Research Papers
Effects of different bleaching methods on shear bond strengths of orthodontic brackets.
The Angle orthodontist • 2013 • Vol. 83 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of different bleaching methods on the shear bond strength (SBS) of orthodontic brackets. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-five freshly extracted premolars were randomly…
Alkis, H; Gungor, A; Ozcan, E
Minimally invasive treatment for esthetic management of severe dental fluorosis: a case report.
Operative dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 38 (4)
Dental fluorosis is a developmental disturbance of enamel caused by excessive fluoride on ameloblasts during enamel formation. Patients often present to the dentist with a main goal of improving thei…
Jiang, T; Liang, S; Sa, Y
A retrospective clinical study of cervical restorations: longevity and failure-prognostic variables.
Operative dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 38 (4)
The aim of this retrospective clinical study was to compare the longevity of cervical restorations between resin composite (RC) and glass ionomer (GI) and to investigate variables predictive of their…
Cho, B; Jin, B; Lim, B
Freeman-Sheldon syndrome: combined surgical and non-surgical approach.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2013 • Vol. 41 (5)
BACKGROUND: Many Freeman-Sheldon syndrome patients suffer from extensive microstomia resulting in possible inhibition of dental and skeletal development as well as difficulties in eating, speech and …
Chaghari, H; Hassani, A; Rashad, A
Atypical presentations of simple bone cysts of the mandible: a case series and review of literature.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2013 • Vol. 41 (5)
Simple bone cysts are well-defined intraosseous radiolucencies that often extend between the roots and appear clinically like empty cavities. This article aims to provide more information about this …
Gouvea, A; Jorge, J; Lopes, M
Is sonoelastography a helpful method for evaluation of parotid tumors?
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2013 • Vol. 270 (7)
Sonoelastography is a novel technique, useful in a noninvasive assessment of lesions in multiple organs. The aim of the study was to examine whether the combination of conventional ultrasonography (U…
Gurgul, E; Kaluzny, J; Kopec, T
Effects of placement angle and direction of orthopedic force application on the stability of orthodontic miniscrews.
The Angle orthodontist • 2013 • Vol. 83 (4)
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the influence of placement angle and direction of orthopedic force application on the stability of miniscrews. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Finite element analysis was performed usi…
Choi, Y; Chung, C; Kim, J
Effect of frequent laser irradiation on orthodontic pain. A single-blind randomized clinical trial.
The Angle orthodontist • 2013 • Vol. 83 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on perception of pain after separator placement and compare it with perceptions of control and placebo groups using a frequent irrad…
Baek, S; Bayome, M; Kim, W
The ultrasound examination in assessment of parotid gland tumours: the novel graphic diagram.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2013 • Vol. 270 (7)
Ultrasound is one of the main diagnostic techniques for parotid gland tumours. It is inexpensive, non-invasive and widely available. However, interpretation of the images is highly subjective and con…
Golusinski, P; Golusinski, W; Guntinas-Lichius, O
Oro-facial tumours and tumour-like lesions in Greek children and adolescents: an 11-year retrospective study.
Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery • 2013 • Vol. 41 (5)
OBJECTIVE: To determine the epidemiology, histological diagnosis and treatment outcome of oro-facial tumours and tumour-like lesions in Greek children and adolescents. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The medic…
Iatrou, I; Schoinohoriti, O; Theologie-Lygidakis, N
Endonasal endoscopic management of juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma without angiographic embolization.
European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery • 2013 • Vol. 270 (7)
The objective of the study was to present our experience with definitive endonasal endoscopic management of patients with Radkowski stage IA&B and IIA Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (JNAs) with…
El Sharkawy, A
Implant-supported fixed dental prostheses with CAD/CAM-fabricated porcelain crown and zirconia-based framework.
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists • 2013 • Vol. 22 (5)
Recently, fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) with a hybrid structure of CAD/CAM porcelain crowns adhered to a CAD/CAM zirconia framework (PAZ) have been developed. The aim of this report was to describe …
Baba, K; Ishiura, Y; Takaba, M
Characterization of set Intermediate Restorative Material, Biodentine, Bioaggregate and a prototype calcium silicate cement for use as root-end filling materials.
International endodontic journal • 2013 • Vol. 46 (7)
AIM: To investigate the composition of materials and leachate of a hydrated prototype cement composed of tricalcium silicate and radiopacifier and compare this to other tricalcium silicate-based ceme…
Camilleri, J; Grech, L; Mallia, B
Azacitidine in the treatment of extramedullary relapse of AML after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation.
Bone marrow transplantation • 2013 • Vol. 48 (7)
Antar, A; Aractingi, S; Bazarbachi, A
Significant reduction of serum homocysteine level and oral symptoms after different vitamin-supplement treatments in patients with burning mouth syndrome.
Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology • 2013 • Vol. 42 (6)
BACKGROUND: Serum homocysteine level is a biomarker of cardiovascular disease. METHODS: In this study, 399 primary and secondary burning mouth syndrome (BMS) patients without or with hematinic defici…
Chen, H; Cheng, S; Chiang, C
Prognostic factors and long-term outcomes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in children and adolescents.
Pediatric blood & cancer • 2013 • Vol. 60 (7)
BACKGROUND: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a rare malignancy in children and adolescents, and the optimal treatment modality in youths has not been established. The aim of this study was to evalua…
Hu, S; Liu, S; Xu, J
Do mouthwashes with and without bleaching agents degrade the force of elastomeric chains?
The Angle orthodontist • 2013 • Vol. 83 (4)
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate, in vitro, the effect of mouthwashes with and without bleaching agents on the force of elastomeric chains. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 108 elastomeric chain specimens was…
Pithon, M; Rodrigues, A; Santos, L
Efficacy of and effect on tooth sensitivity of in-office bleaching gel concentrations: a randomized clinical trial.
Operative dentistry • 2013 • Vol. 38 (4)
With the aim of reducing the side effects of in-office bleaching agents, less-concentrated hydrogen peroxide (HP) gels have been released by manufacturers. We evaluated the tooth sensitivity (TS) and…
Kossatz, S; Loguercio, A; Martins, G
Anaesthetic efficacy of supplemental lingual infiltration of mandibular molars after inferior alveolar nerve block plus buccal infiltration in patients with irreversible pulpitis.
International endodontic journal • 2013 • Vol. 46 (7)
AIM: To investigate the effect of supplemental lingual infiltration (LI) of mandibular molars following an inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) plus buccal infiltration (BI) in patients with irrevers…
Dou, L; Luo, J; Yang, D
The effect of medicaments used in endodontic regeneration on root fracture and microhardness of radicular dentine.
International endodontic journal • 2013 • Vol. 46 (7)
AIM: To investigate the effect of medicaments used in endodontic regeneration on root fracture resistance and microhardness of radicular dentine. METHODOLOGY: The root canals of mandibular premolars …
Chu, T; Platt, J; Vail, M