Research Papers
Bone tissue response to implant surfaces functionalized with phosphate-containing polymers.
Clinical oral implants research • 2014 • Vol. 25 (1)
OBJECTIVES: Inorganic polyphosphates are said to stimulate the activity of osteoblast-like cells in vitro. The purpose of this study was to evaluate in vivo bone regeneration around implants treated …
Cardoso, M; Chaudhari, A; Duyck, J
Could the median-palate accommodate wide-bodied implants in order to support maxillary over-dentures? A radiomorphometric study of human cadavers.
Clinical oral implants research • 2014 • Vol. 25 (1)
INTRODUCTION: Atrophy of the alveolar bone is an irreversible multifactorial phenomenon, the rate of which varies between individuals and between the jaws. This atrophy of the alveolar ridges present…
De Silva, R; Duncan, W; Kieser, J
In vivo evaluation of bioactive glass-based coatings on dental implants in a dog implantation model.
Clinical oral implants research • 2014 • Vol. 25 (1)
OBJECTIVES: Although titanium is commonly used as a favorable bone implant material due to its mechanical properties, its bioactive and osteoconductive capacity is relatively low. Calcium phosphate c…
Al Farraj Aldosari, A; Alghamdi, H; Anil, S
Evaluation of bleeding on probing and gingival crevicular fluid enzyme activity for detection of periodontally active sites during supportive periodontal therapy.
Odontology • 2014 • Vol. 102 (1)
This study aimed to analyze the enzyme activity in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and its association with clinical parameters, especially bleeding on probing (BOP), and thus reconsider the signific…
Hagiwara, S; Hashimoto, S; Hiroshima, Y
Er:YAG 2,940-nm laser fiber in endodontic treatment: a help in removing smear layer.
Lasers in medical science • 2014 • Vol. 29 (1)
Cleaning and disinfection of the root canal system are some of the most important goals in endodontic therapy. The aim of this preliminary study is to assess the effectiveness of Er:YAG laser fiber i…
Fornaini, C; Guidotti, R; Medioni, E
The influence of the energy density and other clinical parameters on bond strength of Er:YAG-conditioned dentin compared to conventional dentin adhesion.
Lasers in medical science • 2014 • Vol. 29 (1)
The aim of this in vitro study was to optimise clinical parameters and the energy density of Er:YAG laser-conditioned dentin for class V fillings. Shear tests in three test series were conducted with…
Gisler, G; Gutknecht, N
Late maxillary protraction in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate: a retrospective study.
The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association • 2014 • Vol. 51 (1)
OBJECTIVES: This retrospective study assessed the dentoskeletal effect of late maxillary protraction (LMP; reverse-pull headgear, Class III elastics, and maxillary sutural loosening) in unilateral cl…
Borzabadi-Farahani, A; Lane, C; Yen, S
Safety of oral midazolam sedation use in paediatric dentistry: a review.
International journal of paediatric dentistry • 2014 • Vol. 24 (1)
BACKGROUND: Little information is available as to the safety of midazolam when used as an oral sedative. AIM: To evaluate the side effects and other adverse outcomes following use of oral midazolam f…
Ashley, P; Lourenco-Matharu, L; Papineni, A
Minor-form/microform cleft lip repair: the importance of identification and utilization of Cupid bow peak on the lateral lip.
Annals of plastic surgery • 2014 • Vol. 72 (1)
In minor-form or microform cleft lip, normal anatomical structures with slight displacement remain and should be used effectively to obtain symmetrical results. We treated 7 patients with minor-form …
Funayama, E; Furukawa, H; Hayashi, T
Combined surgical therapy of advanced peri-implantitis lesions with concomitant soft tissue volume augmentation. A case series.
Clinical oral implants research • 2014 • Vol. 25 (1)
OBJECTIVES: Mucosal recessions are a common finding following surgical treatment of peri-implantitis, thus compromising the overall esthetic outcome of implant therapy. This case series aimed at eval…
Becker, J; Sahm, N; Schwarz, F
Complication of a columellar strut in an edentulous patient.
American journal of otolaryngology • 2014 • Vol. 35 (1)
The cartilaginous columellar strut is a well established, commonly used graft in rhinoplasty which provides support and stability to the nasal base. The risk of such a graft is related to grafts desi…
Eloy, J; Harirchian, S; Murray, K
Effect of decreased implant healing time on bone (re)modeling adjacent to plateaued implants under functional loading in a dog model.
Clinical oral investigations • 2014 • Vol. 18 (1)
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of early functional loading to plateaued implants on bone formation and implant stability in a dog model. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Early…
Cheng, N; Cheng, X; Dai, J
P53 immunohistochemical expression does not correlate with clinical features in 207 carcinomas of the oral cavity and in the head and neck region.
Clinical oral investigations • 2014 • Vol. 18 (1)
OBJECTIVES: The present study aims to investigate the relevance of immunohistochemical p53 expression in carcinomas of the oral cavity and of the head and neck region. Long-term clinical and histopat…
Al-Dam, A; Blessmann, M; Cachovan, G
Self-etch adhesives for the bonding of orthodontic brackets: faster, stronger, safer?
Clinical oral investigations • 2014 • Vol. 18 (1)
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the performance of accelerating procedures for bonding of orthodontic brackets in vitro by comparing different adhesives (etch-and-rinse, self-etch) and polym…
Huth, K; Ilie, N; Lamper, T
Mitochondrial haplogroup B4 may be a protective factor to oral lichen planus susceptibility in Chinese.
Oral diseases • 2014 • Vol. 20 (1)
OBJECTIVE: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a common inflammatory disorder with a higher prevalence among women than men. The pathogenesis of OLP is still unclear, and its heredity is not well characteriz…
Chen, X; Cheng, S; Dong, G
Effect of a chitosan additive to a Sn2+-containing toothpaste on its anti-erosive/anti-abrasive efficacy--a controlled randomised in situ trial.
Clinical oral investigations • 2014 • Vol. 18 (1)
OBJECTIVES: It is well known that Sn(2+) is a notable anti-erosive agent. There are indications that biopolymers such as chitosan can enhance the effect of Sn(2+), at least in vitro. However, little …
Ganss, C; Klimek, J; Schlueter, N
Resource utilization in cancer patients with bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Oral diseases • 2014 • Vol. 20 (1)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw (BONJ) is an emerging oral complication that occurs most commonly in the setting of high-dose bisphosphonate therapy for c…
Najm, M; Solomon, D; Treister, N
The association of IL-6 and IL-6R gene polymorphisms with chronic periodontitis in a Chinese population.
Oral diseases • 2014 • Vol. 20 (1)
OBJECTIVE: The aim of our investigation is to reveal the association of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-6 receptor (IL-6R) gene polymorphisms with chronic periodontitis in Northwestern Chinese H…
Feng, L; Wu, H; Xie, X
Evaluation of the possible role of copper ions in drinking water in the pathogenesis of oral submucous fibrosis: a pilot study.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2014 • Vol. 52 (1)
We aimed to investigate the concentration of copper ions in drinking water and to assess whether copper has a role in the pathogenesis of oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF). We studied 50 patients with c…
Arakeri, G; Brennan, P; Hunasgi, S
Half-and-half nail in Behcet's disease.
International journal of dermatology • 2014 • Vol. 53 (1)
Gonul, M; Gul, U; Hizli, P