to emphasize crucial differences between osteosarcomas of the jaws (OSj) and those of the peripheral skeleton (OSp) and to question current therapeutic concepts in presenting a comp…
Baumhoer, D; Brunner, P; Eppenberger-Castori, S
One-stage full-mouth disinfection combined with a periodontal dressing: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
Journal of clinical periodontology • 2014 • Vol. 41 (2)
AIM: To compare the clinical benefit of a periodontal dressing applied after a one-stage full-mouth disinfection (OSFMD) in patients with chronic periodontitis up to 3 months after therapy. MATERIAL …
Coucke, W; Keestra, J; Quirynen, M
Oral health behavior at age of 11-12 years predicting educational plans at age of 15-16 years.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica • 2014 • Vol. 72 (2)
OBJECTIVE: The aim was to determine if oral health-related behavior at the age of 11-12 years predicts adolescents' educational plans at the age of 15-16 years when adjusting for gender and parents' …
Katainen, J; Lahti, S; Mattila, M
Is there a relation between clinical disease activity and acute phase response in Behcet's disease?
International journal of dermatology • 2014 • Vol. 53 (2)
The aim of this study was to evaluate a possible relation between clinical disease activity determined by a scale validated and most widely used acute phase response parameters in patients with Behce…
Melikoglu, M; Topkarci, Z
Risk factors for intraoperative dislocation of the total temporomandibular joint replacement and its management.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2014 • Vol. 52 (2)
Total replacement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is an effective treatment for intractable pain and impaired function that is a consequence of end-stage joint disease. Prospective assessment of…
Mustafa, E; Sidebottom, A
Radiation therapy with concurrent retrograde superselective intra-arterial chemotherapy for gingival carcinoma.
Strahlentherapie und Onkologie : Organ der Deutschen Rontgengesellschaft ... [et al] • 2014 • Vol. 190 (2)
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to review the efficacy and toxicity of radiation therapy with concurrent retrograde superselective intra-arterial chemotherapy in the treatment of gingival carcinom…
Hata, M; INOUE, T; Kioi, M
Post-cure depth of cure of bulk fill dental resin-composites.
Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials • 2014 • Vol. 30 (2)
OBJECTIVES: To determine the post-cure depth of cure of bulk fill resin composites through using Vickers hardness profiles (VHN). METHODS: Five bulk fill composite materials were examined: Tetric Evo…
Alrahlah, A; Silikas, N; Watts, D
Efficacy of omega-3 in treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis and improvement of quality of life: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology • 2014 • Vol. 117 (2)
OBJECTIVE: This study assessed the effects of systemic omega-3 on the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis and on the improvement of quality of life. STUDY DESIGN: Fifty participants were rando…
El-Gendy, E; El Khouli, A
Mechanical and thermal properties of hot pressed CoCrMo-porcelain composites developed for prosthetic dentistry.
Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials • 2014 • Vol. 30
In this study, mechanical and thermal properties of CoCrMo-porcelain composites for dental restorations have been evaluated. These metal-ceramic composites were produced by powder metallurgy and hot …
Gasik, M; HENRIQUES, B; Nascimento, R
Patients' expectations and online presence of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the United Kingdom.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2014 • Vol. 52 (2)
In patient-centred medical practice, consideration of the patients' expectations is vital to the planning and delivery of service. Modern medicine must use the continuing advances in information tech…
Abu-Serriah, M; Ameerally, P; Bharmal, R